Liverpool Lunchtime Round-Up, Friday 6th November 2026: Takeover Roadmap Emerges as Liverpool Prepare for Crystal Palace Trip

A roadmap has reportedly emerged which would see new billionaire investors take full control of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, according to the Liverpool Echo, with an 'agreement' said to be in place as a deadline approaches (Liverpool Echo).

Ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace, there's some good news on the fitness front. Jeremie Frimpong is said to be fit to return but Liverpool are reportedly taking a cautious approach to bringing him back, as per This Is Anfield (This Is Anfield). There's also a fitness hint over Ryan Gravenberch, with his squad status reportedly dropped as a clue ahead of the Palace match (Liverpool.com). Over in Spain, Liverpool are said to have received a boost with Victor Munoz left out of the national squad (This Is Anfield).

Across London, Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage reportedly avoided questions about one of his players being left out for their Europa League game on Thursday, with Liverpool.com suggesting there may be some unrest in the camp ahead of facing Liverpool (Liverpool.com). This Is Anfield also report that Palace named a strong XI and picked up another red card in that midweek fixture (This Is Anfield).

On the transfer front, former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has defended Bradley Barcola after Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit branded the £123m winger "overrated," insisting Liverpool have signed a "world class" player, according to the Liverpool Echo and Liverpool.com (Liverpool Echo) (Liverpool.com). Elsewhere, Chelsea flop Timo Werner has suggested his career might have turned out differently had he joined Liverpool instead back in 2020, as reported by Liverpool.com (Liverpool.com). There's also talk of Trent Alexander-Arnold being handed a surprise England boost despite limited game time at Real Madrid, with Liverpool.com noting speculation over a possible return to Anfield (Liverpool.com).

In academy news, Rio Ngumoha has become the only Liverpool player named in the senior England squad, as per This Is Anfield (This Is Anfield).

Finally, former Liverpool academy graduate Conor Coady has announced his retirement at the age of 33, with Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire among those paying tribute, according to the Liverpool Echo and Liverpool.com (Liverpool Echo) (Liverpool.com). Liverpool have also launched a Christmas campaign for supporters, offering free tours and shop discounts, as revealed by This Is Anfield (This Is Anfield).

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