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This Is Anfield was established in late 2001 through the collaboration of two fan sites, LFC Kop and Anfield FC. Today, after more than 17 years, it stands as one of the leading independent football websites. Throughout the years, we have gathered a wealth of information, articles, and reports. Our offerings include an extensive player profiles database, consistent columns featuring fan opinions, and daily news updates. We provide fresh content every day, including news, analysis, exclusive articles, videos, and much more.

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Ranking the 5 positions Liverpool need to strengthen MOST

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Henry Jackson

A busy summer at Liverpool is underway with the signing of Jeremie Frimpong, but five more positions could also do with reinforcements. Frimpong has arrived as Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s replacement, with the Dutchman providing competition for Conor Bradley at right-back. This is hopefully just the start of a big-spending summer at Liverpool, though, with further additions required. Here’s how This Is Anfield have ranked the positions the Reds need to strengthen ahead of next season. 5.
Kelleher explains transfer and Cherki talks held - Latest Liverpool FC News

3 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Henry Jackson

Caoimhin Kelleher‘s time as a Liverpool player is over, with the Irishman explaining his decision to leave the club. Today’s Main LFC HeadlineKelleher has officially completed an £18 million move for Brentford, in a transfer that feels perfect for all parties. Speaking to the Bees’ website about his move to west London, the 26-year-old gave his reasoning for leaving Liverpool. “I don’t think it was very difficult for me to leave [Liverpool],” Kelleher said.
Wirtz latest: 'Pivotal week' - Slot has held talks with alternative

4 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Sam Millne

While Liverpool head into a “pivotal week” in their pursuit of Florian Wirtz, it has been revealed that Arne Slot met with Rayan Cherki as recently as last week. Lyon’s Cherki and Bayer Leverkusen’s Wirtz are the two most in-demand attacking midfielders this summer, and Liverpool have been situating themselves in a position to move for either.
2024/25 Liverpool FC Player Ratings - Every player ranked from worst to best

4 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Henry Jackson

There was no shortage of impressive performances throughout Liverpool’s title-winning season, but did Mohamed Salah pip Virgil van Dijk to top spot among This Is Anfield‘s contributors? The Reds exceeded expectations from last August, with Arne Slot guiding his team to Premier League glory with four games to spare.
Caoimhin Kelleher had outgrown his role at Liverpool - £18m transfer suits everyone

4 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Jack Lusby

It will have been with reluctance that Liverpool opened negotiations with Brentford over a deal for their long-time backup goalkeeper. In reality the word ‘backup’ does no suffice for Kelleher, who has played 20 of the last 76 Premier League games (26.3%) with 46 appearances in all competitions over the past two seasons. The Irishman joins Brentford having raised the bar for a No. 2 goalkeeper, setting high standards for his successor, Giorgi Mamardashvili.
"Initial talks" over Diaz joining Barcelona - Latest LFC News

4 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Henry Jackson

Luis Diaz‘s potential summer move to Barcelona may have edged closer, while Ben Doak has been linked with a move to Everton. Today’s Main LFC HeadlineAccording to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg on X – admittedly more of a Bundesliga expert! – “initial talks” have now taken place between Liverpool and Barcelona over a move for Diaz.
Caoimhin Kelleher loan vetoed after he was told "you're better than De Gea"

5 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Jack Lusby

Caoimhin Kelleher‘s career could have played out much differently if the Premier League never entered lockdown, which forced Liverpool to veto a loan move. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 saw drastic changes brought into effect across the Premier League – reflecting lockdown measures enforced across the UK.
Ben Doak to Everton transfer links intensify as Liverpool plans explained

5 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Jack Lusby

Liverpool winger Ben Doak is a genuine target for Everton this summer, which could bring the first senior transfer between the two clubs since 2002. No player has made a direct transfer between the two Merseyside clubs since Abel Xavier in 2002, while the last to move from Liverpool to Everton was Gary Ablett in 1992. While there have been less formal switches at academy level it is certainly rare for a player to cross the divide as a senior player.
Liverpool have 3 key jobs to fill this summer - and another big hire likely

5 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Jack Lusby

Liverpool are set for a busy summer not only in the transfer market, but also with key staff appointments and in other roles throughout Arne Slot‘s squad. After a big change in the dugout a year ago, with Slot taking over from Jurgen Klopp, this time around brings the change to reshape his squad. That means a number of incomings and outgoings planned for the transfer window, with Jeremie Frimpong already through the Shankly Gates as the first signing truly in the head coach’s image.
Leverkusen interested in Liverpool duo after £109m Florian Wirtz bid rebuffed

5 days ago | thisisanfield.com | Jack Lusby

Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen will continue talks over a record-breaking deal for Florian Wirtz, with interest in two of Arne Slot‘s players potentially key. Friday saw Liverpool’s second official offer for Leverkusen No. 10 Wirtz widely reported, with The Athletic‘s David Ornstein and the Times‘ Paul Joyce among those to detail a £109 million bid. The package presented to the German side was worth up to €130 million, which is still €20 million (£16.9m) short of their asking price.