Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show

James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to dive into Liverpool’s growing interest in Bradley Barcola, with PSG’s £145m valuation setting up a major decision for the club. Is he the right long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, or would Liverpool be better spreading their resources across multiple attacking options?

James also brings the latest from Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States, including his insight from Nashville and New York, reaction to wins over Sunderland and Wrexham, and what Andoni Iraola’s early influence is telling us about the team.

Off the pitch, things are just as intriguing. The Athletic’s Matt Slater joins to break down the latest on Fenway Sports Group’s potential minority sale.

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Simon Hughes, James Pearce & Matt Slater
Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson
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James Pearce and Andy Jones join Tony Evans as Liverpool kick off their US pre-season tour, with James reporting from on the ground after a less-than-smooth journey across the Atlantic.

The panel dissect Iraola’s first press conference of the tour, where key talking points included transfer priorities, the future of big names like Mac Allister and positive contract news around Dominik Szoboszlai.

Off the pitch, there’s a look at Fenway Sports Group’s latest potential investment developments, plus Andy provides insight into new goalkeeping coach Alejandro Rosalen and what he brings to the setup.

Finally the guys pay tribute to Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan, reflecting on his immense contribution to the club and his lasting legacy in English football.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: Andy Jones & James Pearce

Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson
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James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to react to Iraola’s first press conference. As the new head coach openly admitted that Liverpool need more signings, there’s a debate over whether the club are already playing catch-up in the transfer window and what kind of backing he will receive.

There’s also discussion around Michael Edwards’ confirmed exit and what it means for Liverpool’s long-term structure under FSG, with questions over whether the club are drifting from the model that once made them so effective in the transfer market.

Plus the guys review how the club’s players have fared at the World Cup, and what it all means heading into the US tour and new season.

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Host: Tony Evans
With: Andy Jones, Simon Hughes & James Pearce
Producers: Guy Clarke & Nick Thomson
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Sporting Director Richard Hughes is expected to leave Liverpool and join Saudi club Al Hilal.

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce to discuss whether this leaves a void in leadership at the top of the club. What will it mean for Michael Edwards, and will it have any impact on this summer’s transfer window?

The team also discuss the new coaching set up under Andoni Iraola. Who has the new boss brought with him and what are their roles?

Plus, with Andy Robertson leaving this summer, who should be the next vice-captain? And are there enough leaders in the squad with Mo Salah also departing.

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Produced by Guy Clarke and Xavi Bird.
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The big transfer story we all thought would consume our summer has come to an abrupt and unpleasant end for Liverpool.

Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes as Yan Diomande decides that he’d rather play for PSG over the Reds. What does this mean for the club’s pulling power?

Andy Jones also joins the team to chat about who Liverpool should now be looking to bring in instead.

And with only three Reds players still at the World Cup, we chat about how several big name early exits could actually benefit our pre-season.

Produced by Guy Clarke and Xavi Bird.

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