15 Apr 2023 17:54:36
So whos responsible for the speculation on Bellingham? Its been over a year we are in for him almost fever pitched in the press he wants to come he loves Hendo he's pally with Trent and let's be honest its been obvious we need him so why suddenly a player that money is no object is beyond our means?
Is it our transfer format or is it he will cost with a 4 yr contract 200 plus million with his tranfer being 120 million or near that, are the club that daft that they think they could get him for 80 mill. I am certain Dortmund must be wishing they asked 150 million for Haaland now.
Which might explain the potential fee for Bellingham. Its a massive kick in the spuds to the fans as its been nailed on for Bellingham for over a year now and now it seems we are off to Lidls to find a cheaper alternative. can't help thinking there's a sub plot in the press to completely destroy Klopp and wind up the fans.
15 Apr 2023 20:01:04
It was only ever nailed on, if you believe twitter.
15 Apr 2023 20:21:31
With the prices being quoted for Bellingham, Haaland was a Steal, maybe the greatest coup in PL history, a 40-50+ goal a season player and still with 8+ years ahead of him. Regardless of salary the guy was a steal and if he does move in a couple of years then City will recoup his fee and so much more.
We could recoup Bellinghams fee in 4 or 5 years time so really should show some ambition after spouting for the last year that he was our no. 1 target. Baulking at his fee now does make me start believing Harry, VVVV and Co who always said it was nonsense and was to placate the fans.
15 Apr 2023 22:21:27
It surprises me we never made a play for Haaland. Of course the wages involved are ridiculous, but realistically we all know he’s going to move on again in a couple of years, no doubt for about £200 million. We wouldn’t have lost money.
15 Apr 2023 22:28:29
I don't think it's over, . The fat lady has not even entered the building yet, let alone sing.
FSG are not idiots. Granted, I'll accept they are not geniuses, but they're not idiots.
So many things can still happen. And who knows what strategy this is or what's been said behind closed doors. I'm going to wait until he signs for another team. Just like it was never sure he was coming to us, it is just as sure that he's not coming to us. Media journalists make their living by making readers jump through hoops.
16 Apr 2023 08:02:57
Exactly, OP and MKS. After what Ed01 said during a thread I was on yesterday, this was an absolute NOTHING-BURGER from jump and those in the know knew it including BVB and LFC. ED02 said this an that Jude was too costly for us right now BUT why listen to reason when you can choose to believe Twitter? It was ONLY going to happen IF we were going to pay the money, which we never were.
People were fed half-truth and lies online and in articles by clout chasing journos to generate the speculation and drive the agenda and our own fans bought it hook, line and sinker. They never bothered to ask themselves, “Why would we sign a player for 130m when we have never done that before”? Or for FSG outers, “If FSG are rotten, tight fisted owners, how can they afford 130m on one player”? Nope, none of that went thru their minds hence, they chose to believe what literally never made sense. As we say in the finance industry, “If it’s too good to be true? It probably is”.
Does this mean it’s over? For this season, yes it is. For the future? No. We can definitely still make a play for Jude so we shall see. As for the Haaland stuff, that’s all old, white noise to me. If his wages are what they say they are as well as the insane agent fees then, NOPE. Not bothered.
16 Apr 2023 08:23:24
Have you considered the fact he could very well stay at Dortmund for next season? That could be the only reason for us not now chasing him - if we ever were.
16 Apr 2023 09:09:46
With live in hope ArAy and Mcgoveb makes a fair point about Jude possibly staying for 5 seasons and possibly moving to Real Madrid and recouping the transfer fee.
Providing he stays fit and in form for those 5 seasons and doesn’t end up a dud, which could happens, so there’s always an element of risk for the club I guess.
16 Apr 2023 10:12:33
Klopp wanted Bellingham for 2 years didn’t buy for 2 transfer windows coz he thought our midfield was good enough to save for Bellingham stop spouting crap about journalists and twitter feeding us crap and FSG can buy 100m+ players they bought one or a higher price one for there American team they own when they’d just bought us.
16 Apr 2023 10:20:37
The year is 2033 and Liverpool manager Pep Lijnders states that we are pulling out of the pursuit for 29 year old Jude Bellingham for a further year but there’s always next year.
DOF Jurgen Klopp states that there’s currently no midfielders in world football who are the right fit for Lijnders ball so we will likely look at giving 47 year
Old Milner and 42 year old Hendo another year extension with a last minute loan deal for someone who definitely isn’t the right fit also likely.
However If FSG can secure the investment of 10 billion for a 1% share in a club they are not selling then we will likely look at purchasing another left sided forward and clear the stadium loan in preparation for the upcoming seasons super league relegation battle.
16 Apr 2023 11:25:12
It's not been Bellingham or no one though, has it?
We were interested in Tchouameni and made a bid for Valverde.
These players might be out of our reach but you can't alter the facts to support your narrative.
Whatever you feel, we took a gamble on going with what we had (that's including Arthur ?) and it failed miserably. The defence has also started to leaking so that needs looking at, as well.
There's not a lot we can do about it now and it's not looking like we are going to have the funds that our competitors might have.
I was never that bothered about having a Ferrari anyway.
16 Apr 2023 11:29:34
We don’t need midfielders. We’re just hungover from last season.
16 Apr 2023 12:39:15
Really enjoyed that JK ?.
16 Apr 2023 12:56:58
KBL, there could be 2 reasons we pulling back as it’s been described, 1 you have stated.
2/ Cos the deal is done? As in the past not that a distant past either, we’ve “pulled out of deals” previously, for the specific player to be signed by LFC, one of the Ed’s showed the examples of whom earlier in the week, like a pattern had formed, just my opinion.
16 Apr 2023 12:59:58
Some truth in that, LFC8.
Because we needed midfielders last season ?.
16 Apr 2023 13:34:26
LFC8 in fairness mate City are also apparently having a bad season. They did play 5 less games than us mind so they should have no excuse.
16 Apr 2023 19:47:18
Bellinghamlfc sorry, you're the one talking porkies. First off, there is NO history of the club spending 100m plus for a player, fact. You chose to believe that FSG could sign a 100m player despite of gaping lack of evidence or precedent so if you believed that rubbish over the actual fact in front of you then, that's on you. hence, Hold that "L" real tight.
Also, where is this news coming from that Klopp was waiting for Jude and refused to sign anyone for two years cos I don't recall any of the Ed's ever mentioning this over the past 2 years on here? If that was the case then why tha football were we looking at Bissouma in the summer of 2021 and Tchouameni, Nunes, Laimer and Jude etc. this past summer? Can you explain that? I'll wait.
To me, that's another made up nonsense via twitter and/ or lazy journos you chose to believe cos the Ed's NEVER mentioned that. Now if you have the evidence that Klopped didn't sign a soul cos he was waiting for Jude then please, share it. If you don't then again, Hold That "L", mate.
16 Apr 2023 20:26:50
Fans got carried away with it.
I believe we were after him for sure.
But I think it's simply that we've decided we need to use the money on bringing in more players versus simply using all or the bulk of it on one. simple as that
For me, it would be worth it using all or most of it on him. You bring him and imo, everything changes in that midfield. Big risk with injuries etc, but I don't think it'd be a stretch to compare it to when Fergie signed RVP.
16 Apr 2023 22:52:28
Kew17 - that's fair comment, and you could very well be correct.
I doubt it though myself. I don't think any deal is done, but let's wait and see.