Liverpool Rumours Archive May 26 2013

26 May 2013 20:34:46
any chance of griezmann ed? {Ed002's Note - Athletico Madrid, Valencia, Marseille and Lyon have shown some interest in Griezmann in the recent past and repordedly Barcelona tool a look at one time. Whilst the kid has said that he has no plans to leave Spain anytime soon the financial problems being faced by Real Sociedad may well see him leave the club in the summer. The two clubs showing a real interest right now are Arsenal and Fiorentina.}

26 May 2013 15:39:42
Hello Eds,
just read on a site Fernando Reges of Porto has just 1 year remaining on his contract. Have we shown any interest in him recently?
Would be a top-top buy for CDM and could well be available for 10-15 million if the contract info is true. {Ed002's Note - He may well move to Italy or Germany but tehre is no interest from Liverpool.}

26 May 2013 21:57:34
Kolo Toure is expected for Talks and a medical after Man city USA tour frindlies with Chelsea returns.
He was a sub, again: but Rodgers is persistant on getting the 32 yrs old; because he is looking for 'winners' with 'winning mentalities' to strengthen his side, and in my opinion even though he will never replace no. 23, he has the voice to arrange the defence and is heavily experienced.
He captained Arsenal numerous times and was cities captain for 2 years after moving from arsenal for 16m.

We all know defenders don't age badly like wingers, they mature: Ferdinand, terry etc
We have got a player on our hands here, with one more CB and a few youngster defenders, the defence might be sorted.

Cheers Ali

I hope not

I don't see how we can afford his wages, plus it goes against FSG's policy. Would a player like kolo accept a performance based contract at the age of 32? I reckon he will be all out for a final big payday and that won't happen at LFC.

Signed oh the right wages could be a good signing short term

What if there is a bigger picture here when kolo was at arsenal they were favs to sign yaya kolo went to city and so did yaya it is well known that yaya looks up to kolo and would as he has done follow his lead / advice. i'm not saying yaya will be signed but how long does stevie g have left there is a lot of unrest at city who knows what could happen next summer

Top defenders make good decisions on the pitch when they are young. As they mature, they make use of their decisiveness and experience to enhance their game. So far, I can't see anyone from the academy (who played in first team) who has the calibre to be a top defender.

Sully 77. REALLY?!!!!!!

26 May 2013 16:04:18
Posted this last night, Reina has said his final goodbyes to all the staff at Melwood. Brendan looking at 2 goalkeepers. Begovic/Vorm plus one more to play backup (maybe Lopez from Valencia)

He's gone to get his child baptised in Spain and have a little holiday over ther! That's why he said bye. Good one mate!

Huxleypig

Lopez is at Real Madrid now.

Not Vorm

Begovic is to sign with Brad Jones remaining as back up

I meant diego alves from valencia, and I am telling the truth regarding Pepe Reina and am very sad to see him go.

I think he means alves

Been a great keeper for us but he may want to go back home.

26 May 2013 15:18:53
Dear Eds,

Just want to ask whether the following players could join LFC in this summer transfer window

Asmir Begovic
Aly Cissoko
K. Papadopulous
Atsu

Reds Jacky from HK {Ed001's Note - maybe, unlikely, probably not, maybe.}

Really? You don't think we'll sign Papadopolous? A lot of journalists have said it's likely including Honigstein {Ed001's Note - I will stick with being negative, as he has other options, being that every time I have expected a player to choose another option he has chosen us. So, while we are in for him, I won't get positive until the moment he puts pen to paper, it worked with Coutinho, who I assumed would want to work with a manager who got the best out of him and guaranteed him games. Fingers crossed it will work again, though I am honestly not hopeful, our medical is extremely extensive.}

Not sure about this Atsu kid. On the other hand though Begovic and Papadopoulos need to be signed, along with Toure and I believe the defence will be as good as any

Possible, unlikely, no chance, bless you

26 May 2013 13:00:35
The only player being consulted (with great limit) regarding potential transfer targets is Gerrard. There isn't any other player who is even remotely involved or has any knowledge of these dealings. This is to save some space on here for those who claim to have ties with players who know about transfers. The only players that know anything are those who have been told to look for another club.
-=Solar=-

Sorry mate but your wrong there. I have known many players over the years and know a few people who have known a few more and most if not all playing staff know a great deal about whos coming and going. These days they tend to not share the info.
I only know one player currently and he's probably leaving this summer but he knows who's coming and going it's just he is too scared to tell me. Lol
A number of ex players with close contacts still know a great deal also.
I'm not sure who is consulted as such, you say just gerrard. It's my opinion that no player should have any say on transfers, not even the captain, not even gerrard.

MIKEY

Lucas was sent scouting in Brazil while he was injured, so he should have some in sight to what's going on with players being scouted there.

RAH

26 May 2013 10:46:03
Hi Eds, what are the chances of Dries Mertens? Quality player and would be available for reasonably cheap. I personally feel Alderwield and Kolo Toure will come in which will make space for Coates to leave. Atsu is also looking more likely and would be a bargain if the price rumoured is the correct price. Reply would be appreciated, Dan {Ed002's Note - Search function please.}

12m euros isn't reasonably cheap.

Mertens is going to Villa

26 May 2013 09:35:39
Is it true city are eyeing up SUAREZ I hope its not true because we need him if were going to challenge for the title yes the title after all we are LIVERPOOL we shouldn't lower our expectations ever I think with a few good additions we could give it a GREAT shot I for one think we as fans should be aiming higher than 4th and I really believe we have the manager/owners to get us back where we belong JON96 {Ed002's Note - Manchester City are one of the clubs who will be looking to make an offer for Suarez this summer.}

Lots of speculation.

Whatever the fans think of Suarez, let's not forget that a lot of people think Suarez has disgraced the good name of Liverpool FC. And that includes members of the Anfield hierarchy.

Don't also forget that LS and his agent have also been touting around for another club. LS himself isn't happy the way he has been treated.

The owners would be content to sell, LS would be happy to stay or leave. All that matters is finding a buyer and finding a replacement.

Forget this nonsense about Suarez being worth £50 million or higher. Suarez is worth no more than £35 million and many clubs might think a lot less. I would guess at £25 million plus about £10 million in clause-related payments

It's fans like you who pile this type of pressure on, just because of what LFC were 20+ years ago. We're not even close and it's going to take 3/4/5 seasons to build slowly back up.

You're the type of fan who when we finish next season with 10 points more than we did this season, and still only 6th or 5th, won't understand why. And be calling for BR's head.
Because all the teams ahead of us a light years ahead, and we're in year 1, under Rodgers. City, United, Chelsea will spend huge. Arsenal and Spurs prob not so much, but they'll spend.
Only team realistlitcly I see us catching is Everton, while hopfully giving Arsenal and Spurs a good run if they don't have the best of seasons.

And that will be progress in year 2. Year 3, we'll see, hopefully another small step.

I have to say I strongly agree with this post, yes it's true that we do tend to always have maybe too much pre-season optimism however the current state of our squad I do think (with the intended summer additions) has the ability to compete with any of those who finished above us this season.
In my eyes selling Suarez to city would be pure madness. I think that the main reason Liverpool would want to sell Suarez in the first place is due to his behaviour in England and this to be the reason as for why Suarez could want to leave, however if this is the case then it would make no sense to transfer him to a rival in the premier league, especially for some of the incredibly low fees being touted for him: £25-35 million by some, less than FT and AC (regardless of the over spending here).
Not only would selling Suarez result in a serious lack of world class talent in our side, necessary to compete at the top but also would result in a lot of faith being lost in the owners and the board, as players suitable at filling the hole left by a Suarez departure are in very short supply, personally I can name 5, which in themselves are questionable: Falcao, Hulk, Cavani, Sanchez & Martinez. All of which I do not see moving to 7th place Liverpool ahead of other higher paying, current champions league competing sides.
Interested to your opinions on this ed's? cheers guys, your doing a great job!

I've heard that the club is quietly looking to offload the player, contrary to statements made in the media.
-=Solar=-

He is worth 50 million and Liverpool will get it if he is sold

26 May 2013 13:55:25
whats the point in solving other teams above us problems and wonder why we r 30 points behind them at the end of the season if suarez wants to leave then get no less than 50m from a foreign club and reinvest wisely imo. Tommy Irish Red

I really get fed up with so called "fans" happy to accept 7th best. Two clubs above us are "small" clubs with tiny support. It is unacceptable to finish behind Everton or Spurs. The other three are a different matter but I don't think we are that far behind. As for Suarez, he is easily worth 50+ and if we sell, it should only to be a foreign team. If you are happy to accept failure I suggest you move over the Park.

No one is going to pay £50 million for Suarez. Laughable "championship manager" figures

Then no one will get Suarez. Suarez easily worths 50mil by today's market and if no one is willing to pay as much, then no one will get him. Simple as that. As Rodgers said every player has his price. If a team is dead serious to get him then I believe 50mil will prevent us from keeping him. Anything less than that won't satisfy us in order to ship him away. Unless the owners are stupid.

After all the crap he's gone through in England Ed do you think hel want a move to Spain or Italy over man city? {Ed002's Note - Real Madrid would either need to sell or offer player plus cash deals that may not sui BR. MC and BM can pay cash. Is suspect he would rather not move to MC, but we will see.}

Please don't be naive: if LS decides he wants out and/or the club wants to sell, this will drive the price down.
And no, he isn't worth £50 million anyway

If city want him I would suggest testing their resolve by quoting them £20m + Aguerro.

Naive? Are you aware that Cavani who is half the player worth 60 mil? Are you aware that Torres cost 50 mil? Are you aware that even Javi MArtinez cost to Bayern around 30 mil? What world are you leaving in? He easily is a 50 mil player. Naive is the stupid person who will let him go for less. And even if Suarez himself wants out, there is no way he can drive the price down if the owners play hardball.

The owners want him out as well

27 May 2013 13:30:38
He's not going to leave this season. He'll give us one more year to qualify for champions league and if we don't I think he's going to go.

26 May 2013 07:15:19
Isn't there any interest in Van Buyten? He is a much better option than Kolo Toure in my opinion. {Ed002's Note - None from Liverpool right now.}

Far too slow for the EPL. he wasn't a great success when he played at Man City

Seriously?! Jesus Christ I'd rather Toure every day of the week

Ur an person. Van Buyten is s***. How on earth can u say he's better than Kolo Toure.

Lmao van buyton can't get out of 1st gear, this guys on go slow for real. Red Smoke.

26 May 2013 01:13:41
Hi eds where u think Luis Gustavo will end up? He's a top quality DM just what we need! {Ed002's Note - I can only say where there is interest in him, and that is from Inter right now.}

25 May 2013 16:33:05
Ed 001 do you still believe that botia is a target who will likely come in? {Ed001's Note - I have no idea if he is likely but we defo had him watched and Sevilla need to sell some players.}