14 Jul 2023 09:27:43
Morning Redmen ?

So it’s my dogs birthday today, she is four, so that must mean four new signings, so with two already in the bag in McA and Slobo who’s next?

Lavia? Llorente? Kone? Thuram? Schurrs?

Seriously though, losing two very experienced premier league players at the same time is a little concerning as new players need time. Looking forward to seeing how we line up this season.

Have a great day guys ?.

1.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 09:55:30
I disagree, whilst we potentially lose two very experienced players (I assume you're referring to Fabs and Hendo) we have gained a WC winner and have plenty of experienced heads in the team in VVD, Robbo, Ali, Trent, Salah etc.

For months there have been calls for the club to do exactly this - move on high earners who aren't guaranteed starters and then when the club does it, there is scepticism and negativity.

2.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 10:26:56
Llorente at 28 and a big fee goes against everything we’ve done in the past.

But I suppose so do the outgoings we are seeing.

So perhaps Klopp and the transfer team are reinventing the wheel.

3.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 10:53:00
I don't think anyone, other than the football manager and FUT-types, expected that we would clear house of Keita, Ox, Milner, Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago in one window.

It would be an unprecedented clear out. And to me would signal that we're a year away from competing for the leagu.

4.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 11:13:50
Any reports relating to Llorente appear to value him at approx £35m which for an experienced player must be seen as good value particularly when you look at what Lavia is being valued at. I do agree with above poster that we have experience accross the squad so I don’t read it as catastrophic that we lose Fabs and Hendo. Personally if I had the option I would be going Lavia and Barella.

5.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 11:19:14
JK, I think we anticipating a large chunk of Saudi money burning a hole in our pockets. And i don't see any way of bringing in experienced quality replacements for hendo and fab for peanuts. For me, we need to upgrade them 2. Not just replace. Im a fan of llorente for hendo. Im not sure about a DM.

6.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 11:34:29
Dow-ney cheers mate. I actually hadn’t seen a price for him and just read in the transfer rumours section that he would be a hefty price so I automatically assumed north of 50 mill.

7.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 11:49:35
Aussie Mark I’m all for spending big mate. It was more the age thing for me.

As in getting rid of Fab at 29 saying he is past his prime and replacing with a 28 year old.

8.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 12:03:23
OP, happy B Day to your dog, man.

9.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 12:36:36
Wow hadn't realised Fabinho was only 29. Why has he dropped off so much over the last few seasons.

10.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 12:57:21
If we lose both Fabinho and Hendo then personally I would get the Lavia deal wrapped up asap then try and get Caicedo. I understand Chelsea are deep in negotiations for Caicedo but those two at the base of our midfield would be the perfect summer.

11.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 13:04:28
Alonso isn’t it rumoured that Hendo 20 and Fab 40.

Not sure that even covers Caciedo fee let alone both.

12.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 14:16:34
JK, Hendo said he would cover half the LFC first teams wages from his weekly Saudi wage as a favour, so that frees up some extra funds.

13.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 14:57:36
JK23. Not sure how we cover it bud. We were after Lavia before the news of Hendo and Fab so maybe that £60 million goes some way to funding a Caicedo deal. And the funds we already had allocated for Lavia gets that deal done. All guessing game here as might not even move for Caicedo and he could well end up at Chelsea. But if there’s a chance of getting both, then those two would be my first choice pairing for the base of our midfield.

14.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 15:15:44
Alonso great points mate. I didn’t put into perspective the fact we were already after Lavia.

15.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 15:38:19
JK23. Hope you’re well otherwise bud. Honestly can’t wait for the season to start now. Think we might surprise a few with what we achieve.

16.) 14 Jul 2023
14 Jul 2023 17:30:10
Livered Fabinho has definitely not ‘dropped off so much in the last few seasons’!

One season ago he was arguably the best DM in the league as we chased down a quadruple. He’s had one bad season and he did become a father at the start of last season so that could have a lot to do with it. Priorities change when you have a family.

I was all for getting him back on form this season but if Klopp thinks his head’s not in it anymore then so be it. Let him go and get someone hungrier in his place.