Liverpool track Kees Smit as Iraola demands ruthlessness

Liverpool scouts watched Leicester’s Louis Page, an 18-year-old midfielder likened to Jordan Henderson after two assists in a 4-3 win over Stockport.
Arsenal want Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha and hope promises of more game time and trophies can sway him, but Liverpool are pushing to tie him to a new deal.
Liverpool were beaten 4-2 by Manchester City in the WSL after conceding twice late on, as City kept up their perfect start with a third straight win.
Liverpool’s Isaac Mabaya went off injured for the Under-21s, a blow with Andoni Iraola short at right-back and the youngster in the Champions League squad.
Ruud Gullit says Liverpool erred by replacing Arne Slot and questions whether the club have recruited the right players.
Florian Wirtz says he must 'decide games' for Liverpool and is set for a recall at Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola weighs his attacking options.
Iraola says Liverpool must be 'as ruthless as possible' against Bournemouth, despite his affection for his former club and detailed knowledge of their strengths and weaknesses.
Liverpool’s mixed start has turned attention to January, with Andoni Iraola reportedly warned over a transfer as the club are left stunned by a move.
Iraola says Jurgen Klopp’s Germany role could benefit Florian Wirtz, with Liverpool’s interest framed alongside praise for a 'smart' move.
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has been left out of Roberto Mancini’s 34-man Italy squad for the Nations League, with nine new names called up for games against Belgium, Turkey and France.
Liverpool will host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday, October 28, kick-off 8pm GMT, in a busy run of home fixtures.
Liverpool watched AZ midfielder Kees Smit at Sunderland and could move in January. Michael Owen says full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong are 'a problem'.
Liverpool’s 2027 squad is projected to look very different, with three deals agreed and five high-profile players currently set to depart.
Liverpool’s centre-back depth has shifted focus from reliance on Virgil van Dijk, underlining unexpected strength in that area.
Liverpool could revisit Johan Bakayoko in January, with the RB Leipzig winger available for about €20m as the Reds seek right-sided cover after Mohamed Salah’s exit.
Liverpool were ready to raise their offer for Yankuba Minteh to £72-75m, but a foot injury, not Brighton’s price, stopped a late summer deal.
Iraola admits he has had to temper Liverpool training intensity as he adapts sessions to the demands of a three-game week schedule.
Luis Alberto says leaving Liverpool was a mistake and admits his transfer exit left him wanting to quit football.
Carragher says Iraola’s big calls have steadied Liverpool, praising dropped full-backs, Ryan Gravenberch’s omission, trust in youth and Ronald Araujo’s switch to right-back.
Steven Gerrard urged caution over JJ Gabriel’s push to leave Manchester United, as Liverpool remain interested but face complications over the 15-year-old’s registration.
Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui produced an impressive display against AC Milan, winning 7 tackles and 10 duels at San Siro.