Liverpool Rumours Archive May 14 2013

14 May 2013 22:16:26
Mkhitaryan has signed with Italian agent Mino Raiola as the summer transfer window edges ever closer, with the 24-year-old keen to secure a transfer out of Ukraine.

Raiola has contacts at many of Europe's biggest clubs including Manchester United and Juventus.

But it is Raiola's close relationship with Liverpool that is of interest to Mkhitaryan - and the Armenian is keen to secure a switch to Anfield after making them his number one priority. - METRO

Do the ends think he is more likely than Eriksen?, and if so how much will shaktar want for him? {Ed002's Note - Shakhtar's Mkhitaryan is of interest to Lazio and Juventus, but the player is looking for a move to Spain with Barcelona or somewhere in England, preferably London, so he can get the very high wages he says he is due. Seems a bit of a flake to be honest. Shakhtar are looking for about €25M which seems high to me.}

Don't want players here just for the money, need to fight for the right to play for the famous red shirt!

With Shakhtar we should keep in mind their dealings with Chelsea and Willian. They made it clear they wanted a fairly significant amount above his true value in order to sell him, so it would be safe to assume the same with in this case - something LFC would be reluctant to do.

Don't be surprised to see Juve have a crack at this.
They've followed Suarez and a few other strikers.
Personally I think he's an option for them. But, Juve is a big step these days and I doubt they'd really meet his wage demands, given the tough time he'd have adjusting to Italian defensive systems.

Either way. Not coming to Liverpool.

Red7.

14 May 2013 22:01:38
So Eds, what's the chances of Kyriakos Papadapolous for Liverpool? {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

14 May 2013 21:16:15
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14 May 2013 19:20:18
Hi Eds, love the site

With all of the defenders that are being mentioned (Alderwield, Digne) one that I would love to see is Micah Richards, provided he can stay fit, he is young, powerful on the attack and English, what is the possibility of LFC moving for him this summer?

Thanks {Ed001's Note - the question is whether he would leave, which is unlikely, unless he is pushed out of the door.}

Forever injured and vastly overated.

14 May 2013 18:19:50
Hey Ed002 if your there? Can u help answer this question like you always do :-) A certain sports channel have reported that Josip Ilicic will be moving on and I found that on a LFC site. So what's going on are we looking at EVERY defender there is or is it a hopeful fan running the site piecing things together. Thanks for your time. Take care. Bye {Ed002's Note - Chelsea has maintained a passing interest in Ilicic, as have Napoli and Inter. Right now Roma and Sampdoria in Serie A have declared an interest, as has Zenit St Petersburg.}

Josip Ilicic isn't a defender. Also LFC run transfer RUMOURS from other media outlets and place a disclaimer to show that the stories do not represent the views of the club. Its called media watch lol

K-man

14 May 2013 15:40:33
Eds is there any chance Spurs would sell Caulker to us and for what sort of fee? Spurs have Dawson, Vertonghen and Kaboul in that area and are looking for another centre half to replace Gallas (believed to be Botia now as Alderweireld is now going to Roma I think?). Rodgers knows the quality of the player from having him at Swansea and he was very impressive. If a bid of 10 million was made would Spurs be tempted?

I also think Douglas on a free would be a steal. He has pace and strength which are essential for a defender in the PL and could he play defensive mid?

If we can't get Caulker I think Dejan Lovren has to be the number one central defender target. Aymen Abdennour looks a decent player and could also play left back and would be relatively cheap. Eds is it true Barcelona want Abdennour?

Sorry for all the questions.
The Gooch {Ed001's Note - highly unlikely they would sell Caulker, Dawson and Gallas are both coming to the end of their Spurs' careers, Caulker is seen as just beginning his. I haven't seen enough of Douglas to judge him sorry. I believe there is interest in Abdennour from Barca, but they are budget limited, unless they increase their obscene debt even further, which isn't beyond the realms of possibility.}

Caulker is an excellent player I agree, but I can't see Spurs letting him go unfortunately.

The real AG

14 May 2013 15:43:32
Suarez image omitted from the huge poster at the front of The Kop. Won't be PR reasons, the ad is in our home. Make your own mind up

New kits. It'll all be back up soon enough. Calm it.

Putting up a new one?

There all coming down the new kit is getting put up

Jesus Christ the paranoia of some fans.

I think you, ll find they are wearing the new kit

14 May 2013 15:35:25
Lpool are interested in Real Madrid centre back Raul Albiol as a replacement for Jamie Carragher. Albiol, 27, is 6ft 3in. Lpool have already expressed an interest in Swansea's Welsh centre back Ashley Willams and they are sure to be getting Lazio's 26 year old Senegalise centre back Modibo Diakit� at the end of the season.

Anyone who can't get into a defence ahead of Pepe, isn't a player I'd be jumping for joy about.

14 May 2013 17:45:24
Raul Albiol is not coming to Liverpool, he just isn't very good anymore

Great so now we are buying other clubs reserves!

Skrtel was our best defender til David Brent became our manager.

Its like Useless Woy blaming it all on Dagger.

Taxi for Fenway. we hope.

14 May 2013 14:21:13
Any interest in Mangala or Moissander for centre back?
Thanks

14 May 2013 13:59:00
Liverpool are looking to secure a deal for Son Heung-Min.

He is 20 years old and currently plays for Hamburg. He is excellent with both feet and can play as a striker, centre forward, left winger or right winger.

Rodgers has big plans for Sturridge as a lone striker next season with Coutinho, Suarez and Son as the attacking midfield trio.

He is expected to replace Stewart Downing who will certainly be leaving this summer.

Red Lee

14 May 2013 16:03:54
A really perfect alternative to Eriksen. I'd be very happy to have him on board playing next to Coutinho. UNSTOPPABLE! BRING IT ON! Happy days :-)

Hope so Downing is not good enough to wear the shirt

Another name plucked from thin air that won't be joining!

I hope its true he is excellent and fits the model

daniellambretta {Ed002's Note - A number of clubs have been looking at Hamburg's Heung Min Son for the past year. Certainly Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal, Sunderland, Lille and West Ham have had him watched on more than one occasion leading up to the end of last year and Spurs had a bid turned down in January. Since the New Year some interest has been shown by Dortmund, Manchester United, CSKA Moscow and Chelsea, who would ideally look to a deal that sees a player included as part of an offer. Hamburg would like to keep him but I expect him to move in the summer, but a move to Chelsea or Manchester United could see him sat on the bench and that may not be what he wants. Dortmund or Spurs might be the best compromise for him but a recent enquiry from Dortmund has seen a much higher asking price than expected put on the player - so they are looking to negotiate.}

14 May 2013 19:23:38
In other words another 1 ain't coming!

Downing has been fantastic for us in the last 15 game why o why would we sell im

14 May 2013 13:11:46
hi eds. anything new on de vrij. It seems that we have lost interest in him in recent times. I believe we made an inquiry. what happened? And is there any interest in stoppilla sunzu from clubs in the premier league? I heard he nearly joined a club in england but it fell through. Any info would be much appreciated
Cheers!
YNWA {Ed001's Note - last I heard de Vrij's club were pricing him out of a move, so interest cooled, that was not referring to us though, I don't know what has happened with regards to our interest. Sunzu had led Fulham to believe he was available on a free, they agreed a deal and then his club asked for money, so it was cancelled until he and his club sorted out the differences.}

Stopilla Sunzu The Defender? Sounds like the Godzilla of Stopping people and the author of The Art of War. Awesome crazy new name in the football world. Google his picture.

14 May 2013 11:11:47
Hi, Eds. Didn't we have some sort of arrangement made with coates' former club, Nacional was it? Have we recently looked at any of their players?

Ratan. {Ed001's Note - yes, regarding youth players, and yes looked at, but not shown interest in any other than that, so far.}

I really hope we loan Coates out instead of selling him as he was rated as one of the best young South American's, we should loan him to a Premiership team that will play him week in week out to see weather or not he can handle it, if he can then great if not then we sell him.

14 May 2013 14:38:35
Yeah man I agree loan him out before anything else. He needs to play games to gain pace because he's not getting it here and has gone stale (look at Oldham game) and if he is loaned out i'm confidant he will be a collosus in future. NOW who says I don't stand up for players? ;-D

Loan him to cardiff

14 May 2013 10:12:16
Ed's, I've heard you mention on the Chelsea page that Demba Ba could leave this summer. Any idea who ahs shown interest in him?

Apples '96' {Ed002's Note - No one that I am aware of at this time.}

14 May 2013 12:06:35
Ed, as a Chelsea fan, what's you opinion on the decision to sell Sturridge and replace him with Ba? Everybody in the league thought it looked like good business with Sturridge only scoring 1 and Ba being 3rd top scorer at the time. Was at a move you agreed with at the time, and any regrets in hindsight?

YNWA! (Adam) {Ed002's Note - There was no decision to sell Sturridge and replace him with Ba. Sturridge left because he wanted to and Liverpool made an acceptable offer.}

14 May 2013 15:24:05
BR and scouts are looking at consistency as priority for next season (so i've read) and Demba Ba falls short on that category.

I actually posted Adam as the said transfers were going through that I thought given time Sturridge would prove to be the better buy.
Only difference is the speed with which Sturridge has proved his worth has blown everyone away.

14 May 2013 10:16:13
any chance of Frank Lampard on a free, give him the same sort of deal Manchester United gave owen 14 league goals from midfield not bad and it would take the wait of gerrard {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

14 May 2013 12:09:02
Asking for my mate who is a Hammer, is their any chance he could move to West Ham?

YNWA! (Adam) {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

14 May 2013 09:17:23
Andreas Cornelius is close to sign for Stoke, but Liverpool will fight for his signature too

The idea of a player suitable for Stoke and Liverpool is baffling

I agree, I mean, no dissrespect for stoke, but not in the same class :)

You two posters has no clue. He will use Stoke to show himself he is good enough for Premier League, when he becomes older he can get to another club. Your guys logic is that Eriksen is not good enough for Liverpool because he chose Ajax? Damn.

14 May 2013 08:00:08
Any chance of a bid for Jovetic by LFC this summer Eds?

Cheers,

Shaun {Ed002's Note - No.}

13 May 2013 23:50:54
I have friend who is a season Ticket holder at Real Sociedad and he said that at tonight's game between Real Sociedad and Granada there were rumours that scouts from Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham were there.

Now the players from Granada are pants so I suspect they weren't there to see them.

Now I have seen Real Sociedad this season and they have been fantastic, but realistically there are only 3 maybe 4 players worth buying Inigo Martinez, Carlos Vela, Abtoine Greizmann and may De La Bella (pronounced Beya).

Inigo Martinez is being monitored by both Real Madrid and Barcelona and has a buy out clause of 25 million. He is a good central defender but maybe not sufficiently big and physical enough to play in the premiership. He also appears to be quite slow.

Greizmann is being tracked by Arsenal, Athletic Bilbao and few others. He is a young dynamic midfielder that started on the wing. Would do well as a replacement for Gerrard. He has the drive but his shooting needs to improve.

De la Bella is a left back that is good defender and good attacker. However, he does not appear to be quick enough to play in the premiership.

Vela. If Arsenal do not resign him for the agreed fee of around 4 m euros then they are seriously stupid. The guy is far better than when he left. He is fast explosive and a good finisher. He also has much more discipline than he used to have. He plays in every position in the Sociedad front line right or left wing, behind the front man and also as loan front man. I think he would suit Liverpool's way of playing. He is different to what we have at the moment. A front four of Sturridge, vela, Suarez and Coutinho would certainly produce a lot of chances. Understand Roma are also trying to sign him.

It will be interesting to see if we try to sign any of them.

Orrin

Missing one thing with Vela - he doesn't want to go back to Arsenal. Why would you sign someone who doesn't want to play for you?

There are 5 players worth mentioning from Sociedad. You've said Martinez, Vela and Greizmann, but the two Liverpool are more likely to being watching would be Illarramendi and the keeper Bravo.
Illarramendi is the spanish midfielder that slipped away from Barca and Madrid and would be excellent as a DM for us. Also Bravo is an experienced south american keeper who is very underrated. Martinez is targeted by the top clubs including Bayern so that would be near impossible. Vela doesn't have enough of a brain I feel for LFC, however Greizmann is good option to look at. I don't think he's top 4 quality though, N'Zogbia level for me.
Illarramendi would be great signing, he could reach Alonso levels. If they get champions league qualification I doubt he'd be at all interested, but I hope we're scouting him.
RC

Arsenal can buy back Vela for a price much cheaper than his market value. He is turning into a world class player. If he continued not to want to play they can sell him for a huge profit.

As for Illramendi, he has potential yes, but he was not playing last night. He has been out injured for a couple of weeks and it has been known that he potentially may not play again this season. Therefore if they were there they were looking at somebody else.

Bravo is not a very good goalkeeper, shot stopping yes (not anywhere near in the league of De Gea), good at crosses no, distribution poor.

13 May 2013 23:26:31
Hi eds, just wondered if we have any interest in selcuk inan, just think he is one of the better play makers around. Also how many of our newer youngsters will be given a chance in your opinion next year, Rossiter looks like a very young dare I say it Gerrard

Sye {Ed002's Note - Galatasaray's Selcuk Inan has been interesting Rubin Kazan, Liverpool and Tavriya Simferopol and whilst it was clear in January that nothing would be happening before the summer, AC Milan, Atletico Madid and Valencia have stepped in to seek discussions as early as possible. Gala has identified Alonso as a potential replacement.}

14 May 2013 00:08:59
Just thought I'd ask but do you know if any BPL clubs are interested in Leigh Griffiths of Wolves who is currently on loan at Hibernian? He's young and recently won the SPL Player of The Year after scoring an impressive 28 goals this term, also he can be deployed as a winger and would be relatively cheap as Wolves prepare for life in League 1. Thanks, thoughts?
- Rookie {Ed001's Note - none that I am aware of, considering he is always in trouble, I very much doubt anyone will take a chance on him.}