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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

  • 2 weeks ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    Jeremie Frimpong became Liverpool’s first summer signing in a move that already has supporters excited. The Dutchman’s signing for £29 million is a sign that Arne Slot is ready to stamp his identity onto this Liverpool side, and Frimpong, with his relentless energy and attacking instincts, could actually be a brilliant start to business. Slot’s Tactical Evolution has Already StartedSlot had already started to prepare for his defence of the Premier League title at the end of the season.

  • 3 weeks ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    The transfer window is certainly starting to ramp up with Liverpool expected to complete two more signings in the next week. The first of those could be AFC Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, with Liverpool potentially receiving a major boost in that race this morning. According to Ben Bocsak, the Hungarian has withdrawn from international duty early and will miss Tuesday’s game against Azerbaijan.

  • 3 weeks ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    Liverpool are closing in on a record-breaking deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The reliable transfer expert has claimed that negotiations are at ‘final stages’ over the £109m package deal for the German. That deal would surpass Liverpool’s record signing, which is currently the £75million paid to sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton back in 2018. Wirtz would also become the most expensive German player in history.

  • 3 weeks ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    Liverpool fans can start to relax as they close in on the record-breaking signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. Negotiations have been taking place over the last couple of weeks to get the deal over the line and it finally looks like that might be the case. With the transfer fee expected to be around the £126million mark, Wirtz will become the most expensive German player in history.

  • 3 weeks ago | anfieldindex.com | Ben Pescod

    Liverpool’s updated Premier League retained list offers a glimpse into the subtle but significant transitions taking place beneath the first-team spotlight. While fans are still basking in the glow of a title-winning season under Arne Slot, the club continues to quietly reshape its future behind the scenes. Seven players will depart Liverpool this summer following the expiration of their contracts.