27 Jun 2015 09:39:32
In regards to the Kovavic and Hernanes situation are the similar in what they bring to the game? Yes they both seem extremely accomplished players but unless they were pretty much of a similar mould why if we couldn't get 1st choice Kovavic would we go for 2nd choice? What does Hernanes bring? Would you see him as being a suitable fit if 1st choice doesn't go accordingly? How do you rate him in comparison?
{Ed002's Note - My view has not changed since May 13 when I said:
"13 May 2015 19:05:35
{Ed002's Note - As everyone has been very good today, I am going to offer up a little opinion that relates to Italy and is perhaps something folks want to mull over. And perhaps this could be considered the "marquee" signing everyone craves?
A little bit of a wild card, but here goes. Talks with Barcelona over Kovacic have not really come to any useful conclusion and no one seems interested in putting any sort of acceptable offer on the table for him Inter need to sell a couple of midfield players to bring in the replacements they want - like Liverpool they are constrained by previous spending and the FFP rules. So, Inter now say they will keep Kovacic as no deal seems possible, and will make another player available - so I will throw the name of Brazilian Hernanes in to the ring as a player Liverpool might well consider. I appreciate that at 30 he is far from young, but he would be a very worthy free kick taking, goal scoring central midfield addition to the squad - and one to ably replace Gerrard. He is available and will be at a price that would suit Liverpool.
I would certainly advise the club to give him serious consideration.}"
}
27 Jun 2015 10:22:25
Thanks for the info and your opinion ED002
27 Jun 2015 11:09:38
So are LFC declaring an interest in Hernanes?
{Ed002's Note - We'll see.}
27 Jun 2015 11:26:24
If we signed kova I would be happy but I feel Hernanes would be pointless because of his age. Kovacic is at a similar level too Hernanes now and should improve, and say they both take a year to fully settle, it would be near the end of his career at the top level. Unless the player is a significant improvment, or has potential to be our best cm, then we should stick to our boys currently.
27 Jun 2015 12:41:27
Your info from May on Hernanes was good ed. Let's see if we go for him. I think you might no more than your letting on in our interest in him lol. Good on Ya, I understand sometimes you keeping your cards close to your chest.
27 Jun 2015 13:13:26
A bit old - but i wouldn't mind hernanes if we can't get kovacic.
27 Jun 2015 13:22:00
Interesting the ed as a couple of papers have linked us with utds Hernandez in the last 24 hrs. Chineese whispers confusion maybe?? A bit like when we signed texeria and everyone thought we were after the other one. Lol
27 Jun 2015 14:05:01
Hernanes could be an excellent option for the deep playmaking role. I wouldn't be against it if we can't secure Kovacic for that role.
28 Jun 2015 13:11:27
Are we buying the whole Brazilian midfield? Last season we nearly bought the whole of Southampton.