As Liverpool prepare for an FA Cup tie against Brighton, the club have faced a pivotal week of squad management, Mohamed Salah’s potential Saudi move, and a significant contract plea from Virgil van Dijk.
All that and more in Rousing The Kop’s latest Liverpool news round-up.
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Curtis Jones in action during Liverpool's UEFA Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.
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Key squad and player updates
Jayden Danns: The young striker is being tipped for more first-team involvement to provide a traditional “box menace” option alongside technical attackers like Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.
Ibrahima Konate: Captain Virgil van Dijk has publicly urged the club to secure a new contract for Konate, who is currently among the lowest-earning regular starters at £70,000-a-week.
Andy Robertson: Entering the final months of his contract, Robertson has reportedly been offered fresh terms but faces a choice between staying as a rotational player or seeking regular football elsewhere, with Spurs mentioned as a potential destination.
Harvey Elliott: Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Aston Villa to restructure his loan agreement, as Villa have been reluctant to play him to avoid triggering a £35 million permanent transfer clause.
Attack Synergy: The partnership between Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike has been a major positive, though Alexander Isak is currently sidelined with an injury until March 2026.
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Transfer news and speculation
Jeremy Jacquet: A deal has been agreed for the young defender, but he is not scheduled to join the squad until the 2026 summer transfer window.
Nico Schlotterbeck: Reports suggest the defender would prefer a move to a different club over Liverpool as the Reds look to strengthen their backline this summer.
Mohamed Salah: Concrete talks regarding a potential move to a Saudi Arabian club this summer are reportedly picking up pace.
Upcoming fixtures and context
FA Cup: Liverpool’s next match is against Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend.
Premier League: Their next league outing is on February 22, 2026, against Nottingham Forest. Forest recently sacked Sean Dyche, with Vitor Pereira tipped to take over before the Liverpool clash.
Champions League Race: Following a 2-1 loss to Manchester City earlier in February, Liverpool are currently battling to stay within three points of Manchester United for a top-four finish.
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