Liverpool Rumours 2

26 Jul 2026 19:05:17
Yes, I am one of those long time lurker first time poster gang.

This is just something I was told re Salah: I work with a guy whose father is strongly connected to Galatasaray. He said Salah offered himself to both Gala and Fenerbahce. Both clubs turned him down. He also said one year in Turkey, then Salah will go to Saudi.

GRMA

27 Jul 2026 00:14:30
Thanks for sharing, mate.

26 Jul 2026 18:24:31
If Diamonde is off to Madrid, Vini must be moving.

26 Jul 2026 20:53:54
Vini plays on left while Diomande is predominantly on right wing.

26 Jul 2026 17:28:04
I am also gonna put my neck on the line here, I don’t think Diomande goes to Madrid or PSG. I don’t think he goes anywhere until he sorts his representatives out.

26 Jul 2026 20:13:11
Aged like milk.

26 Jul 2026 20:13:22
Been confirmed by Fabrizio, here we go!!

26 Jul 2026 20:15:08
Agreed. Diomande can agree terms with whoever he likes, but it'll mean nothing if RB Leipzig don't agree a fee with whatever team is trying to sign him.

26 Jul 2026 20:18:25
Honestly I don't understand the continuity for arguing the toss with mainstream media, especially with Fabrizio, it's already in the hwg stage to Madrid. Probably because playing the opposite tune can draw attention, as someone like me will comment lol.

26 Jul 2026 20:19:20
Literally posted and Real Madrid secure the signing haha.

27 Jul 2026 00:17:59
I don't believe that.

If RM or PSG come knocking, any agent as useless as they may be, will take the deal because they're seen as the biggest or best or whatever.

Diomande's agents have been hoping for RM or PSG. They'll take the deal.

26 Jul 2026 16:50:55
Diomande to Madrid.

First domino me thinks some of the ITKs have been referencing…

TKE.

26 Jul 2026 19:39:02
Cocknarion
Played a blinder after all, despite being a bunch of blerts.

26 Jul 2026 19:46:14
Good. I don't want all that shabite and baggage at the club.

26 Jul 2026 20:15:12
It feels like he could be a journeyman player, always on the move, getting bigger pay days for his agents.

26 Jul 2026 20:45:00
Yep, looks like it's a done deal now, if Fabrizio is to be believed.

26 Jul 2026 16:38:12
My contact has said watch out for Wharton & Scott, both moving, one to us, the other to Chelsea. I did ask who is favourite for us & was told Wharton, but could change if Palace insist on high value.

26 Jul 2026 18:25:05
Interesting, things starting to move a little. Thanks for your info. Personally, I don't think we will make a big midfield signing anymore unless Jones or Macca leave.

26 Jul 2026 18:48:05
No way Macca stays to run down his contract. Not a chance. Wharton would be a good replacement for the vertical passing. He will light Wirtz and Isak up.

26 Jul 2026 19:14:37
Correct me if I am wrong, but is Wharton not more of a number 8, which we have lots of? I thought we needed a 6. And I am confused about all the left wingers we are linked with when we need a right winger. Maybe I am missing something.

At this rate, I'd be happy with anyone coming in. I read something the other day that we were looking at a left back, too? Maybe Hughes and Edwards don't know their left from their right or something.

26 Jul 2026 19:19:18
Personally, I think Macca will go.

26 Jul 2026 19:52:03
Inbeta, we're not going for a proper 6. We have Grav, and the club is confident in him as they just handed him a 280k 6yr deal a couple months ago. If we're moving for a midfielder, it will be somebody to replace Macca.

All the wingers we're linked with are capable on both wings, something Iraola is a fan of. We are looking at RB's. I doubt we'll move for a LB until next season. Edwards resigned 2 weeks ago, mate.

26 Jul 2026 19:54:04
Mac Allister part of the Vinicius Jr to LFC deal?

TAA new RB?

26 Jul 2026 19:27:13
Maybe there is something to the rumors about Gakpo leaving?

26 Jul 2026 19:48:25
Yeah, his head was turned by the Spanish press. His injuries didn't help (as well as many poor team performances) therefore it's time and a good move for both. We need some grit and crunch in that midfield as teams can steamroll us.

26 Jul 2026 17:25:38
Interesting gossip, I have a couple of friends in Germany who supply us with lab gear, they go to Munich games and they're devastated, apparently Luis Diaz js off. Apparently Diaz was making comments about Liverpool at the end of last season, missing us etc, he hasn’t settled and this makes me think, this is where Gapko goes.

26 Jul 2026 18:25:17
He was player of the season and spoke of how he made the right move.
Bayern are welcome to Gakpo though, who on today's market must be worth more than Barcola.

27 Jul 2026 00:28:11
Lightsise, German teams won't pay what EPL teams pay.

All these £100m+ valuations are mostly for EPL teams. I doubt very much Bayern would pay any more than £60-70m for Gakpo.

26 Jul 2026 17:19:45
Afternoon Gents.

Some good news.

Barcola has agreed to join Liverpool, happy with wages and offered contact.

Negotiations underway with PSG.

Cheers

26 Jul 2026 18:07:39
Cheers, Robbo.

26 Jul 2026 18:11:00
Cheers, Robbo, nice to hear from you. 👍🏻

26 Jul 2026 18:13:02
Cheers, Robbo!!!

26 Jul 2026 18:14:28
Nice one, Robbo.

26 Jul 2026 18:14:48
Cheers, Robbo. Hope you are keeping well. Some of the valuations being thrown about are insane. He's a good player but not EUR170m.

26 Jul 2026 18:18:48
Absolutely stoked with the news, thanks, Robbo.
This should not mean we gone cold on Diomande since you didn't mention it, right? Right?!

26 Jul 2026 18:26:25
Amazing Robbo, thanks again for your constant info!

26 Jul 2026 18:26:40
Cheers, Robbo.

26 Jul 2026 18:32:00
Cheers, Robbo.

26 Jul 2026 18:38:23
Thank you, Robbo!

26 Jul 2026 18:50:01
The fact he is rumoured to be so interested in signing for us is a massive plus.

Barcola has superb speed, dribbling, pretty good passing and decision making for a winger. His finishing is a bit hit and miss but I can deal with that. Hopefully improves with maturity.

The concern is always his pressing, defensive work and hunger to influence the game more and get on the ball as a main man. Sometimes I think he sits on the edges of a game.

However, I often think buying a player whose weaknesses are a coach's strengths is not a bad idea if player is willing to learn.

Barcola would train every day to be aggressive and press. He is nowhere near as nonchalant as Vini in his defending so I see hope for him to adapt. If he does adapt that side of his game and marries it with what he already does really well, then we could have some player on our hands. I'd be hopeful on this one for sure.

If Gakpo does leave as mentioned, then we'll need another attacker as we'll be no better from a squad depth position unless Iraola sees something in Chiesa that Slot didn't.

26 Jul 2026 19:04:26
Great news, thanks, Robbo.

26 Jul 2026 19:08:14
Nice one Robbo, good to read something tangible. Let's hope nothing stuffs this one up.

26 Jul 2026 19:15:55
Thanks, Robbo. Really appreciate your updates. Keep 'em coming. Cheers.

26 Jul 2026 19:19:53
I know Chiesa is a fan favourite, but let's face it. He's not really good enough is he? He could have been, but I think Slot sucked the life out of him. Like he did with most of the team.

26 Jul 2026 19:45:02
You can't help but like Chiesa and apparently he's very happy at Liverpool and wants to impress Iraola, so I would think he's staying.

26 Jul 2026 19:45:26
I agree, Davey, and I'll
Raise you one - I think Barcola will
be an average signing. He's already periferal in games over there, so imagine vs physical low block sides on a rainy Monday night in Sunderland.

Also, why are we buying a first choice player for Rio's position?

26 Jul 2026 19:50:25
We need the likes of Chiesa as backup. He deserves Cup games etc, and interesting if the new manager thinks he can work with him.

26 Jul 2026 19:52:07
Could we gazump Real Madrid and take Diomande from under their noses?

26 Jul 2026 20:05:12
Cuirass place should
be made available for youth players. If only
the Italians were not so
miserly.

26 Jul 2026 21:16:55
Lightsise,
Rio is nowhere near the answer. He is one of the most overhyped and overrated players I've seen. He slows the play down so much while he does his 20 stepovers. But the full back is still between him and the goal.

Unless he learns to run in behind, or beat his man, or improve his end product, he won't make it at Liverpool. I'm not saying he can't improve, but he will have to. Competition with Barcola might help him do that.

26 Jul 2026 22:14:36
Not convinced on Barcola. Hope I'm wrong.

26 Jul 2026 16:26:45
Afternoon,
Have a mate in and around the club who’s given me this information, thought I should share. Here is his message:

Been told Barcola’s basically given Liverpool the green light. They’re stepping things up this week and trying to get it done. Personal terms are expected to be straightforward.

Ta.

26 Jul 2026 17:26:31
Is your mate Fabrizio Romano lol?

26 Jul 2026 19:49:39
A poor second choice after Diomande who had the physicality to succeed in the prem.

26 Jul 2026 15:45:02
LFC interested in Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG. Price tag around 50M€ or so and the player wants to leave the French club.

Spurs, City, Dortmund and Leverkusen also interested by the Senegalese winger.


Cheers,

Red Ronson.