Signing
LFC Globe’s Signing article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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What is Roberto Firmino’s legacy at Liverpool?
Roberto Firmino, affectionally referred to as “Bobby’ to Liverpool fans, is an epitome of a fan favourite. Joining the club in 2015 as a marquee signing by then-manager Brendan Rodgers, the Brazilian endured a slow start. Having been used in a variety of positions, Rodgers failed to get the best out of the new signing…
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The continuing success of Virgil van Dijk
In what was one of the most important signings in the history of the club, the arrival of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool in 2018 resulted in the club achieving success on the global stage. The club initially received criticism for the then-record £75 million fee for a defender they paid Southampton for the Dutchman’s…
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How big of an issue is Liverpool’s defence?
Liverpool’s defensive issues have been a recurring theme all season. While there’s been an improvement in recent weeks, that cannot erase the chaos among the backline that has existed since August. Injuries have certainly played their part with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joël Matip being out at certain times during…
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Who starts in the three-man attack for Liverpool?
Competition in football is important as it breeds hunger, competitiveness, and a will to win. Liverpool certainly have that in abundance in their forward options. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo, and Roberto Firmino (till the end of the season) are the impressive list of attackers the club…
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Should Liverpool sell Mohamed Salah?
Asking whether Liverpool should sell one of their greatest-ever players seems like a loaded question, but one that must be asked. Following the sale of his former teammate Sadio Mané last year, Liverpool have made an active approach to bolstering the front line with younger signings. Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz, and Cody Gakpo…
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What is the future of Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool?
In his eighth season at the club, Jürgen Klopp is currently the longest-serving manager in the Premier League. It’s been a hugely successful tenure for the German who brought the first Premier League title back to Anfield and the first league title for the club since 1990. Klopp also reinstated Liverpool’s European dominance, guiding them…
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Players Liverpool should target in the transfer market this summer
The summer of 2023 is an incredibly important one for the future of Liverpool. As this article is written, the club is currently in sixth place in the Premier League table, out of both domestic competitions they won last season and are one foot out of the door in the Champions League, after being hammered…
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The tactical suitability of Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo, and Fabio Carvalho
Liverpool’s transfer business in the past year has been interesting, to say the least. Splashing out £65m with add-ons reaching a grand fee of £85m for Darwin Núñez certainly raised eyebrows across the Liverpool faithful. Spending almost £8m on the young gem Fabio Carvalho seemed like a no-brainer, given his exploits in a free-scoring Fulham…
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Watch Jürgen Klopp’s Pre-Match Press Conference vs Brighton (FA Cup)
Jürgen Klopp met with the media a full 48 hours before his club’s Sunday showdown with Brighton in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. The Reds and the Seagulls met on January 14th for an EPL fixture and were humbled by a 3-0 loss. Klopp discussed that match, the importance of midfield play in…
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Stefan Bajcetic inks new deal with Reds
Liverpool’s Stefan Bajcetic signed a new long-term contract with the Reds that will keep the 18-year-old Spaniard at Anfield until 2027. Monetary details of the new contract have yet to be released, but it is safe to say that Bajcetic is thrilled will the deal. “Obviously I’m so, so happy, so excited to keep playing…
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