Liverpool Rumours Archive July 12 2016

12 Jul 2016 22:12:53
Hi Eds, read today that Clyne is unhappy under Klopp and that he was subsequently offered to Barcelona (who I believe are in the market for a full back) . Is there any amount of truth in this? Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - It has been said that Clyne is not too keen on certain matters but I am not aware of his agent offering him the Barcelona at all.}

12 Jul 2016 22:22:59
If he is unhappy, i think now might be a decent time to cash in with the general opinion of him being quite high outside of Liverpool. I feel most fans on here see him as alright but nothing that can't easily be replaced, especially if we could recoup a decent fee. Only problem is, who replaces him?

{Ed002's Note - How about JF?}

12 Jul 2016 22:27:29
What sort of matters? If you don't mind me asking.

12 Jul 2016 22:43:39
His agent should try Real Madrid or Bayern instead 😂.

12 Jul 2016 22:53:43
Out of curiosity, what's the drama?

13 Jul 2016 00:13:14
I think Clyne escaped without much criticism last year that could have come his way but seemed to be aimed at the keeper and other backs for some reason. He was bang average in his first year. That may be due to settling but there was very little indication of "what's to come" from him even.

13 Jul 2016 00:17:51
Forgot his birthday.

13 Jul 2016 00:07:12
Ed001 has said that Clyne is not seen as the long term solution at left back, perhaps he is slightly put out by that.

13 Jul 2016 00:42:04
Mario gaspar villareal
Mallo celta vigo two goood rightbacks i am a fan of.

13 Jul 2016 01:04:53
Did see him. argue with klopp a few times when he was on pitch in the initial games klopp in charge.

12 Jul 2016 22:39:36
James Franco is a terrible actor Ed, but I do think he'd make a good right back.

12 Jul 2016 23:08:20
Thank you Ed002 for the reply. What do you mean by the fact that Clyne is not keen on certain matters? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - It means he is not a happy bunny right now.}

13 Jul 2016 08:42:55
If he's not happy we should be getting rid. I personally think he's alright. For now atleast but can't have unhappy players.

13 Jul 2016 08:51:31
I'm very curious to know what his issues are as well. Did you mean right back, Dan? To be fair to him, he was Mr Consistency last season, just didn't exactly excite very often. There are better right backs in the world. Presumably we will be signing Cedric Soares to replace him.

13 Jul 2016 09:13:24
I did mean right back Jurgen, apologies, perhaps that's why I got so many disagrees? .

13 Jul 2016 11:22:02
Cedric it is then! 😂.

13 Jul 2016 14:17:48
Can't believe we missed out on Wanyama and Pelle. For shame! Also, there hasn't been a Shane Long rumour in ages! And I'm well pissed off we dragged our heels and let Bertrand sign a new contract. Hopefully, in what's left of the window, we'll be able to tie up the Jay Rodríguez and Tadic deals to complete our summer shopping. ;)

13 Jul 2016 17:09:06
Another whinger? He played almost every game last season so what's his beef?

13 Jul 2016 20:57:32
Barcelona are no longer in the market having just signed Digne (unless they wanted two)

14 Jul 2016 09:04:27
Except that Digne is a left-back. Obviously his beef can't be game-time. Maybe he doesn't like being shouted at from the touchline? Maybe he thinks he's perfect and doesn't understand why Klopp wants him to improve? He's not so bad, not perfect, but perfectly average.
Please Ed, can you give us any further hint what issues are causing him to have a strop?

{Ed002's Note - It is unimportant.}

14 Jul 2016 20:54:06
Of course important he is a starting right full for LFC why isn't it important to LFC fans.

15 Jul 2016 08:52:53
The problem is whilst Clyne is decent but nothing special that pretty much describes the majority of FBs out there right now, at best. So the options for replacing him, bar JF being the obvious one, aren't going to add anything. Unless his attitude is Sterling level then what's the issue really?

17 Jul 2016 08:13:16
Long is rubbish mate I love him Irishman here.

17 Jul 2016 08:23:47
I agree Istanbul bang average for his country also give flanno a shout.

12 Jul 2016 20:50:03
Anyone know if Hull are still interested in Brad Smith and if so is it to loan or buy outright?

12 Jul 2016 22:40:22
Unless Robertson is leaving it would be a pointless loan option as he'd not get much game time.

12 Jul 2016 15:52:41
According to reports, Jonas Hector's agent has confirmed that LFC have made an offer for him. If this is true it would be a very good addition.

{Ed002's Note - Not to Cologne - but they have a declared interest with a discussion over money with his agent. Cologne are talking to another side.}

12 Jul 2016 21:35:52
Would be made up if we signed Hector. Great defender, and seemed pretty good getting forward for Germany, delivering some excellent crosses.

16 Jul 2016 21:43:48
I was unimpressed with Hector. Although he got forward and into good areas I thought his crossing and finishing were very poor. Although he's a defender the ability to find a teammate should be a must for recruitment. Maybe a handful of games doesn't show his full potential though?

12 Jul 2016 13:18:38
Hi eds and Reds,
One for ed001.
Was just on the SSN page and they claim that their sources (which are usually bang on) say that Alexander Manninger is training with us in view of a contract. Do you know anything about it? If it's true, can you see the sense in signing a 39 year old back up keeper? Also wanted to know if you've seen him play before, to see if he's any good. Thanks guys, this page is much appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - we are looking to bring him in as 3rd choice, to allow Ward to go out on loan and have experienced cover in the event of an injury. Most Prem clubs have a 3rd keeper who is in the veteran stages, especially when they have younger keepers, so they can act as mentors.}

12 Jul 2016 13:40:21
Thanks for the insight ed001, i'd rather start him over Mignolet anyway haha.

12 Jul 2016 16:02:42
Much like Richard Wrights triumphant 4 year spell at Man City.