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22 May 2015 11:50:14
I think a lot of fans are seriously deluded as to expectations this summer, we, as a club, will not be going out and spending 30m+ on a striker, so talk of benzema, lacazette and higuain is very very unlikely.
If Rodgers remains in charge I expect a cheaper or more flexible alternative, along the lines of a jovetic/vietto (I'd love us to sign vietto)
Milner on a "free" is a must, so much experience, hard work and versatility would be an invaluable asset for the squad.
A new rb mustn't be a priority, we have a returning flanno (if we can get him fit) and I've seen little to suggest manquillo is a bad player
We don't need a marquee signing, we just need better options that offer something different to the stale and predictable options we already have, give the attackers more freedom to play, recently (this season) it's all seemed a little too rigid, we've lost the fluidity and unpredictability that made us such a force last season.
Il end on a question, it keeps popping up that konoplyanka is "free" this summer? Can any of the eds confirm/ shed some light on this? Could be a very astute bit of business if he was and we could pull that off
{Ed002's Note - I have explained about all of these players and Konoplyanka - why not try the search function?}
1.) 22 May 2015 13:08:41
Another mouth watering season to look forward to then
2.) 22 May 2015 13:18:21
Let me summarise what the eds have said from memory.
Benzema might have been an expensive option if we had achieved CL but we didn't so he is no longer an option.
Lacazette is unlikely to move as Lyon would rather sell Fekir (I believe Arsenal are a likely destination) and even if Lacazette did move, Lyon hate selling to English teams for some reason so he'd cost a bomb.
Higuain may yet be an option but I would assume that is only if Sterling leaves (to finance such a deal) and if Napoli fail to reach the CL. It may even hinge on us qualifying for the EL as that competition is actually rated highly outside of England.
Vietto is a complete no go as Atletico Madrid are currently in talks for him to replace Griezman (spelling) and Real Madrid may yet turn to him (which is what the player wants).
Liverpool have shown no interest in Jovetic as far as the eds are aware.
Konoplanka is available on a free but Spurs are the front runners and West Ham are also interested. Liverpools interest is gone right now.
Milner is nearly done according to Macca, but rumours are flying around he might go to Arsenal. Personally i think our lack of CL football rules us out as it Milner will want CL level wages which we probably can't afford now for somebody who may end up a squad player.
Ings is still our most likely signing right now but there is interest from other top clubs such as Man United and even from Spain in the form of Real Sociedad.
Also, Flanno is not returning. He's just been ruled out again for about 6-9 months following knee surgery and it is unclear whether Manquillo will be staying after a series of poor performances. HE just bombs forward with no sense of timing or clear intention which leaves massive gaps at the back when he then strolls back. His delivery is also inconsistent and his tackling rash. He is no better than our own academy players; but everybody on here knew that last summer when he was signed. To be honest he hasn't had an exceptional game since the 4-0 pre season win over Dortmund. In fact he was so bad he has lost his place to Markovic, Ibe, Can, Henderson, Sterling, Lallana (none of whom are right backs) and couldn't even keep Johnson out the team. So let's not sugar coat the most pointless signing of the last 3 years (although you could argue Alberto, Ilori and Aspas were right up there).
{Ed002's Note - There have been some updates with some of these players but nothing that impacts Liverpool.}
3.) 22 May 2015 14:29:45
All this is irrelevant; what is needed is the removal of Rodgers and his replacement with someone competent.