The Anfield Wrap

Liverpool have hit the States for their pre-season tour and with the return of the first team players, will Jurgen Klopp's intentions for the season be revealed? Mo Stewart is your host alongside Emilia Bona, Mike Kearney, Lizzi Doyle and Joel Rabinowitz. Plus, Simon Hughes tells us about his new book "Allez, Allez, Allez", Kris Walsh on the new "Liverpool.com" project and Paul Amann from Kop Outs joins John Gibbons ahead of Liverpool Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool successfully navigated their final friendly before the US tour with a 3-1 win over Bradford City. Which players stood out and what have The Reds’ first two games told us about the current shape of the side? Joining host Neil Atkinson for this week's show are John Gibbons, Ben Johnson, Adam Smith and Paul Hogan. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool face Bradford City at Valley Parade on Sunday with the proceeds from the game going towards the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. Joining John Gibbons to shed some light on the work of the foundation and the importance of the game are Stephen Warnock and Katie Whyatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool are back after what feels like the smallest break in living memory to thump Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park in thier first warm-up match of  the season. Joining John Gibbons in the studio this week are Lizzi Doyle, Ian Salmon, Andy Heaton and Neil Jones. Also in the show, Andy Heaton chats to Tranmere chairman Mark Palios about their plans for season after back-to-back promotions and John Gibbons has Yaw Owusu in the studio to fill us in on all thing Liverpool International Music Festival 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Liverpool apparently on the verge of signing Fulham youngster Harvey Elliott from under the noses of Barcelona and Real Madrid does this again signal the reds intent to secure the best young talent in Europe? And with further talk of Jurgen Klopp's future and speculation of a new contract sparked by comments from his agent, should Liverpool have any concerns about what the future might hold. Joining host Rob Gutmann for this week's show are Andy Heaton, Joel Richards, Ian Ryan and Ben Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Chelsea legend Frank Lampard returning to the club as head coach, is the possibility of Steven Gerrard following Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool becoming more likely? Neil Atkinson is joined by Sanj Shetty, Alison McGovern and Neil Jones to discuss that. Also on the show, Chelsea fan Rebecca Knight reacts to the Lampard news, Man City fan David Mooney on their latest bit of business and Alison McGovern talks all things Women's World Cup and its impact on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Liverpool yet to make a significant move in the transfer market and the other top-six teams starting to kick into gear, should we be worried about The Reds and their rivals? Melissa Reddy is joined by Chloe Bloxam, John Gibbons, Ian Ryan and Josh Sexton to discuss that and dissect the business being done by those around Liverpool. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle United confirmed this week that Rafa Benitez is to leave at the end of his contract, leaving the Spaniard stranded after another owner dispute. John Gibbons is joined by Gareth Roberts, Leanne Prescott, Andy Heaton, Kev Walsh and Jay McKenna to talk Anfield Road expansion and player awards before joining Newcastle fan Alex Hurst about the Rafa situation, Chelcee Grimes about the Women's World Cup and Simon Edwards gives us another update on the Copa America all on the weeks Weekender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Liverpool still yet to strengthen in the transfer market and with Alberto Moreno and Daniel Sturridge sized holes to fill in the squad, can Liverpool afford to remain calm in a quiet market? Joining Neil Atkinson to discuss what Liverpool might do and why they've yet to do anything of note, as well as the latest Liverpool news are John Gibbons, Melissa Reddy, Ian Salmon and Rob Gutmann. Today’s free Anfield Wrap show was supported by RedsBet. Tailor-made for Liverpool fans, RedsBet are an online gaming platform which seeks to build strong lasting partnerships with supporters that enable them to share 50% of net profits generated from bets to be used specifically for fan causes and other initiatives that matter to supporters. RedsBet offers a fun and innovative take on sports betting. Share the Glory! www.RedsBet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool may be shaping up for a quiet summer this time around, but with expiring contracts and other factors are you getting behind #Mbappe2020? Neil Atkinson is joined by John Gibbons, Dan Austin and Dan Morgan in the studio to put forward their cases for signing the Frenchman. Also in the show, John Gibbons chats to Anders Borg about the Liverpool International Tennis tournament and Neil Atkinson is joined by a South American football journalist to chat about the Copa America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices