Joanna Durkan

Leeds

Assistant Editor at This Is Anfield

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Key dates for Liverpool FC this summer: Transfers, pre-season and kit launch

1 day ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Although not quite the upheaval as last year, Liverpool have another big summer ahead of them when it comes to transfers, pre-season and the return of Adidas. The time between Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield and the 2025/26 season getting underway is just 83 days, which will fly by. Thankfully, there is no summer international tournament for the players nor a place in the Club World Cup, meaning Arne Slot‘s squad can return fresh for their title defence.
Liverpool FC shirt numbers available to Jeremie Frimpong and new signings

2 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Liverpool could see a handful of notable shirt numbers become available to new signings this summer, though there are no shortage of options for any new Reds in 2025/26. Arne Slot is set to oversee a significant overhaul of his squad in the coming weeks, with a handful of departures to coincide with key arrivals across multiple departments.
Liverpool attempting to 'finalise' Milos Kerkez transfer

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Liverpool’s transfer pursuits for Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz continue while the club’s stance on the future of Luis Diaz was also discussed in Wednesday’s news. Today’s Main LFC HeadlineIn a coordinated brief among Liverpool journalists, including the Times‘ Paul Joyce, the Guardian‘s Andy Hunter and the Echo‘s Ian Doyle, it is said the club are “looking to finalise” a deal for Kerkez.
Steven Gerrard urges Liverpool to “fix the roof” with big summer transfers

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Liverpool are setting themselves up for a significant summer transfer window and Steven Gerrard has spoken from experience when underlining “you’ve got to fix the roof while the sun is shining.”After a season of assessing the squad he inherited with only one new signing of his own, Arne Slot is set for a transformational summer as he turns the team into his own image.
Liverpool lose staff member to Pep Guardiola as Man City overhaul continues

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Liverpool have lost a key analyst to Man City after 13 years at the club, forming part of the summer overhaul under Pep Guardiola. The Reds finished 13 points ahead of a struggling Man City in 2024/25, who left it late to confirm their Champions League status for next season. Three of Guardiola’s assistant coaches all departed the club in a sizeable shake-up at the Etihad which is to see Pep Lijnders join as his new assistant.
Luis Diaz transfer stance: Contract talks and why Liverpool are 'perplexed'

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Liverpool are not actively looking to part ways with Luis Diaz this summer and have not received “expressions of interest,” according to a reliable journalist. Diaz was only one of three players to hit double figures for goals this season but with his contract expiring in two years, his future has become a growing talking point. The consensus is Liverpool either need to extend his deal or maximise his value by agreeing a sale in the upcoming window, but the latter is not in the club’s plans.
Mac Allister frustrated by Argentina omission - but good news for LFC

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Alexis Mac Allister did not feature in Liverpool’s final two games of the season due to a minor injury, one that also keeps him sidelined from international action this summer. After Liverpool officially clinched the title with the win over Tottenham, Mac Allister played just 45 minutes off the bench before being completely rested for the last two matches.
Virgil van Dijk and Jeremie Frimpong meet as Liverpool teammates as internationals begin

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

With international duty back underway for the final time this season, Virgil van Dijk and Jeremie Frimpong‘s first interaction as Liverpool teammates was caught on camera. The domestic season may be over but there are still a couple of games left for international players to navigate before they can look ahead to a break over the summer.
Kelleher pens classy farewell to LFC - "I've always felt the love"

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Caoimhin Kelleher has penned an emotional message to the club that helped shape him “into the man I am today” after finalising a permanent move to Brentford. After 10 years at Anfield, 67 appearances and nine trophies it was time for Kelleher to seize his opportunity to become a No. 1 goalkeeper, landing at Brentford in an £18 million move.
Florian Wirtz all but confirms Liverpool transfer after rubbishing shirt No. claim

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Joanna Durkan

Florian Wirtz has all but confirmed his move to Liverpool after directly taking to social media to rubbish claims that he wants an already occupied shirt number at Anfield. Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen continue to negotiate a final fee and payment terms for the transfer of the 22-year-old, with reports continually stating it is a matter of when not if.