Liverpool Rumours Archive May 23 2013

23 May 2013 20:50:50
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KOLO TOURE player profile - http://www.player-profiles.co.uk/kolo-toure.php }

Kolo Toure signing on July 1st

Really excited if the Toure deal goes through seems Rodgers is getting his targets in early well done thumbs up. RED RUSS

Yes! Worship!

23 May 2013 16:26:49
FACT

Iago Aspas has followed Liverpool Espanol on twitter

Twitter account verified

Iago Aspas is available for 7m euros (release clause dropped from 10m euros as a result of Celta getting relegated).

The official Lovren profile followed the official Liverpool account, how did that turn out?

seems to be a new technique by players to cause a stir

Dejan lovern has been following LFC twitter for weeks now, doesn't mean they are moving to LFC

Lovren also followed LFC on twitter.

Joey Barton follows Liverpool and Gerrard Pique follows Real Madrid. Neither of those are likely transfers

7 mil seems a bit too steep for this guy, doesn't it? we have borini? why do we need this guy as well? I'd much rather pay a few extra for Tello. if it's possible.

23 May 2013 13:32:54
Begovic to Liverpool looks like it's a done deal!

23 May 2013 16:43:49
Hold your horses for a mo. Ron Robert Zieler's name is being heavily mentioned now. Hope it all gets sorted soon before ANOTHER name pops up.

Begovic seems to think it is a done deal - I have just watched the interview.

Can we have a link to this interview?

Thanks

What interview?

Where is the interview?

To the second reply:

What interview are you referring to? I can't find it, or were you trying to be funny?

What Interview? The one that the 2nd poster referred to claiming that it was a done deal.

It isn't done.

I'd rather have Begovic than RRZ anytime. would prefer to swap Pepe for Joe Hart if he's going to go though.

He told the Bosnian media: “I want to start preparing on July 10, with all the players of Liverpool”, as quoted by The Telegraph.

Easily could have been something taken out of context. Over-eager media, "stretching" truths, happens all the time.

23 May 2013 12:02:33
I have been told that Cardiff are after an LFC player on loan, no idea who yet.

Maybe Spearing or Flanagan

Most probably.

Hopefully Suso!

Im thinking shelvey.

It's sterling

You took this off twitter :P

The real AG

Suarez

Think they enquired about sterling in Jan so possibly him

Should give them one of Wisdom, Flanagan or Robinson on loan.

Cardiff are looking at 5-6 options for loan players but Wisdom is the one from Liverpool they have interest in.

23 May 2013 11:15:57
Morning is it true we are trying to bring in aspas from celta vigo he has been the bright spark in a forgettable season for them cheers and could u shed any info on any investment into our club JON96 great site **** the begrudges {Ed001's Note - there does seem a genuine interest, Southampton believe we are trying to jump in ahead of them, ala Coutinho.}

This aspas guy is a striker isn't he? if we do go for him would that mean suarez will be playing wide?

Doesn't mean Suarez will play wide it probably means we will have more options from the bench and more depth of the squad. Liverpool need 4 strikers / forwards as to keep people fresh on their toes

23 May 2013 10:31:41
Looks like the Kolo Toure deal is done!

dmedly

As I posted yesterday I think it is a bit of good business from Rodgers as we have lost a very very experienced defender in Carra, Toure will step into his shoes, has the experience we need, can do the job, will probably be happy to be back up and is still 32 so will have 3 or 4 years still to give.

Current Central Defenders we have:

Carra --- Agger
Skrtel --- Coates
Kelly --- Wisdom

Potential New Central Defenders:

Papa --- Agger
Kelly --- Toure
Wisdom --- Ilori

It's done. Che47

That's great! Did he come back from the pre-season tour early?

Jamie's gone

What website is this on? cheers

ben

I really hope that this is a wind-up. At 32 he'll not want to sit on a bench and he's no longer good enough to be 1st choice. There are other experienced, younger centre backs who could do the same job.

Better still why not give Martin Kelly an opportunity. if he played for another team we'd all be shouting about how good he is and how we should sign him.

23 May 2013 22:13:01
@BigD - This season Coates was 4th choice and he got almost no game time at all at all. Why would Ilori sign to be 5th or 6th choice then?

I'd love Papadopolous to come in and if we get Toure we get Toure but if both come then I wouldn't be surprised if that leaves the door open for Agger to leave as well as Skrtel.

I'd agree with your above potential new CBs except I'd be plenty happy if 6th choice was Sama. Replacing Carra & Skrtel with Toure & Papa would be strengthening we wouldn't need to buy someone else too.

I really really wouldn't be surprised to see Agger leave as well if the right offer came in.

23 May 2013 09:45:17
any truth to the Aspas rumours?

23 May 2013 05:32:20
Eds, Thanks for all the recent and late- ! Seems to be a lot of speculation surrounding a bid for Papadopolous lately, but it seems a strange one. Certainly the most exciting CB linked to date, but his knee. After the Aquilani debacle, this ownership will be wary of spending 20 mil on a seriously injured player. What do we know about the extent of his latest injury? Thanks again! {Ed001's Note - we don't know for sure, injury news is reliant on the club to release it, so all we have is the club's word. We know he had a knee op in November and it is not his first knee problem. How serious it is, as in terms of his recovery, is difficult to ascertain, but it seems unlikely anyone will risk over £15m on a player with such problems.}

United signed Phil Jones upon two knee problems if my mind serves me well? He's not my cup of tea but a lot of United fans seem to like him and from what I have seen they are quite similar players. I for one would take a gamble Coutinho had injury problems before coming and he's been great, Aquilani not so much.

I wouldn't worry.
We tend to run very thorough medicals here.

The injury is apparently a meniscus injury, not a ligament one, making it less of a problem. In fact, he may have already healed by now but Schalke decided not to rush him back. I'd assume the club will do a thorough medical

I thought this was his first knee injury Ed? This is the first I've heard of any previous knee injuries. When did the happen and how serious were they? {Ed019's Note - He had a serious ankle injury before which lead to both his knee injury and an abductor injury in the past}

Cheers Ed. I'm guessing the ankle injury caused him to overcompensate in his stride, or something like that, which caused the hip and knee injury? {Ed001's Note - that is what I am told. Having suffered shin splints and ankle problems due to changing my stride following knee issues, I can see the logic behind it. They will only know for sure with a very extensive medical, I am told, but that is the belief and why people are baulking at the price being quoted. It makes him a risk, especially as the knee injury could cause further complications or complications of its own.}

Hm, you're making a little worried Ed. I know Schalke aren't in great financial shape right now, but it kind of makes me wonder why they would let one of the best young CBs go for £16 million. Do they think it's going to something that's going to plaque him for the rest of his career?

Surely the overcompensation in his stride can fixed though right? I've heard that the knee injury is just cartilage damage too, so it may not be too big of an issue.

Here I was thinking it'd be a major coup if we got him, but now you've got me worried Ed. {Ed001's Note - they are selling him because they have other options brought in and they need to sell to raise cash. They are not about to fold, but they do have significant debts that need to be serviced. They have brought in some cheap defenders to allow them to sell on a star for a big price.
As for the injury, it is impossible to tell without an extensive medical being done, which is something we do a lot of now. Sometimes issues can be corrected, sometimes they will just cause the player to suffer from minor niggles for the rest of his career, but there is also a chance that the injuries will just become a problem. I do have faith in our medical staff nowadays, they have worked wonders with Agger and Gerrard this season, to allow them to play as many games as they did.}

Ya I know they have Matip as his replacement, who's been really impressive during the 2nd half of this season, and just bought Santana, for something like €1 million if I remember correctly. It makes sense for them to sell considering the situation they're in, but I guess the doubt just creeps into my mind whenever it seems like something positive is happening for us. Too many false dawns I guess.

True, we do seem to finally have a competent medical staff and if he does come, hopefully they can sort him out as well. Also you can't leave Johnson off that list. He's played in 36 games this year, a massive achievement for him, even if he was pretty s*** for the last 10 games.

Aaaagghhh, why do I always let the transfer windows get to me like this! I'm losing my mind and it hasn't even started yet!

Anyways thanks for answering so quickly and listening to me ramble Ed001.

Cheers!

23 May 2013 07:15:19
hi eds!
do u think LFC can go for Thomas Vermaleen?
arsene wenger will b listening to offers close to 5 mn! I js read it sumwhere.
indian_scouser {Ed001's Note - I doubt it.}

23 May 2013 10:37:35
he would be far better than toure who will prob be looking simular wages. Tommy Irish red

23 May 2013 11:14:51
Thomas Vermaleen never in your natural is he of any use to Liverpool



BozrogMcGurk

23 May 2013 11:52:45
Rather him than splashing €20M on a crocked player. We need Coates playing like he did in s. america cup. Somethings gone wrong since he's joined us. It's a shame.

Selling the club captain for 5m?

Vermaleen is not a good player, they recently showed some stats of when he played, with both cb pairings.

Arsenal were a lot better off without him!

His positioning is not great and he is mistake prone.

Arsenal need a defensive clearout desperately. Vermaeleen has been terrible but will cost more than 5 million, cazorla is a stronger captain and has more influence. I'd expect 3 new defenders at arsenal and a GK.

Gazz, that's what happens when you don't get competetive game time