Liverpool Rumours Archive January 10 2018

 

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10 Jan 2018 21:42:42
Real Madrid have bid for Mo Salah €113m. Transfer at end of season?

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10 Jan 2018 21:58:09
where is this coming from?

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10 Jan 2018 22:07:43
Haha mo shouldn’t be sold for anything less than 200 million pounds . Not that I want him sold haha.

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10 Jan 2018 22:18:12
They won’t sell in January but it will be the saga of the summer, think they might prioritise hazard and Courtois though.

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10 Jan 2018 22:40:13
They can bid all they want but can you see fsg selling! No chance. there would be blood spilled.

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10 Jan 2018 22:48:28
Zidane has said he won't be making any signings this month. I would guess it would take a larger offer than that to secure Salah at the moment.

I am sure a lot of clubs are interested in Salah. Now the coutinho deal is done the spanish press will need something to talk about.

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10 Jan 2018 22:48:40
His beer glass.

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10 Jan 2018 23:05:18
Even if this were true, all bids should be rejected. We are not a feeder club for Real and Barca. We don't need money in the bank but we do need good players.

I'm sure Southampton are saying the same thing about us but the difference is that over the last 20 or so years we have been title contenders bar 4 or 5 bad seasons. We should be aiming to be as powerful as Real Madrid or Barcelona like we once were, not settling for mediocrity by selling every decent player we have, even if it is for grossly over inflated bags of cash.

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10 Jan 2018 23:19:56
113 euros get's you nowt these days, unless of course that's a deposit?

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10 Jan 2018 23:20:52
Honestly every player has their price. Even Salah. I agree it would take an obscene amount but who’s to say he won’t cool off and this season isn’t a write off? I doubt it is but I’m just saying.

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10 Jan 2018 23:33:17
€113m?

Do they mean Mo Farrah?

Salah is worth double that in today’s market 🤝.

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10 Jan 2018 23:52:09
While I agree Liverpool are a bigger club than Southampton, it's mad to suggest that we've been title contenders for all but 4-5 seasons in the last 20 years. We've really only been contenders for two of those seasons (2008-09, 2013-14).

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10 Jan 2018 23:55:18
Preparing to duck for cover.

I can’t see Salah being as effective next season, I’d like to think he’ll score 20 plus, I can’t. I think, he’ll get closer marked, he’ll be figured out and he’ll be a good player with loads to offer, rather then sensation he is now.

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11 Jan 2018 00:52:46
Teams have had half a season already to figure him out. Why should next season be any different? Hopefully he keeps it up.

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11 Jan 2018 02:05:36
You can’t mark pace without playing deep which brings all manner of problems when Firmino gets on the ball. I hear what your saying but in the premier league, pace is near priceless. The fact that he’s got a good touch and great attitude just puts h8m over the edge.

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11 Jan 2018 07:50:16
He’s slowly turning into Arjen Robben, you know he’s cutting in but you just can’t stop him! While he might end up being less effective next season, he’ll still be an absolute pest for the opposition to defend against.

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11 Jan 2018 09:26:25
Kopit81, unfortunately in recent times, we have eventually sold every player that we have recieved sizeable bids for. So IF Madrid do bid, the chances are that sooner or later Salah will be playing at the bernabeu.

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11 Jan 2018 09:39:35
Really, I love when people say "I think he will be worse next season". Based on what? Crystal ball? Hell, for one, he can score 0 or 50 goals, but judging "next season" this season is kind of silly and hadn't exactly been good for us, had it (don't take it as an offence)?

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11 Jan 2018 11:14:29
That offer would be even less attractive considering it probably would contain clauses to make up chunks of it. Would need to be 113m+ outright and then any clauses.

But if we’re not going to keep losing players we need to be doing bigger things in league and ECL to be attractive.

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11 Jan 2018 11:58:34
He has played half a season and given his all for us and people are discussing how much he should be sold for already! Why blame FSG?

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11 Jan 2018 14:59:01
Mithun no people are responding to a dodgy claim that a bid has been made by pointing out it wouldn’t be anywhere near his value, not the same thing really.

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11 Jan 2018 22:57:32
Dublad, did you see Salah's 2nd goal against Leicester? The defender was pretty much inside him and Salah turned on a dime to get around him. Doesn't matter if they mark him close or not he will always be trouble.
i’ve noticed a lot more that in certain situations when needed, Salah backs into defenders which is a fantastic trait to have when you have the acceleration, speed and agility to turn them in an instant.

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10 Jan 2018 20:58:29
Question for the eds! Do you know if Liverpool have had Norwich starlet James Maddison watched! seen the lad play numerous times this season and can honestly say the lad is sn absolute certainty to be a future England international! Had everything you could ask for at his age even bossed the Chelsea game at the weekend.

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{Ed001's Note - not that I know of, sorry.}

10 Jan 2018 21:13:56
Ok thanks for the reply ed! I know we can't watch every player but this is one they should run the rule over IMO looks as accomplished a player as I have Seen
In a long time.

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10 Jan 2018 21:52:56
Norwich best player by a mile have thought that myself red date if he could make the step up.

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10 Jan 2018 21:38:36
red dale, are you his agent? He’s no where near the quality needed to play for Liverpool. But like you say, your opinion. Accomplished player I’ve ever seen is a bold statement though.

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10 Jan 2018 22:13:08
Red80 was really implying how accomplished he is for a young lad! not suggesting he would be a starter for a minute but the lad is going to be a star best player in the championship in his role already and his delivery and free kicks are something else! If I was his agent I'd be a wealthy man soon 😉.

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11 Jan 2018 08:38:38
I'm a Liverpool fan but my family are all Yellows (Norwich fans. )

Maddison is a class act, i've seen him play multiple times this season. In my opinion he's not far off Dele Alli already. He's composed on the ball, great vision, workrate, passing, shooting and gets stuck in like a Klopp player.

Would love to see him at Liverpool, even if he gets loaned straight back out. He's got the potential to be the creative CM we need in my opinion, although i can't see him starting at the moment, his price now won't be anything near as inflated as it will be in 2-3 years.

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10 Jan 2018 19:13:46
I’m lead to believe that most if not all focus from the coaching staff (importantly Klopp too) is focused on the city game. No talk of signings coming within the playing staff as Klopp really wants them focused for this game. Wants to use the extra time to make a statement in a big game.

Perhaps attention will turn to recruitment after that big game. Mood is good in training and nobody feels anything negative around Coutinho’s departure.

DDay1892.

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10 Jan 2018 19:56:34
Why would the coaching staff or players have any focus on transfers anyway?

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10 Jan 2018 20:57:50
that’s a bit of a silly question firmane xD coaching staff will be intrigued who they might have to work with, and players will be nervous of incomings incase they are to take their spot in the starting 11 xD.

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10 Jan 2018 21:08:18
Hearing that betting has been suspended on Lanzini to Liverpool.
Don't know if it's true though.

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10 Jan 2018 22:51:55
It's not, Liver_La.

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11 Jan 2018 12:48:30
Professional footballers and the their coaches focusing on the job at hand? Who'd have thunk it.

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10 Jan 2018 18:12:43
Hi Ed002

Can you say please if Rakitic was offered to us mate as one of the clubs, or does it not involve us?

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{Ed002's Note - Yes, I thought I had made it clear.}

10 Jan 2018 19:24:56
Sorry mate you said he was offered around. didn't no for sure to us. Thanks again.

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10 Jan 2018 20:23:40
And sensibly we said no. He’s well past it.

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10 Jan 2018 20:34:40
We don't know what was said Mr Dennis. Tbh I think he is decent.

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10 Jan 2018 20:59:42
Why don’t people use the search engine? I must have read the same questions a million times 😂.

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10 Jan 2018 21:17:33
He may be past his best but he’s been an ever present for Barcelona this season and has done pretty well in the few games I have seen. If the price was reasonable I wouldn’t have been to aggrieved if we signed him, although he seems to have lost a yard and that would probably stand out more in the prem.

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11 Jan 2018 10:11:29
He really is well past his best. Legs are completely gone by baby daughter can crawl quicker than he can run and he lacks the vision or guile to make up for that. Bullet dodged.

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11 Jan 2018 23:34:00
How old was Gary Mac when we signed him? 35 I reckon and what a job he did for us. I know he was free but just because their legs have gone doesn’t mean they couldn’t do a job. Won everything with Barcelona and who in our current squad has won anything of note? I’m not saying we should sign him but at a good price I think he will bring a wealth of experience and knows what it’s like to win.

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10 Jan 2018 16:51:02
Liverpool close to signing Dani Ceballos as Philippe Coutinho replacement for 22m GBP.

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10 Jan 2018 17:08:42
Source? Or just a guess.

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10 Jan 2018 17:16:59
Twitter.

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10 Jan 2018 17:19:27
I read in the Independent that Real Madrid were tempted to let him go for a similar amount that they paid for him (18 million euro apparently) . If it was anywhere near that price, it seems like a snip it today's market. I've not seen much of him, has anyone else particularly? From all the hype, it seems worth a pop at that price at least.

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10 Jan 2018 17:19:46
Should go for Bernard from shaktor donetsk similar to coutinho get him for 40m will be a supersatr.

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10 Jan 2018 17:26:56
It was originally reported by Diario Gol in Spain and then reported again in the Express.

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10 Jan 2018 17:31:35
I’d see Ceballos as more of a centre midfielder than attacker like Coutinho.

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10 Jan 2018 17:36:01
In that case, Dennis, Klopp would most likely want a midfielder and an attacker, seeing as Coutinho played in both positions. I don't think that would be a bad idea to be honest.

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10 Jan 2018 17:37:00
@jonny4pm - his contract is up in the summer I think.

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10 Jan 2018 17:18:25
The Express is reporting it:

goo.gl/Qooix

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10 Jan 2018 17:22:05
Actually the story appears to have been reported originally by Diario Gol in Spain:

goo.gl/nSi4B

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10 Jan 2018 17:40:22
Cebellos just signed last summer.

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10 Jan 2018 17:57:57
Hope this us true I think he could really do well with us, similar to coutinho in the sense he had a big move that didn't workout and then had to fight to prove to everyone he is as good as the hype had suggested he would be. 20 mil would be a steal!

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10 Jan 2018 17:57:58
I don’t think it’s a bad idea to sign him as he’d strengthen us through the middle as he likes to tackle as well as do the pretty stuff. He’s not had a great time of it in Madrid doesn’t get on with Zidane.

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10 Jan 2018 17:58:29
Cebellos was offered to us via his rep but unlikely to go any further according to ed002.

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10 Jan 2018 17:56:08
I like this player, especially if the price is anywhere round £20m. Good prospect who's not got the game time at RM, but very well thought of when he was at Betis last season. As Davey Suls said, not a Couts replacement, but a great future prospect who's already on a par with the likes of Lallana, albeit not in the EPL.

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10 Jan 2018 18:04:50
Would be an interesting buy if it happens, seen a few games and highlights also and he seems to be quite skillful but can be sloppy at times.

More of a player that will take abit of training and settling in rather than someone who could make an instant impact

However I am not qualified to make that assessment and so my opinion means nothing!

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10 Jan 2018 18:13:54
Ed 1 what do you think of Cebellos? Is there any truth to the rumour.

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{Ed001's Note - not seen him play, and I don't know what rumour you are referring to. He has been offered to a number of clubs, one of them us.}

10 Jan 2018 18:55:43
Hi Ed. I understand that we may not be interested in Cebellos but could it be the fact we haven't really scouted the player and not have a heap of information on him. As he was offered to us then perhaps he wasn't looked at previously.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, I would hope that we would have plenty of information on any player in the top flight of the major 5 leagues in Europe, at the very least. The only issue might be all the background and upbringing etc checks that should be made, but that we as a club seemed to have not bothered with in recent years.}

10 Jan 2018 20:11:53
I assume that LFC would not be interested in a loan without an option to buy.

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10 Jan 2018 21:12:16
5ft-10, 150ILBS, he will get eaten alive and spit out in the EPL.

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10 Jan 2018 21:13:28
He’s a class player 👍.

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10 Jan 2018 22:48:55
I would rather we pay more and get casemiro.

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10 Jan 2018 22:50:38
Angus,

Keita - 5'8" 141 lbs

Coutinho - 5'7" 157 lbs

Just saying, like.

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10 Jan 2018 23:13:08
Kante 5’6” - he doesn’t get eaten alive either 🤝.

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11 Jan 2018 06:54:05
I don't mind Ceballos, but not as a replacement for Coutinho. There has to be someone else that is more established as a star player to bring in and even attempt to fill Phil's shoes.

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10 Jan 2018 15:25:51
Have Liverpool ever shown interest in Ruben Neves of Wolves?

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{Ed025's Note - no mate..

10 Jan 2018 17:30:02
Thats a shame, he's a go to buy in CM16 ;)

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10 Jan 2018 17:36:01
A shame as he is a beast on CM16, lol!

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10 Jan 2018 18:39:26
Bummer. The boy was owning the midfield on my team in CM16! Great potential.

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10 Jan 2018 20:09:41
Slight aside, and we've hijacked the thread, smed, but my midfield in CM16 always seems to end up with Tielemans as the CDM with Neves and Alli in front - awesome! An occasional flirtation with Pogba, but that's as far as it goes ;)

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11 Jan 2018 01:28:53
What? Since when did Rúben move to wolves? He had/ has huge potential, he’s should be playing in the premiership for sure. I wouldn’t mind him as can replacement.

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10 Jan 2018 15:15:50
Seem to linked with Pavon don't know anything about him.

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10 Jan 2018 14:46:26
Today stories were saying Mahrez is looking for a house in Liverpool. Then Ceballos met with LFC in a hotel to close the deal. Then there is Aubameyang deal maybe hijacked by LFC. And Lucas Moura agents are pushing him to LFC because Man Utd doesn't want to pay the high fees.

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10 Jan 2018 15:12:31
Sounds like Wonderdogsparky is having a party and has invited some guests from abroad.

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10 Jan 2018 15:24:59
It’s BS season isn’t it?

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10 Jan 2018 16:12:51
He was in liverpool pyjamas i heard.

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10 Jan 2018 18:50:42
Real question is which are lazy journalism and which are agents trying to bump up deals by feeding the press a diet of horse manure.

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10 Jan 2018 13:43:13
Ed01 a friend of mine who usually knows his stuff regarding transfers has said we are looking to buy Mario Goetze or bring him in on loan for the rest of the season? have you heard anything similar to this? I know he's a favorite of Klopps and we showed interest before prior to signing Mane. wouldn't mind him tbh, I know he's had his problems but I think Klopp could get him back to his best.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate. Not heard anything about him as a possibility.}

10 Jan 2018 13:59:02
No worries thanks anyway ed.

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{Ed001's Note - welcome.}

10 Jan 2018 14:00:15
Eds had gotze not have a serious injury and therefore hasn't been the player from 2-3 seasons ago? Cheers.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know, I haven't kept track of his career sorry.}

10 Jan 2018 14:15:53
Two years ago he stopped playing football all together because it was discovered he had some sort of muscle disorder and his career nearly ended. Due to privacy laws it was not ever disclosed, but would make no sense in signing a player who may not pass a physical. Everyone forget about the Loic Remy transfer.

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10 Jan 2018 14:24:43
I maybe wrong. But wasn't it an issue something similar to what Fletcher had when at utd and by diet etc has been able to keep on top of it? Something to do with the stomach. Be interesting one as his career has stalled since move to Bayern from Dortmund. But I am sure I read somewhere when asked who was most gifted player he had worked with. Klopp answer was Gotze.

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10 Jan 2018 14:25:25
Gotze was diagnosed last year with Myopathy (Muscle weakening disease) which has hindered his career so i'd have my doubts.

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10 Jan 2018 15:55:58
Tbh, I'm not saying he would be a good signing but it wouldn't be out the blue, regarding the injury he seems to have put it behind him this season and played 14-15 times in all competition he is a winner tho and our team does miss that kind of person scores big game goals, but then I don't think he is what we need.

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10 Jan 2018 16:26:44
To be fair, if Gotze quit tomorrow he'll forever be able to remember scoring the winner in the World Cup final. There's a whole career right there.

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10 Jan 2018 17:19:12
Given his history, especially with Klopp, a loan with an option to buy would be a perfect scenario, imo. Not risking the whole transfer fee until Klopp can see if he is back to his best. He's played in the CL this season, so would be cup tied unfortunately.

This would also fit with the rumours dribbling out from journos that we are pushing for a name we have been linked to in the past.

Nice theory, CyKlopps, I like it!

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10 Jan 2018 13:36:24
Do Inter have genuine interest in Sturridge? and is a loan possible or are they looking for sale only?

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10 Jan 2018 11:50:15
Eds,

Some reports gathering pace about the potential for Suso returning?

Personally I thought he looked like a prospect when he played for us and has, like Salah, seemingly progressed since his move to Italy. (Not suggesting anywhere near as much mind! )

Is he one of the players outside of "the four" that were mentioned, etc that you said Klopp was looking at?

If not, could you share the knowledge as to who? :)

All the best eds and reds.

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{Ed001's Note - I am not aware, sadly, of any interest in bringing him back. Would love that to happen as I really liked him as a player.}

10 Jan 2018 12:42:22
Has Suso improved that much to be considered as PC's replacement?

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10 Jan 2018 12:59:07
We should never of let that lad go. He was always so promising.

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10 Jan 2018 13:02:54
Suso has been doing well at AC Milan but its hard to tell what his actual level is because they are all over the place and have Borini staring most games for them f. eks! But i think he has improved enough to be a hit.

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10 Jan 2018 13:03:47
Yup he's become one of the finest playmakers in Seria A and is now in the Spain squad.

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10 Jan 2018 13:54:50
Just watched a highlight reel on youtube, forgot how talented he is.

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10 Jan 2018 15:28:14
When Coutinho was injured 2-3 years ago and we were starved of creativity I thought then it was a great shame Suso never got his shot and we stuck with Allen instead. Would be funny if we bought him back to do exactly that. Agree I like him as a player, not Coutinho’s level but has something about him.

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10 Jan 2018 17:27:57
Unfortunately the reports seem to be from the Express and the Star (which first reported it in Nov 17), so not entirely credible.

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10 Jan 2018 17:57:50
I watched him play against Norwich, everyone was chanting his name at the end of the game, I was so pissed off when he was sold.

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10 Jan 2018 19:24:18
With Sturridge apparently linked with AC Milan how about a FIFA 18 transfer, player plus cash deal Studge + cash for Suso.

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10 Jan 2018 21:53:50
He should have been push to first team instead of sterling. he actually wanted to play for us. one of the many things that buck cocked up on.

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11 Jan 2018 13:11:15
Considering how often it has been brought up on here could the reports just be this sure being regurgitated as fact?

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10 Jan 2018 11:45:11
Some bits from today all thus far -

Sturridge is apparently keep on a move to inter.

Liverpool are looking at a CF from Atlanta surname Gomez (not the german one)

Hats off today to Tommy Lawrence, passed away YNWA

Holgate could be in line for a ban for his homophobic tweets as part of the investigation process this has been raised.

LFC set to match the Chinese bid for Aubameyang.

Cheers all.

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10 Jan 2018 12:05:59
Gomez is a non starter as he’s nearly thirty now.

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10 Jan 2018 12:11:13
It's a bit odd that comments tweeted by Holgate when he was a young lad are suddenly relevant to an investigation into a completely different matter?

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10 Jan 2018 12:29:27
I agree Stable, however it was made an issue of to the FA I believe they are at liberty to review.

Its all going a bit far to be honest in my opinion but it is an investigation that Holgate requested.

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10 Jan 2018 12:32:09
My guess is Holgate accused Firminho of making racist comments to him so someone at Liverpool did some digging and found those tweets.

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10 Jan 2018 12:36:11
Looks like Holgate-Gate might get interesting 👀.

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10 Jan 2018 13:13:04
His comments previously have no relevance to the Firmino incident, however in their own right they are homophobic and worthy of investigation.

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10 Jan 2018 13:58:54
Some fans dug them out in the aftermath of the derby.

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10 Jan 2018 14:31:58
think Holdgate was trying to dig himself out of a sending off, so maybe Football Karma could come back and bite him .

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10 Jan 2018 16:40:04
Holgate VS Colgate.

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10 Jan 2018 17:21:14
Why do words from years ago warrant investigation and a blatant push of an opponent into the stands warrants nothing?

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10 Jan 2018 18:13:23
I don't know what the tweets were, but I'd like to think the FA take homophobia more seriously than a push Faithinworks.

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10 Jan 2018 20:01:37
Apparently the ref saw the push and chose not to act, hence no retrospective action.

It appears the ref never saw the tweets, so action can be taken!

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10 Jan 2018 08:59:28
I see the echo are suggesting that Monaco are prepared to lower their price for Lemar this month to force sale. LFC maintain a strong interest in the player but only in the summer so won't be making an offer.

THIS MAKES NO SENSE!

Ed, is there any credence to this report do you think?

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10 Jan 2018 10:14:29
They won't sell, if France have a good world cup (which i think they will) then his value will rocket. Personally I think we might move on to an alternative.

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10 Jan 2018 10:19:30
The only thing I can think of is that we’re focussing on trying to get Keita in now and then Lemar in the summer. Who knows?!

Would be gutted if this is an opportunity missed though.

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10 Jan 2018 11:47:16
If we don't buy anyone this window it won't be a problem we have enough to get in the top 4

Migs/ Karius/ Ward
Clyne/ A. Arnold/
Moreno/ Robertson
VanDijk/ Matip/ Lovren/ Klavan/ Gomez
Henderson/ Can/ Wijnaldum/ Milner/ Lallana/ Grujic
Mane/ Salah/ Ox/ Kent/ Woodburn
Firmino/ Sturridge/ Solanke/ Ings.

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10 jan 2018 11:54:49
i would love to see keita come in early but i can't see rbl budging to be fair.

what i do want to see us being mentioned in is the transfers of nabil fekir and thomas lemar. two players i would love at liverpool and two quality additions. can't ponder on fekir as there are a few teams in europes elite after him he will be quality for us. lemar ideally now but we will probably wait until the summer to make the 90 mill plus move.

a keeper is a must! i've seen oblak being mentioned (we have zero chance of this being pulled off) he's got an 100mill release clause and we simply wont pay that! go for donnarumma 25 mill for a gamble yes but the hype is real about this guy.

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10 Jan 2018 13:13:04
Everyone is forgetting Origi.

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10 Jan 2018 14:13:47
I think both Kent and Woodburn should be and most likely will be loaned out to get more playing time.

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10 Jan 2018 22:20:52
I wouldn't call donnarumma a gamble at all.

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10 Jan 2018 09:12:00
Reading on the internet that Klopp has a name of a player that has "not even been mentioned" that is of interest to him as a midfielder who could be bought for a reasonable amount on money.

Could this mystery player be Serie A player Nicolo Barella?

It seems we have been scouting him for a while along side Juventus and Inter.

I am unsure we would have made any attempt to sign him till the summer but circumstance's change and he may be the player Klopp wants.

vrcomp
Y. N. W. A.

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10 Jan 2018 09:57:16
Looks decent but not as a first team player. Don’t know what he gives us that the Ox doesn’t to be honest. “A signing for signings sake”?

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10 Jan 2018 10:09:43
Will it be another name in an envelope?

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10 Jan 2018 12:55:20
It could be me.

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10 Jan 2018 13:35:28
Has Xabi kept his fitness up in the last few months? Could it finally be the homecoming so many of us have dreamed of?!

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10 Jan 2018 16:17:46
Luan maybe?

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10 Jan 2018 20:02:18
I don't think he's luan that we are interested in, CTMS ;-)

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10 Jan 2018 09:04:57
If arsenal make an offer for Lemar would this prompt us to contact Monaco with an offer?

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10 Jan 2018 09:11:52
what would prevent Liverpool being the first club to bid?

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10 Jan 2018 10:16:04
If wat I have read this morning is correct that Monaco could b open for selling at a lower price starting at 70 million euros and we are not interested til summer that is pure lack of ambition by the club an will cost us a chance of finishing in the top 4 also maybe a cup run it shows the club is just not proactive enough in bolstering the squad too were we want too get too this fella is quality an we got to go all out too get him.

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10 Jan 2018 10:52:13
It makes no sense at all therefore is BS.

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10 Jan 2018 10:56:56
My question was because of additional reports stating we are not looking to buy him in January. However if arsenal made a move I’d hope this would prompt us to make a move.

If stories are correct he prefers a move to Anfield over the emirates.

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10 Jan 2018 12:13:16
But selling Couts in the middle of the season made sense?
I know he was a disruptive player and they wanted him gone. but when we are in the last 16. FA CUP and Top 4 to compete. it doesn't make sense.
so I think that logic is out the window. Nothing makes sense WITH LFC 🤣.

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10 Jan 2018 11:41:56
Exactly Ed025.

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10 Jan 2018 14:24:08
it doesn't make sense for them to drop the lemar fee days after we got a huge amount of money, im calling bs on that one. they would normally be raising the price after a big sale not lowering, or maybe im missing something!

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10 Jan 2018 15:31:42
It’s complete BS.

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10 Jan 2018 07:36:38
Hi eds

Is Lucas Moura set for united now? Can we cross off our Jan 2018 arrivals list?

Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - cross off?}

10 Jan 2018 08:23:19
Nice to know Jose is signing another likely dud. The Brazilian Theo Walcott.

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10 Jan 2018 09:55:24
Even Walcott is better than Moura! He might be well over rated, but he still averages 10 goals a season. I think that would be Moura's best return in his career if he somehow got near it 😂

Good man, Jose. Charitable as ever, giving average footballers a platform to get laughed at. He can join Lindelof on the Man United fans list of people they hate more than Bebe.

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10 Jan 2018 12:46:06
United fans don't hate Lindelof. Ridiculous comment.

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09 Jan 2018 23:08:12
Question for ed01 if I may. I've seen you mentioning you expect one more arrival this month. Is it Keita?

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{Ed001's Note - while both Keita and LFC would love that to happen, I would put that as the least likely to happen. RBL are very keen to keep him until the summer.}

10 Jan 2018 04:25:59
So someone other than Lemar as well Ed? Ed002 told us not to hold our breath.

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{Ed001's Note - I am holding out little to no hope of Lemar, but there are other options Klopp wants in that area, so it should be more like signing Salah instead of Brandt, rather than sitting tight and waiting for VVD.}

10 Jan 2018 05:37:58
Any chance you could name the target ed?

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{Ed001's Note - there is more than one option and I am pretty sure all of them have already been named on here numerous times.}

10 Jan 2018 05:58:36
Who do you believe will come in ed?

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate. I think we can rule out 4 of the players Klopp would most like in January though - Pulisic, Goretzka, Keita and Lemar. None of them look likely to move in January, as things stand. Goretzka looks to have his heart set on Bayern, Pulisic wants to stay put for now, RBL won't let Keita move early and Monaco are just asking more than I believe we are willing to pay right now for Lemar.}

10 Jan 2018 05:49:21
Sorry I should rephrase who do you believe is the most probable we will get in .

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10 Jan 2018 06:28:01
So who does that then leave us with for January Ed? Brandt? Fekir?

I highly doubt Pulisic would come to us even if he wanted to leave BvB, the reason because I'm sure United would want him too and he's a boyhood United fan.

If we managed to get someone else in now, would we still return for Lemar or Pulisic in the summer anyway?

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{Ed001's Note - Pulisic is not interested in who he supports when it comes to his career. He is very well advised, has a sensible head on his shoulders and extremely supportive parents. Pulisic's thinking is about what is best for his career, I fail to see how anyone could think that would be a United side with a manager who is unlikely to last much longer. I am not sure whether or not we would be the best option for him either. I fully expect him to stay at Dortmund for another season and then assess things as the season unfolds.

You are right, those are two potential names, though Ed0333 believes Fekir will be moving to Arsenal. It really is impossible to do any more than speculate until the club acts.

The club will reassess after the window and then decide who are the targets for the summer mate. I expect the priorities to be keeper and right back then though myself, unless we fail to sign a midfielder now.}

10 Jan 2018 06:33:03
I think many Liverpool fans will be bitterly disappointed if there's no top notch midfielder coming in January.
Coutinho will be a massive loss and, if we were to subsequently go out of the CL earlier than may have been expected and fail to get top 4, there's £50 million down the swanny straight away.
Just pay the extra to bring Lemar if he will provide that midfield creativity that has been sadly lost with Coutinho's departure.
Otherwise it's the usual FSG tale of one step forward (VVD) followed by another backwards.

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10 Jan 2018 06:49:30
Those 4 names we can pretty much rule out ed are the ones mentioned daily. Other options being Ceballos, Draxler. Or maybe an alternative not mentioned on here before. We just need to be carefull don't we not to buy an expensive 3rd or 4th choice option that is the wrong option.

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10 Jan 2018 06:56:18
Juicer I wouldn't pin this on FSG at all. This is Klopp's decision, he decided to sell Coutinho and FSG backed him. If he decided to keep Coutinho until summer, they would have backed him. FSG wanted Klopp because they knew they could trust his judgment.

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10 Jan 2018 06:54:34
Thanks Ed,

I watched a Vice Media documentary on Pulisic last night and the kid really, really impresses me, and so do his parents (especially his mum, what a MILF) . Pulisic made the hard decision to move to a country with a completely different culture and language and instead of moaning and complaining, he rolled his sleeves up and got on with it, instead of bitching and moaning because he probably realised how lucky he was to have that kind of opportunity. He comes across as a very grounded kid.

If I was a player, I wouldn't touch United with a ten-foot pole. I may sound biased but ever since Fergie retired they have IMO suffered from a vacuum of wisdom because they significantly relied on his wisdom when he controlled many aspects of their football operations, and they seem clueless without his full-time input; Woodward also seems like a bumbler. The biggest case in point has been their costly and underwhelming success in the transfer market since his retirement.

As for a January replacement, I can't remember the last time when it was such a mystery as to who Liverpool would bid for to fill a priority position.

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{Ed001's Note - agreed mate, United are still suffering a post-Ferguson dip that needs to be sorted.}

10 Jan 2018 07:18:21
I don't want it to be sorted Ed.

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{Ed001's Note - I would be surprised if you did.}

10 Jan 2018 07:32:24
SG, if you think that there would have been a £75 million + hole in the FSG coffers for the VVD signing without a balancing Coutinho departure, well. that's up to you.
This is the regime, remember, that left us with just one first team striker for half a season before they struck lucky on Sturridge.
Except that the stakes have now gone up significantly.
This is not an anti-FSG rant, just that they have form when it comes to these things.
Klopp does't hold the purse strings.

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10 Jan 2018 07:38:09
Out of interest Ed’s, looking at the dropped comment about united manager may be on way out soon, does what appears to be the stable and supported position Klopp has with the owners make it a bit easier to get players in. I know when retired players have been asked not knowing if the manager who signed you will still be there is a consideration for some.

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{Ed001's Note - yes.}

10 Jan 2018 07:47:23
Juicer what I believe is what Ed001 says - VVD was going to be signed in the summer regardless of if Coutinho left or stayed. If Coutinho rejected Barcelona then we still would have shelled out the 60 odd million for VVD.

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{Ed001's Note - you are correct SG, VVD has nothing to do with Couts.}

10 Jan 2018 08:03:33
This is also the 'regime' that's Paid vast sums for Salah mane lovren gini firmino Keita to name a few. I personally think they haven't done badly, and get an unfair rap from some fans.

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10 Jan 2018 08:21:46
I saw a brilliant tweet the other day that said this:

"Liverpool need to spend' Just lash £100m on whatever we can so we can get to the right end of that net spend table. That's what it's all about. Don't care if they're good. Just spend money. "

Really sums up the mindlessness of the FSG Out brigade, not that you are one of them Juicer.

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10 Jan 2018 08:31:05
SG / Ed001, your point is redundant though in that became clear all along that Coutinho would depart. There was always going to be a balance of finances.
Which is fair enough, that's fine.
But FSG's reign has been characterised by huge inconsistency and losing your star man (and he was, not Salah or Mane) and not quickly replacing him would be just up their street.

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10 Jan 2018 08:43:36
I would rather ensure we sign a player that fits the bill rather than simply sign a player that is available in Jan.

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10 Jan 2018 08:10:01
Ed 001
If Liverpool are to bring any players in a few that have caught my eye watching serie a
Milinkovic-Savic
He looks an unreal prospect potential to boss the midfield in the prem for next 8-10 years. I think this lad is mustard
Dries Mertens
Hard not to notice the lad he’s quick fast thinking has goals and assists in his game would be a real high quality addition to the team can also play various positions

What you think on them ed any chance of them?

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{Ed001's Note - I wish mate. I wish.}

10 Jan 2018 08:49:18
On FSG aswell people really are clueless when it comes to commenting on their ownership, unfortunately you have to look at the bigger picture of the tenure rather than simple cherry pick the bits that fit a point of view.

Keys elements here
1- saved us from going bust
2- improved the commercial deals
3- invested in the playing squad heavily
4- rebuilt the main stand
5 - grew the LFC brand and merchandising
6 - adopted a philosophy that allowed young players a path to the first team

That’s to name the keys things I can think off.

In short people need to open their eyes!

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10 Jan 2018 09:18:45
I would rather we wait until the summer if who we really want isn't available now. Pointless signing a stop gap just to appease the fans. Get behind the club and the manager, they know a lot better than you.

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10 Jan 2018 09:29:41
Ed1, hope you don't mind me asking this question but you have suggested that the 4 'main' names are unlikely to come this month (although we know one of them is already coming at the end of the season - I'm guessing as Can's replacement) .

Say we sign one of the attainable players this month, do you still think we'll go back in for Lemar in the summer or does it depend on how well the aforementioned player does?

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{Ed001's Note - there are too many ifs and buts, Lemar might move elsewhere in January, for one.}

10 Jan 2018 08:59:55
Juicer don't argue with me, argue with ed001. He's the reliable all-knowing one and I'm just trusting what he says.

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10 Jan 2018 09:57:21
Dries Mertens is at the wrong end of his career for me, he’s 29 now, so there’s not many miles left in the tank. We’d be better looking at Insigne.

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10 Jan 2018 09:48:20
So ed001, cheers for all the info.
just to clarify, you believe our summer priorities to be a keeper, right back and a 'coutinho replacement' if one isn't found in January? (Don't mean to use that term it's just hard to bracket him) With the view that we atleast sign a midfielder in January? If that's the case I'd say that's smart management, gradually building a top quality squad and not rushing it for the sake of it (our biggest downfall in recent years) it's a shame that luck isn't going our way in terms of players we want being available when we require them, but it's satisfying to know we're not then just blowing it on someone else, and actually waiting for the guy we want unless other options are good enough! cheers.

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{Ed001's Note - along those lines yes.}

10 Jan 2018 10:05:08
I disagree withyou Juicer. Coutinho has never been our star player. It was Suarez when he joined, then we all spent most of the season praying Sturridge was fit, before Sterling stepped up to be our best player, and then when Sterling left Mane was signed and it is impossible to argue that he wasn't our best player last season because without him we were terrible, and then this season (i tend to disagree with Ed001 that Salah is our best player) Firmino has been our best player for me, despite Salah's goals taking all the plaudits.

Coutinho has always been inconsistent and possibly only our best player for a very brief spell in between Sterling leaving and Mane signing. Our squad was dreadful in that period though. Coutinho has always been one of our better players to be fair, and he scored goals in important games, but he wasn't our star player in my opinion. Just our most marketable because he did special things occasionally, that garnered a lot of attention.

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{Ed001's Note - I wouldn't argue with Firmino, the Salah being the best player was more a tongue in cheek reply to the ridiculous comments of Coutinho being our best player, when he simply wasn't.}

10 Jan 2018 10:08:10
Ed 001
Plant the seeds with klopp on savic and Mertens then mate
You say you wish ed but it’s it entirely unrealistic or is their a possibility in either 1?

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{Ed001's Note - entirely unrealistic. Mertens is 30 (or thereabouts) and Napoli would still ask for 100m. Milinkovic-Savic is one of the top 10 midfielders in the world and would have the pick of anywhere he wants when he moves.}

10 Jan 2018 10:09:14
JC23 and Firmane
FSG have also tried to screw fans out of higher price ticket sales, brought in a poor transfer committee, they haven't invested heavily at all, most money spent has come from selling our top players, the kit deal was a bad one and rushed and the stand will pay for itself at some point.
Now if they build on Anfield Rd to increase capacity which would be for the fans as I read a while back the Eds said there's not room for corporate boxes so not much money will be made from it and maybe buy top class talent instead of potential and average players then they might catch a break, for me they are very hit and miss, ill leave it for this window and summer for them to show there ambition in the trans market.

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{Ed001's Note - most money has come from loans from FSG, not selling our top players. If you understood football finance, you would realise that we actually see very little of the transfer fees received.}

10 Jan 2018 10:15:20
Regards to lemar don't you think it's worth just getting the player no matter the price like vvd though? Because if Arsenal get him this window people will go spare ha.

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10 Jan 2018 10:54:16
The juicer, coutinho may have been our 'star player'' but a star player isn't necesseraly the best player, in my eyes the star of the team is the most well known for his qualities, On the other hand, the best player is who actually performs the best over a season, or however you bracket your timeline. Firmino is arguably our best player, but not our star player. yet.

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10 Jan 2018 11:09:37
Not that I'm disagreeing with you MK, but you could argue that being the most marketable is exactly what being the star player is. Best player however, that's a different story. Adam Bogdan all the way.

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10 Jan 2018 11:31:14
Wrong Lancaster just wrong!

Kit deal at the time was a leading deal if I remember correctly yes people had achieved better since but that's the way it goes we will look to do better on our next deal and that could be equal or better than other, then the games continues again.

The stand may pay for itself over time yes but who paid for it in the first place?

Ticket prices yes they did hike them and then reduced them and acknowledged the error, name another club that has done that when they have raised their ticket prices?

As Ed has pointed your view on the transfer spend is way off without FSG we would not be in a position to invest the monies we have/ do.

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10 Jan 2018 12:55:08
JC23
The eds have said the kit deal was a poor one but also if we were doing better on the pitch we would get a bigger deal, most of the FSG money is loans so the money the club is getting from tv, sponsorship etc is paying back the loans I imagine? So FSG are putting money in but getting big interest back? Not sure if that sounds right Eds? Transfer fees are paid over time so like a bank its just all numbers that is rarely physically there, as I have said FSG have been hit and miss but as a club with ambition for big trophies it needs big players and we have been short of that when in the last 10 years we have only had 2 real teams capable of winning the prem and just as we faltered we got rid of our best players instead of building 08/ 09/ 10 was an unbelievable team, im hoping we can start to look at top level players an actually get them, its ok saying oh we tried for so and so but couldn't get him, im looking forward to seeing who we bring in and hope its not a case of we end with a low net spend as per, we have coutinho fee so should use that and then some, its ok saying monies from transfers don't work like that but without inside knowledge its how it looks to most fans, figures aren't just made up so they must be in the ball park of what gets reported, as for we wouldn't be in the position to spend money if it weren't for fsg isn't true, if they weren't asking ridiculous amounts for the club we could get a owner who would invest more, as I said many times before they are hit and miss but I don't think they have the means to take the club to the next level of City, Chelsea or PSG to say, we certainly have the fan base to rival these but not the finance.

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{Ed001's Note - the 'eds' have said no such thing. Ed002 has said it is. Just Ed002. The kit deal is not the best in terms of money but it gives us much more exposure than adidas or Nike would have done.}

10 Jan 2018 13:16:23
Perhaps we are back in for Konoplyanka 😂.

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10 Jan 2018 14:42:06
You can take the horse to water but you can't make it drink.

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10 Jan 2018 16:05:21
And this is why we can't talk money on here. People like Juicer and LancasterRed have the cognitive thinking ability of our dear friends the mancs.

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10 Jan 2018 08:26:21
Its a 'regime' that has also received vast sums from player sales Firmane, installed a transfer committee that recruited poorly and has also tried to screw fans for more ticket money, its been very hit and miss from the owners.

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10 Jan 2018 17:32:34
Sorry, Lancaster. I must correct you there.

Regime needs no inverted commas. The comma goes before Firmane and a full stop goes afterwards, followed by a capital letter on the word 'installed'. Once again, there should be a full stop after the word 'money' and another capital letter on the word 'it's'. That being said, the content is awful too.

F-.

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10 Jan 2018 17:39:15
I know, I know. Someone will tell me my grammar was incorrect as well. It was a joke. :)

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10 Jan 2018 00:50:51
Im para phrasing here but danny murphy has basically said that keita is another jordan henderson and adds no creativity or power as he puts it to midfield.

I have limited experience of keita but from what i have seen he is nothing like henderson, my question really is what exactly will keita bring to the team and is murphy correct in his assessment.

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10 Jan 2018 01:09:12
Danny Murphy is far from the brightest, to be honest. It is clear that he has never actually seen Keita play before because Henderson and Keita have very different styles.

Henderson is about breaking up play, pressing with regularity whether it is the 5th minute or 90th. He is also a decent passer of the ball, although I do agree that often his passes go backwards or sideways (Usually due to a lack of options but at times he does seem to hesitate on the ball and by then the chance to play the ball has gone. )

Keita is very capable on the ball, from what I have seen dribbling whether in tight spaces or open ones are his main strength. Keita is a difficult player to get off the ball, he can wriggle away from mounting pressure and use his pace to leave you in the dirt. He is hard working too, but from what I have seen his passing is lacking. He tends to play the short or simple pass, he never looks to play long passes or creative ones unless he has no other options, and, when he does, the pass is often overhit. I have watched a fair bit of German football and these are just a few things I have noticed. Keita is a very good player with the potential to be a main stay in the team for years to come. However, there are areas of his game he needs to work on and, with Klopp at the helm, I suspect you will see improvements over time.

Oh, also, as has become apparent this season, Keita seems to have lost his more competitive edge in matches. He does not resemble the man of last season who had a very serious case for being one of the top players in Germany. This year Keita looks disinterested, doesn't put a great deal of effort when tracking back to his position. I suspect this is because his head is already at Liverpool and he does not want to be in RBL. Not the best mentality but it is just my suspicion and not actual fact.

I hope this helps, I am lucky to watch a fair bit of German football and thought I would share my opinion on the two. As I said, Keita and Henderson are nothing alike and Danny Murphy needs to actually do his homework rather than spout absolute nonsense.

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10 Jan 2018 01:17:24
Murphy is talking absolute bollocks. Keita will be the main "driver" of our midfield, picking up the ball from deep. He will be relied upon to be our main creative outlet from midfield whilst also contributing to defence, pressing of opposition etc. Keita is very very talented with an energy that perhaps can match that of Ngolo Kante. Ignore Murphy, he is the complete opposite to what Henderson has sadly become for us, Keita is a dynamo with the ability to play incisive one touch football or score from 30+ yards. Keita will be, and already is to some extent, special.

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10 Jan 2018 01:34:27
He is the engine that drives the machine much like Kante.

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10 Jan 2018 01:58:10
Are u serius lad? U listen to that AH? He's worse than Trump

U can find analysis of Keita's game on Youtube. There's one worth watching. After reading and watching several analysis I can conclude that he's the player we are missing in our midfield. He has a great engine, can carry the ball, likes to dribble and waltz through the midfield and if there's no better option he continues and attacks the defence, makes space for a shot and usually ends up scoring from the edge of the box. It doesn't work everytime as u can imagine.

He uses his dribbling quality and speed to that (little bit like Mane but better in terms of dribbling) . The other thing he does frequently is through balls, he always tries them and more often than not succeeds (prefers short passes so can't judge him on long passes) . He also intercepts very well as he has the ability to read the plays and also uses his speed to do that. Tackles when needed but can be reckless at times (like Dele Ali) . Not sure if I can judge his defensive work like getting back in time during opposition attacks, defending set pieces, following instructions.

Anyway, he's not a CDM neither an AM. He's really box to box with creativity, assists and goals in him. So, he's exactly the player we are missing in midfield as Can, Henderson and Gini aren't good enough or have zero creativity against EUROLINES/

Hope that helps.

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10 Jan 2018 03:09:20
Danny never was the brightest.

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10 Jan 2018 03:22:10
The only assessment here to be made is of Danny Murphy's mental state. Even a YouTube highlight reel will show Keita is nothing like Henderson in style of play. Keita is pacy, energetic and drives the ball from midfield to attack in no time at all. He is everything Hendo should have been.

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10 Jan 2018 03:28:05
Murphy is a pundit who used to play football but has little to no knowledge of the game as a whole and who is paid to make statements that stir debate - take his guff with a pinch of salt.

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10 Jan 2018 08:43:14
Thanks lads, i suspected he was sprouting for click bait. I too think keita can be something special with the right guidance. Not quite a gerrard replacement but gerrardesque in terms of box to box ability. Hopefully he regains his drive when he joins in the summer.

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10 Jan 2018 08:48:26
I'm not an expert on football. I don't know how anywhere near as much as most people. But one thing I can tell you for certain - Danny Murphy as a pundit is a waste of oxygen, a man who spouts pseudo-controversial nonsense because he knows it will get him and his publications mentions and that he has absolutely nothing of greater value to add.

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10 Jan 2018 09:16:10
My God listen to you all. He had an opinion and its the wrong one, but he's a good pundit, is actually very sharp and knowledgable, and had a cracking career here, we cluld definitely do with him now as he's twice the player can is. Show a little respect.

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10 Jan 2018 09:58:05
Murphy clearly doesn’t watch any football outside of the premier league.

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10 Jan 2018 11:08:08
"Keita isn't as creative as Mascherano"
"Keita is like Henderson"
"Liverpool need a 20+ goal striker" (ignores Salah's 17 goal tally)

He has lost the plot.

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10 Jan 2018 11:10:16
ChampMan it's not just one bad opinion but three, and they are all baffling.

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10 Jan 2018 12:25:25
From what I've seen which is admittedly limited, he's been nothing special to watch, being rather badly disciplined and hasn't shone in their team. That is purely what i've seen of the 5 or 6 games I've tuned into.

Is he actually as good as everyone on here seems to think? Honest question as I haven't watched him week in week out. Anyone on here watch the Bundesliga regularly?

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10 Jan 2018 15:01:04
DeanW, I can gurantee you that Keita is special. He is much better than our current midfield options. Keita had the likes of Barca, Arsenal, Bayern all interested in his signature. Whilst this season he has been rash and not quite hit the performances of last year (which was a very high bar anyway) he is still young, cleanly doesn't want to be at Leipzig (which is not an excuse) and to be honest still has put in some great games this season. In short, I wouldn't worry.

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{Ed025's Note - hes quality mate..

10 Jan 2018 15:29:23
Nice! Thanks for the reply tsteen!

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10 Jan 2018 00:15:12
Hi see the Salah real Madrid rumours appearing now.

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10 Jan 2018 12:08:40
No chance FSG are that dumb.

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10 Jan 2018 21:27:51
£130 million please.

Baz.

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