1 hr. ago
Despite signing no less than six players in the transfer market this summer, Real Madrid still have some work to do.
The club particularly need a new midfielder who can hold the fort in the middle of the park. But having missed out on Rodri, the club are running out of options.
Martin Zubimendi has been a long time target, who may yet leave **** nal still summer, especially after the signing of Bruno Guimaraes. But Real Madrid have one more option in the Premier League.
According to Miguel Serrano, Real Madrid consider Adam Wharton their favourite solution, as far as the midfield is concerned.
Real Madrid see Wharton quite favourably. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
#madrid #wharton #still #despite
The club particularly need a new midfielder who can hold the fort in the middle of the park. But having missed out on Rodri, the club are running out of options.
Martin Zubimendi has been a long time target, who may yet leave **** nal still summer, especially after the signing of Bruno Guimaraes. But Real Madrid have one more option in the Premier League.
According to Miguel Serrano, Real Madrid consider Adam Wharton their favourite solution, as far as the midfield is concerned.
Real Madrid see Wharton quite favourably. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
#madrid #wharton #still #despite
4 hours ago
According to one reporter, Alexis Mac Allister is on a shortlist of potential transfer targets for Manchester City in the final three weeks of the window.
Enzo Maresca's side aren't the first Premier League club to be linked with a move for the Liverpool midfielder this summer, either – there were fleeting rumours last month that his former side Chelsea had been attentive to the Argentine's situation at Anfield.
Murmurings over a potential switch to Real Madrid have continued to do the rounds as well, and the speculation over the 27-year-old isn't subsiding amid his return to the AXA Training Centre this week, having come back from his post-World Cup holiday.
Transfer reporter Ben Jacobs has now indicated that Man City have Mac Allister as a shortlisted midfield target alongside Adam Wharton and Enzo Fernandez, although that apparent interest hasn't evolved into anything concrete as of yet.
The journalist told talkSPORT's Transfer Insiders: "I know internally Alexis McAllister has been mentioned [by Man City], but there's been no contact yet, or developments with Liverpool, so that's just more part of a shortlisting process than anything to get excited about."
#side
Enzo Maresca's side aren't the first Premier League club to be linked with a move for the Liverpool midfielder this summer, either – there were fleeting rumours last month that his former side Chelsea had been attentive to the Argentine's situation at Anfield.
Murmurings over a potential switch to Real Madrid have continued to do the rounds as well, and the speculation over the 27-year-old isn't subsiding amid his return to the AXA Training Centre this week, having come back from his post-World Cup holiday.
Transfer reporter Ben Jacobs has now indicated that Man City have Mac Allister as a shortlisted midfield target alongside Adam Wharton and Enzo Fernandez, although that apparent interest hasn't evolved into anything concrete as of yet.
The journalist told talkSPORT's Transfer Insiders: "I know internally Alexis McAllister has been mentioned [by Man City], but there's been no contact yet, or developments with Liverpool, so that's just more part of a shortlisting process than anything to get excited about."
#side
13 hours ago
Liverpool have spent this window in a way that looks tidy on paper, but football rarely lets you hide behind neat lists. Two defenders have arrived in Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo, Victor Munoz has been added out wide, and Harvey Elliott is back after a spell away. Yet the conversation that keeps coming back, and for good reason, is the one about Liverpool midfield balance.
That is why the comments from Darragh MacAnthony on talkSPORT land with a bit of force. He has urged Liverpool to go big for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton before the window shuts, and the case is easy enough to understand when you look at the shape of this squad.
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MacAnthony said: "I'd love them to sign Adam Wharton. I think [Alexis] Mac Allister, for me, his legs were gone last year. It was only when he put an Argentina shirt on that his legs reappeared.
"If you could do business there with him going, I think you bring [Wharton] in and you've got a player for the next seven, eight years that will be a starter. He's got so much upside and potential in him. Even if he costs £85m-£100m or whatever else, you're getting the player for the long-term."
#macanthony #window #jeremy
That is why the comments from Darragh MacAnthony on talkSPORT land with a bit of force. He has urged Liverpool to go big for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton before the window shuts, and the case is easy enough to understand when you look at the shape of this squad.
Photo: IMAGO
MacAnthony said: "I'd love them to sign Adam Wharton. I think [Alexis] Mac Allister, for me, his legs were gone last year. It was only when he put an Argentina shirt on that his legs reappeared.
"If you could do business there with him going, I think you bring [Wharton] in and you've got a player for the next seven, eight years that will be a starter. He's got so much upside and potential in him. Even if he costs £85m-£100m or whatever else, you're getting the player for the long-term."
#macanthony #window #jeremy
6 days ago
As expected, we won't be seeing the headliners for the Carolina Panthers hitting the field in the Hall of Fame Game. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters earlier this week that he will not send out his starters on Thursday night.
That, however, doesn't mean there won't be anyone worth watching.
Here are four defensive players to keep an eye on during the Panthers' 2026 preseason opener . . .
Hall, a Durham, N.C. native, became an early offseason darling for Panthers fans after a standout spring. And now, between the neck injury to starter Tershawn Wharton and the sudden retirement of LaBryan Ray, the undrafted rookie might have an initial 53-man roster well within reach.
Given Carolina's questionable depth along their defensive trench, Hall could provide some much-needed backup for Derrick Brown and Bobby Brown III. The 6-foot-4, 297-pounder, who recorded 56 pressures at Duke University in 2024 and 2025, should have a chance to show off his pass-rushing chops on Thursday night.
#thursday #fame #game
That, however, doesn't mean there won't be anyone worth watching.
Here are four defensive players to keep an eye on during the Panthers' 2026 preseason opener . . .
Hall, a Durham, N.C. native, became an early offseason darling for Panthers fans after a standout spring. And now, between the neck injury to starter Tershawn Wharton and the sudden retirement of LaBryan Ray, the undrafted rookie might have an initial 53-man roster well within reach.
Given Carolina's questionable depth along their defensive trench, Hall could provide some much-needed backup for Derrick Brown and Bobby Brown III. The 6-foot-4, 297-pounder, who recorded 56 pressures at Duke University in 2024 and 2025, should have a chance to show off his pass-rushing chops on Thursday night.
#thursday #fame #game
9 days ago
Yes — it's worth an English version. The strongest angle is not simply who Larry Berg is, but what his appointment signals for MLS after Don Garber.
Larry Berg has been a managing owner of LAFC since 2016 and is a familiar figure to those who follow the Los Angeles club closely. His appointment marks a generational shift for MLS as the league enters the post-2026 World Cup era.
Berg grew up in the Philadelphia area and has played football since he was eight. He earned an economics degree from the Wharton School before completing an MBA at Harvard Business School.
He spent more than three decades at Apollo Global Management, where he was a senior private equity partner. Berg retired from the firm in 2022 and later joined 26North, the investment company founded by Josh Harris.
His name will already be familiar to longtime LAFC observers.
#larry #familiar #english
Larry Berg has been a managing owner of LAFC since 2016 and is a familiar figure to those who follow the Los Angeles club closely. His appointment marks a generational shift for MLS as the league enters the post-2026 World Cup era.
Berg grew up in the Philadelphia area and has played football since he was eight. He earned an economics degree from the Wharton School before completing an MBA at Harvard Business School.
He spent more than three decades at Apollo Global Management, where he was a senior private equity partner. Berg retired from the firm in 2022 and later joined 26North, the investment company founded by Josh Harris.
His name will already be familiar to longtime LAFC observers.
#larry #familiar #english
10 days ago
Aug. 2—Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series of stories that will run each day previewing Washington State's preseason camp before it begins on Aug. 6. This edition covers the Cougars' cornerbacks.
PULLMAN — When September rolls around and Washington State players take the field at Husky Stadium to take on rival Washington, and when the Cougars' defense rolls out, good luck recognizing any of the players in the visitors' secondary.
That's because among the 32 transfers WSU landed over the offseason, several of them play cornerback, a position at which the Cougs desperately needed to restock. Head coach Kirby Moore and staff did well to do so, likely using connections like new safeties coach Greg Burns and cornerbacks coach Brandyn Thompson to land a couple players.
But who are the new guys in this position group? And how might they fare this fall?
Players who will be vying for starting jobs include Texas State transfer Khamari Terrell, Oregon State transfer Jalil Tucker, Cal Poly transfer CJ Solis-Lumar, junior college transfer Elmo Wharton and others. A few returners will be in the mix too — keep an eye on redshirt freshman Jamarey Smith, who started in the Potato Bowl last winter, plus Kai Rapolla and Ishmael Gibbs — but the biggest roles will likely belong to a combination of transfers.
#coach #cornerbacks #take #transfers
PULLMAN — When September rolls around and Washington State players take the field at Husky Stadium to take on rival Washington, and when the Cougars' defense rolls out, good luck recognizing any of the players in the visitors' secondary.
That's because among the 32 transfers WSU landed over the offseason, several of them play cornerback, a position at which the Cougs desperately needed to restock. Head coach Kirby Moore and staff did well to do so, likely using connections like new safeties coach Greg Burns and cornerbacks coach Brandyn Thompson to land a couple players.
But who are the new guys in this position group? And how might they fare this fall?
Players who will be vying for starting jobs include Texas State transfer Khamari Terrell, Oregon State transfer Jalil Tucker, Cal Poly transfer CJ Solis-Lumar, junior college transfer Elmo Wharton and others. A few returners will be in the mix too — keep an eye on redshirt freshman Jamarey Smith, who started in the Potato Bowl last winter, plus Kai Rapolla and Ishmael Gibbs — but the biggest roles will likely belong to a combination of transfers.
#coach #cornerbacks #take #transfers
12 days ago
Even with 90 spots to work with, NFL rosters can feel the domino effect of summertime injuries.
That's certainly been the case for the Carolina Panthers, whose 2026 training camp has felt like a war of attrition. On top of the starters who were already sidelined going into workouts, including offensive tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton and defensive linemen Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, the team has now lost rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II and second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton to season-ending knee injuries.
Head coach Dave Canales explained on Friday night, following Fan Fest, that those setbacks have held back the Panthers from adding a fourth quarterback—namely, Kyle Trask.
"Yeah, just general needs for our roster right now," stated Canales, who later mentioned the offensive line and tight end room as areas that are currently experiencing stress. "We just didn't really feel like we had the luxury. With a couple of positions, we have some guys down."
Trask, a second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2021, was brought into Charlotte for a workout on Wednesday. The 28-year-old crossed paths with Canales back in 2023, when Canales served as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator.
#trask
That's certainly been the case for the Carolina Panthers, whose 2026 training camp has felt like a war of attrition. On top of the starters who were already sidelined going into workouts, including offensive tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton and defensive linemen Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, the team has now lost rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II and second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton to season-ending knee injuries.
Head coach Dave Canales explained on Friday night, following Fan Fest, that those setbacks have held back the Panthers from adding a fourth quarterback—namely, Kyle Trask.
"Yeah, just general needs for our roster right now," stated Canales, who later mentioned the offensive line and tight end room as areas that are currently experiencing stress. "We just didn't really feel like we had the luxury. With a couple of positions, we have some guys down."
Trask, a second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2021, was brought into Charlotte for a workout on Wednesday. The 28-year-old crossed paths with Canales back in 2023, when Canales served as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator.
#trask
21 days ago
Baltimore Beatdown is proud to introduce this four-part series on Lamar Jackson from former Ravens running back Femi Ayanbadejo! He is a member of the 2000 Super Bowl championship team and an 11-year NFL veteran. He also holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins, with executive credentials from Harvard and Wharton, and has worked in sports media as an NFL ******* yst since 2013. Ayanbadejo is currently part of the radio team at 105.7 The Fan Baltimore.
Lamar Jackson trades like a meme stock in the marketplace of media and executive opinion. His perceived value surges after an MVP season, crashes after a playoff loss, and resets with almost no institutional memory of the underlying fundamentals. The film, the production, and the total body of work change gradually. The narrative price moves overnight.
Lamar Jackson is judged differently than any quarterback in recent memory. His accolades take the stairs up while his critics put him on the elevator down. Every achievement is earned slowly, scrutinized at every floor, and met at the top with a new reason it was not enough. Every criticism arrives instantly and is amplified before anyone checks whether it is true. Old narratives are zombie-like in their refusal to die. Evidence of underperformance is weighted against his entire body of work, while evidence of growth is often treated as temporary. When the facts change, the framing simply finds a new form.
That narrative volatility is visible right now. In the player-voted NFL Top 100, Jackson fell 67 places—from No. 2 to No. 69—after an injury-disrupted season in which he still finished fourth in passer rating at 103.8. Trevor Lawrence ranked 62nd and Bo Nix 59th, while ESPN's survey of more than 70 executives, coaches, and scouts placed Jackson fifth among quarterbacks. Colin Cowherd's movement was even more revealing: he ranked Jackson seventh in May, then 11th in July, choosing the "ascending" Drake Maye over an "expensive, declining" Jackson and announcing that he was "selling his stock." Skepticism about Jackson in major postseason moments is fair; declaring him a depreciating ******* et after one injury-marred season is not. He is 29. Matthew Stafford just won MVP at 37, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning won at 37 or older, and Tom Brady won at 40. Meanwhile, Baltimore's supporting cast was ranked 22nd. When Jackson produces an MVP-caliber season, critics say he is loaded with talent. When preseason rankings arrive, that same supporting cast is considered below average while Jackson's individual value collapses. This is not consistent evaluation. It is narrative volatility. If every NFL player were available in a franchise draft today and the objective were to win now, I do not believe five players would be selected before Lamar Jackson.
People underestimating Jackson is not an occasional occurrence. It is his norm. The hyperbole surrounding him since before the draft has helped create a man largely impervious to nonsensical commentary. He rarely res
Lamar Jackson trades like a meme stock in the marketplace of media and executive opinion. His perceived value surges after an MVP season, crashes after a playoff loss, and resets with almost no institutional memory of the underlying fundamentals. The film, the production, and the total body of work change gradually. The narrative price moves overnight.
Lamar Jackson is judged differently than any quarterback in recent memory. His accolades take the stairs up while his critics put him on the elevator down. Every achievement is earned slowly, scrutinized at every floor, and met at the top with a new reason it was not enough. Every criticism arrives instantly and is amplified before anyone checks whether it is true. Old narratives are zombie-like in their refusal to die. Evidence of underperformance is weighted against his entire body of work, while evidence of growth is often treated as temporary. When the facts change, the framing simply finds a new form.
That narrative volatility is visible right now. In the player-voted NFL Top 100, Jackson fell 67 places—from No. 2 to No. 69—after an injury-disrupted season in which he still finished fourth in passer rating at 103.8. Trevor Lawrence ranked 62nd and Bo Nix 59th, while ESPN's survey of more than 70 executives, coaches, and scouts placed Jackson fifth among quarterbacks. Colin Cowherd's movement was even more revealing: he ranked Jackson seventh in May, then 11th in July, choosing the "ascending" Drake Maye over an "expensive, declining" Jackson and announcing that he was "selling his stock." Skepticism about Jackson in major postseason moments is fair; declaring him a depreciating ******* et after one injury-marred season is not. He is 29. Matthew Stafford just won MVP at 37, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning won at 37 or older, and Tom Brady won at 40. Meanwhile, Baltimore's supporting cast was ranked 22nd. When Jackson produces an MVP-caliber season, critics say he is loaded with talent. When preseason rankings arrive, that same supporting cast is considered below average while Jackson's individual value collapses. This is not consistent evaluation. It is narrative volatility. If every NFL player were available in a franchise draft today and the objective were to win now, I do not believe five players would be selected before Lamar Jackson.
People underestimating Jackson is not an occasional occurrence. It is his norm. The hyperbole surrounding him since before the draft has helped create a man largely impervious to nonsensical commentary. He rarely res
1 month ago
Adam Wharton's market has cooled sharply after early expectations that he would become one of the summer's headline midfield stories. According to Caught Offside, the Crystal Palace midfielder began the window as one of the division's most coveted young players, yet the landscape has changed as rival clubs reassessed priorities and Palace held firm on price.
There was a point when a genuine scramble looked possible. Tottenham were firmly in the conversation, but after spending £185m on Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, they have now moved away. That matters, because their exit removes one of the most credible competitors for Wharton.
Liverpool also appear to have backed off. The report states the Merseyside club were prepared to go beyond £70m in mid-June, only for "internal changes in recruitment strategy" to pause the move. With that interest fading, Palace's confidence over keeping the 22-year-old has naturally grown.
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Manchester United's interest has weakened too, with the source explaining they have been put off by the level of fees now attached to this profile of player. Palace are said to want a valuation comparable to Manchester City's £116m deal for Anderson, a number that has clearly had a market-shaping effect.
There was a point when a genuine scramble looked possible. Tottenham were firmly in the conversation, but after spending £185m on Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, they have now moved away. That matters, because their exit removes one of the most credible competitors for Wharton.
Liverpool also appear to have backed off. The report states the Merseyside club were prepared to go beyond £70m in mid-June, only for "internal changes in recruitment strategy" to pause the move. With that interest fading, Palace's confidence over keeping the 22-year-old has naturally grown.
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Manchester United's interest has weakened too, with the source explaining they have been put off by the level of fees now attached to this profile of player. Palace are said to want a valuation comparable to Manchester City's £116m deal for Anderson, a number that has clearly had a market-shaping effect.
1 month ago
Liverpool have already been active in the transfer window with deals for Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz already wrapped up.
A move for another midfielder is expected with names like Adam Wharton and Alex Scott being heavily linked.
However, an attacking midfielder could also be on their radar. According to Ideal Granada, Liverpool have joined the race for UD Almeria star Sergio Arribas.
The report said: "The English club has set its sights on the Madrid-born attacker after his outstanding season with the Almería side, a campaign that has established him as one of the most sought-after players in the Segunda División and one of the best opportunities on the market, with 26 goals and seven **** ists in 46 appearances this season."
However, the report claims that Real Madrid will hold a 'significant' role in any negotiations for Arribas: "Real Madrid will also play a significant role in any negotiations. The club retained 50% of Arribas' economic rights when he transferred to Almería in the summer of 2023, convinced of the academy graduate's potential and the possibility of obtaining a substantial profit from a future sale. This clause gives Real Madrid a privileged position in any transfer that may occur during this window."
A move for another midfielder is expected with names like Adam Wharton and Alex Scott being heavily linked.
However, an attacking midfielder could also be on their radar. According to Ideal Granada, Liverpool have joined the race for UD Almeria star Sergio Arribas.
The report said: "The English club has set its sights on the Madrid-born attacker after his outstanding season with the Almería side, a campaign that has established him as one of the most sought-after players in the Segunda División and one of the best opportunities on the market, with 26 goals and seven **** ists in 46 appearances this season."
However, the report claims that Real Madrid will hold a 'significant' role in any negotiations for Arribas: "Real Madrid will also play a significant role in any negotiations. The club retained 50% of Arribas' economic rights when he transferred to Almería in the summer of 2023, convinced of the academy graduate's potential and the possibility of obtaining a substantial profit from a future sale. This clause gives Real Madrid a privileged position in any transfer that may occur during this window."
1 month ago
Liverpool have been tipped to make big changes in the midfield this summer.
Players like Adam Wharton and Adam Scott have been linked with incoming deals - while question marks remain over Liverpool's midfield options.
It's clear that Arne Slot got diminishing returns from members of the midfield ranks last season - as Liverpool slumped from Premier League champions to a fifth-place finish.
There could be consequences in the event that Andoni Iraola - the new head coach - decides to shake up his options.
With Curtis Jones' contract expiring in 2027 there is a suggestion that the England midfielder could be sold this summer. And another player whose future has been in doubt is Alexis Mac Allister.
Players like Adam Wharton and Adam Scott have been linked with incoming deals - while question marks remain over Liverpool's midfield options.
It's clear that Arne Slot got diminishing returns from members of the midfield ranks last season - as Liverpool slumped from Premier League champions to a fifth-place finish.
There could be consequences in the event that Andoni Iraola - the new head coach - decides to shake up his options.
With Curtis Jones' contract expiring in 2027 there is a suggestion that the England midfielder could be sold this summer. And another player whose future has been in doubt is Alexis Mac Allister.
1 month ago
Liverpool have been tipped to shake up their midfield options this summer.
The likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones have been linked with moves away following poor seasons under Arne Slot.
Slot's successor - Andoni Iraola - will give everyone a blank slate in preseason. But it would be a surprise to see the same options lining up for the Reds next term.
The outgoing Premier League champions have been ****** ociated with moves for Adam Wharton and Alex Scott - and their arrivals would certainly have an impact for players already on the books.
For example it would be much harder for young players to make the breakthrough - with Trey Nyoni, Stefan Bajcetic and James McConnell requiring first-team football for their development.
The likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones have been linked with moves away following poor seasons under Arne Slot.
Slot's successor - Andoni Iraola - will give everyone a blank slate in preseason. But it would be a surprise to see the same options lining up for the Reds next term.
The outgoing Premier League champions have been ****** ociated with moves for Adam Wharton and Alex Scott - and their arrivals would certainly have an impact for players already on the books.
For example it would be much harder for young players to make the breakthrough - with Trey Nyoni, Stefan Bajcetic and James McConnell requiring first-team football for their development.
1 month ago
With virtually every top club in England on the hunt for new midfielders this summer, Manchester United run the risk of missing out on top targets to their direct rivals. Manchester City have already agreed a club-record deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson, whom INEOS had identified as their first-choice option to replace Casemiro.
Newcastle United's dynamic duo, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, were two other candidates under consideration. However, ***** nal are locked in talks for the former, while Tottenham Hotspur look set to strike a deal for the latter.
But in a shock twist, Tottenham Hotspur are also trying to muscle in on the Red Devils' pursuit of West Ham dynamo Mateus Fernandes, having received the green light from the 21-year-old Portugal international over a switch across London.
There are other Premier League-proven operators in the crosshairs at Old Trafford as alternatives, including Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace). But all three will cost the best part of £100 million, with other members of England's elite also spying moves.
Increasingly, there is a sense that United's hierarchy would be best served scouring the continent for more cost-effective midfield reinforcements – and Newcastle's plan to replace Tonali presents the perfect opportunity for an explosive hijack, even if it means shopping in a market INEOS would otherwise have sworn off.
Newcastle United's dynamic duo, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, were two other candidates under consideration. However, ***** nal are locked in talks for the former, while Tottenham Hotspur look set to strike a deal for the latter.
But in a shock twist, Tottenham Hotspur are also trying to muscle in on the Red Devils' pursuit of West Ham dynamo Mateus Fernandes, having received the green light from the 21-year-old Portugal international over a switch across London.
There are other Premier League-proven operators in the crosshairs at Old Trafford as alternatives, including Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace). But all three will cost the best part of £100 million, with other members of England's elite also spying moves.
Increasingly, there is a sense that United's hierarchy would be best served scouring the continent for more cost-effective midfield reinforcements – and Newcastle's plan to replace Tonali presents the perfect opportunity for an explosive hijack, even if it means shopping in a market INEOS would otherwise have sworn off.
2 months ago
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Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on June 9 at Pax8 Beyond 2026 in Salt Lake City with Craig Foster, Chief Financial Officer at Pax8. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed how the small and medium businesses technology market has grown larger than the traditional enterprise market and has created a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity.
About Craig Foster
As Chief Financial Officer at Pax8, Craig sets the financial course for Pax8 and oversees all aspects of the company's financial strategy to ensure it continues driving sustainable growth and innovation. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding financial governance, optimizing growth opportunities, and scaling financial operations. Craig has 25 years of management experience in finance, operations and capital markets, having served as CFO of several public and private technology companies, including Inseego, Bright Machines and Financial Engines. Before joining Pax8, Craig was the CFO of PicsArt, a consumer software company. Prior to his executive roles, he worked in the software investment banking groups of Credit Suisse, UBS and RBC Capital Markets. Craig holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business and a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He currently sits on the board of UCSD Foundation and enjoys all things basketball and motorsports, especially Formula 1.
About Pax8
Pax8 is the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Pax8 connects service providers and technology companies on a unified platform to discover, buy, sell, deploy and manage technology solutions for SMBs. More than 47,000 IT partners and 800,000 SMBs rely on Pax8 for expertise, automation and real-time insights to stay productive, protected and prepared for the AI economy.
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Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on June 9 at Pax8 Beyond 2026 in Salt Lake City with Craig Foster, Chief Financial Officer at Pax8. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed how the small and medium businesses technology market has grown larger than the traditional enterprise market and has created a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity.
About Craig Foster
As Chief Financial Officer at Pax8, Craig sets the financial course for Pax8 and oversees all aspects of the company's financial strategy to ensure it continues driving sustainable growth and innovation. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding financial governance, optimizing growth opportunities, and scaling financial operations. Craig has 25 years of management experience in finance, operations and capital markets, having served as CFO of several public and private technology companies, including Inseego, Bright Machines and Financial Engines. Before joining Pax8, Craig was the CFO of PicsArt, a consumer software company. Prior to his executive roles, he worked in the software investment banking groups of Credit Suisse, UBS and RBC Capital Markets. Craig holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business and a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He currently sits on the board of UCSD Foundation and enjoys all things basketball and motorsports, especially Formula 1.
About Pax8
Pax8 is the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Pax8 connects service providers and technology companies on a unified platform to discover, buy, sell, deploy and manage technology solutions for SMBs. More than 47,000 IT partners and 800,000 SMBs rely on Pax8 for expertise, automation and real-time insights to stay productive, protected and prepared for the AI economy.
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2 months ago
Liverpool’s midfield could undergo another important reshuffle before the new season begins, with Stefan Bajcetic facing a defining few weeks in his young career. According to OnTheMinute, the Spanish midfielder is attracting strong Championship interest, although his immediate future will be determined by new head coach Andoni Iraola during pre season.
With Liverpool continually linked to midfield additions, including Alex Scott, Adam Wharton and Aurélien Tchouaméni, competition for places is only increasing. That makes Bajcetic’s situation one of the more fascinating stories to follow this summer.
Bajcetic remains one of Liverpool’s brightest academy graduates of recent years. His breakthrough under Jürgen Klopp during the 2022/23 campaign demonstrated maturity well beyond his age before injuries interrupted his development.
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Two difficult years have followed, preventing the 21 year old from building momentum. However, reports suggest he is now fully fit and ready to impress during pre season.
With Liverpool continually linked to midfield additions, including Alex Scott, Adam Wharton and Aurélien Tchouaméni, competition for places is only increasing. That makes Bajcetic’s situation one of the more fascinating stories to follow this summer.
Bajcetic remains one of Liverpool’s brightest academy graduates of recent years. His breakthrough under Jürgen Klopp during the 2022/23 campaign demonstrated maturity well beyond his age before injuries interrupted his development.
Photo: IMAGO
Two difficult years have followed, preventing the 21 year old from building momentum. However, reports suggest he is now fully fit and ready to impress during pre season.
2 months ago
Big changes are coming to Liverpool’s midfield this summer.
Incoming deals could be done by sporting director Richard Hughes following a poor season. Alex Scott, Adam Wharton and Aurelien Tchouameni are just a flavour of the names mentioned as potential Reds’ targets.
The outgoing Premier League champions got diminishing returns from certain individuals within the midfield ranks last term. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch were beneath their 2024/25 Premier League ******* le-winning best.
And that’s why it’s no surprise to see Andoni Iraola’s side linked with incoming midfielders. Any transfers completed are likely to have another knock-on effect - diminished opportunities for up-and-coming midfielders.
Trey Nyoni and James McConnell are likely to end up on loan - and according to a new report in Ontheminute there is another contender to join them for a temporary spell away.
Incoming deals could be done by sporting director Richard Hughes following a poor season. Alex Scott, Adam Wharton and Aurelien Tchouameni are just a flavour of the names mentioned as potential Reds’ targets.
The outgoing Premier League champions got diminishing returns from certain individuals within the midfield ranks last term. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch were beneath their 2024/25 Premier League ******* le-winning best.
And that’s why it’s no surprise to see Andoni Iraola’s side linked with incoming midfielders. Any transfers completed are likely to have another knock-on effect - diminished opportunities for up-and-coming midfielders.
Trey Nyoni and James McConnell are likely to end up on loan - and according to a new report in Ontheminute there is another contender to join them for a temporary spell away.
2 months ago
Leeds have reportedly submitted an opening offer to sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, who is also attracting interest from Manchester United.
United are focusing on bolstering their midfield this summer and Charles is believed to be one of the players they are keeping tabs on.
Michael Carrick's side have been tipped to make up to three midfield signings. A deal has already been agreed with Atalanta for Ederson, who recently confirmed that he is just one step away from sealing his switch to Old Trafford.
Negotiations with West Ham for Mateus Fernandes remain ongoing, but United are casting a wide net across the midfield market. Aurélien Tchouaméni, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, and Carlos Baleba are all in the mix, while Charles, alongside Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, features among the more cost-effective contingency plans.
Charles made headlines earlier this season by scoring the goal that sent **** nal crashing out of the FA Cup. He followed that up with a crucial match-winner against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-finals, although it didn't count for too much due to the spygate affair that enveloped Southampton in the aftermath.
United are focusing on bolstering their midfield this summer and Charles is believed to be one of the players they are keeping tabs on.
Michael Carrick's side have been tipped to make up to three midfield signings. A deal has already been agreed with Atalanta for Ederson, who recently confirmed that he is just one step away from sealing his switch to Old Trafford.
Negotiations with West Ham for Mateus Fernandes remain ongoing, but United are casting a wide net across the midfield market. Aurélien Tchouaméni, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, and Carlos Baleba are all in the mix, while Charles, alongside Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, features among the more cost-effective contingency plans.
Charles made headlines earlier this season by scoring the goal that sent **** nal crashing out of the FA Cup. He followed that up with a crucial match-winner against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-finals, although it didn't count for too much due to the spygate affair that enveloped Southampton in the aftermath.
2 months ago
David Ornstein, writing for The Athletic, has dropped a bombshell report today, writing that Tottenham Hotspur’s 20-year-old midfielder and Sweden international Lucas Bergvall has expressed a desire to leave the club this summer after the conclusion of the World Cup.
Bergvall was an extremely highly rated youngster and it was considered a coup at the time when Ange Postecoglou convinced him to join Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Barcelona. He’s gotten a lot of playing time as a young professional at a very bad time at the club when things had been falling apart. Last season saw him playing for a bad manager (Thomas Frank) in terrible tactics with a mismatched squad that had huge holes and massive injuries. When Roberto De Zerbi came in, he barely played Bergvall, preferring experienced professionals to save the club from relegation, which honestly you can understand under the circumstances.
But now Lucas is watching, along with the rest of us, as the club under Roberto De Zerbi, is blocking his pathway to the first team, targeting players like Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernades, and Adam Wharton in midfield and stating his preference for current players like Rodrigo Bentancur. You can hardly blame him for wondering if he might be better off with a fresh start.
But this gets to the heart of De Zerbi and the Lewis Kids’ plan to make a big splash in the window after two 17th placed finishes. Bergvall has proven himself to be a footballer capable of playing and succeeding in the Premier League. We don’t know what his final level is — is he a mid-table Premier League footballer? Could he succeed in a Champions League caliber side? — but it feels like he, and Spurs, deserve a chance to find out at the club that brought him in from Sweden. Bergvall, however, does not appear to be the kind of player that De Zerbi wants in his newly-configured Tottenham side, and that’s a shame.
Instead, Spurs seemed ****** -bent on ignoring youth to spend huge amounts of money for experienced players at the expense of younger guys like Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Mathys Tel. This is at some level understandable, but also a bit frustrating, especially in the case of De Zerbi, who has a volatile record and, like his compatriot Antonio Conte, is not a manager we should expect to remain at the club longer than a couple of years. We’re stocking the club with quality talent that skews older at the request of a single manager who has a history of not sticking around, and once again if De Zerbi does eventually explode into a cloud of pique and rage, we’ll once again be stuck holding the bag with a club full of De Zerbi players that don’t make sense with whomever we bring in next.
Bergvall was an extremely highly rated youngster and it was considered a coup at the time when Ange Postecoglou convinced him to join Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Barcelona. He’s gotten a lot of playing time as a young professional at a very bad time at the club when things had been falling apart. Last season saw him playing for a bad manager (Thomas Frank) in terrible tactics with a mismatched squad that had huge holes and massive injuries. When Roberto De Zerbi came in, he barely played Bergvall, preferring experienced professionals to save the club from relegation, which honestly you can understand under the circumstances.
But now Lucas is watching, along with the rest of us, as the club under Roberto De Zerbi, is blocking his pathway to the first team, targeting players like Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernades, and Adam Wharton in midfield and stating his preference for current players like Rodrigo Bentancur. You can hardly blame him for wondering if he might be better off with a fresh start.
But this gets to the heart of De Zerbi and the Lewis Kids’ plan to make a big splash in the window after two 17th placed finishes. Bergvall has proven himself to be a footballer capable of playing and succeeding in the Premier League. We don’t know what his final level is — is he a mid-table Premier League footballer? Could he succeed in a Champions League caliber side? — but it feels like he, and Spurs, deserve a chance to find out at the club that brought him in from Sweden. Bergvall, however, does not appear to be the kind of player that De Zerbi wants in his newly-configured Tottenham side, and that’s a shame.
Instead, Spurs seemed ****** -bent on ignoring youth to spend huge amounts of money for experienced players at the expense of younger guys like Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Mathys Tel. This is at some level understandable, but also a bit frustrating, especially in the case of De Zerbi, who has a volatile record and, like his compatriot Antonio Conte, is not a manager we should expect to remain at the club longer than a couple of years. We’re stocking the club with quality talent that skews older at the request of a single manager who has a history of not sticking around, and once again if De Zerbi does eventually explode into a cloud of pique and rage, we’ll once again be stuck holding the bag with a club full of De Zerbi players that don’t make sense with whomever we bring in next.
2 months ago
Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester (day two)
Yorkshire 185 & 32-2: Wharton 9*; Davey 2-9
Leicestershire 453: Ahmed 128, Kelly 121; Moriarty 4-85
Yorkshire (2 pts) trail Leicestershire (7 pts) by 236 runs with eight second-innings wickets remaining
Match scorecard
Yorkshire 185 & 32-2: Wharton 9*; Davey 2-9
Leicestershire 453: Ahmed 128, Kelly 121; Moriarty 4-85
Yorkshire (2 pts) trail Leicestershire (7 pts) by 236 runs with eight second-innings wickets remaining
Match scorecard
2 months ago
Tottenham are the latest club interested in Adam Wharton, Liverpool are yet to agree a deal for Yan Diomande, and Fulham fail with their opening bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu.
Tottenham are ready to test the water with a bid for Crystal Palace's 22-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton. (Teamtalk)
RB Leipzig have turned down an offer of £87m from Liverpool for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande as they want £113m. (Liverpool Echo)
Fulham have had a £17m bid rejected by Turkish club Trabzonspor for 22-year-old Nigeria defender Chibuike Nwaiwu. (Fotomac - in Turkish)
Bayern Munich want to give 24-year-old France winger Michael Olise a lucrative new contract in order amid interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. (Mirror)
Tottenham are ready to test the water with a bid for Crystal Palace's 22-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton. (Teamtalk)
RB Leipzig have turned down an offer of £87m from Liverpool for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande as they want £113m. (Liverpool Echo)
Fulham have had a £17m bid rejected by Turkish club Trabzonspor for 22-year-old Nigeria defender Chibuike Nwaiwu. (Fotomac - in Turkish)
Bayern Munich want to give 24-year-old France winger Michael Olise a lucrative new contract in order amid interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. (Mirror)
2 months ago
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is one of the undervalued infrastructure stocks to buy now. The stock's sharp pullback has drawn attention, but the underlying fundamentals tell a more nuanced story.
On June 10, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) hit a 52-week low of $120.11, extending a decline of more than 20% year-to-date and nearly 17% over the past year. Despite the slide, over 80% of covering **** ysts remain constructive on the stock, with a median price target of $200.
The most recent **** yst move came on May 21, 2026, when Morgan Stanley raised its price target on NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) to $162 from $159 while keeping an Equal Weight rating, as part of a broader update to North American utility and IPP targets. The firm noted utilities underperformed the S&P 500 that month.
That update followed a difficult first quarter. On May 6, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) reported Q1 revenue of $10.26 billion, up from $8.59 billion a year earlier, but adjusted EPS of $1.49 missed the consensus estimate of $1.78. Operating costs rose 33.4% to $9.93 billion, and interest expenses climbed to $285 million from $163 million, reflecting costs tied to the $12 billion acquisition of LS Power generation **** ets. Texas adjusted EBITDA fell 27.8% to $216 million amid a nearly 30% drop in heating degree days, while East segment EBITDA slipped 2% to $464 million due to higher power supply costs during Winter Storm Fern.
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) expects its 415-megawatt T.H. Wharton facility in Texas to begin commercial operations by the end of May and now sees up to 2 gigawatts of uprate and conversion opportunities within its existing fleet, up from nearly 1 gigawatt previously disclosed.
On June 10, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) hit a 52-week low of $120.11, extending a decline of more than 20% year-to-date and nearly 17% over the past year. Despite the slide, over 80% of covering **** ysts remain constructive on the stock, with a median price target of $200.
The most recent **** yst move came on May 21, 2026, when Morgan Stanley raised its price target on NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) to $162 from $159 while keeping an Equal Weight rating, as part of a broader update to North American utility and IPP targets. The firm noted utilities underperformed the S&P 500 that month.
That update followed a difficult first quarter. On May 6, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) reported Q1 revenue of $10.26 billion, up from $8.59 billion a year earlier, but adjusted EPS of $1.49 missed the consensus estimate of $1.78. Operating costs rose 33.4% to $9.93 billion, and interest expenses climbed to $285 million from $163 million, reflecting costs tied to the $12 billion acquisition of LS Power generation **** ets. Texas adjusted EBITDA fell 27.8% to $216 million amid a nearly 30% drop in heating degree days, while East segment EBITDA slipped 2% to $464 million due to higher power supply costs during Winter Storm Fern.
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) expects its 415-megawatt T.H. Wharton facility in Texas to begin commercial operations by the end of May and now sees up to 2 gigawatts of uprate and conversion opportunities within its existing fleet, up from nearly 1 gigawatt previously disclosed.
2 months ago
Liverpool keen on signing Crystal Palace wonderkid amid squad overhaul originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It has been a busy start to the offseason for Liverpool, as the Merseyside club has seen somewhat of a mass exodus from Anfield, with the likes of Mo Salah, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, and Arne Slot making their way out. There are more exits on the cards for the Reds, as the likes of Curtis Jones, Federico Chiesa, and, most recently, Dominik Szoboszlai have all been linked with interest from other clubs, with the Hungarian catching the eyes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain.
But according to a recent report, it appears that the Reds have no plans to let the Hungarian midfielder go in the transfer window, and would rather see him as a core part of the team's plans going forward, as well as their transfer target, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.
According to TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey, Liverpool view Wharton as their premier target, while they also have their eyes on Bournemouth's Alex Scott as they look to bolster their midfield department.
"Liverpool have made it clear that Dominik Szoboszlai is going nowhere this summer as they accelerate plans to reshape their midfield around him and top target Adam Wharton, with the Reds now ‘intensifying’ their interest in the Crystal Palace star..." states Bailey. "The Reds are pressing ahead with plans to strengthen the centre of the park under Andoni Iraola and sources have confirmed that Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton and Bournemouth star Alex Scott remain among the club’s most desired targets."
It has been a busy start to the offseason for Liverpool, as the Merseyside club has seen somewhat of a mass exodus from Anfield, with the likes of Mo Salah, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, and Arne Slot making their way out. There are more exits on the cards for the Reds, as the likes of Curtis Jones, Federico Chiesa, and, most recently, Dominik Szoboszlai have all been linked with interest from other clubs, with the Hungarian catching the eyes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain.
But according to a recent report, it appears that the Reds have no plans to let the Hungarian midfielder go in the transfer window, and would rather see him as a core part of the team's plans going forward, as well as their transfer target, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.
According to TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey, Liverpool view Wharton as their premier target, while they also have their eyes on Bournemouth's Alex Scott as they look to bolster their midfield department.
"Liverpool have made it clear that Dominik Szoboszlai is going nowhere this summer as they accelerate plans to reshape their midfield around him and top target Adam Wharton, with the Reds now ‘intensifying’ their interest in the Crystal Palace star..." states Bailey. "The Reds are pressing ahead with plans to strengthen the centre of the park under Andoni Iraola and sources have confirmed that Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton and Bournemouth star Alex Scott remain among the club’s most desired targets."
2 months ago
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had been deemed too small, by many a pundit, to be the man on a world championship team. Well, it turns out they were all dead wrong.
On Saturday night, Brunson dropped 45 points to guide the Knicks to a Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The victory clinched the franchise their first ******* le since 1973, and left the 6-foot-2, 190-pound guard on top of the basketball world.
So, uh, Carolina Panthers fans—do you know of a professional sports club with an undersized leader and a long-time championship drought . . . ?
In honor of the Knicks' magical season, Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports just ranked the NFL teams that are most likely to end their Super Bowl-less runs in 2026. Of the 17 franchises listed, DeArdo has the Panthers at No. 11:
Carolina's chances of repeating as division champs will largely depend on the health of starters Ikem Ekwonu and Tershawn Wharton. Ekwonu continues to work his way back from a knee injury sustained in January. Wharton recently underwent a neck procedure and is expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
On Saturday night, Brunson dropped 45 points to guide the Knicks to a Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The victory clinched the franchise their first ******* le since 1973, and left the 6-foot-2, 190-pound guard on top of the basketball world.
So, uh, Carolina Panthers fans—do you know of a professional sports club with an undersized leader and a long-time championship drought . . . ?
In honor of the Knicks' magical season, Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports just ranked the NFL teams that are most likely to end their Super Bowl-less runs in 2026. Of the 17 franchises listed, DeArdo has the Panthers at No. 11:
Carolina's chances of repeating as division champs will largely depend on the health of starters Ikem Ekwonu and Tershawn Wharton. Ekwonu continues to work his way back from a knee injury sustained in January. Wharton recently underwent a neck procedure and is expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
2 months ago
Manchester United are running out of time to launch a hijack of Manchester City’s pursuit of Elliot Anderson, according to the latest update from Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils are intent on signing an elite No. 6 to replace the departing Casemiro, whose contract expires this month and who is close to joining Inter Miami.
Anderson is the primary target to take the reins from the 34-year-old Brazilian, having established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe since arriving at the City Ground in 2023.
The Whitley Bay native possesses a unique skillset with virtually no weaknesses and is capable of dominating matches across all phases of play. While some of the other options on United’s radar are strong out of possession, such as Carlos Baleba, or offer excellent playmaking abilities like Adam Wharton, Anderson does both.
The Forest talisman, primed to play a key role for England at the World Cup this summer, is outstanding on and off the ball and ranks highly across virtually every metric by which a midfielder is judged. When combined with his age, homegrown status, strong work ethic and personality — having taken on a leadership role in Forest’s dressing room this season — it is clear why virtually every top club in England has expressed interest.
The Red Devils are intent on signing an elite No. 6 to replace the departing Casemiro, whose contract expires this month and who is close to joining Inter Miami.
Anderson is the primary target to take the reins from the 34-year-old Brazilian, having established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe since arriving at the City Ground in 2023.
The Whitley Bay native possesses a unique skillset with virtually no weaknesses and is capable of dominating matches across all phases of play. While some of the other options on United’s radar are strong out of possession, such as Carlos Baleba, or offer excellent playmaking abilities like Adam Wharton, Anderson does both.
The Forest talisman, primed to play a key role for England at the World Cup this summer, is outstanding on and off the ball and ranks highly across virtually every metric by which a midfielder is judged. When combined with his age, homegrown status, strong work ethic and personality — having taken on a leadership role in Forest’s dressing room this season — it is clear why virtually every top club in England has expressed interest.
2 months ago
Liverpool are making big changes to the midfield.
Arne Slot lost his job as head coach last week and midfield was a problem during the 2025/26 season.
The Reds were unable to defend their Premier League ***** le and there were poor performances from the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.
Accordingly it has been suggested that sporting director Richard Hughes is in the market for midfield reinforcements.
Lamine Camara and Adam Wharton are among the players linked with an Anfield arrival but ***** e will need to be made for new faces.
Arne Slot lost his job as head coach last week and midfield was a problem during the 2025/26 season.
The Reds were unable to defend their Premier League ***** le and there were poor performances from the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.
Accordingly it has been suggested that sporting director Richard Hughes is in the market for midfield reinforcements.
Lamine Camara and Adam Wharton are among the players linked with an Anfield arrival but ***** e will need to be made for new faces.
2 months ago
Liverpool have been tipped to conduct a midfield refit this summer.
The deposed Premier League champions suffered as a result of poor form from some of their **** le-winning midfielder last season - leading to speculation they will be replaced.
Adam Wharton and Lamine Camara are among the candidates to enter Anfield this summer - with incoming moves sure to have a knock-on effect for the players already there.
Perhaps the biggest uncertainty surrounds Alexis Mac Allister.
The 27-year-old is under contract until summer 2028 and is known to be a target for Real Madrid. His father - Carlos - denied earlier this week that talks were already under way for a move to the Bernabeu.
The deposed Premier League champions suffered as a result of poor form from some of their **** le-winning midfielder last season - leading to speculation they will be replaced.
Adam Wharton and Lamine Camara are among the candidates to enter Anfield this summer - with incoming moves sure to have a knock-on effect for the players already there.
Perhaps the biggest uncertainty surrounds Alexis Mac Allister.
The 27-year-old is under contract until summer 2028 and is known to be a target for Real Madrid. His father - Carlos - denied earlier this week that talks were already under way for a move to the Bernabeu.
