Liverpool Banter Archive May 21 2013

21 May 2013 23:19:55
Papadopolous to us for £12 mill looks close. My friend who lives in Germany and supports Shalke says that the club don't believe he will fully recover from injury, whereas LFC believe they have the facilities to get him back to full fitness.

With our limited funds can we afford to gamble on a player who has announced that his knee injury is more serious than expected and that his season is over. so we won't know if he has recovered.

21 May 2013 23:15:17
Toure would be a good signing, 4 years younger than carra, faster, won league title & other trophies. An experienced good squad member who can certainly bring something to the group, or we can sign more unproven in the PL players that have very little experience. Up to you but he could be a leader

21 May 2013 22:54:23
We got Suarez and Carroll for Torres and Babbel that window so we effectively now have Suarez and 15m for Torres and Babbel. Not bad really.

Walls

Yes its still bad we lost £20m!!

that is serious money

You can justify it anyway you want but if we had not made the panic buy of Carroll then we could have had Suarez and 35m for Torres and Babel the next window. Commolli really screwed LFC on that one.

Why are you only blaming Comolli? Dalglish wanted Carroll, even though we had bids for Gomez, Benzema and Llorente rejected at a similar price. Instead of waiting it out until that summer, when all of them could have been available, certainly Benzema and Gomez, KD wanted Carroll, just like he wanted Downing.

in my opinion, part of the blame, since we are playing the blame game, should be KD.

The real AG

22 May 2013 10:14:39
US amy red
torres was bought for 20 mill and sold at 50 mil to generate 30 mill profit. caroll was bought at 35 mill and will be sold at 15 mill with a loss of 20 mil.

people moan at torres because he left us to chelsea and had a rift at Liverpool fans.
but the same will be happy to see caroll drunk and making 0 effort with Liverpool and thus generating 20 mill loss. {Ed002's Note - It is a very naive view to look at it this way.}

21 May 2013 20:39:33
My understanding is Vorm is Rodgers's first choice.

Cheers

Macca

A quality keeper. Would be happy with that.

22 May 2013 00:10:30
Not bad, but may be pricey. Thanks for the continual updates Macca.

Really hope not, Mignolet and Begovic, even Reina are all better. Mignolet and Begovic both younger, hopefully Rodgers doesn't get his way with this one

No thanks!

Red Lee

22 May 2013 00:32:36
I think either vorm or begovic would be class, but begovic is better imo,
brian

By god, What is this guys obsession with past players. Go for Begovic. Boom, Done.

Vorm £8m no heigher
but we also need a younger keeper

22 May 2013 13:09:24
Thanks for the info Macca.

I am not convinced by Michel Vorm. While he an excellent shot stopper, pulls of brilliant saves, mainly down to his agility and comparatively smaller frame when compared to say Begovic or Cech, he is not particularly good at other aspects of goalkeeping.

The real AG

21 May 2013 22:01:38
why are people on this site so shallow and can't see the true ability of a player because of factors out of their own hands? kolo toure isn't out of the city squad because he is a bad player, he is out of the city squad because mancini is an person and has awful man management skills.

but in the eyes of many on this page factors like these make a player a bad one. mascherano was sitting in the reserves of west ham, mcallister was 35 and signed on a free. their situation did not matter, only that the manager saw their talent and signed them. both were brilliant for us and both ha less pedigree and evidence of quality when they signed than toure.

too many people here are judgemental.

toure will be for us what gallas has been for spurs. someone on this page once said we need to make more shrewd signings. now we have one.

toure is still quality and will be good for us if he signs.

Anonymous woolback

21 May 2013 21:35:27
I've heard, from friends in Argentina, that Liverpool have been having a tentative look at Porto's Juan Iturbe. He has just spent the last 6 months on loan at River Plate, scoring once in 10 games. Prior to his move to Porto Iturbe was touted for big things with comparisons to Messi being made from what I can see he was a driving force for Cerro Porteno during their run to the semi finals of the Copa Libertadores

21 May 2013 20:51:33
I would just like to say thanks to all the eds involved in keeping this site ticking over. We are coming into the year were the rumours are hectic and you probably feel like screaming! But we all appreciate your hard work.

Danny {Ed019's Note - Thanks Danny}

21 May 2013 21:19:39
if we have to get a new goalkeeper it has to be mignolet. great shot stopper and young. just hope he is affordable

But rubbish with his feet

21 May 2013 21:08:19
Rodgers now 5th longest serving manager now let's hope and pray he's round for a long long time because he has us firing now onwards and upwards I believe JON96

21 May 2013 20:51:19
I said this all the other day about VORM and no one had any interest. I personally would take him if we are going to lose reina?

21 May 2013 21:59:56
Laudrup won't part with him unless it is for ridiculous sum. Look what he's done to Williams (not that i'm complaining)

Same here we have to really take a step back and think what Reina does.

To my knowledge there is only 3 keepers who play that way currently and its Reina, Valdez and Vorm. (and I'm talking about proven keepers)

Do we have to time to teach a 8-12m keeper how to play the ball on the ground?

Answer is no we don't and that is the same exact reason why Barcelona want Pepe.

21 May 2013 20:36:42
Looks like Rodgers will be getting a lot of dealings done early- Carroll to West Ham, Reina to Barcelona and Toure joining, possibly even Begovic and Papadopoulos joining soon. Begovic and Papa would be great signings I think, as long as Papa isn't more than 12/13m and Begovic more than 10m. I remain unconvinced by Toure but I guess only time will tell. I personally would also like a young, goalscoring winger like Tom Ince, but I trust Rodgers will bring in the men we need.

RedKopite

Begovic (if Reina goes)
Papadopoulos (replace Skrtel)
Ilori (replace Coates)
Tello (replace Downing)

Then just a DM to push Lucas.

In an ideal world Digne to push Enrique too.

21 May 2013 20:05:55
Would anyone take Ryan Babel back on a free?

His contract expires this summer with Ajax and is still only 26. Depending on wages I'd have a look. He's done well since leaving and still has pace and trickery.

If he has developed a work ethic to his game which in the few games I've seen him he seems to have then he'd be worth a punt.

Jonesred

No. We should be looking forward.

No thank you

Sterling, Ibe, Sturridge, Coutinho, Suso, Borini, Suarez.

No chance Ryan Babel.

Ajax would keep him if he was any use

Like they kept suarez

21 May 2013 19:53:38
How come whenever there's serious interest in LFC buying/selling players it's all over the media in hours? Seems like we have a serious leak in our recruitment department.

Its players agents trying to get more clubs interested to get the price up, and they're % up

21 May 2013 19:53:08
How is Toure brilliant. ?
was he kept out from the city starting eleven by a 19 year old Nastatic?
wen some player come to Liverpool. he becomes sensation.

Not saying Toure's brilliant, but don't understate how good Nastasic is. He may be 19, but he is one hell of a talent.

Agree with DP on this. Nastasic is rather good and didn't set much of a foot wrong as far I could see last season. Quality player with a very good future, I think.

21 May 2013 19:51:09
All been a bit frantic today, once we sort the centre back out which we seem to be focusing on first what position do you think we'll target next ed's?

P. S. good luck this transfer window! {Ed002's Note - It really doesn't work that way.}

21 May 2013 19:43:22
anyone else see this? If every Shot that hit the post had gone in we would have come 4th! {Ed002's Note - If Stoke had won all of their games they would have been top.}

Ed2 is on form tonight. The most sarcastic of all the eds but the funniest. Classic

Nice one ED

Nice one ED

Not cool ed ;)

21 May 2013 19:35:22
Odds on players linked to Liverpool
Villa 12/1
Torres 8/1
Richards 2/1
Danny rose 2/1
Sam Byram 20/1
Ben Arfa 12/1
Thomas Ince 15/8
James McCarthy 6/1
Ashley Williams 7/1
Xabi Alonso 3/1 Favourite!
Eriksen 2/1
Scott Sinclair 5/1
Begovic 2/5 favourite

Bigger chance for Torres than Ben Arfa. Seriously

Just goes to show how crap these odds markets are.

The Irish Rover

How can Alonso be favourite when there are 5 players shorter priced?

I think the OP means Liverpool are favourites to sign him with the bookies.

21 May 2013 19:30:07
Haha ed. brilliant, but he said a player not specifically Andy Carroll

21 May 2013 19:08:17
BBC reporting Andy Carroll 15 million fee agreed, its down to Carroll if he wants to move now as it seems the Newcastle interest has cooled.
There, we can forget the big man plan B, he's definitely going and not wanted by Rodgers.
I think we're in for a few surprises this window too.
YNWA JFT96

21 May 2013 19:05:08
And Andy C to West Ham for 15m!

Paid 35m!

Loss 20m just on the sale.


What a terrible bit of business - its no wonder why FSG are much more reticent to spend big without being absolutely sure - they were severely stung - I'm not even going to mention how much we spent on useless Downing.

M

M,

I'm going to need antidepressants if I read any more of your posts.

I like to think of that 15 mill as 15 mill in the transfer kitty.

Davey Sulls

M stands for manc, davey

M, so you would have asked for what, £25m, £30m or £35m? And how many clubs would have paid that, do you honestly think? The alternative would have been keeping him at the club to sit on the bench until his contract was up then let him go for nothing - then you might have had a heart attack.

Going by our posts today your blood pressure must be sending you towards one as it is.

Mr Benn

It's £15M gained! We do not want him - he is not good enough - so if we keep him it's a £35M loss (plus wages) - this way we get something for a bad piece of business now put right

Puzzled

2 m loan fee and this years wages paid added to the 15m plus add ons ill take that hope we get some deals done now

You're forgetting we got 50m for a player that was only worth 25m max.

Is that a nett gain of 5m then? lol

21 May 2013 18:58:22
15m for Carroll truth be told I'm disappointed played well last part of the season however
In Rodgers We Trust

21 May 2013 18:52:25
Even if we don't sign him tiago illori deserves a mention just for his full name it is: Tiago Abiola Delfim Almeida Ilori, what a mouthful! Even those infamous brazillian commentators would struggle to get that out.

Lil Red

It's pronounced, Tee-Ah-Go
Ah-bee-Oh-La
Dell-Feem
Al-May-Da

The real AG

The real AG now do one for Ilori

21 May 2013 18:42:00
Apparently 15 million fee agreed for Carroll with West Ham.

If this is the case I would like us to include a clause in some way which makes us a few million when he scores 50 goals for them.

Everton did something similar in the Rooney deal. Other clubs have also done this so why shouldn't we? He's still relatively young so could achieve this in a few seasons.

Losing 10 million on a player rather than 15 million sits better with me and probably the club.




Jonesred

If we include a clause which gives us a million every time he goes into a Wetherspoon's then we will be laughin!

21 May 2013 18:33:27
Couldnt agree more
Would be an excellent signing

Is he the type we need though I was to the thinking we need a talker leader most importantly height strength and pace the main three he did have but not anymore imagine him against the likes of benteke/fellaini/lukaku/carroll we need to find our own kompany

21 May 2013 18:24:07
United fan in peace, so guys with all that's gone on this season, what do you guys realistically think you can achieve next season? Obviously with the right signings m

I think that next season it will be a race for third and fourth between us, you, arsenal and possibly the spuds depending on wheather bale leaves!

Top 4 of course. i'd be more concerned where united gona finish

Top four how about you

United fan in peace is a rarity on here, fair play! Hopefully 4th, but realistically I'd be happy with 5th. I always knew this season would be really tough, but next season is a real indication as to whether Rodgers is going to really push the team forward. I'd settle for the Europa League next year, but CL will always be the aim. With teams and managers in flux, it's a real opportunity, we just have to make sure we have a much more successful start than we did this season just gone. If we can keep the momentum up in front of goal like we have since January, then all we really need is our back line strengthened and we have an interesting team.

JFT 96

JP

Hopefully in a CL spot.

The real AG

Has to be CL or Rodgers will be history.

21 May 2013 18:18:53
Kolo Toure? Blimey, it's come to this. Perhaps you could resign Emile Heskey and see if Alan Hansen wants to pull his boots on again.

AJH

Hmmm, so which team do you support. Utd. , Everton, arsenal, spurs or Chelsea?

Kolo T is an ideal 2 year replacement for carra, not the same type of player but has the prem experience and allows the rebuild to take continue. Only question I have relates to his hunger to want to win, I would hope he still has that.

Unfortunately AJH it's people like you who clearly know nothing about football who can't see the logic of replacing a vastly experienced Premier League player whos a natural leader like Carragher with a player whos vastly experienced in the Premier League, a natural leader with presence like Kolo Toure for FREE.
He won't really be a first team player but solid, experienced defensive back-up and really good to have in the squad around the younger players.
Squads need balance.

dannyMAC

Fergie did re sign Scholes!

The Irish Rover

'AJH' is a MU supporter. Not the best at banter either obviously.

The real AG

'see if Alan Hansen wants to pull his boots on again. '

That awkward moment when a United troll makes a comment such as this when only last year Scholes came out of retirement after United went begging.

Give it up AJH, your banter is p*ss poor.

JFT 96

JP

Frankly I'm hurt. To compare Scholes to Toure is somewhat bizarre. My point was that the mighty Liverpool now see signing Kolo Toure as a good move. SAF might have re-signed Scholes (?) but we then won the league so it seems to have paid off, not sure it was a awkward moment. Bless, I'm sure you'll all remind me of your 5 European Cups whilst iyou count the years since you last won the league (23 I believe). Have a nice close season.

AJH :-)

. and the fact you are all so excited to sign Toure merely proves my point. Reminds me of when you started signing players of the quality of David Speedie and Jimmy Carter. Glory days are back eh?

AJH. It took utd 26 yrs to win the league. Come back in 3 yrs and then start gloating:-)

No it doesn't prove your point. As you point out, MU won the title after re-signing Ginger Bread Man, while LFC have yet to complete Toure signing and the next season has not started.

If he signs, he will be a squad CB, providing experience, cover and when called upon, leadership.

The real AG

Im still waiting for Ashley Young to be a better signing than Downing.

Kopping a feel

21 May 2013 18:03:24
I for one don't think Enrique is a bad left back. He sure had his moments this season, but he changed in the second half of season with very impressive performances. He isn't that great but better than average and certainly better than some people think of him. Has adopted well with the teams play, very good understanding with attacking players. So selling him would be a no go for me unless someone comes for him with a high bid. We just need someone to compete with him for that spot. Also if we intend to make so many changes to the squad I think its again starting all over. We need to keep group together but of course the necessary changes is needed but changing the entire backline in one season might not be that good at the end as it will take time for the new comers to adopt, besides our defense is not as that bad people think of. With Carra already gone, now rumours going on about pepe, skrtel, Johnson leaving adding Enrique to it that's something not so appealing to me. So if pepe is to leave to barca I hope tello is included in any part of the deal and begovic won't be a bad choice to replace him. I think defensive targets strongly linked with us comes in they can do well. I am happy with kolo, papa nd llori. . Bosco

21 May 2013 17:41:41
Why don't we go and get Tony Adams too!

Toure!

We are LFC not blooming Swansea!

BR has no idea. still an apprentice for me.

M

Think your the one who sounds like am apprentice. tis a squad game. chap is free and maybe 50k a 4 a 2yr contract

Pathetic (origional) post.
It's a free, yes FREE signing of a very experienced Premier League player who has captained both Arsenal and Manchester City. If you haven't noticed we've just lost a very experienced leader and defender and that needs replacing. He is going to be someone good to have around the squad and someone who's going to help the younger players in his position.
I say get an older, experienced defender in there for free and then spend the money on quality promising younger defenders, plus the ones we already have.
In light of Carra going and that presence gone from the dressing room I think a free transfer like this, for Toure, makes sense.
Its about the structure and make-up of the whole squad and that void left by Carragher needs filling somehow.

Its an intelligent move if he wants rid of Skrtel and Coates with Carra already hanging up his boots. I am hoping we get Papa as first choice with Agger, then have Toure offering cover with Kelly and Wisdom. If he sees Toure as a first choice center back and not cover then I am worried but let's wait and see what the rest of the summer transfers will bring before you start slating Rodgers.

Im guessing he won't be free if he's getting a signing on fee.

The Irish Rover

Ignore M's lunatic ramblings folks, he is rapidly replacing Ozone as the most negative poster here.

The real AG

Apparently there won't be a signing on fee.

21 May 2013 17:32:26
Why is everyone beefing about Kolo signing? Its a quality bit of business! Put it this way- i'd rather have him (quality experience) coming off the bench to sew a game that we r winning 1-0 than a young pretender who has the brown in his pants.
Shabba!

21 May 2013 17:01:51
hey fellow reds. my first post in a long time but just wanted to say I hope we don't waste any more money on squad players coates assaidi etc when we have bags of potential with suso sterling ibe coady to cover. I just feel now, going by our form for the 2nd half of the season that we are not far off the pace for champions league places and any money spent now should be done so with the idea of pushing straight for a starting position. also I the purchases of DS and PC prove you don't have to go crazy spending. straight swap carroll for ben arfa. toure for carra, similar players for me with their organisation skills and vocal capabilities their strong points. swap jonjo for diame. sell wilson pacheco assaidi coates spearing and buy erikson. then sell skyrtel for 9m and buy papadopoulos. skrtel for me always looks nervous when left one on one. I think kelly and wisdom can also cover cb. I lso think BR would consider any offer for dowing and hendo. no doubt they have improved but just lacking imo. all said I am as excited as I have been for a number of years. roll on august ynwa SCARFACE

21 May 2013 16:58:36
Have to say I'm chuffed to see so much optimism from the fans. toure for the right price is a cracking idea, experience, strength and competition (and as somebody pointed out earlier) he's got a PL winners medal, anybody else in the squad own one of those?

As long as his wages are not to much I agree.

billynwa

21 May 2013 16:24:58
Why oh why would the club be interested in kolo toure. If it was yaya then maybe but kolo is very inconsistent and he sulks

I imagine he would only be used as a backup. We have a young squad and his experience wouldn't be a bad thing really.

1. Good leader and organiser at the back. Remember how we would leak goals when Reina was out-of-form, Carra was on the bench and Lucas was out injured?
2. Would cost next to nothing in terms of signing fee.
3. Inconsistent? He was a mainstay of a very strong Arsenal squad and their defensive rock.
4. Experienced for the PL.
5. Strong in the air.

The only qualm for me is his failed dope test, but if he can help us keep clean sheets next season, I'd happily over-look that bit of blemish on his CV.

A sensible deal for me, helping us to spend our treasure chest on other areas.

If he sulks, he'll feel right at home with half the fans who post on here!

Mr Benn

Well said Mr Benn.
Some on here don't have a clue.

So Mr/Ms OP, you think Yaya Toure, if was moving to LFC, it's a 'maybe' for you?

That just about sums up your footballing knowledge.

The real AG

21 May 2013 16:20:20
Hi Ed's and Reds
Bosnian press is certain that Begovic will be a Liverpool player by the 10th of July.
Not claiming to be my news.

Stoffe

21 May 2013 16:09:38
Is the Begovic news nonsense or is there some truth in it

21 May 2013 15:54:39
Christian Eriksen, Asmir Begović, Kyriakos Papadopoulos?

21 May 2013 17:04:16
this would make me a very happy LFC supporter. fingers crossed eh!

21 May 2013 15:08:40
Hello Eds,
A question for Ed001
what do you make of Liverpool's acquisition of Toure?
I personally reckon its a no-brainer especially considering he is available for nothing and he agrees on reasonable wages (say 50k-60k).

I love that we are also going for the Greek CB and possibly Illori but what when in certain games we need a leader at the back especially as we are likely to have a new inexperienced GK as well. Really believe he could be a great buy on a possible 2 yr contract until Kelly, Wisdom and possible the greek and Illori establish themselves. {Ed001's Note - on the right wages, he seems to be a good signing. He has pace, comfortable on the ball (he started out making appearances for Arsenal as a midfielder), strong and looks a good fit for our system.}

When you consider he's 32 will be on highish wages and also will command a signing on fee. I'd really like to see us look elsewhere.

There's players such as De Vrij and Alderweireld who would be a much better fit and are 10 years younger than Toure.

I hope he is using us as a way to force a move abroad. Plus at 32 does he fit our policy?

Jonesred

Experience never hurts. Plus he is coming on a free transfer. As long as there is no signing-on fee & on reasonable wages, it is a good acquisition.

Chaki

Jonesred those two players wont move to sit on the bench like toure will and he has experience and has won two titles

Personally I have to agree with Ed001. As a back-up, considering he arrives for free, requires no signing-on fee (which is what many people are saying) and is on reasonable wages as the OP said, then he will be a good addition to help us get into the top four.

He has Champions League experience - he played in a final with Arsenal many years back; he has won league titles; he has played over 400 Premier League games - surely he can't be a bad addition to the squad.

So long as we get a younger first team choice such as Botia/de Vrij etc. to play with him as back-up, then I'm all for him signing!

Why would Alderweireld or De Vrij be sitting on the bench? They would be in the side next to Agger with Skrtle on the bench (if he's still there).

Jonesred

21 May 2013 14:36:19
haven't been on here for a few days and looked at Macca's comments. i'm fuming to be honest.

Whoever or whatever player leaves 7 would be massive! we need a stable side and we seem to be changing massively every summer! If this happens, regardless of who we sign I don't there will be any progress in the league. We need stability and we are not getting it.

And selling reina is a massive mistake. who will replace him? Probably spending 15 mil on a keeper when we already have a decent one! Also think kolo toure signing would be ludicrous, the wages he would demand I really don't see the point. Its going to be like this year of experience has been for nothing if we change like this again.

Danny

Danny, Have you cinsidered that Reina might have asked to leave?

As for 6-7 players leaving, Carroll, Spearing and Wilson are already out on loan, while the likes of Assaidi, Skrtel, Reina, Coates are the probably the others to leave.

Apart from Reina, none of the others are first choice and Skrtel is the only other player among them who gets into match day squads.

The real AG

Most of those seven are going to be squad players that will be replaced by players that are better than them. How is this not a good thing. A few of the signings will probably come straight into the first team and then probably a few more that will be back up players to provide greater competition. How is this not a good thing.

Agree Danny seven changes is to many, and we will have another season of rebuilding, waiting for players to bed in etc.

But I disagree with Toure I think he would make an excellent signing, if only on a 2 year deal. Loads of experance to guide the youngsters Wisdom, kelly, Flanagen, Robinson until there are ready to play week in week out.

Basil

Relax Danny Boy

Ngoo, Pacheco, Coates, Spearing, Carroll, Shelvey, Assaidi. 7 players that could leave without a massive impact by any description of the word and would keep stability in the side perfectly happily. And Reina is not 'being sold' - Reina may or may not want to leave. Not the same thing 'we never keep players trapped against their will in LFC.

You have no idea what we will be paying Kolo Toure, but if you really don't have any idea why we might want him I'll spell it out - he's a good, heavily experienced CB who is very strong in the air and covers a number of attributes that we have been missing in our team for a while, and will definitely need with Carraghers retirement. There is currently nothing to suggest that 9 of the most regular first 11 this season will not be starting the first game next season (injuries and suspensions aside), so stop panicking

Remember, five of those leaving will be Carroll, Spearing, Assaidi, Pacheco and Coates, none of whom have contributed to our first-team picture this season.

Also Carragher and Wilson, who have left already.

I agree your point about stability, one transitional season is enough.

How can you be fuming at rumours, wait till there's something concrete to get angry about, lol.

Lfc moaniest fans in the world|

Seven changes is not enough we have loads we could sell no good putting up with players just because your scared of changes

21 May 2013 14:29:43
eds is papadopolous a good player? what kind of player is he? slow, fast, leader etc? {Ed002's Note - Tall with child like complexion.}

Nice one ED2. How the hell you are always so positive?

21 May 2013 14:46:08
ed. you beauty.

Hahah. Brilliant Ed002!

Somehow, your description is literally true!

The real AG

His wikipedia photo is slightly chubby

Nice on Ed.
The small amount I have seen if him he looks big and strong, attacks the ball at both ends of the field, puts himself in where it hurts when necessary and is deceptively quick for a big guy. He seemed to use the ball quite well but some of the first time passes he drops into midfield when he intercepts a through ball may cause problems if the midfield aren't switched on. I was quite impressed. I feel he could be an improvement on what we have. Having said that I hope Kelly and Wisdom are given a shot.

21 May 2013 14:21:56
even if we get eriksen, toure, the schalke lad, alderweild, tello, ince, trapp (which won't happen) that is just to many changes! starting from scratch again because of a number of past mistakes. ridiculous!

Danny

21 May 2013 14:13:52
Are man city, Manchester United and everton fans and chelsea fans creating a group called made up rumours because the amount of rubbish I read on here is unbelievable!1

Ruddy, Vlaar, blah blah blah. what utter nonsense!
JME

Note the name of the site.

21 May 2013 14:07:08
What do u think of future of some players who are on loan like danny wilson, Ngoo and spearing?

21 May 2013 13:53:41
So Monaco have spent 59 million on Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez, football has become a joke! far to much money in the game. All it takes is a Russian billionaire and anybody can make waves in European football. So who next? Royal Antwerp? Foggia? Wrexham?

Marc

How much was moutinho's deal to spurs before it fell true ed's? And Rodriguez was always quoted for 35million so what's wrong with the prices Carroll and suarez where not far off!! You lot sound jealous

Someone tried with Notts County. Turned out to be a fraud. Nearly destroyed the oldest club in professional football.

21 May 2013 13:51:08
Relax
I think we have done good business under BR.
Allen - started really well, are best player (did you forget) then had injures, he'll be alright.
Borini - injured, too soon to judge, but promising.
Sturridge - enough said. , delivered.
Coutinho - quality.

So why are you doubting him. Sit back and trust the club.

Great post Pistol Pete, its going to be a promising summer window. I think if we do our business quickly we'll be in good shape come the start of the season.

Allen - sh1t
Borini - worst striker since Heskey
Assaidi - who?
Sahin - slow, waste of wages
Yesil - not had a chance yet
Sturridge - great
Coutinho - world class

2 out of 7. Not incredible but if we can get 2/3 players of Coutinho and Sturridge's ability we will push for top 4

How is it two out of seven when borini has been injured for months yesil is a youth player also injured for months and Allen was our best player until his dip in form which hopefully won't last any longer. And if U can judge borini after few games that well U should be sought by every club worldwide. Its cretins like U that makes people hate Liverpool fans

21 May 2013 13:46:27
With the rumoured outgoings I'd pursue:
GK CBx2 LB DM AM RW ST
GK: Kevin Trapp 5-10m
CB: Papadoplous 10-15m
CB: Kurt Zouma 8-10m
DM CB LB: Gustavo 8-10m
AM: Eriksen 12-15m
LW RW ST: Tello 8-10m

Likely outs: Carroll
Skrtel
Carra
Coates
Spearing
Assaidi
Reina
Plus Morgan Ngoo Wilson etc

Possible outs: Shelvey
Downing
Borini

I think there is going to be a crazy summer where perhaps Liverpool could set themselves up well for the next 5 years if they get there transfers right.

21 May 2013 13:34:45
most of money available to BR, will prob be spend on the defensive side of the team, maybe 2 CB, one LB,. Can see a swap deal with Reina for V Valdes. stick a few quid on murinho going to Man City instead of chelsea!
the jazz

21 May 2013 13:23:38
Not a rumour and I don't believe Rodgers or the owners would go for him/want him but kolo toure can f**k right off! If we have to settle for that.
We need to keep this current team together bring through the youngster and get a solid defence in place. Do that and a top 4 or beyond is not put the question. FACT!

Kolo toure would be a fantastic signing for a 3rd choice defender

he has won 2 titles, who in our team can boast the same thing

think about it mate

21 May 2013 13:16:26
I don't get what all the Kolo Toure bashing is about really. Bear in mind this guy was City captain, he's a solid defender and still has a few good years left in him. He has bags of PL and European experience, is on a free and considering we've just lost one of our leaders to retirement we need another vocal, solid defender who can help the youngsters improve and develop as well as strengthen our back line. I think Toure would be a shrewd capture on a free (if wages were negotiated appropriately) - Whenever he's played for City this season he's been solid. He's powerful and still pretty quick. I think he could do a job for us. Either way, whoever comes in to LFC this window, as with every window, will get my full support. Berating a player before he's even joined is beyond ludicrous. Look how all the Sturridge haters suddenly went quiet. If the guy does come in, why not rally behind him instead of picking out his faults?

JFT 96

JP

I think it all depends on how much we pay him. If he essentially picks up Carraghers pay cheque then it's too much, if he is paid according to his seniority then great. People seem to be worried that he's going to come and and be getting City wages, which will damage our ability to get players with more of a future

Agreed.

Toure should be on similar to Carra as he his a better footballer.

Carra was earning 90k a week, Toure will want a lot more than that - you can thank Citeh for that putting players on silly money contracts!

Carra was on more than 90k a week.

21 May 2013 13:10:21
I mis Read, Toure not a done deal

big Al

21 May 2013 12:55:17
Toure, done deal.

Big Al

21 May 2013 12:50:25
I think Skrtel, Reina, Carrol, Downing, Spearing, Pacheco could be the ones on their way out and a few loans for the youngsters.

Lots of reports of Toure coming in on a free (which I think will be good just as back up) and then Papa and Llori. Sounds good to me. Few reports of Capel from Sporting aswell for £4million. Haven't seen him play so can't comment. Seems to be a squad player at best.

Exciting summer ahead I think.

Bristol Red

We shouldn't buy squad players when you have the likes of Ibe Sterling Suso etc.

21 May 2013 12:39:01
please tell me that the rumours of us nearing a deal for KOLO TOURE are FALSE! the players is beyond it. no use wasting the high wages he would demand on a player that can't get a sniff in at city and is slow as ox. we need to strengthen not take scraps off the top 4 teams. NO THANK YOU!

21 May 2013 12:27:28
I reckon leaving it'll be Reina, Enrique, Downing, Suso, Coates and Assaidi and maybe Skrtel but that's just my opinion

If Suso leaves it'll be on a loan, and I don't think enrique will be allowed to go unless we have a replacement tied up as we don't have any cover there at the moment. the rest I fully agree with.

Hopefully not Suso, He'll be a class player.

21 May 2013 12:23:26
Which ever ED/EDS is free - would it be seen as a possibilty/good thing (if we get the fair play place in the Europa League) that we could play the U21 with possibly 3 or 4 of the more experienced players that don't play in the league every week to help them. I would think it would be great experience for them & maybe help their transition into the 1st team as long as they don't get too many hidings?
many thanks in advance {Ed002's Note - Liverpool are not playing in the Europa League next season.}

21 May 2013 11:48:36
Eds why hasn't Rodgers given assaidi a proper chance?

Neil {Ed001's Note - he took a while to settle, struggled with the language and in his few appearances he lacked an end product. Then injuries and African Nations interfered. He has had the chances he has deserved and not shown enough, so far, to warrant a long run in the side.}

I don't feel that he has been given a chance, the kid is good enough to be starting ahead of downing at least. He's had maybe five appearances all season? I like the way BR has moved us forward, but think he's missing a trick with Assaidi. Obviously BR knows best and he's our manager, so we support him regardless!

Red till I die!

From what I have seen he looks a decent player and deserves more than he's got to be honest. Much prefer him to play than downing. Thanks for reply ed.

Neil

21 May 2013 12:47:13
I heard something about a sports hernia.

Considering Downing plays on the RW and Assaidi is a LW, how does this help? Some players are equally good on either wing but not always

I remember when we signed Assaidi, he spoke good enough English in interviews?

Hounsred

It's not enough just beating players, you need to have a team ethic and quality in the final third. Downing has a return, albeit a poor one, of goals and assists while Assaidi doesn't. Sure people will say he could have bettered Downing if given a chance, but if the manager and the coaching staff, who see him day in day out in training doesn't feel he is good enough, then he is not.

The real AG

In fairness AG, Downing had 5 goals and 9 assists this season - it's not actually that awful a returm

21 May 2013 12:00:04
Hi Eds, I usually no better than to trust anything that is in the papers. However, the Kolo Toure rumour seems to be in nearly every paper going. Are we actually looking at him. Cheers {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

21 May 2013 11:40:59
does Rodgers want to have most transfers done before we go on tour or are we in for another long drawn out transfer window

He's said numerous times that he wants to wrap up or summer business ASAP to give the team time to gel and start off the season strongly

Think back mate - media speculation never stops when its us. We could sign 5 players, sell 4 and be all done and finished next week. They'll still mention us every day this summer

21 May 2013 11:37:32
According to Macca 6/7 players are out. who do you think they are ed02/ed01? I hope they are skrtel, downing, spearing, pacheco, assaidi, carroll, suso (loan), flano (loan), shelvey (loan) and could you please say the POSSIBLE replacements we are looking at? and are we looking at a dm?
El capitano {Ed019's Note - DM is not a priority, however if Papa signs he can play in that position comfortably}

21 May 2013 11:24:32
I can't see Kolo Toure being exactly "free", as the term goes.
He must be on a good whack at City, so he'll surely be looking for a signing on fee which, knowing Liverpool, will be added on to top up his wages ala Joe Cole.
So that'll be another £100k a week part-timer.
I know you don't like us quoting finances ed002, but the gist of this point is relevant.
My other point as well, from memory, was Kolo's reputation from his Arsenal days. He was an excellent player, on the whole, for them. But it was his athleticism that got him out of a lot of holes - having the pace to make up for errors and poor positional play. That athleticism is diminished now.
So, I don't know with this one.
I can sort of see where BR may be coming from, but I hope we don't make the same mistakes of the past.
The Juicer {Ed019's Note - The papers are indicating that there will be no signing on fee}

20 May 2013 22:51:34
Hi eds love the site and the hard work you put in.
Just wondered, with Ibe having a decent debut would this make BR reconsider signing Tom Ince? Also do you see Coady and even Jack Dunn being given chances in centre midfield?

Many thanks
Henlow Red

21 May 2013 10:54:05
I just wondered who people thought these players where most likely to go.
Myself it would be:
Carroll
Reina
Downing
Flanagan
Assiaidi
Coates

Then possibly loans out of
Shelvey
Robinson (again)
Suso

Just interested in peoples views, Ed's and all.

Markolfc

21 May 2013 10:51:50
Apparently we have 40m plus sales to spend. Rodgers knows we are in position to splash out 25m on a world class player, for two reasons, not enough money and we just aren't the team we used to be. Rodgers realises he has to find some gems who will have instant impact, Like Coutiniho did. Downing, Carroll Reina to leave raising around another 30m. So we have around 70m to spend to buy a GK x2CB CAM RM. Toure to arrive on a free and Popadapolous for 15m. GK is undecided but targets are Shemichal Adler and so on. Rodgers really wants either Tello or Delffaou of barca on loan as part of the Reina deal. First choice target for CAM is Eriksen and Rodgers is willing to pay up to 20m fir him. RW targets include Tello Callejon Capel Lamela and a few others

21 May 2013 10:49:12
Eds, will Kolo come to Liverpool as it seems more believable now that most of the major newspapers are reporting it or is it the case one makes some bs up and everyone follows.

21 May 2013 10:47:16
Rodgers has already said our squad is thin therefore if we sell 5 do we not look to buy 6? Also remember with a £25 mill pricetag comes ridiculous wages that we won't pay. We only want players who want to play for the club not mercenaries!
Cheers

21 May 2013 10:44:29
Let's not pass judgement of the reported interest (if credible) in Toure.

As football fans we all have a tendency to assume that players are 'past-it' etc after joining money-bags clubs such as City, but we must remember what a player he was at Arsenal, and the premier league experience is an important issue.

If it does happen, then in my opinion, it's a great signing on a free.

DaveyBootle

Rather have phil babb back lol

Toure's put a bit of timber on in the last 3 or 4 years, Davey.
The Juicer

21 May 2013 10:41:33
In Rodger's management team I trust.

They/he will make a few mistakes, but it's a team effort to be a successful club.

So I say back them all the way.

Remember fellow reds it's You'll never walk alone.

Remember the 96.

Markolfc

Markolfc
Newcastle fan in peace

the 96 will never be forgotton, and I speak for all football fans.

all the best
Toonlol

21 May 2013 10:23:50
This Grauniad report on Kolo Toure this morning Ed, is there any truth in it?

Looking at it, get him to shift the weight (Oh if only Darren Burgess was still here), sort out his slight injury issues (which are probably connected to said weight) and recover his confidence, he'd not be a bad signing on a free (yes, yes I know it's not really a "free"). {Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}

21 May 2013 10:17:40
Macca says 6 or 7 may leave, would likely include Flanagan, Assaidi, Morgan, Wilson, Carroll

Still not convinced Reina leaving after his post match interview.

21 May 2013 10:15:07
Macca say's 6-7 LFC players leaving this summer. Now let's see. Carroll 15m, Shelvey 7m, Skirtle 10m, Downing 8m, Borini 8m, Coetes 6m and Reina 15m. Around 65-70m +25m kitty= 90m transfer budget to spend on Toure free, Papadopoulos 17m, Llori 3.5m, Eriksen 19m, Alonso 10m, Tello 8.5m, Benteke 17m, Begovic 13m.

21 May 2013 10:02:00
City Radio apparently reporting that Kolo is coming in for a medical with us - any news on whether this is true or just another twitter rumour that's got some momentum? {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

21 May 2013 09:59:39
hi eds!
heard these kolo toure rumours. bt I strongly think that this mite b same as sneijder-coutinho stuff! are we interested in any other city player? also, do u think we will go for a striker?
awaiting reply : ) {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of interest in other MCFC players, and a wide forward is more likely than a striker. However, depending on who leaves it would not be out of the question.}

21 May 2013 09:31:42
The five obvious departures are

Assaidi
Skrtel
Coates
Carroll
Spearing

Assuming fringe players e.g Pacheco, Wilson etc aren't included.

The remaining 1 or 2, you'd assume will be dependant on what offers we receive. I wouldn't totally rule out Enrique and Downing. Jonjo is likely with a good offer, Reina also may depart.

Personally my money is on just Jonjo, with Pepe, Downing and Enrique all staying.

Inbound it seems that Papa, Ilori and Toure are the main defensive reinforcements. We'll also look at a winger/attacking midfielder. A strong tackler in the middle and a left back.

Papa G

Exactly my thought Papa G, but I think Reina will leave. Jonjo is the maybe for me.

1 of Papa, Ilori or Lovren may sign along with Toure and a squad winger.

I don't see us going for a midfielder however.

The real AG

21 May 2013 09:24:14
Hi eds. just a quick 1.

I've read this morning in the echo that the Greek defender is our number 1 target for CB. Just wondered if you could confirm it? Also, do the Toure rumours have legs?

Thanks again
Mr T {Ed002's Note - I would not be so sure. Two clubs have been in discussion with Schalke and one is negotiating a price - or trying to given they feel the asking price too high. Non of this involves FC.}

21 May 2013 09:03:20
Those doubting the idea of signing Kolo Toure need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Personally if we've negotiated a good wage, I think it's a no brainer on a 2 year deal. Yes he's had some minor issues in the past, but he can provide depth and experience. He's still quite pacy, strong and agile and let's be honest if it means avoiding Williams and signing Papa (won't try to spell the whole name), then it's a great move. Crucially with Kolo, is his experience. Two top clubs, lots of European and Premiership experience, which our new signings/younger players may lack.

We're likely to try and flog Skrtel for a similar fee to what we pay for Papa, whose got potential to much better player. He's an ideal partner to Agger, strong, aggressive and a born leader. I understand people crying out for Kelly to be played, but a lot need to remember he's very injury prone and likely to be eased into the centre half role slowly, whilst competing with Glen/Andre at right back.

Coates is likely to be replaced with Ilori, who looks a great prospect, but right now is just that. He'll be 4th choice I'd imagine and judging on our lack of pace at the back a very welcomed addition. With 5 potential centre halves, we can also look at possibly playing three at the back, which with our full backs (potential new left back), would also make sense.

Looking forward to the window now, as seems like we're acting fast.

Papa G

Good one Papa.

However I am not so sure Toure is the best option available and I don't think Ilori AND Papa will sign. It will be one of them and Toure by the looks of it.

With Ed002 saying Papa is not particularly likely, I would think Toure is even more a gamble.

He is a free agent, but will need to take a massive pay cut from 120K he is earning at City to come to us, like Sturridge did.

For an experienced defender, he is positionally very week and ofcourse will be given a huge Sign-On fee and in 2 years he would cost a bit.

The real AG

I always respect Ed02's opinion, but if the Echo think we're keen and we move quickly I think Papa will sign.

I personally think we will go for three CB's, perhaps with a view that Papa can play as a defensive midfielders at a push if needed, as he's confortable on the ball and with both feet.

We'll see, but one thing for certain no Ashley Williams.

Papa G

I think Ilori is more suited to playing as a defensive mid due to his pace than Papa.

I am not convinced he will join, we can have all the interest we like but when City and Chelsea are pushing for a deal at 15 million pounds, which is what Schalke 04 want, I can't see it happening.

The real AG {Ed002's Note - Schalke want more than that.}

Interesting Ed002. I suppose Schalke want close to 20?

Either way, I can't really see him at LFC unfortunately.

The real AG

21 May 2013 08:58:16
Morning EDS, I have a feeling in my guts that this KOLO TOURE scenario is for real and its going to take a lot of willpower to take it in. WTF Rodgers

21 May 2013 08:29:04
Toure on a free may be a shrewd transfer- on top form Kolo was a great player and if BR can get him anywhere up near that level he should do well for us

The key word there is WAS. I question the guy's hunger, think we just suit the fact that he wants to stay in the North West 'cause his kids are settled at school. I find this one strange when Lescott is two years younger and, I feel, a better option just now.

21 May 2013 08:03:45
"If!" Toure comes to Liverpool i'd really like to see him play CDM a big strong TALL powerfull player such as himself could do a fantastic job in that role. i'm abit worried to what his wages would be like if he was to come in.

As to that info, erikson, tello ( as part of pepe deal unlikely with new contract ect ect ) and papadop and maybe another CB i'd be a very happy guy personally ( in regards to getting these players I've heard a lot about being linked with in terms of being on this site )

Will be supporting whoever comes in though and i'm behind BR

YNWA Apple

21 May 2013 09:23:00
dream on for tello. why would he join us?. yes he doesn't get a game in Barca. but sure. there are 10 top clubs who could offer everything which we cant.
juventus, dortmund, etc etc.

You know there is more to being a CDM than just being strong and able to tackle right? You need a certain amount of speed as you have to defend the width of the pitch, you need agility to change direction, you need much better ball control than most CB's are likely to have etc

Neither Juve or Dortmund would want Tello. The only top club I can think of where he might get anywhere near first team on their wings is United, maybe Arsenal if Podolski leaves

21 May 2013 12:20:29
To samsam.
yes we did outplayed city. but we were awful both against UTD. spurs, everton and chelsea game were balance, Instead we were outplayed by chelsea.

Now arsenal. we were outplayed at home.
how did u say we should have hold on the lead at emirates?. I am sure you did watch the game. we were in front after 23rd min. then. it was all arsenal til 93rd min. they ripped us all over. they had decent 5-6 chances to beat us comfortbly.
if any striker instead of giruod. scores would ahve been 5-2.

We were awful against United first time? What rubbish is this, we completely outplayed them for 90 minutes with 10 men and they won by a questionable penalty, and should have given us at least two pens foul a foul on Suarez by Evans, and then a blatant handball again by Evans. They outplayed us in the first half of the January match, that is it. And how were we ever outplayed by Chelsea? It was an even match that if anything, we had the cleaner cut chances to finish. Arsenal we were 2-0 around the hour and they had plenty of possession but no penetration whatsoever - there mere fact that they had the ball to pass around the midfield didn't make it 'all them'. They had one chance which they missed, that was it.

You talk such crap it is unbelievable mate, it's like you haven't even watched a football match you've just read the match report in the papers for 10 years. Half the time you seem desparate to ridiculously praise the team, half the time you're making out that decent results and good performances were tragic failures and we have no hope or future. Sort yourself out son

21 May 2013 07:28:36
6 or 7 going, who?
Mine would be:
1. Spearing
2. Reina
3. Skrtel
4. Downing
5. Assaidi
6. Jonjo

Really don't know who the 7th would be though, maybe Allen?

Anfield Andy

I think all the players have their price, look at Torres. So i'm sure if the deal is right then any player can be sold and replaced.

But to add to your list:
Carroll
Wilson
Pacheco
Coates

Wilson on a free!

Think Skrtel and Downing will stay, Rodgers needs a good squad so if he doesn't have to sell them then i'm sure he will try and keep them.

NS

Carroll?

Plainly obvious - Carroll

So after a season where we actually started to gel and show something in the second half, you'd sell 4 players who have played a lot for the first team this year but keep hold of players who have contributed nothing like Pacheco and Coates?

Coates and Carroll.

Coates / flanno / ngoo /

21 May 2013 08:50:43
Carroll maybe?

Markolfc

Forgot: Carroll Paceco Ngoo Wilson

21 May 2013 07:03:13
Any idea one of the Eds which 6-7 players will be leaving?. {Ed002's Note - I would say most of the suggestions so far are about right.}

Carroll
Reina
Skrtel
Spearing
Coates
Pacheco
Wilson (released)
Carragher (retired) any more?

21 May 2013 06:29:58
Is it me or are the same rumours from last season creeping back in? Ince, Eriksen, Villa?

Seriously, we need to stop talking rubbish! And as for players like Alex McCarthy being linked. I think we need to raise the bar a bit. David Stockdale? Danny Rose? Please. We are Liverpool FC and although we can't afford Hummels or Falcao, we do need to be serious.

JME

21 May 2013 07:44:50
You just cannot atrract top quality players to your club anymore it's as simple as that

'21 May 2013 07:44:50
You just cannot atrract top quality players to your club anymore it's as simple as that'

I think Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho would probably disagree with you there.

JFT 96

JP

Its funny though we never have a problem attracting other teams di**s to our page why are you here your checking out our page to see what were up to because your worried haha

21 May 2013 01:39:13
Guardian and Telegraph both running the K. Toure story with articles by named journalists.
Both slightly less likely to publish nonsense than say DM but I'll wait and see.

undecided if he will be a good addition. can't imagine us coming anywhere near his wages, and didn't he turn down multiple offers last summer because the wages weren't near his City wage?
ForzaRed

21 May 2013 01:22:37
I believe we will sign one of these 3 keepers to replace Reina.

Ruffier- St Etienne
Mignolet- Sunderland
Trapp- Frankfurt

I believe we will sign Ilori & one of these 3 cb's

Botia- Sevilla
Dragovic- Basel
Rami- Valencia

Red Nap

You forgot the "my good sources" part

21 May 2013 12:42:07
No I didn't. These are just my opinions.

Red Nap

21 May 2013 01:14:19
Great news from Macca regarding the sale of 6 or 7 players, in terms of generating cash for reinforcements, however you do have to worry a bit about how many of these sales are likely to be first teamers. We really need to continue to develop as a team, and bringing in 2 or 3 would not be so problematic, bit we could really do with hitting the ground running next season, can we afford to be integrating more new players in one go?

Assuming he didn't mean Wilson or Carragher who are being released more than sold, it seems like Coates, Pacheco, Spearing, maybe Ngoo and Assaidi are all being sold. So 2, maybe 3 at most from the 'first team'?

21 May 2013 01:05:07
I wouldn't panic about the supposed 6-7 players leaving, this was to be expected anyway. Look at Coates, Spearing, Assaidi, Downing and Carroll, Reina apparently and possibly Skrtel.

I do think that selling Reina and Skrtel would be HUGE mistakes. Reina because he is an excellent keeper, and the way Rodgers plays, there is hardly better keeper for playing football on the deck as well as for long-range distribution. Rodgers has spoken about the need for leaders in the team, so selling Reina would make that worse, he is an excellent leader. Maybe now Rafa has left Chelsea, Xavi Valero will be available, but then it is far too easy to suggest such moves on a computer without being involved in the workings of a football club, things are obviously never that simple.

Skrtel is obviously a quality player, it was only last season that he was our player of the year, so for people to want him gone so soon after that is just fickle. We also had statistically the best defence in the league at the time with Enrique, Agger, Skrtel and Johnson. Our defence has gone downhill since Steve Clarke left which just goes to show that some better defensive coaching would go a long way, as well as saving millions.

It looks like the consensus is that Rodgers wants Ince, Toure and Popadopoulos, maybe a left-back and a striker. I have complete faith in him after the January window and so should everyone else.

Eds, is there any other players you think the club might look to sign?

YNWA!

21 May 2013 00:36:50
I think Toure could be a good signing, he ticks a lot of boxes:

1) No fee (but wages will need reducing)

2) Experienced - aged 32

3) Premier league experience

4) He's a winner

5) He's a leader

6) Physical presence

7) can also fill in as cover for Lucas

Could be the perfect player to have as back up to a younger defender that comes in (Papadopoulos).

Irishdom

8) He's a drug's cheat.

Ticks a lot of boxes you say, I can remember him being turned inside out by our precious little RAHEEM STERLING ;imagine what hazard would do to him

20 May 2013 22:37:06
Could be up to 6 or 7 leaving, Suarez not one of them.

Cheers

Macca

JFT96 x

Reina, skrtle, shelvey, downing, Carroll, Assaidi, borini 65mill I'd say!

21 May 2013 01:14:47
thanks for the info Macca, at first thought 6 or 7 seemed a lot but when you think reina, carroll, skyrtl, downing, shelvey, assaidi, coates it seems like a true enough figure and we should get between 50 and 60 mill in the kitty from these sales alone its going to be a busy summer ahead

Pacheco, Wilson included? [FR]

Who would buy Borini?

Much as I'd like it to happen, no team will offer money for Borini and it is likely the same is true for Assaidi.

Reina, Skrtel, G Johnson, Carroll and Carra are very likely IMO. Reina and GJ want to go, Carroll and Skrtel will be sold and Carra's retiring.

Highly likely:
Reina
Carra
Carroll
Coates
Spearing
Wilson
Pacheco

Possibly:
Skrtel
Downing

Although to change keeper and 3 defenders is a massive change and could be unsettling so my guess is that BR will keep Skrtel and replace Reina, Carra and Coates.

NS

21 May 2013 08:36:40
Cheers as always Macca!

OredZ

20 May 2013 23:50:16
Macca you've said possibly 6/7 players moving out, will we replace all of them or are we trimming squad size please?

I hope we target:
GK: Ochoa
CB: Alderwield
CB: Kurt Zoima
AM: Eriksen
RW LW ST: Tello

Plus A few kids stepping up and others loaned out.

20 May 2013 23:45:00
Kolo Toure (Free)
Papadopoulos (£16m)
Digne (£8m)
Eriksen (£15m)
Tello (£9m)
Zeiler (£8m)

wouldn't be a bad summer at all

20 May 2013 23:18:02
Buck and the self proclaimed special 1 good buddies if so if he's was to head bk chelsea from madrid do u think buck could persuade jose to let us have lukaku on loan/perm deal would love it to happen JON96