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Ben Pescod

United Kingdom

Sports Writer, Editor and Podcaster at The Anfield Index Podcast

Sports Writer and Editor at eplindex Liverpool FC

Articles

  • 1 day ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    As Trent Alexander-Arnold’s time at Liverpool continues to dwindle with each passing day, Real Madrid are already planning to deal another hammer blow to the Reds next summer. That blow could come as a move to sign Ibrahima Konate, as his contract is currently set expire in June 2026. Reliable journalists like Fabrizio Romano have already mentioned Madrid’s interest in signing the Frenchman.

  • 2 days ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    With the summer transfer window moving closer, Liverpool’s transfer plans are already starting to accelerate in front of us. There has been a lot of talk about potential exits, especially regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Arne Slot has already chosen his replacement for the departing right-back. Journalist Nicolo Schira has claimed that Liverpool have reached an ‘agreement in principle’ to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong, on a deal until June 2030.

  • 3 days ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    It hurts. I think that is an appropriate way to summarise where this whole situation comes from – hurt. And it hurts because of how much people care. Liverpool fans, more than most, are used to acknowledging that there’s a time where club legends leave the club and move onto the next chapters of their careers. That disappointment will always remain and the feelings towards a homegrown player will always be heightened.

  • 4 days ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    Liverpool are already ramping up plans to bolster their squad in a bid to win a record-breaking 21st league title under Arne Slot last season. Those plans could be set to take a huge leap over the next few days with the Reds set to hold talks over a major summer deal to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. The forward has been on Liverpool’s radar for some time and former head coach Jurgen Klopp was a huge admirer of the Brazilian.

  • 4 days ago | eplindex.com | Ben Pescod

    Crystal Palace marched into North London and left with more than just three points—they matched their all-time Premier League points tally and laid down a marker ahead of their FA Cup final. Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a limp display that offered more questions than answers in the dying embers of a frustrating season. Eze Brilliance Powers Palace Past SpursFor Crystal Palace, this was more than just a derby win—it was a statement.