22 Jun 2020 13:36:00
Hello Eds it has been mentioned in the athletic that lfc are trying to sign 2 players this summer . What do you guys think about this will this be with someof the relagated sides like norwich for cantwell or werder bremen for rashica or somebody of that ilk or will be spending?
{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what they have said and really you should be asking this question of them. I have discussed Cantwell and Rashica before and suspect interest remains in Rashica if Shaqiri were moved on. As a replacement for Lallana, Cantwell fits the bill but I think it more likey that Curtis Jones will be further integrted in to the squad taking up Lallana's place.}
22 Jun 2020 15:47:17
I think that Rashica will end up at RB Leipzig as they’re apparently in negotiations (if reports are to be believed), so we’re wasting our time there. Cantwell would be a waste of money as Curtis Jones is capable of stepping up to replace Lallana. Personally I think we need to look at a versatile defender who can cover CB and fullback and a versatile forward, but there’s not a lot of proven quality out there at the prices we can afford.
22 Jun 2020 15:59:10
Hi Eds, from what our club journalists have been saying Elliott seems to be a replacement for Shaqiri in the squad with Minamino providing cover for the #9 role. Do you think any attacking signing this summer will hinge on Divock getting sold?
{Ed002's Note - Elliott is still very young, has to attend school and is limited on the amount of time he can train. I am not aware of any efforts to sell Origi although the club are open to selling the likes of Shaqiri, Grujic, Wilson and Karius to raise funds.}
22 Jun 2020 16:44:49
Cheers Ed. I get your point but then it seems he is very much a part of the first team squad now with him regularly training at Melwood to making the bench in yesterday's match. It would be nice if he could prove himself to be a viable option for RW back up in 20/ 21.
Also on transfers, there is a report from Kicker linking us to Melkamu Frauendorf, 16 year old attacker from Hoffenheim. Have you heard about him?
{Ed002's Note - Melkamu Frauendorf (AM) is well thought of and I know Union Berlin made an enquiry that was rejected for family reasons, but a transfer to the UK at this time would be very complicated, although potentially possible.}
22 Jun 2020 21:18:08
Interesting. If it happened, it would be like a Elliott/ Sepp kind of signing from last summer imo. A couple of years playing with the u23s and gradually blending into the first team squad.