15 Jul 2015 15:07:14
A few reports are saying that Man U are looking to sign Benteke, or are these just scare stories to push into signing or moving on Eds?
{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you mean by "scare stories". Manchester United interest in a striker is elsewhere - not Benteke.}
15 Jul 2015 15:43:56
Is benteke not an alternative to United if they miss out on their first choice?
{Ed002's Note - They have not shown any interest in him. And he would not be either second or third choice as far as I understand the situation.}
15 Jul 2015 16:21:45
why is that a lot of people have been saying we don't want benteke, won't suit our style etc soon as he is backed to be going somewere else everyone wants him?
15 Jul 2015 16:43:17
Ed2 do you know if we have made that offer yet that should see us enter final negotiations with Villa?
{Ed002's Note - No, but according to someone in Belgium it will happen.}
15 Jul 2015 16:46:19
I was going to mention that allyblfc, a lot of our fans have been slating him and talking about he's the opposite of what we need, all the mancs I've spoken too believe they are signing him and can't wait to sign him up.
They reckon he's a great striker and they say it's going to be sweeter as they've gotten one over on us. Funny how opinions vary eh?
15 Jul 2015 17:36:38
I'd guess that a lot of Liverpool or United fans haven't seen enough of Benteke to form a sensible opinion - I certainly haven't. What I do know is that his stats look good (which is good) but that he's apparently a big lump who won't suit our playing style (whatever that actually is).
I think that because he's not coming from a top foreign club then folk think he's rubbish. As he's got PL experience I'd probably take him ahead of someone like Higuain who has spent his career in slower or less physical leagues.
I just hope he doesn't turn out to be more money wasted.
15 Jul 2015 19:45:10
It could be a media trick to make Man utd look weak when Benteke finally signs for us. Certainly wouln't be the first time.
15 Jul 2015 20:06:20
Eds, does that sort of stuff happen (media tricks)?
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool fans are seemingly of the opinion that media hacks sit around the office plotting stories about Liverpool. In reality they can be found in cheap bars playing spoof - which is difficult when they have palms on both sides of their hands.}
15 Jul 2015 23:52:09
Hehehe