James Brooke

17 hours ago | rousingthekop.com | James Brooke

Life after Liverpool is not always especially good for those players and staff who choose to move on. The Reds have seen numerous examples of players leaving for what they assume to be better things, only to be brought back down to earth quickly. While this could not exactly be said of former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders, it is fair to deduce that the Dutchman had things much easier at Anfield. After leaving Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp in May 2024, Lijnders has had a strange ride.

19 hours ago | rousingthekop.com | James Brooke

Liverpool are heading into a period of change this summer with turnover expected with coaches as well as players. The Reds are already showing intent in the transfer market, as Arne Slot aims to build a team capable of retaining the Premier League title. But while the focus is obviously on improving the Liverpool squad in terms of playing staff, there is work to be done behind the scenes as well.

20 hours ago | rousingthekop.com | James Brooke

Liverpool’s season may have finished two weeks ago, but many of their players are still putting in the hard yards. While Reds supporters sit back and prepare to enjoy the transfer window, the majority of the squad are busy on international duty. There are a range of fixtures being played, from World Cup qualifiers to friendlies, with a big chunk of the Liverpool squad involved. Plenty of eyes were also on Germany this week, as Reds fans ran the rule over prospective signing Florian Wirtz.

21 hours ago | rousingthekop.com | James Brooke

Richard Hughes has been a busy man in recent days as he tries to get the bulk of Liverpool’s transfer business done. Hughes had a largely inactive first summer as Reds’ sporting director, but he is certainly making up for it now. Over the past two weeks the former Portsmouth midfielder has been hard at work in an attempt to strike a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz.

22 hours ago | rousingthekop.com | James Brooke

Exclusive with Graeme Bailey. Luis Diaz’s camp have been left surprised by the new stance from Liverpool’s hierarchy over a contract extension, Rousing The Kop can exclusively reveal. Liverpool and Richard Hughes had previously indicated to Diaz and his representatives in January that a new deal was something they were willing to discuss. Talks were loosely scheduled to take place at the end of the season, with Diaz believing his performances had warranted improved terms.