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17 Feb 2016 17:50:47
Hi eds,

Reading through some Liverpool rumours in papers and there are a few i'd like to ask about.

We have been linked with these three players at some point since klopp took over and was wondering if any where real targets.

First there is praet of Anderlecht, couple of papers saying we wanted him in January and he is a realistic target for the summer.

Then subotic, some saying we are going for a permanent deal rather than the loan we wanted in January.

And finally granit xhaka, one player I would live us to sign however he would be quite expensive.

{Ed002's Note - Try the search engine - I have answered all of these at length. I am loath to open up the Praet matter too much as clearly many here don't want to see him at the club - not the required superstar. Matip has agreed a move which makes Subotic less likely. Everyone seems to think Xhaka has agreed a "pre-contract" and will be announced immediately before tomorrow's game - except me seemingly.}}

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17 Feb 2016 18:50:38
Granit Xhaka is under contract until 30/ 6/ 2019, so assuming that he will join in July 2019 if he has signed a pre contract, which I believe to be illegal.
Perhaps the two clubs could have agreed a fee for the summer but that's not what's been reported.

17 Feb 2016 19:06:11
the player people are thinking of regarding Granit Xhaka is in fact HÃ¥vard Nordtveit who's contract expires this june!

but i believe it is pure speculation putting 2 + 2 together as per usual! and i don't believe that he would be an upgrade on what we have already!

I do dispair with some rumour sites, they don't even bother to put in the simple groundwork to find out basic facts!

17 Feb 2016 19:32:04
Eds I haven't seen much Praet bashing mate unless you've not put the posts up. I think he is a very decent player and one that Klopp can develop. You've previously said we are watching him, have we advanced on that and watched him recently again?

{Ed002's Note - I have not put the posts up.}

17 Feb 2016 19:47:14
Owe i see ok mate. Well i don't no what peoples issue is with him tbh. Also means because of a few individuals we miss out on any update.

{Ed002's Note - There is no update - I explained exactly what the situation is and it is unchanged.}

17 Feb 2016 22:46:40
Too many similar players is the issue I'd have, I would have preferred Teixeira but in hindsight not at that price. I'd love for Klopp to look seriously at Markovic as he may be differentiation in attack we so crave and unlike the others mentioned, we won't have to pay over the odds to get him.

17 Feb 2016 23:32:19
I don't know enough about Praet, but he's well rated. Only concern is whether he can step up from a weak league. But if he's talented enough it shouldn't be a problem?

17 Feb 2016 23:54:31
Not t sure why we need another youngster in attacking mids/ wing given we have Ibe, Markovic, Ojo, Kent and Llalana/ Milner can play there. I would however be happy to see a pacy winger that is an established talent that can immediately improve the first team like a Lucas Moura.

18 Feb 2016 09:58:36
Zimbo

The attacking mid ain't scoring a lot of goals unlike other clubs. One reason the club will look to bring someone who would improve the first team. I suspect any interest in Praet would see Coutinho move as he is a like alike player.
Agree with you on a World class winger. We need one like Mahrez or Moura.

18 Feb 2016 13:06:53
Agree, in a 4-2-3-1 you ideally have one fairly prolific goalscorer in your attacking mids (eg semi striker like Sanchez, Reus or Mahrez) that can score 20 or so, or else minimum have a few players that can consistently score 10+ or so a year. otherwise tough to get the 70-80 goals a season you need to compete at the very top level.

Besides Benteke, injuries and all the other excuses, it's also true Llalana, Milner, Ibe or even Coutinho have been scoring enough. Call it learning a new system, fluidity etc. but none of these have been particularly prolific in their past either. We can hope one hits massive form like Mahrez (likely Firmino I'd guess) or buy in someone that has proven scoring abilities from out wide.

If we can find a proven talent like Sanchez etc. then we should jump, but otherwise happy to stick provided Markovic returns, we don't need another youngster that's going to provide 5-7 goals a year while they're learning.

Think we have enough talent to develop already with Ibe, Ojo, Markovic in particular players I expect may make a big impact with another season or two under their belts.

18 Feb 2016 13:06:53
Agree, in a 4-2-3-1 you ideally have one fairly prolific goalscorer in your attacking mids (eg semi striker like Sanchez, Reus or Mahrez) that can score 20 or so, or else minimum have a few players that can consistently score 10+ or so a year. otherwise tough to get the 70-80 goals a season you need to compete at the very top level.

Besides Benteke, injuries and all the other excuses, it's also true Llalana, Milner, Ibe or even Coutinho have been scoring enough. Call it learning a new system, fluidity etc. but none of these have been particularly prolific in their past either. We can hope one hits massive form like Mahrez (likely Firmino I'd guess) or buy in someone that has proven scoring abilities from out wide.

If we can find a proven talent like Sanchez etc. then we should jump, but otherwise happy to stick provided Markovic returns, we don't need another youngster that's going to provide 5-7 goals a year while they're learning.

Think we have enough talent to develop already with Ibe, Ojo, Markovic in particular players I expect may make a big impact with another season or two under their belts.

18 Feb 2016 13:18:30
Spot on Zimbo.

That has always been the problem of the club. We massively depend on our strikers ( thus Torres and Suarez sale have hurt has badly ) to score goals. Haven't found someone from the middle who scores 15 goals a season.

You could clearly see Klopp relying to heavily on Firmino in the absence of Danny to score goals. We need a couple more to take that responsibility, if not we need to bring a couple in the summer.







 

 

 
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