James Pearce is back alongside Simon Hughes and Tony Evans just in time to address the increased activity and discussion around the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

On Tuesday, The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Real Madrid are working to close a deal for the right-back who will be a free agent in the summer.

As well as the panel sharing their thoughts on the situation there is also discussion around where it leaves Liverpool, how they got into this position and what it means for Alexander-Arnold's legacy.

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Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Simon Hughes and Andy Jones join Tony Evans to follow on from Thursday's discussions about what Liverpool need to do in the summer transfer window, we assess what they will be able to afford.

Having written on Liverpool finances, The Athletic's new dedicated football finance writer Chris Weatherspoon also joins the guys to share the detail in the Reds' account for 2023/24 explaining the £57m loss, Liverpool's amortisation costs as well as their PSR standing.

Plus, there's talk around how much credit winning a league title in his debut season will give Arne Slot as well as what it will mean for sporting director Richard Hughes.

Host: Tony Evans

With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones and Chris Weatherspoon

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James Pearce and Andy Jones are alongside Tony Evans after a bruising couple of results for the Reds.

With matters calming down on-pitch, today we take a look ahead to the summer transfer window: who's staying, who's going and where must the Reds strengthen to stay competitive in the Premier League and Champions League next season.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to pick the bones out of Liverpool's Carabao Cup Final defeat at the hands of Newcastle United.

From Alexis Mac Allister marking Dan Burn to Mohamed Salah's lack of involvement and the impact of missing Trent Alexander-Arnold, the panel delve through all aspects of the performance to assess whether it was Liverpool's worse cup final showing.

Plus there's a discussion around the longevity left in this Liverpool squad as well as Arne Slot's 'trust' of the depth available to him.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to reflect on the Reds' Champions League elimination to Paris Saint-Germain before looking ahead to Sunday's Carabao Cup Final.

After Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Anfield to PSG, Arne Slot's side were eventually dumped out of Europe on penalties with the panel discussing the nature of the loss, as well as answering a listener question around Alisson Becker's penalty record.

There's also a look at the impact of the run of matches Liverpool have faced in recent weeks before looking ahead to Sunday's meeting with Newcastle United at Wembley.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and James Pearce, the discuss the nearly perfect weekend which saw Liverpool stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points.

The trio discuss the 3-1 win over Southampton, briefly, and the continued brilliance of Salah - including James' experience of watching his penalties alongside Jan Molby.

They look ahead to the second leg against PSG in the Champions League and whether or not to start Darwin Nunez.

Plus with a new shirt deal which sees the Reds return to Adidas as the kit manufacturer and, the important question, how do you pronounce Adidas?

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and Abi Paterson

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Tony Evans and Simon Hughes are joined by James Pearce, from his Roland Garros-themed hotel in Paris, the morning after THAT 1-0 win in the French capital to give the Reds the advantage in their Champions League last 16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain.

There's plenty of praise for 'The Holy Goalie' after Alisson's heroics in the Parc des Princes making nine saves for the Reds to deny Luis Enrique's side.

Plus the panel discuss the contribution of Harvey Elliott, with the game's only goal, as well as Darwin Nunez with his assist off the bench before looking ahead to Saturday's visit of Southampton to Anfield.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Oli Kay are alongside Tony Evans as we look ahead to the start of Liverpool's Champions League knockout journey with Wednesday's visit to Paris Saint-Germain.

Almost three years on from Liverpool's harrowing visit to the French capital for the 2022 Champions League Final both James and Oli recount their memories from the trip.

Plus, there's discussion around the Reds' financial results for 2023/24, Amazon Prime's Jurgen Klopp documentary and The Athletic's French football writer Tom Williams drops by to share the lowdown on the hosts ahead of the meeting at the Parc des Princes.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Oli Kay and Tom Williams

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Andy Jones as the Reds roar 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, which begs the question: is the title race done?

The panel get stuck into the win over Newcastle United at Anfield as well as the outstanding contribution of Dominik Szoboszlai.

There's also a discussion around the defining period of games Arne Slot's side have come through, picking up 11 points from a possible 15 during their run of five crucial matches in the space of just 15 days.

Plus, there's some contract discussion thrown in, including around Ibrahima Konate, before a discussion on the Reds' Champions League draw with a trip to Paris to come early next week.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Andy Jones

Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson

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James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans to react to a decisive weekend in the Premier League as the Reds moved 11 points clear at the top!

Liverpool's routine 2-0 win away at Man City, coupled with Arsenal's defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday leaves Arne Slot's side with commanding lead with 11 to play.

The panel get into the manner of the win, the style and control exerted by Slot's men as well as heaping praise on both goalscorers Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Plus, there's a listener question answered as well as a look ahead to Wednesday night's visit of Newcastle United to Anfield.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce and Simon Hughes

Producer: Guy Clarke

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