# fabrizio romano (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fabrizio romano. Page: Feed: --- ## [Liverpool have Ibrahim Mbaye clarity after important Sky Sports morning update](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/26/liverpool-have-ibrahim-mbaye-clarity-after-important-sky-sports-morning-update/) _2026-08-26 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool’s talks with Brighton for Yankuba Minteh are “not progressing”. Sky Sports reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Seagulls are holding out for £80m after rejecting the Reds’ latest £60m bid for the Gambian. The right-sided winger is expected to be out injured until October. Brighton’s valuation for Yankuba Minteh is insane (Photo by \[…\] The post Liverpool have Ibrahim Mbaye clarity… ## [David Ornstein cites ‘90%’ likelihood of Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola this week](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/ornstein-liverpool-90-percent-likely-sign-bradley-barcola/) _2026-08-25 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ David Ornstein has declared that he’s almost certain that Liverpool will sign Bradley Barcola before the summer transfer window closes next Tuesday. The Paris Saint-Germain winger has been the Reds’ primary target over the past couple of months and has reportedly agreed personal terms on a potential move to Anfield, although a fee between the \[…\] The post David Ornstein cites ‘90%’ likelihood of… ## [Talks collapsing: Liverpool could now miss out on top winger signing](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/talks-collapsing-liverpool-could-now-miss-out-on-top-winger-signing/) _2026-08-25 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool’s talks with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Yankuba Minteh in the summer transfer window are under threat. Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Seagulls are “currently optimistic” about holding on to the Gambian winger, with “no agreement in sight”. The Merseysiders have seen two bids rejected for \[…\] The post Talks collapsing: Liverpool could… ## [Jeff Stelling suggests ‘devastated’ Liverpool player could be offloaded for as little as £15m](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/jeff-stelling-suggests-liverpool-player-could-be-offloaded-for-just-15m/) _2026-08-25 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Jeff Stelling has suggested that Liverpool could potentially offload one first-team player for as little as £15m in the coming days and named one Premier League club which could be an ideal destination for him. Harvey Elliott featured in five of the Reds’ pre-season games but didn’t even make the matchday squad for the 2-2 \[…\] The post Jeff Stelling suggests ‘devastated’ Liverpool player could be… ## [Gary Lineker lauds huge Liverpool ‘decision’ v Newcastle which left Alan Shearer disappointed](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/lineker-lauds-liverpool-decision-v-newcastle-which-left-shearer-disappointed/) _2026-08-25 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Alan Shearer admitted that he’d privately been daring Alexander Isak to take Liverpool’s stoppage-time penalty against Newcastle on Sunday. The Swedish striker was unsurprisingly subjected to a torrent of vitrol from the Tyneside natives as he returned to St James’ Park for the first time since his protracted £125m transfer to the Reds a year \[…\] The post Gary Lineker lauds huge Liverpool… ## [Trusted journalist may have just dropped massive social media hint over big-name Liverpool exit](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/journalist-drops-massive-hint-over-big-name-liverpool-exit/) _2026-08-25 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ A trusted Liverpool-focused reporter has appeared to drop a strong hint over the future of Cody Gakpo in a post on social media. The Reds winger has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur for most of the summer, and The Athletic reported on Monday that Manchester City have now entered the race to \[…\] The post Trusted journalist may have just dropped massive social media hint over big-name… ## [Sky Sports share important Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool transfer update](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/sky-sports-share-important-yankuba-minteh-to-liverpool-transfer-update/) _2026-08-25 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool remain involved in negotiations with Brighton to sign Yankuba Minteh this summer. Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Merseysiders “still really want him” and view the Gambian as having a similar profile to departed right winger Mo Salah. The Seagulls attacker registered seven goal contributions in 36 games \[…\] The post Sky Sports share… ## [Barcola? Mbaye? Both? How does Liverpool fix their attack this transfer window?](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/barcola-mbaye-both-how-does-liverpool-fix-their-attack-this-transfer-window/) _2026-08-25 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ The beginning of the Premier League season has come fast at Liverpool, and it seems that the Reds are simply not prepared for the onslaught of games. After the loss of Mo Salah at the end of last season and the switch of managers to Andoni Iraola, necessary reinforcements have yet to arrive. At the \[…\] The post Barcola? Mbaye? Both? How does Liverpool fix their attack this transfer window?… ## [Liverpool transfer after Barcola & Minteh now looks really possible after James Pearce update](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/liverpool-transfer-after-barcola-minteh-now-looks-really-possible-after-james-pearce-update/) _2026-08-25 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool don’t intend to add a midfielder to their ranks in the summer transfer window. James Pearce reported for The Athletic that “only the forward line” will be strengthened in the market. Instead of replacing Curtis Jones (sold to Inter Milan), Trey Nyoni will be handed a greater supply of minutes in 2026/27. Liverpool’s will \[…\] The post Liverpool transfer after Barcola & Minteh now looks… ## [Bournemouth icon suggests Iraola is unlikely to deviate from ‘kamikaze’ football at Liverpool](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/25/fletcher-iraola-unlikely-to-deviate-from-kamikaze-style-of-play/) _2026-08-25 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool fans have been advised that Andoni Iraola is unlikely to deviate from his ‘aggressive’ style of play at Anfield, even if it can be ‘a little bit kamikaze’. The Basque saw his reputation soar during a three-year spell at Bournemouth in which he took the Cherries to their highest ever finish of sixth in \[…\] The post Bournemouth icon suggests Iraola is unlikely to deviate from ‘kamikaze’… ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/coP1SbyGEeEJ) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Fabrizio Romano confirms £50m deal that exposes massive Liverpool problem](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/21/fabrizio-romano-confirms-50m-deal-that-exposes-massive-liverpool-problem/) _2026-08-21 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Ezri Konsa has completed a £50m transfer (plus £5m in add-ons) for Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, Liverpool have bolstered their backline with the loan arrival of Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo. Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal and exposes Liverpool squad depth concern Say what \[…\] The post Fabrizio Romano confirms £50m… ## [Bombshell Liverpool transfer update as Fabrizio Romano relays major Friday decision](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/21/bombshell-liverpool-transfer-update-as-fabrizio-romano-relays-major-friday-decision/) _2026-08-21 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Crystal Palace will hold on to Adam Wharton for another season. In comments relayed on X (formerly Twitter) by Fabrizio Romano, Eagles boss Pierre Sage suggested that the England international would not be allowed to leave the club this summer. This comes after enquiries from Manchester City and reported interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool. \[…\] The post Bombshell Liverpool transfer… ## [Emergency meeting called as Liverpool look set to finalise transfer before Bradley Barcola](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/21/emergency-meeting-called-as-liverpool-look-set-to-finalise-transfer-before-bradley-barcola/) _2026-08-21 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Yankuba Minteh has reportedly called his agent for an emergency meeting on Friday evening. A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) shared the update in question, following Liverpool’s rejected £50m bid for the Gambia international this week. The Merseysiders are looking to bolster the forward line with a minimum of two new options, with Bradley \[…\] The post Emergency meeting called as Liverpool… ## [Bid imminent as Andoni Iraola confirms Liverpool “will definitely sign some players”](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/21/bid-imminent-as-andoni-iraola-confirms-liverpool-will-definitely-sign-some-players/) _2026-08-21 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Andoni Iraola told Jamie Carragher that Liverpool “will definitely sign some players” this summer. The Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst shared the Basque head coach’s comments on X (formerly Twitter) amid the club’s ongoing push to sign Bradley Barcola. On Thursday, the Merseysiders had a £50m opening bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected. Liverpool set for flurry \[…\] The post Bid imminent as Andoni Iraola… ## [How Have Liverpool Fared in the Immediate Aftermath of Losing a Talisman?](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/21/how-have-liverpool-fared-in-immediate-aftermath-of-losing-a-talisman/) _2026-08-21 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ For the first time in nine years, Liverpool will line up for a brand-new Premier League season without Mo Salah. The Egyptian King departed the club at the end of last season, one year earlier than scheduled, after penning a new two-year deal following the title-winning campaign of 2024/25. However, after a slew of inconsistent \[…\] The post How Have Liverpool Fared in the Immediate Aftermath of… ## [Brighton reject £50m Liverpool bid for injured Yankuba Minteh](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/brighton-reject-50m-liverpool-bid-for-injured-yankuba-minteh/) _2026-08-20 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Brighton & Hove Albion have rejected an opening Liverpool bid of £50m for Yankuba Minteh. The Athletic reports that the Seagulls star is one of several options the Reds are looking at in the current window following Mo Salah’s exit. PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye is also understood to be of interest; however, sources close to the \[…\] The post Brighton reject £50m Liverpool bid for injured Yankuba Minteh… ## [‘Everyone has written him off’ – Troy Deeney says ‘top’ Liverpool player has big ‘point to prove’](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/troy-deeney-says-top-liverpool-player-has-big-point-to-prove/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Troy Deeney has said that one ‘top’ player at Liverpool will have a big ‘point to prove’ to his critics during the new season. It was just under a year ago that the Reds broke their transfer record to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle for £125m, bringing an end to a tempestuous saga in which \[…\] The post ‘Everyone has written him off’ – Troy Deeney says ‘top’ Liverpool player has big ‘point to… ## [Andoni Iraola backs Virgil van Dijk statement that puts pressure on Richard Hughes](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/andoni-iraola-backs-virgil-van-dijk-statement-that-puts-pressure-on-richard-hughes/) _2026-08-20 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Virgil van Dijk has hinted that Liverpool’s squad is in need of further investment this summer if it’s to compete on all fronts in 2026/27. The Merseysiders have already completed deals for Victor Munoz, Jeremy Jacquet (January) and Ronald Araujo (loan), and are in talks to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG. However, as things currently \[…\] The post Andoni Iraola backs Virgil van Dijk statement that… ## [Finance expert suggests Jeff Bezos is getting involved with Liverpool as a ‘vanity purchase’](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/bezos-getting-involved-with-liverpool-vanity-purchase/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ One football finance expert has claimed that Jeff Bezos’ primary motivation for investing in Liverpool Football Club is not ‘for the money’, but rather as a ‘vanity project’. The Amazon founder is part of a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia which purchased a minority stake in LFC last week, subsequently reported to comprise \[…\] The post Finance expert suggests Jeff Bezos is getting… ## [No personal terms: Liverpool fans dealt PSG winger blow 12 days before window closes](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/no-personal-terms-liverpool-fans-dealt-psg-winger-blow-12-days-before-window-closes/) _2026-08-20 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool find themselves in the position of needing Ibrahim Mbaye’s signature ahead of the close of the summer transfer window. Yet, according to The Athletic, sources close to the Reds’ exploration of a potential move “has gone no further”. More to the point, reports indicating that the Merseysiders have already nailed down personal terms with \[…\] The post No personal terms: Liverpool fans dealt… ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JImEp1KSVTsq) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Liverpool could confirm two more exits imminently after Kieran Morrison completes loan move](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/liverpool-could-confirm-two-more-exits-after-kieran-morrison-loan/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool have today confirmed the exit of one player on loan, and two more could swiftly follow. The Reds announced (via liverpoolfc.com) that Kieran Morrison has joined Sheffield Wednesday for the remainder of the 2026/27 season, with the move going through in time for him to potentially make his debut for the Owls against Bradford \[…\] The post Liverpool could confirm two more exits imminently… ## [Enquiry made for £78m summer signing as Liverpool get answer on Adam Wharton deal](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/enquiry-made-for-78m-summer-signing-as-liverpool-get-firm-answer-on-adam-wharton-deal/) _2026-08-20 · Farrell Keeling · The Empire of The Kop_ Crystal Palace have reportedly set Adam Wharton’s price tag at £78m. However, the Mirror reports that the Eagles are “desperate” to hold on to the Englishman this summer. A point David Ornstein and Sam Lee have concurred on in a separate report with The Athletic, with Palace firm on their intention not to sell the \[…\] The post Enquiry made for £78m summer signing as Liverpool get answer on Adam… ## [Fabrizio Romano issues Federico Chiesa update after Liverpool forward missed training](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/romano-issues-chiesa-update-after-liverpool-forward-missed-training/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Fabrizio Romano has sought to clarify that there’s nothing to suggest Federico Chiesa is on the verge of leaving Liverpool, despite the forward missing training on Wednesday. Barely a week goes by without the 28-year-old being the subject of a potential exit from Anfield, having struggled to break into the starting XI in his two \[…\] The post Fabrizio Romano issues Federico Chiesa update after… ## [Journalist clarifies Liverpool’s stance on Adam Wharton amid impending Curtis Jones exit](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/liverpool-unlikely-pursue-wharton-transfer-jones-inter/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Liverpool are unlikely to pursue a late-summer move for Adam Wharton, even with the impending exit of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan. That’s according to reliable Reds-focused journalist Lewis Steele, who’s outlined that the Merseyside club probably won’t seek to bring in a replacement for the San Siro-bound midfielder between now and the 1 September \[…\] The post Journalist clarifies Liverpool’s… ## [‘Hardest team to call’ – Theo Walcott’s Liverpool prediction will pleasantly surprise Reds fans](https://www.empireofthekop.com/2026/08/20/theo-walcott-liverpool-prediction-will-pleasantly-surprise-reds-fans/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Togher · The Empire of The Kop_ Theo Walcott has claimed that Liverpool are ‘probably the hardest team to call’ in terms of predictions for the new Premier League season, but he’s backed them to massively improve on their miserable 2025/26 campaign. The Reds’ mixed fortunes in pre-season (three wins, one draw, two defeats) has made it difficult to evaluate how well \[…\] The post ‘Hardest team to call’ – Theo Walcott’s Liverpool…