# HUGHES SAUDI DEAL IMMINENT? CURTIS JONES TEMPTED AWAY + IRAOLA'S NEW ERA BEGINS

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Podcast: [The Anfield Index Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anfield-index-podcast-1087766)
Published: 2026-07-02T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG9473501062.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1156

## Resource

Liverpool's summer rebuild comes under the spotlight as Trev Downey and Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail discuss the Reds' midfield and defensive priorities, Curtis Jones' uncertain future, and whether Nottingham Forest could tempt the academy graduate away from Anfield. The conversation also covers Liverpool's search for a new centre back after Ibrahima Konaté's departure, Andoni Iraola's newly assembled coaching staff, and the latest on Richard Hughes' expected move to Al Hilal, with Steele explaining why there is no reason to doubt Liverpool's transfer operation despite the uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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