New reports from Germany suggest Liverpool FC are in talks with Bayern Munich over the transfer of Thiago Alcantara. But what is the view from Merseyside? That’s the big talking point of the Blood Red podcast, which also discusses another possible transfer target for the Premier League champions, Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White, who impressed on loan at Leeds United last season. Guy Clarke, Theo Squires, Caoimhe O’Neill and debutant Peter Harris (before technical difficulties means he has to leave the pitch early) also talk a big change to Liverpool’s pre-season training plans, plus news of awards for right-back Trent-Alexander Arnold and captain Jordan Henderson. Enjoy.

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