Anfield Agenda - Liverpool FC Podcast

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even if Barcola arrives, Craig believes Liverpool still have major work to do before the window closes. A defensive midfielder and right-back remain key concerns, while questions continue over squad experience, Virgil van Dijk’s succession plan and why Liverpool have once again allowed vital business to drift so late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cody Gakpo’s future is becoming increasingly uncertain as Liverpool continue to pursue Bradley Barcola and consider Ibrahim Mbaye. Craig looks at why a Spurs move could suit Gakpo and whether Liverpool are about to completely reshape their wide options with a younger, faster and far more explosive attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola appears to be entering the decisive stage, with reports suggesting the Reds are prepared to go to around €140m. Craig also looks at the growing Adam Wharton links, the possibility of another forward arriving and whether Liverpool are finally preparing for a huge finish to the window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For all the talk around new attackers, Liverpool still have a major problem in midfield. Craig questions why a genuine No.6 has not arrived, whether Gravenberch or Mac Allister can really solve it and reveals fresh concerns over how Liverpool’s recruitment operation has actually been functioning behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cody Gakpo’s potential move to Tottenham is gathering momentum, while Liverpool have held talks with Ibrahim Mbaye’s representatives and remain confident over Bradley Barcola. Craig looks at whether Liverpool could sell Gakpo for around £70m and completely reshape the wide areas with Barcola, Mbaye, Rio and Victor Muñoz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s ownership picture has changed dramatically after the minority investment involving Jeff Bezos, Eduardo Saverin and Ahmed Bhatia. Craig looks at reports that the consortium could take a controlling stake within 12 months, what that could mean for FSG, commercial growth and whether Liverpool are entering a completely new era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig and Conor discuss all of the latest Liverpool news on the latest edition of the Anfield Agenda Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s transfer window could finally be about to explode into life. Craig reacts to breaking information around Guéla Doué, discusses Curtis Jones edging closer to an exit, Mac Allister’s uncertain future and whether Adam Wharton could become part of Liverpool’s late-window midfield reshuffle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are already playing catch-up, with preseason fitness data showing Iraola’s squad behind several Premier League rivals. Craig looks at the lack of minutes, the physical demands of the new system and why the combination of injuries, weak depth and unresolved transfer business could lead to a difficult start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig is increasingly frustrated with Liverpool’s lack of activity, with Barcola alone nowhere near enough to complete the squad. With the season approaching, right-back and midfield still unresolved and Richard Hughes’ future uncertain, is Iraola being left short before he’s even properly started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig believes Liverpool may still need to make a major sale before the window closes, with Curtis Jones, Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo all discussed. The conversation then turns into a wider criticism of Liverpool’s recruitment strategy, contract management and repeated failure to protect player value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports suggest a consortium involving Jeff Bezos is in advanced talks to buy around 30% of Liverpool, potentially valuing the club at close to £5bn. Craig looks at what the investment could mean for FSG, future transfer spending, ticket prices and whether this could eventually lead to a major change in control at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronald Araujo is officially a Liverpool player, and Craig explains why the loan deal looks increasingly smart after the defender took a pay cut to make the move happen. Attention then turns straight to Bradley Barcola, with confidence around the deal still sky high, before Craig reveals why the Endrick rumours were never really going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens after Barcola and Araujo? Craig argues Liverpool must start making ruthless decisions on their squad, with several players approaching the end of their contracts and major questions over Gakpo, Mac Allister and Curtis Jones. From players leaving for next to nothing to constant changes behind the scenes, has Liverpool’s recruitment strategy completely lost its way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even with Bradley Barcola expected to arrive, Liverpool’s squad still has a major hole. Craig explains why defensive midfield remains a concern, why Gravenberch and Mac Allister are not natural No.6 solutions and whether Liverpool need to finally find the specialist midfielder they have been missing since Fabinho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s strongest XI showed plenty of promise against Monaco, with Wirtz and Isak beginning to click, but the drop-off after the changes was impossible to ignore. Craig asks whether Iraola was sending a clear message to the recruitment team and why Liverpool simply cannot enter another demanding season relying on 13 or 14 senior players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LIVERPOOL 2-3 MONACO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ANOTHER FRUSTRATING REDS COLLAPSE! IRAOLA NEEDS PLAYERS! Liverpool 2-3 Monaco Match Reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Trent Alexander-Arnold ever return to Liverpool? Craig tackles the controversial question amid speculation over a possible Premier League move, explaining why forgiveness is not necessarily the issue. The real problem would be Liverpool paying huge money to bring back a player they effectively lost for nothing. With Connor Bradley injured and the right-back position still unresolved, would you take Trent back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig remains hugely confident Bradley Barcola will become a Liverpool player, with top-level media figures already preparing for the deal to be completed. But what happens next? Liverpool still have decisions to make over Ibrahim Mbaye, Cody Gakpo, further defensive additions and how Iraola reshapes his attack before the new season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig gives his considered verdict on Liverpool’s surprise move for Ronald Araujo, including the €55m option to buy, the injury concerns and why the deal could actually be a clever short-term solution. With Iraola personally involved and Van Dijk needing an experienced partner, could this prove to be much smarter business than first thought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julian Ward has been in Milan for talks, but what exactly are Liverpool working on? Craig looks at the possible connection to Curtis Jones and Inter, the uncertainty surrounding Liverpool’s midfield plans and why Alexis Mac Allister’s future could dictate whether another midfielder arrives before the window closes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig remains hugely confident that Bradley Barcola will become a Liverpool player, with negotiations now focused on the final structure of the deal. But one marquee signing cannot hide the bigger problem. With the season approaching, Liverpool still have major gaps at centre-back, right-back and elsewhere, leaving Iraola seriously underprepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVERPOOL ARE SIGNING RONALD ARAUJO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool finally make their move for defensive reinforcement with a surprise agreement to bring Ronald Araujo to Anfield on loan from Barcelona. Craig reacts live as the story develops, including confirmation that Liverpool will have an option to buy, concerns over Araujo’s injury record and why the deal could buy vital time for Liverpool’s younger defenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVERPOOL AGREE ARAUJO DEAL WITH BARCELONA! GOOD OR BAD? YOU DECIDE! Liverpool LatestTransfer News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig sounds the alarm over Liverpool's defensive depth as the start of the Premier League season approaches. With Joe Gomez's fitness concerns, Giovanni Leoni returning from an ACL, Jacquet still yet to feature in pre-season and Virgil van Dijk carrying the burden, can Liverpool seriously contemplate entering the new campaign without another established centre-back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's interest in PSG wonderkid Ibrahim Mbaye is gathering pace, with claims Bayer Leverkusen could be stepping aside and Anfield emerging as the teenager's preferred destination. Craig looks at why Mbaye could be a major opportunity for Liverpool and what his arrival alongside Barcola could mean for Cody Gakpo and the future shape of Iraola's attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig reacts to fresh reports that Liverpool and PSG are confident of reaching an agreement for Bradley Barcola, with personal terms already agreed and only the finer details seemingly left to resolve. With Arsenal lurking and a fee around €115m-€120m being discussed, is Liverpool finally about to land their major winger signing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool may be closing in on attacking reinforcements, but the glaring problems remain at the back. Craig looks at the latest on Zabarnyi, Djed Spence, Josh Acheampong and Andrei Rațiu as he questions how Liverpool can possibly start the season without strengthening at centre-back and right-back. No matter who arrives in attack, can this transfer window really be considered a success without defensive reinforcements? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Liverpool be preparing to cash in on two major first-team players? Craig discusses Tottenham’s serious interest in Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones’ reported determination to join Inter Milan and why selling could become crucial to funding Liverpool’s remaining transfer business. Could Trey Nyoni be ready to step straight into Jones’ squad role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig delivers a major update on Bradley Barcola, with sources suggesting Liverpool’s deal for the PSG winger is far more advanced than publicly reported. With figures around €115m-€120m being discussed and Friday potentially significant, Liverpool are also making moves for teenage PSG attacker Ibrahim Mbaye, but could signing both force Cody Gakpo towards the exit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor discusses all of the latest Liverpool FC news, transfer news and rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig delivers the latest on Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with conversations between Liverpool and PSG continuing over the structure of a potential deal. But with the Premier League season closing in, why is it taking so long? and even if Barcola arrives, does Liverpool’s squad still need significantly more reinforcement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have several major decisions to make over Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo, but can they afford to sell anyone before replacements arrive? Craig looks at Inter’s interest in Jones, potential moves for Elliott and Gakpo, the Mac Allister situation and why Liverpool’s failure to recruit early has backed them into a transfer corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices