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Think what people are missing with Gakpo is they view him as the talent and not the profile. Whoever they bring it may not be of the same level (top end premier league production) but they’ll be a much cleaner fit into Iraola’s puzzle
August 30, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Can’t believe the amount of anti-Sarr noise there is online. Think he makes so much sense.
Big caveat is he isn’t a right sided player anymore so assuming this isn’t what they view him as (predominantly).
August 29, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Excellent business from Villa to get Manzambi in at a reasonable fee and then ship out Rodgers at peak price. Think you can make a case they’ve upgraded and given themselves financial breathing room
July 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Tel not fancied by Roberto. Deal definitely there to be done, even a loan would suit both parties. Could be the 6th forward option until Hugo’s back up and running.
With how much business they’ve done Tottenham may well be willing dance partners in the market. With that in mind #lfc could do worse than a deal for one of their many out of favour forwards. Tel, Oderbert, Kudus all versatile and could fill out a rotation for what we can assume will be ok £
July 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Tidy player but it’s just so much money for someone who doesn’t put the ball in the net
🚨 BREAKING: Agreement in principle for Spurs to sign Sandro Tonali for a £100m package. Fee is £92.5m with a further £7.5m in add-ons. New club record signing.

Tonali already agreed terms.

Spurs improved their bid today, and Newcastle have now accepted their offer.
July 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Interesting player/profile. Small frame and pretty one dimensional but he’s absolutely rapid and left footed.
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Hoffenheim to sign Bazoumana Toure.

Fee is north of £40m for the 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger.🇨🇮
July 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM
With how much business they’ve done Tottenham may well be willing dance partners in the market. With that in mind #lfc could do worse than a deal for one of their many out of favour forwards. Tel, Oderbert, Kudus all versatile and could fill out a rotation for what we can assume will be ok £
July 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Few thoughts on the listed Diomande alternatives.

Minteh - only true right sided forward left on the list. Works hard and would be the facilitator type option Isak has had success with. Prem proven will mean a price likely to be £50+
June 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Seeing a lot of Nunez love today. Think it’s got roughly 0% chance of happening with the nerds back in charge
June 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Considering the extent of work they’ve left themselves wondering if #LFC would have any interest in J.Brandt on a free. Probably profiles best as a backup for Wirtz in the 10 but could offer depth at 2/3 of the forward spots at a push
June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Fernandez Pardo then #lfc
June 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
This should set the benchmark for Liverpool and Curtis. Jones a far superior player & a year younger. Both with 1 year on contract
🚨 Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson. Price for 26yo midfielder €40.5m fixed + €4.5m of potential bonuses. Personal terms in place on 4+1yr deal. Must still do #MUFC medical & parties aim to complete early July 🚨
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta up to €45m for Ederson
Personal terms for the Brazilian are in place for a proposed deal at Old Trafford until June 2030.
www.nytimes.com
June 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Bit surprised how visceral the anti-Dumfries crowd has been. Full back market is a mess right now and in a summer where additions are needed a starting calibre player at a cheap RL would have been a sensible solution. Older but don’t think that’s a bad thing with how much leadership has departed.
June 2, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Think Liverpool would be wise to explore selling Szoboszlai this summer. 2 years left on his contract. Will be asking for top end money on an extension. With Wirtz set to occupy the central play maker role don’t think there’s a huge need for his profile in one of the holding roles.
June 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM