Episode Details

On Media Matters with Dave Davis and Lewis Steele, attention turns to Liverpool’s growing list of off-field decisions as the January transfer window begins to creep onto the horizon.

Lewis assesses the latest links with Rayan, including reports suggesting Bournemouth could demand the full £130 million release-clause figure. With Liverpool having already invested heavily in their attack, would another enormous forward deal really make sense — or are other positions now much bigger priorities?

One of those positions could be left-back. Alejandro Balde has been linked with Liverpool amid his situation at Barcelona, and Lewis explains why he believes strengthening that area should be a priority, while separating what makes sense from what he has actually heard regarding Liverpool's interest.

There's also the unresolved search for a new sporting director, with major decisions approaching on transfers and contracts.

And one of the biggest involves Rio Ngumoha. Lewis discusses interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich, Liverpool's emphatic stance that the youngster is not for sale, and why securing his long-term future remains an important piece of business.

Dave and Lewis then look ahead to Bournemouth, assessing Iraola's potential XI and whether Liverpool can head into the international break on a high.

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