04 Jul 2023 10:34:08
Latest rumours today are:

- Henderson is number one target for Al Ettifaq and manager Gerrard

- Thiago is a target for Fenerbache

- Thuram no longer wanted by Liverpool after the signing of Szoboszlai

- Lavia is Klopp's 1st choice for DM, but there is a lot of competition

- A €30m offer for Schuurs has been rejected by Torino (who want €40m)

1.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 10:59:25
Also rumours re-emerging about Kone - originating from Ouest France (French publication/ website) saying that a deal is days away.

One open question is whether we should be concerned about Kone's injury history. According to Transfermarkt, he's had 9 separate injuries since the start of the 19/ 20 season. Most pretty small - 5 of them.

2.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 11:55:10
Can't see Kone AND Lavia surely? Similar type players unless we are going to loose one of Fab and Hendo?

Also, sorry to see Thuram interest end if true, really liked him, but he also was out played and out-muscled vs Ukr at the U21.

3.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:04:15
I reckon Pavia would be first choice just from PL experience alone. Schuurs would be interesting but if Matip is getting a new contract I reckon that might be the end of us looking for a new CB.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool should look to a deal involving Lutsharel Geertruida in that case.}

4.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:09:57
Kone does seem to have a poor injury record but lots of top teams apparently want him regardless. Not sure we should go for more injury prone midfielders though. A lot of journo's have predicted Lavia will sign for Liverpool and i can't imagine it would be him AND Kone. Makes zero sense.

The Thuram stuff originated from Ben Jacobs. No idea how reliable he is mate. Just passing on the latest rumours.

5.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:24:24
Are we interested ed2, duidnt think we would be in for a rb?
Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - He is a very accomplished CB as well - and has partnered van Dijk. He would be an option to Pavard if TAA is to move to midfield (assuming there is space).}

6.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:31:41
Ed2 not really familiar withcthis name.
Google mention him as a right back.
Can hebalso play CB?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Yes and he has played there with van Dijk and is of interest to RBL and Barcelona.}

7.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:43:20
Ed has spoken. Someone get word to jorg.

{Ed002's Note - The club need to find somebody - Micky van de Ven will not be an option any longer (I would think).

8.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:44:17
I still expect thuram to be here soon.

{Ed002's Note - Where are you then?}

9.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 12:53:40
What is the hype with Lavia? He wouldn't be anymore a first team starter than Bajcetie and I don't think he's any better than him either. For the money being quoted it should be a pass.

10.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 14:18:20
Here's an idea. Why don't we bail on both a DM and a CB and just gazump Citeh for Gvardiol? Crazy? It'd be like winning the Charity Shield.

11.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 14:47:05
Van Der Ven is off to Spurs, by all account in the media.

12.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 15:25:12
Thuram will come when we don't get lavia for me. Eds bolton pal.

13.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 15:26:16
I agree polecat. Baj has all the attributes to be a excellent player.

14.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 18:03:06
I'm unsure Bajcetic is physically developed enough to play the 6. I don't have those questions on Lavia, and I also think Lavia is the most talented player.

15.) 04 Jul 2023
04 Jul 2023 18:07:17
I like Baj but I don’t think he’s a DM. Won’t have much of an aerial presence and will won’t compete when shoulder to shoulder with many players. Not saying I don’t rate him as I think he will be an excellent CM, but for that out and out DM position you want someone a bit more physical in my opinion. That’s where Lavia comes in for me.

16.) 05 Jul 2023
05 Jul 2023 09:31:28
They're just stats, but I think given that there is a large probability that people here haven't watched Lavia regularly, then I think using stats on face value is a fair tool in this comparison.

Interestingly, and per game, Bacjetic contests double the amount of aerial duels, won double the amount of aerial duels (probably proportionate), won 20% more of his aerial duels, has more interceptions and duels contested.

anyways it's just numbers, but perhaps suggests that Bajcetic is hardly one o shy away from a challenge.