07 Mar 2023 10:16:16
Bellingham, Mount, Nunes, Gvardiol. All sounds great and, depending on who/ what you can believe, it does seem like we are definitely pursuing Bellingham, which implies we have the sort of money available to sign him. But even if we only add a couple of players of this level in the summer, we're talking about spending at a level that we have hardly ever done in a single transfer window. And the difference now is that we don't have a huge amount of value in the squad in terms of players who we would be willing to sell who would bring a reasonable transfer fee.

So my question is whether we have the money to sign, for example, Bellingham + 1 other of these types of players. Total would be going somewhere between £150m - £200m for Bellingham + 1. The on-going costs/ salaries looks a bit better in so much as Keita, Ox, Firmino and possibly Milner would remove something like £500k per week.

Is this type of transfer activity in the summer dependent on FSG getting the investors that we're led to believe they are seeking? Doesn't seem like a great deal of time to secure that and be ready to go with large sums of money in the summer. Or is there already commitment to spend this summer from FSG, regardless of transfer sales or investment?

{Ed002's Note - FSG have been trying, without luck so far, to sell the club so they can invest in another venture. Plan B would be to sell part of FSG but it is had to see how that would help Liverpool. This has all been explained.}

1.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 10:58:01
Is there no option to sell part of LFC itself Ed?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool is not a separate entity. And if it were possible, where would the money go?}

2.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 11:23:31
Presumably summer business is being planned without investment in mind. That will mean having to be creative and realistic in the market.

3.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 11:23:31
Presumably summer business is being planned without investment in mind. That will mean having to be creative and realistic in the market.

{Ed002's Note - What do you mean by "investment"?}

4.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:05:57
Until FSG either lowers the asking price to a more realistic number or someone decides to over spend, which smart investors won't do, FSG isn't going anywhere. Ed002 has explained over and over that any money that is invested would go directly to FSG and not to Liverpool.

5.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:06:15
To the owners as they’re the ones who would be selling the shares, but I think the hope was then they would use some of that freed up capital to invest back into the club.

Sorry Ed I know you don’t like to get into finances, but to clarify then is the only way Liverpool will have significant funds to spend this summer a full sale of the club? Or are loans against future income etc an option. Cause I don’t see how player sales will generate anywhere near enough revenue to cover the cost of the required incomes. Or maybe we as fans just need to lower our expectations for the summer!

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool are still carrying a lot of debt although it dropped around 20% last season. The club could borrow more and the owners can contribute to the pot of money, and any new owners could add funds. The owners may put some of any funds from a partial sale of FSG back in to the club, but they would need to see a return on that investment. Right now they are looking to raise cash for another project and the sale of Liverpool would have covered their contribution. It will rumble on for a while.}

6.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:06:44
If was just be Bellingham coming in and a couple of free agents, i'd take that, Bellingham is one of the rare players, who is a get at any cost type player.

7.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:25:39
LancasterRed agreed, I think Bellingham and a more defensive midfielder like Kone, and then a Matip replacement would be a great window. Don’t necessarily think we need 3-4 midfielders all at the same time.

8.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:31:27
Unless i'm mistaken, both owners of Liverpool and Utd have set very high prices for their respective clubs.

What i don'd understand, is why have Utd at least had offers below asking and we've had none?

Is it a case of, whoever misses out of Utd will then turn their attention to Liverpool?

9.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:36:51
If the funds aren’t there for say Gvardiol this window I would like us to hopefully agree a deal for him a season prior to joining (like with Keita) . Stops rivals from signing him and ensures he’s our player.

10.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:47:50
I think Mount would be an alternate to Bellingham, not an additional player. Because both clearly play the same No. 8 position (although Mount is played in a more offensive role) . He himself has said he is a No. 8. Caicedo, for me, is out of the picture since his contract renewal. If he wasn't moved after an offer of 70 Million by Arsenal, I don't see how we would pay more, now. I'm not convinced by Nunes, especially when we have Bajcetic and Mount waiting in the wings. I'd rather go for a less "media friendly" player that is flying under the radar, at a lower price. Something that Klopp, and LFC, are known for uncovering.

We do need a CB, given how unreliable Matip and Gomez have become. Gvardiol would be great but then the price would be a new record for us, surely. And I am not sure LFC would go in that direction.

Spending 150 Million on two players could happen, but I don't see 200 Million happening, unless Salah or VVD are moved on. And if Salah is moved on then you have to replace him, because I don't see his immediate replacement in the squad. Elliott is still not ready, if that option is chosen.

11.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 12:21:06
Gotcha, cheers Ed.

12.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 14:48:18
Bellingham is nailed on. Gvardiol to a lesser extent. Do not fret.

13.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 14:52:30
Maybe i am the wrong page, but I recall us breaking the bank for our gk and cb. We'll do it again. Jude is nailed on, it's happening.

14.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 15:02:35
Walkon, those purchases were funded by the Coutinho sale.

15.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 15:09:51
Tielemans of Leicester is available on a free transfer, i have a feeling Jurgen will sell Jones for circa 25 million is that a fair price? and Tielemans will be his replacement as a squad back up.

Locatelli (25) is available for 31 million the european papers quote he plays for the national team Italy, he likes a tackle and at six foot one inch he would be handy at set pieces, corners etc. he plays in the same midfield position as Fabhino.

I predict and hope this is our strongest midfield three for next year Bellingham, Locatelli, Bajcetic ( will be a regular starter next year, and future Liverpool Captain in the not too distant future) .

Please don't confuse Loca Telly for the Scouse football player Nick a Telly!

16.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 15:32:01
Bellingham and Gvardiol would be a great summer. Seen someone post in here a couple days ago, that Frimpong had been looked at. He's a first 11 RB, maybe the dream of a Trent centre mid evolution could be coming true haha.

17.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 15:43:16
If we had the never-ending pit of money that city, Chelsea and utd have. We could sign anyone, most successful club after all ?.

18.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 16:54:10
That midfield needs at least 3 new players don’t let one result change that we need serious improvement to get near the title next season.

19.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 16:58:18
We can’t be for sale. Certain posters have told us numerous times we aren’t and they are always right ?.

{Ed025's Note - well im certainly not buying you JK.. :)

20.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 17:26:20
Ed025 I won on the lottery last week and I’ve told Everton I’ll buy them a new striker. I’ve also said if I win another tenner next week I’ll buy them a new defender as well.

{Ed025's Note - you can get 4 maupays for that JK..

21.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 17:39:04
Ed025 I’d rather 4 Fredo’s mate.

{Ed025's Note - so would i JK..

22.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 19:18:55
I really don’t mind our owners not particularly love them or hate them just don’t mind them

And I’m sure they are fully aware if they are struggling to sell us as is then if they don’t invest (in players) and get us back near the top echelon of the league and Europe their investment will be going down in value anyway so I see it as they have no option but to invest and maybe once they do and if (big if ) somehow propel ourselves to higher level they might get close to what they want .

23.) 07 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023 22:40:38
Gvardiol needs to be careful, if he “ain’t nailed on” he might fall off.

24.) 08 Mar 2023
08 Mar 2023 03:03:50
Spending £270~320m~ish on 2 playing in Bellingham and Gvardiol seems very very unlikely.

25.) 08 Mar 2023
08 Mar 2023 07:46:11
Bellingham and Gvardiol, absolutely should be looking to sign. Mount and Nunes, absolutely not, neither are good enough and there are better midfielders out there, specially in Mount’s case as he’s terrible in centre midfield as Chelsea have repeatedly seen.

26.) 08 Mar 2023
08 Mar 2023 07:47:43
Another pre-season for our attacking group, couple in and couple out in midfield plus maybe a CB is all I think we need.

27.) 08 Mar 2023
08 Mar 2023 18:30:14
Would Mount move to L4? Can't see a Chelsea boy doing that, although the rumours state that he is not a back up option to Jude and is a serious target.
Gvardiol apparently not available this summer, but worth waiting for.

If Jude joins, surely the other players brought in will be more moneyball/ Robbo to keep things balanced.

28.) 09 Mar 2023
09 Mar 2023 07:58:50
Would he be expected to live in the stadium Spaceman?

{Ed025's Note - he could rent a 2 up 2 down in oakfield rd WDW, £80 a week is well within his remit mate.. :)