Liverpool Rumours Archive June 01 2017

 

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01 Jun 2017 21:51:06
VVD really wants to sign, the club are in danger of losing him, the reports are very true, offered one figure and changed it, i still believe he will sign.

Salah has a good chance of happening .

Sessegnon was told he was going to join the under 23 with some cup runs, Spurs offered him the chance to fight for a first team place.

Ox could happen, but as with all these things they can change.

Hope everyone is well.

Cheers

Macca.

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01 Jun 2017 21:54:01
What the absolute f.

Where the absolute f have you been

When the absolute f did you decide to give us some beuatiful news.

Why the absolute f did you hibernate for a year

How have you been pal?

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01 Jun 2017 21:54:30
Thanks for the update. Would be great to secure VVD. Is it the transfer fee or the wage changed or both?

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01 Jun 2017 21:54:42
Thanks Macca.

Why on earth do we think it's a good idea to offer a figure to a player and then change it though.

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01 Jun 2017 21:58:45
Its certainly not the first time mate.

Cheers

Macca.

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01 Jun 2017 21:59:20
Good to hear from you Macca!

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01 Jun 2017 22:01:24
Why lock lovren into a new hefty deal if this was always the plan?

Far to expensive to just have on the bench.

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01 Jun 2017 22:02:57
Ox? Unless he's transformed into a top class right back I don't want him nor see the need for him. That's a signing that makes absolute no sense.
Van dikj will be a great signing.

Any word on keita macca?

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01 Jun 2017 22:04:47
Thanks a lot macca! Wierd piece of business strategy.

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01 Jun 2017 22:06:46
Cheers macca any news on lb? Thanks.

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01 Jun 2017 22:07:59
Regarding The sum that was changed, is it the transfer sum or wages?

Cheers for the update.

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01 Jun 2017 22:09:28
Jesus that's a bolt out the blue! what's the issues with VVD? Why is it we continually seem to arse about with offers 🙈.

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01 Jun 2017 22:12:23
wow vvd called fsg bluff they probably thought he would pick city or chelsea dogs trick that reneging on a deal.

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01 Jun 2017 22:13:21
Made my night macca lad. not for the new season just to c you're back👍👍👍👍missed u.

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01 Jun 2017 22:13:51
Welcome back Macca any dirt on naby keita mate.

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01 Jun 2017 22:15:47
Macca!

Good to see you back on the posts!

Don't be a stranger for so long next time eh?!

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01 Jun 2017 22:23:44
Great to hear from Macca it's been a while thanks for the update.
Who would you like to see sign?

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01 Jun 2017 22:23:46
Jesus, seeing Macca's name flash up for the first time in a year was a surprise!

So is Sessegnon completely over now? I don't understand why we'd want him in the U23's when he could be loaned back to Fulham.

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01 Jun 2017 22:24:35
Thanks macca, great to hear from you again. Hope all is well mate.

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01 Jun 2017 22:29:07
Wow. Great to hear from you Macca. Great update mate. Im sure you will be bombarded with questions but do you honestly think the VVD issues will be resolved and he will sign? Would really appreciate a reply Macca. Thanks alot.

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01 Jun 2017 22:32:45
Always good to hear from Macca! VVD signing would be a massive statement from the club. Get it done Lfc.

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01 Jun 2017 22:35:55
I think we all missed you Macca. Thanks for the news!

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01 Jun 2017 22:32:24
Something Red - Probably because someone decided to look at our pay structure to the current players, and realized there'd be a long queue of players asking for raises either this summer or next. Hoping the changed offer is not true, but if it is, then these rank amateurish moves have simply got to stop one day. (Probably mixed up the currency symbols over whatsapp messages across the Atlantic ;-) ) .

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01 Jun 2017 22:39:54
A Van Dijk Matip partnership would be great and both are good in the air. Real shame on Sessenogn though I find it strange we have only offered him under 23 and cup games though as we don't really have one to play (LB) . Think if he signed he would have had a good chance of becoming a first teamed as the season progressed.

We will have a huge amount of games next season if we form a few decent cup runs so he would easily get a run at some stage if he playing were playing well.

Hoping we can rescue it and bring him in. Would be very happy with Van Dijk and Sessenogn being our next two signings.

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01 Jun 2017 22:42:22
Cheers Macca, Liverpool legend.

Baz.

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01 Jun 2017 22:45:42
Welcome back Macca. Thanks for the info.

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01 Jun 2017 22:52:42
Return of the Mac! Cheers mate we clearly need to be More ruthless from now on.

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01 Jun 2017 23:13:16
Thanks Macca. Legend 👌.

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01 Jun 2017 23:13:43
Had to read that 5 times! Delighted to hear from u macca! And offering sess to the under 23's absolute clowns spurs have it right fight for your place win it and it's yours!

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01 Jun 2017 23:27:35
Was reading same earlier. Hopefully this is not us doing a Liverpool. good to hear from you again Mecca. Hope all is well.

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01 Jun 2017 23:28:29
MACCA RETURNS! Welcome back, you've been very much missed!

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01 Jun 2017 23:35:49
cheers macca.

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02 Jun 2017 05:27:06
Welcome back Macca, and thanks for the update. Do you see a potential deal for Mendy as a ship long gone?

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01 Jun 2017 21:43:23
Lazio aparently interested in origi. I can see a lot of changes. I would love us to go for vardy personally.

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01 Jun 2017 22:14:36
Vardy!?!?

A thirty year old man who dropped his tools when the manager who earned him a Premier League medal was in need of his help!? The man who has struggled to re-find his form after a new manager was employed!? That Vardy!?

Hell, no!

I don't want to see a quitter and a diver join the club. He is well past it now mate and an embarrassment. We stomached Suarez's antics because he was a quality player who knew how to put the ball in the back of the net. Why would we do the same for a player who has a quarter of his ability!?

Also, why would you swap a young man who has the potential to improve with a guy who is entering the twilight of his career!? Who would probably cost around 30 million plus!?

I would much rather stick with Origi then waste money on Vardy!? There are other areas we should be strengthening before we look at our striker situation.

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02 Jun 2017 07:06:50
If Lazio is hot for Divock, I would swap him and Keita Balde in a flash. Just the kind of left winger we need!

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02 Jun 2017 10:16:15
Agree 100% smedegaard. Keita balde would be a fantastic addition.

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01 Jun 2017 21:42:17
Hi Eds and reds. It does amuse me when people see who we are linked with and try to explain formations. Personally im completely lost. Players up top we loads. with salah lalalana mane firmino cout plus our strikers . i really have no clue we seem to be bloated in attack.
I personally see a lot of changes coming. We speak of players coming. besides interest in couts i can see others going.

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01 Jun 2017 21:53:16
I think at the moment the idea is to add depth and options to the squad. I wouldn't get too hung up on formations and where everyone fits just yet. likely we will see Coutinho in central midfield and a fluid front 3 or 4 depending on opposition/ availability.

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01 Jun 2017 21:29:37
The only real problem I see with salah is we will lose him to afcon along with mane
Otherwise very good signing
Up the pool.

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01 Jun 2017 23:33:34
My thoughts exactly.

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01 Jun 2017 21:17:10
The saga with RS from Fulham I'm totally ok with if he decided to choose spurs instead of us then good luck to him anything else? s need to be asked!

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01 Jun 2017 21:24:46
We only offered him the chance of under 23 football next season and some cup runs, Spurs have told him he will be competing for a first team spot.

Cheers

Macca.

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01 Jun 2017 21:41:01
That the real macca? Glad your back if this is the real macca!

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01 Jun 2017 21:43:32
Welcome back macca.

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01 Jun 2017 21:43:34
The big man is back is it true ed?

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{Ed025's Note - seems that way belfast..

01 Jun 2017 21:45:28
so yet again we screwed up .

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01 Jun 2017 21:46:51
Any word on clynes future macca and the right back position.? Lacking serious quaility in both wing back positions. Robertson will just add to the problems.

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01 Jun 2017 21:47:41
Also 17 year old lad either staying in London or uprooting, you know it makes sense for him to stay.

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01 Jun 2017 21:48:31
Yep that's the real Macca.

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01 Jun 2017 21:48:32
Macca,

So good to see you posting again mate.

Anything you can add to the transfer news?

All the best.

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01 Jun 2017 22:15:31
Thanks for your reply Macca hope your keeping well and business is good.

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02 Jun 2017 09:38:54
Finally, Liverpool actually tell a player their plan honestly. Good news for the future, better players join us knowing where they stand and are happy and comfortable with it then lying to everyone about being our first choice superstars and having them moaning on the bench all season.

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01 Jun 2017 20:03:48
Is there any chance that we could look at lacazette again now that Atletico Madrid will still have their transfer ban?

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{Ed025's Note - i would doubt it mate..

01 Jun 2017 19:50:23
Eds. My mate is really hung up on the Salah situation now. He thinks we have had an initil bid rejected. A little premature?

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{Ed025's Note - not at all mate, talks have taken place and are at an advanced stage by all accounts, not nailed on yet of course but the signs look very good..

01 Jun 2017 20:07:22
As far as I remember Salah is more of a right winger, than a left. Am I wrong, or is he ment as a cover for Mane and visaversa, or is he the left winger we are looking for as a alternativ for Brandt and to let Coutinho play as the 8?

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01 Jun 2017 20:10:54
Great stuff. Thanks for the info mate. i've not fully beleived it until now lol. Hope we can get it done.

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01 Jun 2017 20:32:10
Is the idea to play salah down the left? I only ask as obvs Mane already occupies the rw or is this purely to enhance our options any insight?

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{Ed025's Note - im guessing bobby but i would say the latter mate..

01 Jun 2017 20:56:12
I would presume he is being bought in to play on the left wing as an alternative to Brandt tbh. I can't see him being back up to Mane else surely he wouldn't be interested in coming to us? He must be able to play on the left.

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01 Jun 2017 21:01:18
Couti ho 8 and then mane and salab o each wing. doesn't really matter what side.

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01 Jun 2017 21:06:16
Ill be really happy if this happens, looks like I will be in the minority but I really think he will be the next KDB, someone Chelsea let go prematurely. The only worry is there was question marks over him settling in the country but he's a little older now.
He is a right winger but is left footed and I'm sure can adapt to playing on the left side of a front three.

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01 Jun 2017 21:23:01
Left footed right footed should be able to play anywhere Millie does.

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01 Jun 2017 21:41:27
I think he would just be coming in as an attacker. All our front players have a versatility and a bit of freedom to interchange throughout a game never mind a season. Mane lined out on the right predominantly but how many times did he scores goals running straight through the centre. He can also play on the left.

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01 Jun 2017 22:40:30
Absolutely right kopdog.

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01 Jun 2017 22:55:46
Cheers ed25.

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01 Jun 2017 19:20:38
Hi Eds, top work as always. I'd say, rationally speaking, we are not going to get VVD are we? But are we actually trying too?

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{Ed025's Note - imo no fabcrusoe, others think different but we will have to wait and see mate..

01 Jun 2017 19:35:52
Thanks for the swift reply. It looks like we may miss out on all our rumoured 1st choice targets; Sessengnon; Kieta and Brandt? But I guess that's usual even for wealthier clubs?

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{Ed025's Note - the greedy scum bag agents are rubbing their hands together with all this interest in their players mate..

01 Jun 2017 19:37:50
It's not going to happen. It's painfully obvious we're short of quality at centre back (given that Lovren is too prone to brain farts, Klavan isn't good evolved the, Gomes is too raw and has suffered consecutive bad injuries and. We've no players in our u23 capable of stepping up), so it looks like we're going to either stick with what we've got (and struggle again) or waste money on the likes of Keane, since VVD will go to City or Chelsea.

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01 Jun 2017 20:34:10
@Frankly, is VVD really that great? 🤔.

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01 Jun 2017 21:06:11
If the choice was Keane, Gibson, Maguire or VVD he's miles better than all three of those and he's better than Lovren, Klavan and Gomes so it would be a setback.

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01 Jun 2017 19:12:05
Ive not heard his name mentioned before but he's a good LB was wondering if he's being considered Álex Grimaldo?

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{Ed025's Note - the 2 manchester clubs have been linked to him bigD but there are no links to him and liverpool mate..

01 Jun 2017 19:36:43
OK Thanks i just hope we address it with a quality player as surely were not going to let Milner continue there.

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{Ed025's Note - to be fair i dont think james has let anyone down bigD, but there is definitely room for an upgrade mate..

01 Jun 2017 20:20:20
Milner has done good as its not even his position i meant i just hope we buy an actual LB, Gaya maybe?

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01 Jun 2017 20:58:15
I agree Milner has done a fantastic Job but we need a true LB.

Gaya or Bernat are available and would be good options.

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01 Jun 2017 18:06:08
Hi Eds,

With all these players being linked with specially like midfield do you think we could see one of our big players move out? Perphaps Coutinho?

Chasing both Brandt and Salah would make more sense if the club knew he was perhaps going to leave.

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{Ed025's Note - i cant see couts moving in this window jordz, liverpool are looking to strengthen not weaken the side mate..

01 Jun 2017 19:17:32
Thanks for the reply. Fingers crossed!

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{Ed025's Note - no probs mate..

01 Jun 2017 18:27:43
Salah to Liverpool done!

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01 Jun 2017 18:33:22
Right, so who is next on the list mate?

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01 Jun 2017 18:34:44
oh dear . it will end in tears.

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01 Jun 2017 18:52:35
Once ed 2 comes around and confirms then im all ears.

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01 Jun 2017 19:57:09
It's not been finalised but terms are agreed and subject of verbally accepted bid being submitted then it's done.

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01 Jun 2017 17:34:34
Hello Eds,

In regards to Salah, are Roma willing to sell?

Cheers,

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{Ed025's Note - if the price is right yes collin..

01 Jun 2017 17:58:14
Any player is available at the right price. I just hope we keep Coutinho.

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01 Jun 2017 15:33:32
Problem is that we messed Salah and his agent around the last time we wanted to sign him so mess it up again should the bid be true then we will be the number one laughing stock of the transfer market.

Still not excited about him joining but have to trust Klopp if he is keen on the player.

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01 Jun 2017 15:59:10
I think Salah will be a very good signing. Has pace, scores goals (conversion rate a bit sketchy though) and not afraid to run at defenders. His best years are still ahead of him and 30 million is a snipe in today's market. The club should just pay up and get it done with. If Roma have given us a price then we need to match it or at least come close to what they want. Losing out on the same player twice because of low balling will just hurt the club's reputation and make LFC look like fools. If the manager wants Salah, just pay up. Now owner has the right to expect success unless he gives his employees all the necessary tools to work with. FSG should take heed.

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01 Jun 2017 16:06:19
could be great. needs to be physically stronger and work in tighter areas but could be what we need in terms of helping to break down deep defending teams.

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01 Jun 2017 16:12:59
That was Rodgers' fault. The transfer committee wanted him, but Rodgers didn't and stuffed the deal up.

The face of Liverpool's operations is quite different now to what it was when they almost signed Salah in 2014. There is a new CEO, there is a new sporting director that has taken over Ayre's job in recruitment, and there is a new manager.

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01 Jun 2017 16:57:06
Rodgers didn't offer £4 million for Salah, the club did.

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01 Jun 2017 16:58:59
When we signed mane and wijnaldum last year I was guttered so I ate some humble pie and now I'll let klopp do his buissness without being a keyboard warrior, although I might pipe up if we sign Robertson.

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01 Jun 2017 17:06:45
Someone else pointed out, his goals and assists are better than Dybala, so how is he anything else but a quality player? Him and Mane on the wings is a nightmare for defenders!

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01 Jun 2017 17:55:27
But wasn't he quite poor over here last time? Do we really want to spend that on someone who has already failed in the PL? Just a thought, hope he's improved.

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{Ed025's Note - he has johnny..

01 Jun 2017 21:07:28
De bruyne didn't really excel at Chelsea either. Went abroad and came back a world class player.

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01 Jun 2017 13:10:58
Can't find any post from Eds confirming or dismissing Salah rumors. Let us know when you can please Eds, we need you!
I've been crossing my fingers for the Brandt deal, but if it is Salah, I'll get behind it all the way. In Klopp we trust!

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{Ed002's Note - Thye interest in Salah is seemingly there because Brandt wants assurances. It is an odd choice given he is primarily a right winger and Liverpool need a left winger. I have no confirmation of any of this.}

01 Jun 2017 14:46:56
It does seem a little odd ed but perhaps the club are confident he or Mane could play from the other side. In fact I think Mane has done previously and his best form before moving to Liverpool was actually centrally.

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01 Jun 2017 14:50:18
Is it not also a little insecure from Brandt wanting assurances? If he is the clubs primary target he should be aware we aren't after a substitute, if he wants to play he'll have to perform and train well or like anyone in the squad he'll be out. I don't know about you but I think players wanting assurances (some contractually) doesn't sit well with me. Back yourself, work hard and use your brain. If you are number 1 target you'll be thought of as important to the team.

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{Ed025's Note - absolutely mate..

01 Jun 2017 15:02:21
Well said Brandt needs to believe in himself as he's a good player.

Brandt would be my preferred option but im happy with Salah if that's who the club choose.

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01 Jun 2017 14:58:33
Isn't Salah left footed? Mane right footed?

Can't say I am over excited if Salah had to join due to him failing at Chelsea but both are able to play on either side.

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01 Jun 2017 15:00:25
He is left footed though, if that makes any difference.

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01 Jun 2017 15:09:59
Cool, thanks for the answer Ed002. I won't give up hope of Brandt copping on and signing on the dotted line, then. A huge club in the CL and he will start games, of course he will. But there are 5 or 6 other very good forward players in the squad, you have to earn your place mate.

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01 Jun 2017 15:13:08
i thought he couldn't settle in the UK previously? im not so sure he is even interested in coming back after all that, but who knows i guess, navas once refused to leave spain as he'd be homesick.

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{Ed002's Note - For a coiuple of reasons he was unable to settle at Chelsea.}

01 Jun 2017 15:27:26
For me brandt should go join a step up from leverkusen but somewhere he knows he will play

No player in thr history of the game joins one of the big guns and doesn't have uber competion for him place.

Assurances can't exist. Every player will ave ups and downs in a season and when its time to be droppes ots your time, very few never have those peaks.

If its someones time and theu habe certain obligstions in their contract then what's the manager meant to do.

There is not one guarenteed starter in are team. Every single one cane be dropped.

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{Ed025's Note - i agree mate..

01 Jun 2017 15:33:14
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited by the prospect of Mane and Salah on the wings. Just because it didn't work out at Chelsea under Mourinho means nothing, look at DeBruyne? Just pay the fee and get him in if he wants to come.

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01 Jun 2017 16:15:20
StraightTalk, I was arguing the exact same thing as you a few days ago yet for some reason, everyone massively downvoted me for it, while everyone agrees with you today!

If a big club is after you the way Liverpool are, and you're interested, then don't p*ss about with this 'assurances' crap. Accept it for what it is and either take the risk or leave it. I know he's looking after himself, but he can't wrap himself in cotton wool either.

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01 Jun 2017 16:15:42
Also, Mane has been very capable on the left flank in the past.

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01 Jun 2017 16:50:10
Ed002, I know your traveling mate, are you able to ask and find out from anyone if there is fact in these rumours? Im just not sure as it seems its come from out of the blue. Nothing on Sharkopod either. Unlesd its come about because of Brandt wanting assurances as explained.

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01 Jun 2017 17:58:55
That's why I don't understand why people give out saying Klopp has assured Karius he would be no1 when, regardless of what assurances are made if the player is not training or playing as good as was first thought assurances are irrelevant.

I think rather than people suggesting klopp was wrong for saying it, should be saying good job on taking it on the chin and making a call that needed to be made. Karius could push on but with no motivation he won't at lfc anyway. Further to this I'm sure klopp assured him he could be no1 but would have a fight on his hands. Doubt he told him he was cast iron.

If Brandt needs assurances he's missing a big attribute confidence.

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01 Jun 2017 18:10:38
going backwards with salah . back to brendas days playing people in wrong positions trying to fit square pegs in eound holes while our competition sifns better players and moves further away from us . use the youth players don't buy stupidly.

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01 Jun 2017 10:16:11
With all the rubbish that is being said about, I was wondering Ed002, if you could give us any sort of update on our transfer targets?
Thank you.

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{Ed002's Note - I am travelling right now so it is not possible to do too much. Andrew Robertson is certainly of interest.}

01 Jun 2017 15:16:48
Depressing.

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01 Jun 2017 15:36:51
wow that's refreshing.

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01 Jun 2017 16:18:27
Robertson reminds me of a younger version of alonso from Chelsea.

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01 Jun 2017 16:47:57
Alonsos left nut.

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01 Jun 2017 13:58:06
Would Gaya be on that list of left-backs by any chance, Ed001?

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{Ed001's Note - yes.}

01 Jun 2017 14:15:34
Cool. Thanks Ed. Gaya and Tierney would be my choices then.

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01 Jun 2017 15:21:19
Wouldn't Gaya be as expensive as Mendy? Cannot see the club spending that sort of money on a fullback (even though I think we should) . Fear its going to be Robertson, but I would rather just persist with Milner if the likely incomings are no better than what we already have at LB.

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01 Jun 2017 15:04:05
Gaya would be a good choice!

Ed001 who would your choice be?

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{Ed001's Note - probably Gaya as well, though I have not seen all the left backs around.}

01 Jun 2017 15:28:49
Yeah and Tierney wouldn't be cheap either. But this is the summer we have to spend big and LB is the position we should do it for. I know am dreaming that we might actually get Gaya and Tierney, but it's too upsetting to imagine us going into 17/ 18 with Hull City's left-backs. :/.

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01 Jun 2017 16:01:15
I'd go for Bertrand Ed001. Premier league proven and would cost less. Very consistent and solid player imo.
Any Spanish full back worries me (after what happened with Moreno) . They just cannot defend (Azpilicueta aside) . Gaya would be a big risk in that respect.

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01 Jun 2017 13:04:24
Funny, nobody seemed to mind us spending 50m euros on Roberto Firmino a few years back, but will kick up a fuss over us spending that on *insert rumoured transfer target here*.

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01 Jun 2017 13:07:25
probably because we did not spend 50 million euros on him, it was around 33-35 million euros.

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01 Jun 2017 13:14:28
With add ons it was €50m.

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01 Jun 2017 13:18:59
If memory serves correctly, Ed002 had mentioned that after adding bonuses and agent fees, the Firmino transfer had cost in the high 40 Millions. Maybe 48-49 Million. I could be wrong.

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01 Jun 2017 13:21:27
Every body did moan. Including th3 eds. I mean there was uproar for months rhat "yet again liverpool have overspent on an average player" and 5hat was only 35 mil. The same last year for mane 36 mil.

Whats happened that you all think 50 mil on an average player is acceptable.

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01 Jun 2017 13:39:39
1. SusanBoyle your numbers are wrong I'm afraid. With add ons it was close to 50m euros

2. SuperMane, are you really saying Firmino is average? I despair! He's a top top player.

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01 Jun 2017 14:57:58
Puzzled I think he is saying everyone was saying that at the time and in truth a lot were.

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01 Jun 2017 16:11:34
you partly right that we may have to get use to spending vast sums on top targets, but for every Bale there is a mahrez who i think cost less than a million or even half that

Not saying i know what his attitude is like but he is a huge talent and cost peanuts. although quite expensive ones.

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01 Jun 2017 11:02:35
So Mr. Peter moore is the new CEO.
Does it mean we can expect some Transfers FIFA style? I'd buy bale, one future player that goes 97 and one bonucci as i and pretty sure everyone else does when starting with a new FIFA season :P.

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01 Jun 2017 14:13:53
I think that spending large amounts of money on a player has become unfashionable in many fans' eyes. Notably, clubs like City, PSG and the Chinese teams (in particular) are not well-respected amongst football supporters, and as such, a lot would like to see disassociation from these teams in the way that their club conducts its transfer business.

Add to that, there is a shared opinion now that there's something quite noble about spending less money on a player who turns out to be a world beater. Solanke is a perfect example, if he turns out to be a "30 goal a season striker" a lot of fans will respect the fact he cost not a lot and will want their club to do the same. At least that's how I see it. So with regard to Salah, a lot of supporters will be thinking there is some rough diamond out there, who is younger and cheaper. It's a no win situation, because if a club only buys cheap players and those players do not perform, the fans get on the owner's back.

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01 Jun 2017 10:55:07
According to Sky News Arabia, we have agreed a fee of £43m for Salah.

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01 Jun 2017 11:44:06
I for one certainly hope not.

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01 Jun 2017 11:46:25
What the absolute f

I thought he was a more reasonable option.

Would of had lamar or costa for that price.

Yes im bashing. Just that's a heavy outlay for a player in the prem 2 seaso s ago who couldn't settle.

Yes different circumstance and if he does want back in then he must be over whatever problem h3 had back then but heafty outlay for some question marks.

Talent wise. Need wise. Option wise. Brilliat signing.

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01 Jun 2017 12:02:06
Need wise - don't we have a right winger who was pretty good last season?

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01 Jun 2017 12:02:48
He doesn't work hard enough and I am hoping this is fake news.

And when you say 'need wise' I'm assuming you mean for our left-wing? But he does not play on the left-wing.

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01 Jun 2017 12:12:27
Steep.

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01 Jun 2017 12:18:42
Surely not! Chelsea paid £12-16m for him 3 years ago! Which seemed fair! Seems a little excessive to think his stock has risen another £30m since then

Klopp is known for being a very frugal manager in the transfer windows. This seems out of character.

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01 Jun 2017 12:31:43
Back to wasting money again then.

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01 Jun 2017 12:34:54
wait what! People bitching about players who we may or may not have signed! No wonder Ed2 is sick of people on here.

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01 Jun 2017 12:49:07
He is left footed at least unlike Brandt.

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01 Jun 2017 13:14:15
He's quality and we need more quality, but that seems mega steep.

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01 Jun 2017 13:14:36
Roma want £43m, we offered £29.5m by all accounts. Ed002 said that there were reasons he didn't settle well at Chelsea, although I can't help thinking that Mourinho either likes you or he doesn't and heaven help you if he doesn't.

He certainly has looked like the winger that he was at Basel this season and it can't be argued that he doesn't have end product to match his pace and skill, because he clearly does as the amount of goals and assists would prove that.

Hopefully he wants to prove both Mourinho and Chelsea wrong by succeeding on his second go at the premier league and where better to rub Mourinho's nose in it than at Anfield?

Only concern is what happens when the AFCON comes around as missing two pacy important wingers is a big deal, although it is some time off.

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01 Jun 2017 13:29:32
Why does everyone moan about the amount of money a player costs? Its not your pocket its coming from, the fact is we are a premier league club and that increases the price of a player instantly so we always have to pay over the odds nowadays. At best a player stays put because they don't want to sell him or at worst you lose out to another premier league side for being too tight with the purse strings.

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01 Jun 2017 13:41:55
I think that would be a reasonable price for the player. Similar to what we paid for Mane last year.

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01 Jun 2017 14:47:47
Quite like the idea of Mane and Salah running at defenders. Enough to give any full back nightmares.

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01 Jun 2017 10:45:16
I may be being a bit deluded here, but now that atleticos ban has been upheld, is their a slight possibility that lacazette would consider us? And more importantly are we even going after him?
Would like your thoughts eds.

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01 Jun 2017 14:12:16
My understanding is that there are loopholes that allow the club to acquire players, but not register them to play - like what Barcelona did with Arda Turan a couple of years ago. They can also sign players on short-term loans. The situation is far from ideal, but I think there are workarounds that would still allow them to buy Lacazette.

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01 Jun 2017 09:05:40
Hi ED's
james pierce said yesterday that clyne hade handed in a transfer request.
Do you know if this is just rubbish or what?

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01 Jun 2017 09:31:14
Guess so haha.

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01 Jun 2017 10:09:51
Good one there 😂😂 Ed025.
Hola mate.

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01 Jun 2017 10:37:16
No he didn't!

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01 Jun 2017 07:34:03
Do you think Klopp will stick with the 433 next season .

Put money aside would you be happy the following linked players:

Periera - RB/ LB cover
Roberson - LB
VVD - CB
Keita - CDM/ CM
Chamberlain - CM/ Winger
Salah - LW
Solanke - ST

I don't see Keita joining so id go for someone like Lars Bender.

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01 Jun 2017 09:07:42
Far too many players there. We need 3 more like Big Al said yesterday. Anymore and we're back to being "in transition" imo.

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01 Jun 2017 09:26:27
We need more than 3 imo otherwise the depth won't be there, I'd be targeting 3 quality players and 3 that further increase depth, for example solanke. Another 2 on top of him e. g. LB and CM (as we're not desperate for CM's, just need decent cover) and we'll be okay as long as the 3 quality players are a winger, LB and CB (although it's unlikely we'll sign a CB)

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01 Jun 2017 09:57:30
Winger - Brandt or Lucas moura
LB - Mendy (spend big there)
CB - Tah
LB - Tymon if we can't get sessengnon
CM/ Winger - Oxlade-chamberlain
For me that would be enough to have a competitive squad with required depth. And for those people saying we shouldn't sign the ox I think he'd be a good signing due to being able to play cm and winger. Plus singing Brandt or Lucas gives the option of playing coutinho in cm so therefore naby keita wouldn't need to be signed. This is just my opinion on who I think we should sign.

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01 Jun 2017 10:40:35
Ive just put up a list of players that we are regularly linked with im not saying we are going to be buying them.

I agree we need to address LB, possibly CB if Sakho and Klopp can't make up a Winger and for me a world class Striker, we also need strength in depth as last year are bench was the weakest out the top 6.

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01 Jun 2017 10:50:02
LB - Mendy/ Tierney with Tymon to cover.
RB - Perreira
LW - Brandt
CM - Keita

Business like that would add immediate quality for the first XI in areas lacking - the fullback positions are the most important and where I would really spend the money.

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01 Jun 2017 10:52:08
Well looks like Mandy is off to city, Bertrand anyone?

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01 Jun 2017 11:24:59
Would be very happy with the signings Seano suggested.
LB, RB, LW are the most important.

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01 Jun 2017 12:33:03
Agreed with that list Seano but for me CB is number 1.

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31 May 2017 23:22:17
Ed2 earlier today on Euro page you listed us along with arsenal inter and juve as keen on mendy but haven't really seen him mentioned on here. I thought city were nailed on for him? . Is he an option if Robertson can't be done as you suggested we would now turn to him.

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01 Jun 2017 02:32:03
Sessegnon, Tymon, Mendy, Robertson, Perreira were among the full backs LFC were looking at and had decided to go for Sessegnon but it didn't work out and they have decided to go for Robertson. Mendy was looked at but probably the price has put them off, and while I am in agreement with people who think LFC need to spend big to just keep up with the big guns, spending close to 50 million on Mendy is ridiculous and I am happy we are moving on from him.

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01 Jun 2017 06:30:31
Why is it "ridiculous"?
Shouldn't we be looking at players to take club to next level? If, say, Mendy, VVD and Lemar (maybe for a combined £150m) be deemed to be such players, why would it be "ridiculous" to spend such money on each of them?

I suppose you believe there's some "cheaper" option elsewhere.
Isn't this sort of mentality the reason why Liverpool has consistently failed to hit next level? Instead of of bringing in 1 or 2 true, game-changing players, we opt for 4 or 5 more cause they "economical".

Haven't we had a high turnover of such players? The so called safe, economical spends?

No doubt Mendy would significantly address and bolster an area of HUGE weakness. Even he if was the ONLY signing made. we'd be majorly improved.

Yet it would be "ridiculous" paying £50m of that what it takes to get him.
If club deems him worthy at £50m or whatever, why is it a problem for fans?

If the club could and indeed signed Mbappe (£110m), Laporte (£70m) and Mendy (£70m), some will actually STILL be moaning.
"Too much for one player". "Too much for a defender". Even if these are signings that transform the team and take us next level.
They'd rather buy "six decent" players for that money.

Unbelievable.

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01 Jun 2017 06:55:24
Way to go to bankrupt the club!

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01 Jun 2017 06:55:42
What is unbelievable is the suggestion of spending £250m in one transfer window. Liverpool will also not be buying six decent players at £41m each for that money either.

Liverpool simply will not be able to afford £250m in one window along with entering the wage bill into the realms of no return. We already have one of the highest wage bills in the league with our current squad.

This is not Football Manager.

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01 Jun 2017 08:42:32
"What is unbelievable is the suggestion of spending £250m in one transfer window. Liverpool will also not be buying six decent players at £41m each for that money either. "

Utter nonsense.
Where in that post do I suggest that Liverpool can/ cannot afford to spend 250m in one window?

Now lad. very slowly. read. and do so to UNDERSTAND. perhaps with a little less of the condescension.

I have no idea what Liverpool's plans are and what extent they willing to go or not go to follow thru with them. hence the "ifs" and "coulds" in my post. Hypothetical.

And frankly, you haven't the faintest clue either.
Liverpool may or may not pay £50m for 1 player this window.

Frankly, that was not the point.
The point was IF Liverpool deem Mendy worth £50m/ £70m and willing to pay, why would it be "ridiculous" to do so?

Because you "fans" say so? Because Max says so?

Liverpool likely won't spend £250m. just as it's highly unlikey-to-certain we won't be signing Mbappe, Mendy and Laporte.

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01 Jun 2017 08:53:54
Some of you live in a fantasy world. Or have we managed to land ourselves some 'oil money' in the hours I have been asleep?
I agree that we need to spend the big bucks to keep up with city, Chelsea and united but we just don't have that money available to us. Therefore, astute buys and, importantly, world class coaching, will be what we need to set us apart from the rest.

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01 Jun 2017 09:01:30
I'm slightly confused as to why everyone thinks Mendy is the solution we need he is being touted as being a very good player but has only has one decent season this year, and its not like Monaco don't leak goals they just outscore everyone usually thanks to there front line, He has only really come on this season but is he worth a 50 million pop? City can do that and then not care if he fails they can sell him on and buy the next fantasy signing, as a club Liverpool need to be signing players that are the right fit and have the right attitude for us I will back whoever comes through that door I do believe again next year the winner of the league will be a surprise again.

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01 Jun 2017 10:40:06
Why is everyone so hung up on the cost of a player. The club won't pay more than they can afford. Money invested into transfers is for the club to worry about not is fans. Let's just back who we sign regardless of their transfer fee.

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01 Jun 2017 10:49:46
It is ridiculous because they're not worth that much.

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01 Jun 2017 12:03:09
Exactly Jackored.

End of the day, our opinions here have zero significance. If clube says fine with Keita at. £50m. that'll be that.

Leave those who handle the money to worry about it and suppor.

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01 Jun 2017 12:06:15
Although I agree that the fees are ridiculous and completely way out of hand now that is the way the market seems to be going this summer at least anyway. Every player has their price and the only way that a player becomes 'worth' that amount is when the buying club and selling club agree on that price.

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01 Jun 2017 13:03:09
Can't we just let people have their opinions - it's what football is about. You can argue a point in contrast, but there is no need for the attacks guys!

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