Liverpool FC Rumours

18 Jun 2026 19:57:38.
Hi again,

Been told Dara Jikiemi is 95% joining Liverpool.

18 Jun 2026 20:06:06
, It was sorted in May, he joins on July 1st.

18 Jun 2026 20:13:29
Cheers Noah. Keep it coming. 👊

18 Jun 2026 18:48:52
Hi Eds, great news about Munoz. Wondered whether we might be interested in Manu Kone - some reports are saying Arsenal have agreed personal terms but think he would be a perfect Fabinho type signing for us alongside Dom/ Grav. Last two Roma signings have worked out well. Cheers

{Ed001's Note - I have not heard of any interest, just a few people suggesting he would be a good signing.}

18 Jun 2026 21:20:12
Thanks Ed, think Len's Sangare would be a great fit too. Not so much Camara, who seems more a no.8. Cheers

19 Jun 2026 00:48:38
Not anymore for Kone- horrible injury today. 😶

19 Jun 2026 06:33:44
Wrong Kone.

This is the French dm that Liverpool were strongly linked to a few years back before he left BMG for Roma, at the same time we were heavily linked with another French cm in Khephren Thuram, before he moved from Nice to Juventus.

18 Jun 2026 15:47:55
Hi diddly Ho,

Understand Diomande is just a case of structuring the deal - fee and personal times are agreed.

They want more upfront and guaranteed.

Diddly out.

18 Jun 2026 16:04:11
Stupid sexy Flanders... 😍

18 Jun 2026 16:09:13
Thanks for the good news, Ned

Who will be the next target of Diomande???

18 Jun 2026 16:34:31
When will it be fully announced that we've put a bid in?

18 Jun 2026 16:48:38
Cheers for the update, Ned :-).

18 Jun 2026 17:09:25
Liverpool2006, It's going to be announced on Monday at 14.25 BST.

Now, go get your bets on.

18 Jun 2026 17:12:03
Terms not times.

Unfortunately, I don't have any info on the actual finances - presume it'll be closer to what RB want.

18 Jun 2026 17:42:54
Thank you, Ned!

18 Jun 2026 19:29:12
Orny just posted we've indicated we are willing to submit a 100M euro package. Looks like there's at least a week worth of gap between journalists' briefings. I reckon next week we see a deal closed for 115M (including add ons)?

18 Jun 2026 19:39:24
Personal times only along with a win bonus.

18 Jun 2026 20:05:59
Bid turned down being reported EUR100m was bid.

18 Jun 2026 20:50:35
They're holding out for EUR120m apparently.

19 Jun 2026 11:10:37
VV, so let the negotiations begin.

18 Jun 2026 12:56:58
A lot of Liverpool reporters hinting that the Diomande deal may be too expensive plus PSG still interested.

18 Jun 2026 13:31:41
A lot of them said Slot wouldn't be sacked...

18 Jun 2026 13:35:40
I suspect most are just looking at the Munoz signing and guessing.

18 Jun 2026 13:46:23
I'll go with Carra when he said a couple of days ago that the difficult bits were done and it's just a matter of time now.

18 Jun 2026 13:52:47
The same reporters who had no idea we were going to sign Munoz?

18 Jun 2026 14:20:38
To be fair, nobody knew we were going to sign Munoz, even our regular ITK guys here.
It was a swift decision and opportunistic move by the sounds of things.

18 Jun 2026 14:25:38
Things can change when it comes to deals like Diamonde, so I wouldn't be surprised either way. I just wonder what the alternative would be if we didn't get him.

18 Jun 2026 14:43:51
Munoz came totally out of the blue. Didn't see it mentioned on here either. Like the Jaquet deal. That's our last two transfers, where not a mention was made on here or in the press before they were practically done. The way it should be.

18 Jun 2026 14:44:00
For a moment I thought we signed Daniel Munoz, and I wondered why.... Then realise it is Victor Munoz though I know nothing about him.

18 Jun 2026 15:26:56
@Jota,

Everything is in motion and basically done.

Transfer fee negotiations are the final piece of the puzzle.

Cheers.

18 Jun 2026 15:38:30
Thanks, Robbie, fingers crossed.

18 Jun 2026 15:39:17
Sorry that was meant to say Robbo.

18 Jun 2026 15:39:55
Cheers, Robbo.

Can we expect an announcement during the WC or do you think it will be after?

Thanks.

18 Jun 2026 16:10:13
Good Robbo.
Who will be the next target of Diomande???

18 Jun 2026 16:33:35
I'm not doubting any of the ITK's here. My doubt lies with Hughes, as he has a habit of collapsing deals at the last minute. I need to see the lean.

18 Jun 2026 17:18:58
Hughes has a habit of concluding deals, SG84. Guehi is the only one that collapsed and Hughes had sealed the deal, agreed the fee and personal terms only for Palace to pull the plug whilst he was in his medical. Nothing he, or anyone else could've done about that.

18 Jun 2026 17:52:00
Front line all looks set. Now, let's see what we do about an additional midfielder and CB, RB.

18 Jun 2026 17:55:35
Don't be letting the truth get in the way of a bit of good auld fashioned Hughes bashing, Riosstepover.

18 Jun 2026 19:45:36
Cheers for the response, Robbo, you have probably put a lot of minds at rest.
Where do you see all this leaving Gakpo?

18 Jun 2026 12:31:38.
Belgian Media report a deal being close between Club Bruges and Liverpool for Joel Ordonez for around 49M Euros.

18 Jun 2026 12:46:33
Won't be the first time Belgian media have claimed that we were on the brink of signing him, though, would it?

18 Jun 2026 12:51:49
That's the problem with Belgian media - they tend to waffle a lot.

18 Jun 2026 12:57:58
Love it, Zed, that was a stella effort!

18 Jun 2026 13:30:38
Where did all these rumours sprout from.

18 Jun 2026 14:36:16
I'd like to hear from Ned Flanders on this. It is his area.

18 Jun 2026 14:49:00
It's A Bun Dently true, so I won't try to sugar coat it, I'll just leave the cherry on till later.

18 Jun 2026 14:57:31
Are yous takin the Pis.

18 Jun 2026 18:27:55
I dunno about the Pis, I wish someone would take away the snot - I'm feeling quite Flem-ish.

19 Jun 2026 01:55:35
Let him run his contract down, then sign him in a frite.

18 Jun 2026 10:13:26
Liverpool are one of a few clubs keeping a close eye on Caleb Yirenkyi (who can play DM, CM and RB) in the World Cup. He's viewed as the next Gini Wijnaldum. But the price might sound too high, and so it will depend on the lad's performance and other targets.

18 Jun 2026 11:10:31
I too have noticed these Scandinavian clubs fleecing teams for their talents the last couple of years. Used to be you go to Denmark or Sweden to sign 3-5 million euro players. Now it's like 20-30 million euro, literally Brighton just signed a winger from Sweden for 25 million euro.

I was shocked because the level up here is a joke! Like League 1 & 2 quality apart from the very very few top teams.

18 Jun 2026 11:24:58
Supposed to be an excellent player, one of the ones to watch on the Ghanaian team this year. The kind of player that Brighton would pick up as a replacement for Baleba, for instance.

19 Jun 2026 00:01:34
Who really wants to be the next Gini Wiljnadum?
He was hardly Neeskens, Van Hanegem or Rijkaard.

18 Jun 2026 09:31:20
Straight from the book of Fabinho and Gakpo this one.

Accelerated through the early hours due to USA time difference.

Before my '40 winks' last night, I had absolutely no word on us moving for Munoz.

It goes to show, the club are ready to react when needed.



This was Edwards and new Head coach Iraola's choice to activate the release clause after a relatively brief conversation.

Personal terms never an issue. Nice to see Andoni getting a say on players.

Ta.

18 Jun 2026 10:39:27
That's the type of deal that excites me, under the radar, the clips I've seen, he looks fast, skilful, two footed n has a bit of fight about him.

18 Jun 2026 10:47:41
Cheers, Carra. Don't know much about the lad, but from the few YouTube clips I've managed to watch since the news broke, he does look like a talent and a good rotational option on the left alongside Rio.



Now, keeping in the spirit of surprise deals, although not much of a surprise, if we could announce Diomande and Ayyoub Bouaddi as done deals out of nowhere, that would be fantastic.

I know, I'm not asking for much.

18 Jun 2026 10:47:55
We don't begrudge you 40 winks, Carra. Thanks for posting.

18 Jun 2026 10:48:53
Thanks Carra. By all accounts, it did seem like we moved very quickly for him. Reminds me of the Diaz deal a bit as well.

18 Jun 2026 10:52:26
Thanks, Carra - appreciate you as always!

I noticed you didn't mention Richard Hughes. Does that mean he wasn't involved in the process or that he was not for this signing?

18 Jun 2026 10:54:22
Carra, you are our prophet on the hill!
Allowed your 40 winks, bud.

18 Jun 2026 10:58:27
Apologies AZ, I meant Hughes not Edwards.

Ta.

18 Jun 2026 11:02:39
Love reading the rumours.

But nothing beats an out of the blue signing!

Cheers, Carra!

18 Jun 2026 11:11:41
Cheers for the insight, Carra, was totally out of the blue that signing. He looks an exciting prospect.

18 Jun 2026 11:22:27
Disappointing transfer if it means we're no longer in for Barcola. I was hoping for extreme speed on the wings with Barcola and Diomande (Mane and Salah 2.0).

I don't think this kid is better than Gakpo or any faster than Rio. Not sure what he brings to our attack that we don't already have.

18 Jun 2026 10:43:25
Cheers Carra, is it true that we have sent members of the medical team to the US to complete medicals during the world cup whilst there so we aren't waiting till after to get this done and bringing them back to England and then the players are able to meet up with the squad for the pre season tour in USA?

Would this then mean Diomande if he does happen would be possible to be completed just as quick as Munoz as the team will be there anyway to sort it out?

18 Jun 2026 11:31:13
Thanks Carra, love a left field signing!

Do your sources indicate that Barcola is still being pursued?

And I presume that Diomande is still promising, just a matter of time?

18 Jun 2026 11:42:51
Jovanaldinho, you don't think he looks faster than Rio? To me he looks like he's built like Shaqiri, as in he's impossible to knock off the ball, but he's also incredibly explosive, he can weather a challenge from a defender, or simply muscle them out of the way, and burst forward into space, or have them bite on a feint or fake, and then leave them in the dust with a change of direction.

He looks very strong, and physicality is a huge part of his game, holding defenders off, entirely a different kind of player to Rio. Whatever happens it doesn't look to me like he's a player that's going to be shrugged off the ball in the Prem.

18 Jun 2026 11:47:14
Great news, cheers, Carra. I think he and Diomande on the wings will certainly give us some unbelievable young talent on the wings. I don't mind Barcola, but at the price being touted I'm more than happy with Munoz at half the price.

Nice to see us move quickly too.

Newcastle must be screwing!!

18 Jun 2026 11:51:15
You get it right more often than not, Carra, so you can't be expected to know everything.

18 Jun 2026 12:00:38
Thank you for the information, Cara.

I'm curious.
Who are the next targets for Diomande in this transfer market?

18 Jun 2026 12:11:59
@J10, We can now have the option of offloading Gakpo & significantly reducing the wage bill & likely still run a prophet?

18 Jun 2026 12:14:17
Thanks for your input, Carra.

18 Jun 2026 12:32:00
PB, I don't think he is more explosive than Rio and I don't think he has the extreme pace to just knock the ball behind the defender and outpace them like what Salah and Mane used to do, and what Diomande did against Ecuador, this is what I think we are desperately missing. Ultimately, I don't think he improves our attack, being able to hold off a player is not really what I would say we are in need of.



WalkieTalkie, I don't think it makes sense to sell Gakpo (what would we realistically get for him? 40m?) and I don't think Munoz can lace his boots anyway. Gakpo had a stinker this season but so did everyone and he was played out of position for most of the season. Gakpo is a great 2nd choice LW.

18 Jun 2026 12:41:18
Jovanaldinho10, Harry? Is that you again? Asking for a friend so he can add your new username to the ignore list.

18 Jun 2026 12:42:33
On a video I watched about him they said he's rapid and could be the fastest player in the Premier League this season.

18 Jun 2026 12:43:56
@J10, What is Gakpo's greatest strength? Even when he was playing 'well' 2 seasons ago he still is the same one trick pony. He spends his time cutting inside and shooting. Nothing changed last season; the only difference was more defenders caught onto it and managed it in game. Yes, the whole team was poor, but it was noticeable how poor Gakpo was. No doubt he has talent, but he doesn't take on his man and cross, which is what we need. Munoz takes on his man, has pace, has some tricks, and likes to play as a team player.

Gakpo, even with Holland against Japan, had the chance at 2-1 to square the ball for a potential 3-1, and he cut inside, cut again, and shot from a stupid angle because he is more greedy than team orientated.

I am not saying Munoz is the answer to all of our problems, but he is a better option as a winger than Gakpo, who is more a left forward who is more about goals than both G/A, which is what we need.

18 Jun 2026 12:53:28
Maybe now we can put to bed the idea that Iraola doesn't get involved in buying players?

18 Jun 2026 16:37:57
That Munoz looks really quick, lads.... even quicker than Nicola Sturgeon running to a camper van.

18 Jun 2026 18:33:42
Cheers Carra, appreciated as always.

18 Jun 2026 02:36:43
Bid for Victor Munoz at Osasunna imminent, release clause I believe 42m £s. One player who was a top Newcastle target and A. Madrid. Don't know too much about him but in a good Spain World Cup squad.


Think that means no Barcola, but if right price agreed we do want Diamonde. Also AA wants Mingueza.

18 Jun 2026 03:30:07
It's a done deal. £34m or EUR40m was his buyout. We wanted him, but he was in talks with Newcastle, who were haggling over the fee, so we just went in and paid it.

18 Jun 2026 04:35:18
@Keegan, Victor Munoz could do with a purm.

18 Jun 2026 05:15:57
Strad, I am hoping he does go for one with an added moustache. Although a Perm not purm would be ideal.

18 Jun 2026 05:45:40
Newcastle this morning phoning up Department s.

18 Jun 2026 06:41:56
Another signing kept totally under wraps like Jacquet.

18 Jun 2026 06:46:20
Looks a good player. Young and at a good price. This is like the kinda signings we used to do.

18 Jun 2026 06:54:55
Newcastle p*ss must be boiling, we are definitely not their favourite team.

18 Jun 2026 07:14:32
I read that Real Madrid have a buy-back clause for 2027 included. Hope this is not true.

{Ed001's Note - they had one with Osasuna, that will not carry over when he moves.}

18 Jun 2026 07:16:27
As much as I like Newcastle, they are the Spurs of the north.

18 Jun 2026 07:23:53
RM's buy back clause was clearly in his contract at Osasuna, Smede, not part of our deal.

18 Jun 2026 07:24:29
I have no idea about him either, but he looks quick and strong in possession, so he has traits which can succeed in the Premier League.

He looks like the love-child of Alberto Moreno and Fernando Torres.

18 Jun 2026 07:26:40
I read they are due 50% if the fee SmedeDK. Doubt we would be interested with a buy back.

18 Jun 2026 07:34:07
Haven't seen much of him, but from what I have, he seems quick, direct and has an eye for a goal. He has scored a few different types of goals, and seems comfortable shooting with both feet. Love the signing, relatively under the radar, and while still a jump on his feet from last season, that's the modern day 10/15mil, I guess.

In a world where Gordon is worth 80mil, it's definitely a good punt. Wages you'd imagine wouldn't be crazy either.

18 Jun 2026 07:46:29
Primarily a LW, so I wonder if it means that Gakpo will be going?

18 Jun 2026 08:05:05
Or does it mean there's some legs in Rio to Bayern?

18 Jun 2026 08:08:54
The only bad thing about this deal is that Real apparently are set to make 20 mill of the fee that we give Osasuna. That gives them more headroom to pay wages as they continue to collect freebies around Europe.

18 Jun 2026 08:11:53
Seems to me that this purchase is influenced heavily by Iraola.

Not sure how high he was in the list before Iraola came.

Looks raw as usual for us, but there's a lot of things that look really good about him. Seems to me his worst quality is decision making, and that is usually something that can be coached.



One thing he certainly has is electric speed. Don't think full backs will enjoy playing against him. Also looks to have a good shot on him.

Good price too.

Hopeful on this one without knowing too much about him.

18 Jun 2026 08:38:59
Wouldn't say so, Davey. I'd imagine it's primarily Hughes, like last summer. Don't think Ireola wants much say in new players.

18 Jun 2026 08:44:09
He needs a pruper purm if he's to be taken seriously.

18 Jun 2026 08:48:19
It will be a decent signing if it's as well as Diamonde, who I assume is at a more advanced stage than any talk of Barcola. On paper, a lot of fans would have preferred the two star names for LW and RW, but I get this sort of transfer economically and it's definitely an Iraola target. I wonder if he has heavy influence on all the transfers.

One thing I have noticed with Barcola is that he seems to be used as an impact sub both internationally and for PSG when all options for respective sides are fit.

It seems like that's when he's at his best, running in behind and at tired defences on the counter, rather than low block defences with his team having loads of possession, maybe I'm wrong but I do think he's a top player and I hope Arsenal don't get him. Diamonde on the other hand is raw but probably has more of the attributes Iraola is looking for, because he's very similar to Semenyo. I hope we add Nunez on a free as well and that spells the end of Gakpo and Chiesa.

18 Jun 2026 09:00:46
I recall Iraola saying that if his wide men could still run after 65 mins they hadn't worked hard enough. On that basis, we need at least 4 wide players. 1 down, 2 more to come, plus Rio.

18 Jun 2026 10:00:15
Madrids buy back clause can be activated after 6 years, standard stuff for Los Blancos.
Since I know sweet fa about this guy, what's your opinion on him ed1?

{Ed001's Note - not seen him play, sorry.}

18 Jun 2026 00:18:41
Reading up on Munoz he's a left winger, we have Gakpo and Rio who play left wing for us, isn't Diomande also a left winger? Surely this means we aren't getting him now?

18 Jun 2026 00:23:20
Diomande can play both wings, but played mostly RW last season.

I thought he was better on the RW too in the game against Ecuador, can cut in, hold the ball up or go down the byline... very dynamic player.

18 Jun 2026 00:23:34
Diomande is right footed and can play both sides.

Played primarily RW for Leipzig and interestingly scored 7/12 goals with his left foot.

Perhaps a function of coming off the right perhaps?

I wouldn't be worried about it anyways, he'll be versatile.

18 Jun 2026 00:34:05
Diomande will be playing on the Rw, he is the Salah replacement.

Gakpo rumoured to want out of LFC, Munoz can also play as a striker, which will be very handy, as the likelihood of Isak staying fit all season is very slim indeed.



I would suggest this means Barcola will not be signing, but as I am a humble poster and not an ITK, I could be wrong about that.

18 Jun 2026 00:36:59
There may be some legs to the rumours surrounding Gakpo, I'm guessing.

If we get Diomande and Munoz, then that would also allow Rio to play and rotate with both. That, plus possibly Elliott, would produce some threat beyond what we had last season.

Pace too, which has been desperately needed. Munoz does feel like a Bournemouth signing, and I am excited to see what Iraola can do with a player with Munoz's physical attributes.

18 Jun 2026 01:00:58
Both can play either side.

18 Jun 2026 01:07:55
Tbh, if we sign Diomande & Munoz, that is decent business. Stand out player in a relegation threatened team and was responsible for 25% of their goals.

18 Jun 2026 02:23:26
Anyone know what sort of player Munoz is? What are his strengths? Where does he need to improve? I know very little about him, eh.

18 Jun 2026 03:31:54
He is like a Jota but with more pace and tricks. Probably not as clinical though.

18 Jun 2026 06:20:48
Pace, power, and dribbling seem his strengths. Like a Spanish Harvey Barnes ;).

{Ed001's Note - Munoz can play on either side as well.}

18 Jun 2026 06:23:26
Wee fella but speedy as they come. Versatile and tricksy.

18 Jun 2026 06:40:30
He's played right across the forward line this season, absolutely rapid, low centre of gravity, decent build, hard working lad with a good attitude. Signing out of nowhere, but one I'm happy about.

18 Jun 2026 09:59:00
So long as we add some physicality to the team too. Nice to have tricky speed merchants like Munoz and Rio, but we badly lack a bit of brute force. Hopefully we replace Mac Alister with someone more robust.