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  • 84 episodes
  • Updated Today
  • Avg 28 min
  • English
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  • August 6 · 23 min

    David Lynch: 'HE HAS ALL THE TOOLS TO BE SPECIAL!' | Why do Liverpool want Mbaye?

    Liverpool are eyeing PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye as they look to strengthen their wide options. But why is the Senegal international on their radar? Reds reporter David Lynch is here to take a deep dive into the numbers and find out why. Check out the carrying and shooting skills that have marked the teenager out as a special talent. A positional preference and willingness to press that will please Andoni Iraola are also covered. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, TikTok, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 5 · 19 min

    LIVERPOOL NEED DEFENDERS! WHY Is It STILL Not The Priority?!

    Liverpool’s defensive numbers are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. With injuries to Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Joe Gomez, Trev and Dave assess the alarming lack of concrete defensive links, why Josh Acheampong remains one of the few names being heard and the concern that Liverpool could enter the season desperately short at centre-back and right-back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 5 · 30 min

    Daily Red: Mo's Move

    Dave Hendrick looks at the latest Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at Mo Salah's move to Trabzonspor, and last nights links to Ibrahim Mbaye.

  • August 5 · 20 min

    Liverpool FC Want Barcola BUT... 💰 | Valuation Gap Creates Major Problem

    Liverpool still want Bradley Barcola, but PSG’s huge valuation and the structure of any deal are threatening to hold up the Reds’ wider transfer plans. Trev and Dave discuss the growing “Barcola bottleneck”, why Cody Gakpo to Tottenham is becoming increasingly believable and whether Liverpool’s attacking rebuild could end with Barcola and Mbaye arriving as Gakpo departs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 5 · 29 min

    MBAYE TO LIVERPOOL FC?! Why Reds Are Ready To Take The Gamble

    Trev Downey and Dave Davis react to Liverpool’s sudden move for PSG wonderkid Ibrahim Mbaye. They examine the reported £35m deal, Jorge Mendes’ involvement, the concerns around the player’s background and why Liverpool may view the 18-year-old as part of a calculated “spread play” on elite young attacking talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 5 · 21 min

    Double PSG Raid? Mbaye Emerges as Liverpool FC Target

    Liverpool's transfer window finally showed signs of life, but has the focus shifted too heavily towards attack? On today's Newsround, Dave Davis rounds up another busy day as Liverpool step up their interest in Ibrahim Mbaye, with the highly rated PSG youngster reportedly giving the green light to the Anfield project. Dave explains why the Reds see the 18 year old as an exciting long term option, how Jorge Mendes' involvement could prove significant, and why Liverpool appear ready to battle Bayer Leverkusen and other European clubs for his signature. There's also the latest on Bradley Barcola, with optimism remaining that a deal can still be completed despite the ongoing gap in valuation between Liverpool and PSG. Dave discusses why patience is still required and whether the attacking rebuild is now taking precedence over more urgent defensive concerns. The show also examines Liverpool's shortage at the back, including updates on Giovanni Leoni, Jeremy Jacquet and Jeremie Frimpong, plus why Andoni Iraola still looks short of the defensive options needed before the Premier League opener. Elsewhere, there's reaction to Dominik Szoboszlai's comments on Liverpool's squad, the vice captaincy and new signings, plus discussion around Trey Nyoni's growing importance, Stefan Bajčetić's future, Harvey Elliott's situation and why the next three weeks could define Liverpool's summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 4 · 21 min

    Liverpool FC's Defensive Crisis Deepens as Transfer Links Go Quiet

    Liverpool’s defensive injury crisis has exposed the lack of depth across the back line, yet there has been little meaningful progress in the transfer market. Ilya Zabarnyi and Djed Spence have both been mentioned, but fresh developments remain scarce. Dave Davis and Trev Downey discuss whether Liverpool will sign another defender this summer, and the risk of beginning the Premier League campaign without reinforcements.

  • August 4 · 20 min

    Liverpool FC Face Major Decisions at Full-Back as Defensive Worries Deepen

    Liverpool’s problems are not limited to centre-back. Jeremie Frimpong has struggled to impress during pre-season and is now dealing with fitness concerns, while Conor Bradley remains sidelined. On the opposite flank, questions remain over whether Kostas Tsimikas is reliable enough to provide cover at left-back. Dave Davis and Trev Downey assess Liverpool’s options on both sides of the defence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 4 · 26 min

    LIVERPOOL FC IN CRISIS | Who Partners Virgil van Dijk against Newcastle United?

    Liverpool’s centre-back options are being stretched before the Premier League season has even started. With Virgil van Dijk currently the only fit senior option, Dave Davis and Trev Downey assess who could line up alongside the captain against Newcastle United. Could Jeremy Jacquet be rushed into the side despite not playing for six months, or will Liverpool be forced to use an emergency alternative? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 4 · 21 min

    Daily Red: Ali Back In Training

    Dave Hendrick looks at the latest Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at players returning to Liverpool training, amongst other transfer rumours.

  • August 4 · 43 min

    AEye Scouted: Midfield Musings

    Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett discuss Liverpool's midfield as Liverpool's squad looks unbalanced in that position especially with some poor showings in preseason.

  • August 4 · 1 hr 1 min

    The Promoted Clubs: A Tad Predictable Podcast

    On this episode @TadPredicts looks at the promoted teams heading into the 26-27 season. Tad reviews their past season, and whether they have done enough so far this summer to stay up.

  • August 4 · 20 min

    Defence Over Attack? Liverpool FC Bold Transfer Gamble Explained

    Liverpool are back on home soil after their US tour, but Andoni Iraola's biggest challenges may only just be beginning.On today's Newsround, Dave Davis rounds up the key talking points from pre-season and asks whether Liverpool's biggest issue is no longer signing Bradley Barcola, but strengthening a defence that looks dangerously short ahead of the Premier League opener.There's a full breakdown of the latest on Bradley Barcola, with official talks now underway between Liverpool and PSG. Dave explains why there is still confidence a deal will happen despite the significant gap in valuation, and why patience remains essential as negotiations continue.Attention also turns to Cody Gakpo, with Tottenham's interest refusing to disappear. Dave discusses Liverpool's reported valuation, why the Dutch forward still has admirers, and whether his departure could trigger further attacking arrivals before the transfer window closes.The show also examines growing concerns over Liverpool's defensive depth. With injuries, uncertainty surrounding Jeremy Jacquet and Jeremie Frimpong, and no obvious defensive reinforcements arriving, Dave questions whether the club's priorities are in the right place. There's reaction to David Lynch's comments on Liverpool's recruitment focus, plus discussion on Trey Nyoni's continued rise, Harvey Elliott's future, Curtis Jones' situation, and why the next few weeks could define Iraola's first season in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 4 · 19 min

    Gakpo Exit Looms? Nyoni's Pre-Season Brilliance Forces Liverpool FC Hand

    On today's Newsround, Dave Davis reflects on the key winners and losers from pre-season as Andoni Iraola prepares for a crucial week on the training ground. With the Premier League opener fast approaching, attention turns to Liverpool's growing need for reinforcements, particularly in defence, where concerns continue to mount. A major part of the show focuses on Cody Gakpo's future after fresh reports linked the Dutch international with Tottenham Hotspur. Dave breaks down the latest from The Athletic, Ben Jacobs and David Lynch, discussing why Liverpool are not actively looking to sell, but could still consider a deal if Spurs meet their valuation. He also explains how a move for Bradley Barcola could fit into Liverpool's wider transfer strategy. There's plenty of positivity too, with Trey Nyoni emerging as the standout performer of the summer. Dave explains why the teenager now looks set to remain with the first-team squad, why a loan move appears off the table, and how his performances may have changed Liverpool's midfield planning. The episode also covers Curtis Jones' uncertain future, the defensive injury concerns surrounding Joe Gomez and Jeremy Jacquet, plus why Liverpool's recruitment over the next few weeks could shape Iraola's first season at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 3 · 18 min

    “BARCOLA IS COMING… BUT WHO LEAVES?” Liverpool’s Transfer Dominoes Begin

    Dave Davis and David Lynch assess a potentially pivotal final few weeks of Liverpool’s transfer window. Bradley Barcola continues to look increasingly likely, while Rayan remains on the radar and questions surround Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and Curtis Jones. If major exits happen, Liverpool simply cannot afford to leave their replacements until the last minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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