Liverpool Rumours Archive March 23 2013

 

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23 Mar 2013 22:50:29
Hey eds, just wondering about Belhanda. i'm not saying that he's been linked with us but he must be going somewhere in the summer. I know inter milan and galatasaray were interested in january but nothing happened. I know with inter wanting better players that they could go for him and Paulinho but who is interested in him and have we shown any interest? Thanks eds {Ed002's Note - Fenerbahce still has an interest - perhaps also Napoli.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 21:06:08
I'd like to share my thoughts on Liverpool and their summer plans for addressing the centre of defence.
Ed02 has mentioned that he 'expects Coates to leave' and perhaps Skrtel to leave for Zenit. This seems plausible to me, however I do not think we should look to replace them with sign 2 new centre backs for 2 reasons:
1. If we are to sign a TOP CB they WILL NOT move to just sit on the bench. They will want to be first choice. So unless Agger was dropped to bench, the 2 new CB's could not both feature simultaneously.
2. More importantly, we have 2 players right here in Kelly and Wisdom who can both act as cover for Agger and a new CB, as well as providing cover for RB. And, of course this means the money we would have potentially spent on a 2nd CB can be spent elsewhere.
Thanks,


3rdly. Have you seen Lloyd jones! Sama could also offer cover.


24 Mar 2013 01:15:38
Yea i'd Go along with that indeed
concon


I hear you and partially agree but I honesty don't think Agger is as good as a defender as you think. I think two new centre backs are needed and Agger will drop to the bench or worse sold. Then the new kids can be put in on occassional games. I truly believe that if we are able to find two top world class defenders then Agger will be sold

Speedy


Very well said Puzzled Red, I have been saying this for a while, perhaps we should look to get 1 new CB in that is willing to be a squad player.


I certainly see your point there. but, it will be very risky if the injuries come.


Dear fool.

we only need to replace skrtel with (1) center back in the class of let's say Dede (just for effect). because Agger is already one of the best Center backs in the modern game.

he (Dede) would be the RCB partner of LCB Agger.

then we would need a capable younger Center back to replace Coates, as he would have to be good enough to push the others for a place in the starting 11 and replace them when they are not available.

lets say that other center back is Carlos Zambrano (A 23 year old, Peru international)

then we would need another CB because having only three would be stupid. reason being, if one center back gets injured then we would only be left with 2 first team Center backs.

that center back also has to be good enough to challenge the third choice center back for a spot and could be older wiser center back in the form of let's say (lescott)

that would cover 2 CB positions with 4 players

RCB. Dede, Carlos Zambrano
LCB. Agger, Lescott

you can't just say let's use kelly, reason - kelly hasn't been playing center back since he joined the first team from the reserves (and that was 3 seasons ago)

you also can't use Wisdom because out of the young Center backs at the club (Wisdom, Wilson, Sama) Sama is the better. yet he himself isn't ready.

so a buy like a lescott (a older player) would give the young center backs a chance to gain experience out on loan.

. point being if we sell skrtel & coates as well as carragher retiring we would only have 1 center back at the club.

and no your not going to buy 3 Gerard Pique's only 1 to go straight into the first team, that means we would have 2.

then we would need two others to compete the first two, a younger 1 for the future (and present) and an older 1 (for the present, only until the ones we have at U21 are ready).


Shouldn't we be *blooding* the young centre backs now. We have nothing serious (apart from pride) to play for and it could be a useful test for one of them to see if they can step up!
Especially if they played in a home game.


Posts like this one keep me coming back. Thanks mate


 

 

23 Mar 2013 20:06:45
Hi eds, have you heard of any interest we have in Andreas weiman of Aston villa? Just seen something that Brendan Rodgers rates and is interested.

Please God, I hope not! {Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}


Why do you hope not? He's only 21, this is his first full season as a pro- playing in one of the toughest Leagues for a struggling team, and he's doing brilliantly. He's a great young player and would be a clever buy in my opinion


I agree with the first reply, he's playing well considering he's playing in a struggling team. If interested and available on the cheap he's worth a shout, he could be a new Dirk type player.


I'd definitely have him!


 

 

23 Mar 2013 18:56:59
Heya Eds, How are you?

Just a question about what players you may suspect might leave in the Summer, the Suarez thing has been done to death so no real need to question you about him.
What are your thoughts on the likes of Assaidi for example?
This summer could make or break Liverpool for years to come in my opinion, hopefully we won't lose soo many players that we have to start rebuilding all over again. {Ed002's Note - If Assaidi wants out I suspect the club will let him go. Skrtel looks likely to leave - perhaps Reina. I would expect Coates to go.}


Do Arsenal have an interest in Skrtel eds? {Ed002's Note - I would think Zenit a far more likely destination.}


Will Assaidi and Coates leave the club permanently or on some kind of loan agreement? Cheers Ed's much appreciated.
GRob {Ed002's Note - I can't see a loan for either - Coates wants out, we know that. It was suggested that Assidi was not happy.}


23 Mar 2013 20:05:50
So does that mean we could be looking at 3 new centre halfs coming to Anfield with Skrtel and Coates leaving and Carra retiring. Would like to see Kelly play centre half could see him becoming a top quality centre half. {Ed002's Note - I would think two - this has been addressed at length.}


Would like to see Van Djik and or Ezika
REDAN


 

 

23 Mar 2013 17:13:39
I have just read that Liverpool are interested In Weimann from the Villa. Any truth eds? Is Weimann looking for a way out from Villa? {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any confirmed interest but he is the sort of player that Rodgers might be intereted in. Putting aside from an offer from Young Boys that was turned down in the summer, there has been a little recent interest in Andreas Weiman from Inter Milan who see him as a cheaper alternative to their planned loan-to-buy deal for Sanchez. Aston Villa will continue to seek a new deal.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 15:59:44
Eds I noticed one of you said that Iturra was reluctant to sign a pre-contract, does this mean that we've offered him one? Also do you believe we have genuine interest in Christian Eriksen and do we have a realistic chance of getting him?

_LUKE_G_ {Ed002's Note - No Liverpool has not made such an offer, but two other sides have.}


Hi ed. Can you tell us the other two sides? Thanks. {Ed002's Note - Both Universidad and Metalist Kharkiv have made their interest known and have sought a pre-contract agreement but the player clearly wants to see what summer options he has. There is also interest from Atletico Madrid and the player has stated that would be his preferred destination.}


Shut up ed02 person {Ed002's Note - Good job - up to 60.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 15:13:08
Hey eds, is this speculation with Honda going to everton real? Or is is just the media. Have we lost our interest or do you think everton will snatch him. Also, people keep talking about getting Mertens with many parties interested but have we actually shown real concrete interest in him? This would be appreciated. {Ed002's Note - Everton have held discussions with a representative of Honda who will be looking tos ee if Fulham maintain their interest.

Even before Bayern Munich appointed Guardiola they were indeed looking to refresh the squad this summer and, as you say, Mertens was one of the players they were looking to. However, their plans right now do not include Mertens who is still of serious interest to Lazio and there is perhaps a little interest still from Barcelona, although I suspect that will come to nothing. I would expect there to be interest from England and certainly one EPL club (not Liverpool) has started to take an interest in him as a possible option for the summer.}


Who is the EPL club interested in Mertens ed?

Thanks. {Ed002's Note - It is unimportant to the Liverpool page.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 14:30:43
Iturra and Muniain are on the list of possible targets this summer. I know Muniain has been done over and over again, but the club think a deal can be done for a reasonable price, and Atletico may accept a decent offer, after he has annoyed the hierarchy at his present club on a number of occasions this season. {Ed002's Note - Muniain does not play for Atletico, he plays for Bilbao and they have already held talks with another club about the player - although they came to nothing. Iturra could sign a pre-contract with Liverpool now but his reluctance to do so means that he is keeping his options open. He has stated his preferred destination as Atletico Madrid.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 13:58:10
Eds is ther any interest in Sportings GK Rui Patricio as I think he would be a good replacement IF Reina leaves! he is a great keeper only 25 and Sporting are in financial trouble.

F5. {Ed002's Note - There is indeed interest but not from Liverpool.}


Yea would be a very good choice better than a lot that have been mentioned on here.


From Arsenal?

F5 {Ed002's Note - FRom a couple of clubs.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 13:41:33
Eds, is there any future at Liverpool at all for Dani Pacheco? {Ed002's Note - I would very much doubt it.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 11:37:05
Hello Eds,
Does Liverpool hold any interest in Abdisalam Ibrahim (Man City) and geoffrey kondogbia (Sevilla)?
any one of those 2 would be an excellent addition for CDM and won't cost a lot.

Secondly is it true Alexis Sanchez is close to joining Inter Milan on a season long loan with an option to buy?
If true we should really look to try doing such a deal with probably giving more Loan fee up front as he would be an excellent addition on RW to replace Downing. {Ed002's Note - Manchester City's Abdisalam Ibrahim is due to be offered a new contract by the club once his loan finishes in the summer. West Ham, Fulham and Everton have all shown an interest as no doubt have others. Much will depend on whether the player would accept another loan next season, which I understand is the preferred option for Manchester City. Kondogbia only moved last summer but Juventus would like to take him in the summer and Begiristain has said he is interested in the player and feels that the club can work with him to be a long term replacement for Yaya Torre. Attempts to buy Sanchez in the summer were met by a 40M euro asking price although I suspect 25-30M euro will be nearer to what will be paid in summer for him. Juventus have very clear targets and a significant budget to buy a player to play off their main striker, Llorente. They have identified three possible players - Sanchez is one. The only other confirmed interest is from Inter who are putting together a rather ambitious loan-to-buy deal for Sanchez.}


Hello Eds,
Thanks for the reply.
So is there any interest from us in some really quality CDMs as we genuinely need one?
There are so many good ones Song, Medel, Bender bros, Capoue, Gonalons etc.
Also heard Man United are close to finalizing a deal for Garay (Benfica) So would that end their interest in Dede?
As I really want him to be the CB partner with Agger next season. {Ed002's Note - Try the search function about a defensive midfield player - and would you then want Coady sold? There is no deal for Garay and I would not hold your breath over Dede.}


Yes I would readily sell Coady as I don't feel he will make it with us. I just don't think the club should rate a youngster just because he is from Liverpool. If we want to make it to the top we really have to be ruthless and sell those who aren't good enough. I reckon Texeira and Suso might make make it but just don't see Coady at LFC.
Secondly, where do you see Dede ending up if not at LFC? {Ed002's Note - The Liverpool interest predates Rodgers and goes back to last summer and the players Caniggia was looking at. There might be renewed interest and I will see what I can find out. Manchester United, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, Liverpool, Benfica and Roma have shown an interest in Vasco's Dede over the past couple of years. Recently AC Milan, Barcelona, Juventus, Anzhi, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been keeping a watching brief on the player in the months leading up to the end of the Brazilian season. A bid has been made by Corinthians although I understand it is not a destination the player would consider right now and another by AC Milan in January - but they were told firmly that he was not for sale in January. Benfica and Anzhi have both spoken with Vasco since January to see if a deal could be struck in the summer and it seems that is very likely with the long-term interest of Manchester United likely to be seen once more.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 10:56:58
Hello Eds! Having used the search function, I see there has been varying degrees of interest in Bony from many clubs. Is the situation any clearer in regards to the summer as to where he may go?

Cheers {Ed002's Note - Not right now. It looked likely he would move to Russia but right now efforts are being made to find an Italian club who might be interested in him. West Ham are keen on the players as well.}


 

 

23 Mar 2013 10:44:18
Hey ed (s) howz it going? I read the other day that Liverpool are going to try and tie up an early deal for portugese whizkid xavier any truth in this as I read it on tribal football?

ACHILLES. {Ed002's Note - Sorry I know little or nothing about the kiddies game. I can say that if this is the youngster from Rio Ave that Benfica may have an interest. If it is the same player I am not sure that he is old enough to move out of the country just yet.}


 

 

 
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