19 Mar 2023 17:20:34
Jurgen Klopp has made his thoughts very clear: Jude Bellingham is now the top, top target. Klopp has said that every other transfer should be pushed down the pecking order. #lfc.

1.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 19:16:55
He isn’t coming sadly. We’ve driven his price up and can’t compete financially with others sadly do despite him being our priority we will have to settle for Nunez perhaps.

2.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 19:46:25
Dare to dream Daretodream.

Or just say he’s not coming so you won’t get too disappointed if he doesn’t and you can say you were right all along.

3.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 20:02:17
Liverpool have talked to judes father, let's throw another 30 milllion on the price tag to punish them. Do people really think this is how it works? isn't Judes father his agent anyhow?

4.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 20:13:35
I think he will sign for us, no inside info r anything just my gut instinct on what eds have said here and Bellinghams actions himself.
He seems level headed guy, don't think he will be swayed by bigger paypackets elsewhere. Dortmund quite rightly will look to get big deal for themselves but I do think they will take in2 account his wishes.

5.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 20:35:02
I feel we will sign Bellingham. No inside knowledge but basing it on a few things. Klopp wants Bellingham and has been chasing him for a while. Bellingham and his parents who manage his affairs want Liverpool. His parents are known to be meticulous in mapping out his career. Jude and his father apparently support Liverpool. Klopp might have some leverage on the owners as FSG might sanction a big money move seeing as they haven’t sold and would want to appease Klopp and the fans. Could be wrong but it’s just a feeling.

6.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 20:43:57
@Daretodream
We have to complete with the top end clubs to land top end players. There is no other way. If you intend to finish above them then you need a world class team. Bellingham should happen!

7.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 22:47:59
Not that I think the lad is coming to Liverpool but if Keita, Ox, Firmino, Milner, Matip and Arthur were off the wage bill what sort of money are we talking? 500k a week maybe?
With that kind of saving and somehow stumble into the top 4 I guess never say never.

{Ed001's Note - more.}

8.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 23:43:21
Reported figs:

Keita - £120k
Ox - £120k
Bobby - £180k
Milner - £60k
Matip - £100k
Arthur - £110k

Total - £690k.

Without going totally mad, I think you can add in Adrian (£60k) and Phillips (£65k) to make £815k.

Comes with caveats obviously. Not clear whether that includes or excludes bonuses, figures are only estimated etc. etc.

{Ed001's Note - you also have tax and national insurance etc that the club has to pay on top of that.}

9.) 19 Mar 2023
19 Mar 2023 23:47:02
At least 5 of them will be on £100k+ a week, but at least 2 of them would need a replacement in the squad. Still, big saving.

10.) 20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023 00:59:35
"according" to journalist Christian Falk.

11.) 20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023 05:26:48
Got a feeling that Milner will be doing the Monster Mash on the bleep tests at Liverpool for another season yet.
And the guy will have earned it, in my book.
He's immaculate.

{Ed025's Note - he has been a great asset to liverpool juicer and come to that every club he has ever played for, hes the consummate professional in my book and im a massive fan, maybe he will not play as much at the top level next season but i still think he can be asset to the club mate..

12.) 20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023 06:44:20
The issue is that you will have to replace a couple of players at least. For instance Matip and Phillips. We would need to sign at least a player there. Millie, Ox, Keita and Arthur could possibly be replaced by 2 players (Jude being one ?) .
So sticking a heap of players down to move on and saving on wages is one thing but I can’t be total savings. How much would Jude demand in wages for instance?

{Ed025's Note - if he came he would be the highest earner at the club IR, his profile and transfer fee would demand that mate and that brings its own problems..

13.) 20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023 06:46:56
Did you say Arthur 110K?

14.) 20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023 10:38:26
Would you really have to replace all of them with purchases though Irish? I mean, the minutes Ox, Keita and Arthur have played this season could be covered by the likes of Clarkson and Morton coming back from loan - let's face it, they'll hardly play worse will they and we'll still make a huge saving in wages

For cb, those 2 leaving would still leave VVD, Konate and Gomez - I agree we need another cb then but I would like a starter, like Gvardiol who would then rotate with VVD and Konate as the 2 starting cbs. Allows us to rest VVD while still having 2 strong starters - then Gomez as the 4th choice

Again, not a massive influx of players to replace those for me

I'd love Bellingham obviously, would his wages really be on a Salah level though? Would the savings made above cover that then?

Add another midfield option and I think we look decent - not a huge rebuild for me but certainly a big job to do tactically and training wise - we cannot keep with this level of injuries.

15.) 20 Mar 2023
20 Mar 2023 12:35:14
Ed25, JB will command wages on a par with VVD and Alisson but certainly lesser than Salah. I also don't think money is his main motivation. He will get big bucks wherever he goes during his career.