Liverpool Rumours Archive July 31 2013

31 Jul 2013 22:01:24
Hi Eds,

I see Caulker has signed for Cardiff. I was under the impression that we held an interest in him? I would have thought he'd have been a good back-up option, something I'm lead to believe we're looking for.

Was there ever interest in him from us?

Cheers,

Raoul {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

31 Jul 2013 23:12:45
Excellent signing for Cardiff. They moved quickly to get it done hats off to them

And nor should there ever be any interest in him.

31 Jul 2013 19:04:32
Any interest in quintero eds? Colombian forward/winger who plays at pescara. {Ed002's Note - Pescara's Quintero will move this summer with what seemed his likely destination of Genoa perhaps worrying about interest from Benfica, Porto and Rubin Kazan.}

Hasn't he already officially moved to Porto? {Ed002's Note - It seems he has.}

He's moved to Porto already hasn't he?

GuvTOB {Ed002's Note - Yep.}

31 Jul 2013 22:41:52
Thanks Ed02 and also thanks to the nameless follow up reply.he looks a good player, technically and industrial wise.he should excel in that league.

31 Jul 2013 14:52:32
Hi, Ed's if we do get this Melgarejo guy, do you think this will end our pursuit of Aly Cissokho? {Ed002's Note - I would think so.}

Shame as personally I rate Aly higher as a defender for sure

Gareth

31 Jul 2013 13:59:02
Melgarejo from benefica is a done deal pending medical and work permit. Deal is a one year loan with an option to purchase after one year for around 7 million. This guy is very capable as an attacker/winger but needs to improve as a left back. He has very good ability with the ball and is very fast. He has goals in him and can beat a man one in one no problem. The manger at benefica switched him to left back exactly like he did with Fabio Coantraou. Many of the Benfica fans were furious that the manager would not switch him back to a more attacking role as he clearly struggled playing in the defensive role. I am very curious to see what Rodgers plans to do with him because as of now he is not an improvement defensively over Enrique. If he decides to play him as a winger then he could become a very good player.

Maybe Downing will be used to compete with Enrique for the LB spot

Red Raw

I'm not being sizeist but this guy is five feet five inches, won't he struggle with Crouch at the back post in the first match?

Really hope this is true

I think BR is looking for more flexibility in the squad now. A few times towards the end of the season he looked to play 3 centre halves and push the full backs on more. I agree with your point about this guy not thought to be the best defensively, but maybe seen as a "wing back" for when BR wants to use this system and I am sure they will work hard on his defensive game with him, just as they have with Johnno who improved his defensive game a lot last season.

In all seriousness, why such hostility? This is a genuine post on a site dedicated to rumors. Take the attitude elsewhere.

Thanks

I think he will be used more as a back up lb/regular winger. Apparently he is not very good defensively, but can be quite effective going forward. Anyways, we still need a pacey, skillfull LW who can get into the box and score - not like downing who instinctually goes away from the box.

I feel like he could be useful when Rodgers decides to go with 3 in the back. Use him as a wing back like Enrique, but this lad seems more attack minded

Jack Aspinall - I'm an LFC fan who watched a considerable amount of European football last year and I can tell you that what the poster said about his defensive abilities is true. He looked very vulnerable defensively last year but no one is doubting his attacking prowess.

Your ridiculous comment telling the poster to 'shut up' isn't necessary. This is a rumours and opinion site and it doesn't help with negative persons like you on here.

I did some research on this chap yesterday and all the reports suggested that he was being played out of pisition. I wonder if BR wants to use him in his true position on the LW - could work out well!

Well said Sean lad, my thoughts exactly.
STEEVO

Any truths to this rumour eds? {Ed002's Note - There will be no deal until the work permit situation is figured out.}

31 Jul 2013 18:49:51
Id agree with the whole Wing Back theory completely. i'm also chuffed that we have taken the loan to buy option, as Rodgers is obviously unsure about whether this guy can cut the mustard in the way he wants.
I believe the role he will play will be similar to Marcelo for Brazil in the Confeds, who was almost non existent at LB most of the game with Luiz covering, and simply getting back when were defending.
Like I say he's giving the lad an opportunity to prove his worth to cover LB/LW but has not taken too much of a gamble, which he would have done if he'd signed him permanantly straight from the off. I hope the Rodgers Out crew are watching because that's a shrewd bit of business there.

Anfield Andy

Could he be bought as the LW as we have been going for? cheers eds {Ed002's Note - Maybe.}

Or as an offensive LB, since Coutinho on our left wing are constantly movin in toward the space between FWD and midfield, we need a pacey LB that kan be a threat (like marcelo, dani Alves) on the left side. On our right we have good With usually With Johnson moving up a lot.

And With two cb and on def mid, and one sitting mid fielder (gerrard/Allen) we have 4 guys home to cover any counter attacks, and at the same time 6 players attacking the opponents defense. Like every other good team.

I like this move, looks like another good piece of business to Complete the Puzzle.

YNWA - From Norway

31 Jul 2013 10:19:02
The rumour about Rondon seems to be a recycled one from last year. Eds? Have you got anything new on this today?

Puzzled Red {Ed002's Note - No.}

31 Jul 2013 01:18:43
While I'm not a person ITK, I have family that can occasionally provide information.

There are big changes planned for the academy and melwood facilities. Both are to be relocated into a single location, where both youth and first team players train together. I heard a possible location is the Stanley Park site that was offered as part of the stadium project. The owners and BR are trying to change the culture at the club from what I hear.

There is also plans to sell part of the club to a foreign investment group hence the funding for the changes with the training facilities and redevelopement of anfield etc. Talks with this group is now underway, however they are at an early stage.

As far as players go, suarez is definately going along with assaidi. The club is pushing hard to sign a colombian striker I don't know who though, I suspect it's muriel. The club is also in the mix for erikson and alderweireld. I'm confident toby will sign but not so much with christian.

That sounds very very good. Hopefully its true!

So I haven't been seeing much as to why Rodgers is holding on to Suarez, but my biggest assumption is that he's waiting for Madrid to give up on Bale. If Tottenham won't sell him for 100mill I wouldn't expect Bale to leave this year. Once Madrid gives up on Bale, my guess is they'd go for Suarez. They kind of need to replace Higuain anyways.

Anyways, I dislike Suarez. I feel like he's a huge liability, despite his consistency on the pitch. Unless someone can manage to put a lid on him this year, I'd rather have Sturridge or Aspas take his place.

Couple of mistakes but overall a good effort.

Some advice, never start with 'I am not an ITK', especially if you're then going to sound off in exactly that manner.

Still, having started badly you recovered and were doing quite well until you ruined any credibility by mentioning Alderweireld and Eriksen.

Stanley Park will just as likely become a Tesco superstore as it will our training facilities. Meaning never.

I think Toby and Christian would slot perfectly into this team. Toby to partner Daniel at centre back with both being quality ball playing defenders. I would of liked to see Gameiro brought in but obviously he's at Sevilla now. I think Matri would also be quality up front and possibly siem de jong. he's a top finisher! Not to keen on the idea of bringing in papa I think his fitness will be a concern and also his temper. Eriksen would fit into midfield and him Coutinho and Aspas would cause havoc on the league. Also think Sturridge will be a goal machine this year

I choose to believe this simply because you're the first person I've seen spell 'Colombia' correctly ;-)

Thanks for your post Dave all sounds exciting, plausible and I cannot believe you haven't been annihilated by the negative brigade on here. well done for that at least and keep the rumours coming mate

It's possible that it could be Jackson Martinez.
Red fox.

Foreign investment for the training facilities i.e. sponsorship for these sounds credible. It may be where the misinformation about FSG wanting to sell comes from. They may actually be in talks but not to sell.

Thanks for the post.

Ignore the "advice" from the smart alec.

I have no doubts Suarez and Assaidi are being shown the door. And I have no doubt the club is looking for investment.

Interesting news about merging the academy and Melwood. Makes a lot of sense. It is about time we had more youngsters coming into the first team. The merger would help.

Martinez will go to Napoli and unfortunitly Muriel is staying in Italy for another season. Good bit of rumour Dave, ignor the posting police there! Papa is a beast but I agree his injury record isn't great, for a rumoured fee of £13m this could be really risky move. I think it's now time for BR and FSG to put their money where their mouth is and make a statement by sign a couple of "marque" signings to demonstrate to us that they are serious about pushing of a CL place. LFC did a great bit of business in the Jan transfer window, I just hope it can carry on like that. But I'm not to convinced with the signings of Aspas or Alberto. Hope I'm proven wrong
Roadmovie Red

What would become of Melwood in that case mate?
A LOT of money has been invested there and the facility ranks along with anything in UK.
Why would it be abandoned?
Load of rubbish that mate, sorry.

The Juicer

Absolut rubbish, they have spent a fortune upgrading both the last few years, also if they were to merge them then why Stanley park?. They own both pieces of land and could feasiblly use one of them.

They wouldn't look for investors just to finance a training complex either as they could get a good chunk from one of our commercial partners just for naming rights.

They are going to sell though and if you look at all the balancing of the books the last couple of years its a dead giveaway. I think they have realised that we can't compete without a new ground and even then the extra monies will go to pay the upgrade of Anfield off. Lpool unless we get a rich arab like city won't be competing for years and anyone who thinks the club are showing real progress are mugs tbh.

Yes, because balancing the books and trying to make a business self-sustainable is only done when selling a business.

Otherwise clearly the best way to run a business is to run it into the ground and saddle it with debt.