Big changes at Anfield: Why Bhatia’s role is the biggest story of the window

Media Matters with Dave Davis and David Lynch returns following the closure of the transfer window, with attention finally turning back towards Liverpool on the pitch — but there are still major questions surrounding the club off it.

Dave and David discuss Liverpool's need for a first Premier League win, Virgil van Dijk's international future and Bradley Barcola's arrival before examining the increasingly intriguing role of Amit Bhatia. His involvement in completing the Barcola deal raises further questions about Liverpool's ownership transition and just how influential the new investment group could become ahead of January.

The pair also assess Andoni Iraola's reaction to Liverpool's transfer business, whether he got the attacking options he wanted and why an apparent imbalance on the right side could become an issue as the season develops. They also discuss why Iraola could now be left answering difficult questions about recruitment decisions that weren't solely his to make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices