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Liverpool’s summer window is heating up, and Dave Hendrick offers detailed insight into the club’s transfer dealings in the latest episode of The Daily Red from Anfield Index. Speaking with authority and passion, Hendrick breaks down both incomings and potential exits as the Arne Slot era begins to take shape.
Yaros to Ajax: A Loan with Purpose
The discussion began with the future of young goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, who looks set for a move to Ajax. Hendrick labelled it a “brilliant loan” noting the unique pressure and pedigree of the Dutch giants. “It’s a big club, high pressure games, big stadium, big crowd, big fan base,” he said.
Recapping Jaros’ previous loans, Hendrick pointed out, “While he’s done really well on previous loans, they have been at, you know, smaller levels.” The move to Ajax, managed by Johnny Heitinga, who knows Jaros from Liverpool, is viewed as a step up in every regard. “At Ajax, they’re expected to win every year… Any season where they don’t win the league is seen as a failure.”
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The potential impact on Jaros’ career is substantial. “If he goes to Ajax and does really well, it could lead to two things,” Hendrick explained, citing both international recognition with the Czech Republic and a possible lucrative transfer. “Potentially this is a great pathway for us to get a big fee if he does well there.”
Darwin Núñez on Saudi Radar
In a headline-grabbing segment, Hendrick revealed Al Hilal’s renewed interest in Darwin Núñez, following failed approaches for Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyökeres. “Apparently third on their list is Darwin Núñez,” he said, confirming that personal terms would likely not be an issue: “In January Darwin agreed to go to Saudi.”
With the Saudi transfer window for the Club World Cup closing imminently, Hendrick speculated that Liverpool could receive £70–75 million. “If we could get 75 for him, I don’t think there’d be any issues,” he added.
Crucially, the move may happen even without a traditional medical. “Maybe they trust us to do a medical on the player… Maybe they’ll just gamble and if he has an issue, they’ll deal with it.” Hendrick drew parallels to Chelsea’s 2011 Torres deal, remarking, “Certain clubs don’t do it if they don’t care.”
Harvey Elliott Future in Doubt
Another player possibly exiting Anfield is Harvey Elliott, with Hendrick stating, “He doesn’t want to be wasting years of his career.” Elliott, now 22, admitted he’s seeking more regular first-team football. Hendrick suggested, “It is a short career… he played so little that I don’t think he’ll feel like he was fully involved.”
New Signing: Péchy Strengthens Goalkeeping Depth
The podcast also confirmed the signing of Hungarian goalkeeper Armin Péchy, who arrives with considerable promise. “He is a huge talent,” said Hendrick, noting his Golden Boy nomination. “By all accounts, he is very highly regarded.”
Péchy’s addition supports the club’s model of developing young goalkeepers, a system which has already profited from the sales of Caoimhin Kelleher and Kamil Grabara. Hendrick added, “Young goalkeepers are a very valuable commodity… and we’ve done it now with Keller, following Grabara, Yaros could be next.”
Conclusion
This instalment of The Daily Red offers real-time insight into Liverpool’s strategic planning. From Jaros’ Ajax opportunity to Saudi offers for Núñez and Elliott’s career crossroads, Dave Hendrick articulates the layers of a club in transition.
As Liverpool retools under new leadership, every move reflects the club’s evolving identity and long-term planning.
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