A compressed timeline of the a senior squad figure file, rebuilt from desks covering Liverpool and Liverpool.
Phase one — enquiry
Early contact established interest. No fee table yet; just sporting alignment and a sense of whether Liverpool would listen.
Phase two — structure
Instalments, add-ons, and wage shape enter the conversation. This is usually where social media races ahead of reality.
Phase three — now (2026-08-06)
Current label: advanced. Talks described as advanced; structure still fluid.
“Timelines leak. Agreements do not — until they are ready.”