Liverpool Fans Vent Anger at Transfer Rumour: 'The Club Are an Absolute Joke'

Published: January 7, 2026 | rousingthekop.com

Liverpool supporters erupted in frustration on social media following a tantalizing yet distant transfer rumour, branding the club "an absolute joke" amid ongoing injury woes and defensive vulnerabilities.

The spark? Fabrizio Romano's confirmation that Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old Austrian centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe from FK Austria Wien—but not until summer 2026. Standing at 6ft 5in, the highly-rated U17 World Cup standout impressed with his aerial dominance, beating competition from Inter Milan and Bundesliga sides. Romano tweeted: “Liverpool agree deal to sign 17 year old Austrian centre back Ifeanyi Ndukwe for summer 2026, here we go! Agreement in place, valid from July.”[1][2]

Fans' ire stems from post-Brexit regulations delaying the teen's arrival due to his age, leaving Anfield's backline exposed now. With Alexander Isak sidelined by a broken leg and Ibrahima Konaté's contract nearing expiry, calls for immediate signings intensify. Speculation around Marc Guehi and Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez fizzled—Ordonez links debunked by Romano—while Crystal Palace's Guehi remains a top target.[1][2][6]

In other moves, Liverpool recalled Owen Beck from Derby County loan after a hamstring injury requiring surgery, and James Norris made his Shelbourne stint permanent.[2][4] Yet, no senior reinforcements have materialized in the January window, fueling discontent as Arne Slot's side concedes too easily without a Van Dijk partner.[3]

Comments sections and X exploded: "Absolute joke signing a kid for 2026 when we need help NOW," one fan raged. "FSG cheapskates again—Guehi or bust!" Another vented: "Injuries piling up and we're celebrating a future academy prospect? Pathetic."[1][2] Amid Salah's uncertain future and needs for a winger or midfielder, the rumour highlights perceived transfer inertia, amplifying fears of another trophyless stretch.

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