Leoni bids expected, Chelsea also circling
Giovanni Leoni is attracting interest from Italy, and bids are expected (1). Chelsea are in the race too, though they are chasing a different defender, so Leoni staying at Anfield is not a given (1).
Haaland a doubt for Sunday
Erling Haaland limped out of Norway's 2–1 defeat to Portugal in the Nations League on Sunday, and Manchester City are waiting on a verdict (9). City's top scorer is now a doubt for the Premier League meeting with your team at Anfield on Sunday, October 11 (7) (9).
Gakpo among the maybes
Cody Gakpo is one of the players who could miss Liverpool vs Manchester City, with Phil Foden on the City side of that list too (8). Both squads are short after the international break.
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Van Dijk's 100th cap
Virgil van Dijk reached 100 caps for the Netherlands in a 2–1 win over Serbia (10). He was emotional about it, and he led the team out with his son for the occasion (10).
Heskey on Iraola's squad
Emile Heskey says Andoni Iraola has done "decently" but does not have a squad to work miracles with (5). His verdict: "Jeg synes, han har gjort det anstændigt uden at udføre mirakler, men helt ærligt synes jeg ikke, han har en trup, han kan udføre mirakler med" (5).
Alex Scott is the name to watch
Liverpool have Alex Scott on the list, and Thomas Tuchel and Roy Keane both rate the Bournemouth midfielder (3). Chelsea lead the race for him heading into 2027 after rejected bids for him (14).
Barcelona and Forest on the 2027 list
Liverpool can land a Barcelona midfielder on one condition in 2027, and there is a route to a Nottingham Forest player doing the same (13).
Dele Alli link is unconfirmed
A report claims Liverpool are weighing a pay-as-you-play deal for free agent Dele Alli (15). Treat it as unconfirmed.
Liverpool Women beaten at United
Liverpool Women lost to Manchester United on Saturday, after Julia Zigiotti scored early (11). Grace Fisk did not hide from it: "We're really disappointed. I think we're disappointed with the performance most of all" (11).
Fan reactions
Virgil van Dijk's 100th cap is the moment fans are sharing, with the image of him leading the Netherlands out alongside his son drawing the most attention. There is also chatter about Caoimhin Kelleher refusing a pre-game handshake as Ireland captain. The mood is proud of the captain, curious about the keeper.
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