20 Jul 2017 20:43:08
Eds- just read bild are saying lfc have a planb to keita - goretzka? Heard anything about this? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - No sorry.}

1.) 20 Jul 2017
20 Jul 2017 21:02:45
That would be an outstanding plan b!

2.) 20 Jul 2017
20 Jul 2017 21:40:07
If keita doesn't happen which looks highly likely I don't think we will sign a CM.

We will keep Can if Keita isn't coming and our midfield options will be Coutinho, Henderson, Wij, Lallana, Can and Grujic. We could even move Firmino into an attacking midfield position and drop Coutinho even deeper and use Solanke, Origi or Sturridge upfront as the central striker with Salah and Mane outwide.

Exciting options from midfield going forward.

Don't see how we need a CM unless we know Henderson injury is serious and will return this year. His energy did go a miss at times last year.

3.) 20 Jul 2017
20 Jul 2017 22:05:34
We also have Milner.

4.) 20 Jul 2017
20 Jul 2017 22:15:07
hes not half as good as Keita nor as consistent. He's good but Im not sure the point in spending huge money on someone that isn't greatly improving the starting line up. if we don't get keita we should use the money to invest elsewhere.

5.) 21 Jul 2017
20 Jul 2017 23:45:08
He is staying at Schalke FC.

6.) 22 Jul 2017
22 Jul 2017 12:51:25
I agree with Jordz, we aren't trying to sign Keita because we are in need of a cm. We have plenty (unless he is a replacement for couts which I doubt and hope not)
We are trying to sign him because he is one hell of a talent and has a bright future a head of him and we would be stupid not too. One of lfc's philosophies is to buy young talented prospects which will be either be great straight away, or a major future prospect, and he is both xD.