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The Athletic’s James Pearce had a guarantee for Liverpool fans this week after he saw ‘people getting twitchy’. There’s excitement around Liverpool’s transfer window this summer, given the changes at the club. There’s a new manager, a new sporting director, and Michael Edwards is back in the mix. Put them all together and no one is too sure what the Reds will do. In fact, there may be a few doubts that Liverpool will do anything. That’s led to the Athletic’s James Pearce giving a ‘100%’ guarantee that Liverpool will make moves in the transfer window. “100 per cent, there…

Gordon Strachan has admitted he thought Gary McAllister was a “lunatic” when the midfielder told his then Coventry City manager that Liverpool were interested in him. McAllister was 35 when he joined the Reds on a free transfer in 2000 in a shock move after his Sky Blues contract expired. But while such a move raised eyebrows at the time, the verteran quickly silenced his doubters, which included a young Steven Gerrard, to emerge as a vital member of the Liverpool side that won the treble in the 2000/01 season and establish himself as a modern day club legend. Coventry…

Patrice Evra has claimed ex-Liverpool man James Milner troubled him more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Frenchman, who is part of Sony Sports Network’s expert panelists for Euro 2024, was asked about the toughest opponent he ever faced live on TV by Sunil Chhetri. Evra was Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate at Manchester United and played against the Portuguese star after joining Juventus. He also battled Lionel Messi during his 20-year long senior career in club football. And while discussing tactics ahead of Spain vs Croatia in Group B of Euro 2024, Evra replied to Chhetri’s question. He admitted the…

Former Liverpool and Manchester United captain Paul Ince says Trent Alexander-Arnold should start alongside Arsenal’s Declan Rice in midfield for England. The Three Lions kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia on Sunday night but there has been a debate about who should partner Rice. United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher are also under consideration but Ince believes Trent’s talent in possession should get him the nod: “I think in the group stages you don’t want to go all guns blazing, especially against a decent Serbia team. I like the idea of maybe putting Trent in there, alongside…

Kylian Mbappe has hailed the impact of Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate in the France squad. Raphael Varane retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup, and Mbappe says Konate has been a perfect replacement for the Manchester United star: “Super player and super guy. There’s a pretty crazy thing about him; on the field, he’s an absolute beast who you don’t want to cross, but outside, he’s a joy – a very cheerful and friendly guy. He’s really fitted into the group (France squad) very quickly.” “It’s like he has been here for 10 years, but he arrived two…

Liverpool may have some very difficult decisions to make this summer. Three of its most important players are entering the final year of their contracts. If a big money offer were to be received for any of them, it would behove the club to at least consider cutting a deal. The trio in question are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Reds fans will not want to countenance the thought of any of them walking away from the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2025. Of the three, that would hurt most with Alexander-Arnold, both…

Despite the fact that both Real Madrid and Leny Yoro seem keen to make a transfer happen, Liverpool can’t be discounted entirely. Fabrizio Romano has urged fans to wait and see on this transfer story, with the Frenchman reportedly aware of the Reds’ interest this summer. Arne Slot’s outfit could capitalise on the 18-year-old’s availability in the market should their European rivals be unable to complete a move. “Liverpool are considering Leny Yoro as part of their shortlist for the defence – I can confirm that once again,” the CaughtOffside columnist spoke on his personal YouTube channel. “Liverpool really like…

One of Liverpool’s 2023 signings will improve next season – his father is convinced of it. Here’s exactly why. Ryan Gravenberch had a mixed season, it’s fair to say. At his best, he was fantastic and Liverpool clearly have a wonderfully talented player on their books. But a mix of injuries and poor form kept Gravenberch from holding down a starring role. Still, it was a great improvement over the Dutchman’s spell at Bayern Munich. His father certainly sees it that way, claiming his son improved by ‘50%’ under Jurgen Klopp. “Klopp has been very good to Ryan,” Gravenberch senior…

Liverpool ‘interested’ in Bundesliga striker amid Nunez uncertainty Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is reportedly interested in signing Hoffenheim centre-forward Maximilian Beier amid ongoing uncertainty around the future of Darwin Nunez. Beier experienced his first full Bundesliga season this past year, after spending the previous campaign with Hannover 96 in the German second division. The 21-year-old, who is widely viewed as having a similar playing style to former Reds star Roberto Firmino, had an impressive debut season for Die Kraichgauer, scoring 16 goals in 33 games. It is understood that Beier has a £27.4m release clause in his current contract…

LIVERPOOL’S FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT, BUT WHAT ABOUT MO SALAH? Liverpool are set for a bright summer transfer window with Arne Slot at the helm. However, as with any top club, the discussion around key player contracts remains a heated debate among fans and pundits alike. A recent chat between James Pearce and Dan Clubbe for The Redmen TV provides crucial insights into the future of some pivotal players, notably Mohamed Salah. ASSESSING PLAYER CONTRACTS AND PRIORITIES James Pearce’s analysis starts with a focus on the younger members of the squad, particularly Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose burgeoning talent and youth make him…