Liverpool Rumours Archive December 24 2010
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24 Dec 2010 21:53:26
Hi just had a look on twitter and there is a tweet from a woman from the red sox foundation saying thank you to our philanthropist leadership, now if im not mistaken isn't that someone who isn't mean with their money, could be good times ahead, jimmybosun
24 Dec 2010 21:46:52
Three players I want to see are Arda Turan, Theo Walcott and Sergio Aguero. I want these three because unlike the rest of the speculated players, they have all expressed the desire to play for Liverpool (Walcott being the exception but he is a Liverpool fan) look no further than the likes of gerrard, Terry, shearer, raul etc all players who loved there clubs WANTED to play for the shirt not the pay packets. I think this is what we have missed no passion without Carra and gerrard we look lifeless we need inject the passion back onto the pitch.
Ps Connor Whickham is another but not exactly what we need right now but maybe some one to bring in sooner rather than later
Big Al
24 Dec 2010 21:29:14
Seeing as we appear to be buying injured players. . (wolfswinkel) - any thoughts on Ben Arfa? As Newcastle had.him on loan - do they get first chance to make it permanent? Can it be hijacked? What does everyone else think? Anyone know more on the loan details ?
Cheers and merry Xmas to everyone
RedTed
{Editor's Note: I understand that Ben Arfa is happy to make the move permanent and I would guess that the clubs could come to an agreement - probably in the summer.}
24 Dec 2010 21:18:19
Any chance for us to sign theo walcott from arsenal
24 Dec 2010 20:54:38
Ive heard a rumour that we have made an official approach for rijkaard. .apparently Roy is getting the sack in the second week of january. .
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I thought it was the third week in January ?
24 Dec 2010 20:22:33
Would anyone take Roque Santa Claus on loan with an option to buy at end? Its no secret he wants away from City. I think he could do a job and if on loan and he flops then no worries. .
24 Dec 2010 20:00:49
Just want to wish all liverpool fans far & wide & all the eds for this great site a very merry xmas & a very lucky new year.
{Editor's Note: We appreciate that.}
24 Dec 2010 19:45:02
Ed I was watching ESPN. A couple minutes ago and a spokesperson for the people who bought Liverpool was saying that the team has to make a severe push for Champions League because its the only competion broadcast round the globe talking about it comercial value. He also said though they have been told the market is poor in January only player who's value match their potential will be bought and that there will be no limit in trying to turn this team into a wining team.
So this brings me to my point Comoli wants Dzeko and wolfsburg have put a 38 mil fee on him would this match his potential. Also would you also think Nesv are also doing their research on players apart from their comercial value as to who they want at the club?
{Editor's Note: NESV will take the advice of those tasked with looking at players which will include Comolli, Hodgson and no doubt others. I would expect Tom Werner to make the final decision on whether or not to agree approaches and the spending of money. I do not expect that you will see Dzeko at Liverpool this year.}
24 Dec 2010 19:43:08
Adam johnson is carp when r u going to understand that. city will want 20 mill for him & quite frankly i would rather buy beckham or get him on loan at least he can cross. johnson meanwhile only started getting recognised wen he ripped the CHAMPIONSHIP APART
24 Dec 2010 19:40:08
24 Dec 2010 18:34:15
Evening ed.just read on newsnow that we have made an £8.5million pound bid for r v wolfswinkle, Liverpool expect reply by early next week (after boxing day).cheers psvelnino
{Editor's Note: It is a story from a Dutch web site - that is all. It may be true and it may not, but nobody reputable is running with the piece at this time.}
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Wasn't it a Dutch website that suggested Kuyt was going to Inter in the last window ?
TalkSport were running the story as their top news story
{Editor's Note: But it is still the same story.}
24 Dec 2010 18:56:57
Just heard on Gallagher that upon want be signing a new deal at west ham and is being linked with us.
24 Dec 2010 18:41:44
24 Dec 2010 18:34:15
Evening ed.just read on newsnow that we have made an £8.5million pound bid for r v wolfswinkle, Liverpool expect reply by early next week (after boxing day).cheers psvelnino
{Editor's Note: It is a story from a Dutch web site - that is all. It may be true and it may not, but nobody reputable is running with the piece at this time.}
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Wasn't it a Dutch website that suggested Kuyt was going to Inter in the last window ?
24 Dec 2010 18:39:05
A crystal ball would be handy in picking new players for Liverpool. It doesn't matter if they cost £20 million or £2 million, it doesn't mean they are gonna succeed. Whether it's Honda, Aguero, Sanchez, Wolfswinkle or Dick van Dyke! A lot depends on how they settle into a new country, new language, new team mates & a new style of playing. So personally I wouldn't want us to be buying players over £15 million which is still a lot of money to spend on any one player, but having to fork out say £30 million for Aguero & £200,000 a week in wages is just absurd. I couldn't see Nesv doing that anyway & I'm happy with that. Let's be a bit realistic on who we can get or attract & see how they get on, if we even buy anyone. Although I did read Sharkey ( who knows his stuff)touting a name about on the rumour page. A player from Rennes I think. Do you know much about this Ed & more to the point is he any good?
The Irish Rover
Editor's Note: I believe Sharkey mentioned Sylvain Marveaux (again). He is out of contract in the summer and a decent player.}
24 Dec 2010 18:37:28
Liverpool will sign 2 players in janurany they are matt jarvis and hulk digger365
24 Dec 2010 18:36:04
Great just great we have tabled a bid for wolfswinkel (according to LFC website) prolific in his poor league
(unlike suarez who scores for his country too) but goes missing against teams like us (like cavani). he dosnt seem fit for the premier league and i believe if this deal goes thru he will be another flop and he will score very few goals. Lopez, suarez, vucinic wud all be much better options at around 15m
E.H LFC
{Editor's NOte: I am not convinced that a bid has actually been made. The player is injured at the moment and that may prove to be a problem in respect of a medical - although they are hoping he will be fit by the end of January. Note that there is also interest from elsewhere.}
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Hopefully your'e right he just didn't show me anything in either of the europa league games we played against ultrecht. Just just hope the deal dosnt go thru.
Ed wat do u think about him?
E.H LFC
{Editor's Note: I have not see too much of him to be honest, but he comes with a good reputation but not much decent experience. Arsenal and Napoli are also reported to have an interest in the player.}
24 Dec 2010 18:34:15
Evening ed.just read on newsnow that we have made an £8.5million pound bid for r v wolfswinkle, Liverpool expect reply by early next week (after boxing day).cheers psvelnino
{Editor's Note: It is a story from a Dutch web site - that is all. It may be true and it may not, but nobody reputable is running with the piece at this time.}
24 Dec 2010 18:26:09
Is it possible that our former player Mark Gonzalez has advised Honda that the chance to play for Liverpool should not be turned down? Also don't you think Gonzalez deserved more than one year playing for Liverpool? I thought he was quite good for Chile in South Africa.
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Well, I have watched many CSKA games because of Honda, who is my favourite player (would love to see him at Liverpool) and as far as I know Mark Gonzalez (by the way, he has improved a lot) and Zoran Tosic are Honda's best friends at CSKA since they are the only players who can speak English.
Mark Gonzalez was our player, but as we all know Tosic played for Manchester United. . It is difficult to guess what they have told him about Liverpool since we do not know what they think about their former clubs and rivals. But what they have told can not be so bad since Honda's prefers to join Liverpool as he has told his former mates at VVV Venlo (you can even read this on the official website of Venlo and it is certainly true).
Liverpool fan from Germany
24 Dec 2010 18:20:03
Hi ed, there are several players i find that would be useful to sign in january (although we wouldn't need them all) they are:
Honda from CSKA moscow
Lopez from Lyon
Vucinic from Roma
Hazard from Losc
Suarez (possibly) from Ajax
And if we are in need of a CB we should sign Hummells. . What do you think ed?
{Editor's Note: They are all good players - a couple are really unlikely to join though.}
24 Dec 2010 18:10:09
Liverpool is going to sign Mario Gomez for Glen Johnson and cash and Liverpool are pursuing a cut-price £3m deal for Rennes and France right-back Rod Fanni.
Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all keen on Glen Johnson, who looks set to quit Anfield in January.
{Editor's Note: Rod Fanni transferred to Marseille a couple of weeks back.}
24 Dec 2010 17:52:21
Unsigned asked at 24 Dec 2010 16:57:09:
"Andre villa boas is only 33, im sure he wouldn't have the respect of some senior players. Opinions?"
Villas-Boas is a very personable guy - he was certainly well liked at Chelsea even though some players would have been older than him. It is worth noting that his role at Chelsea was very different than it is now, but if Liverpool's senior players can't show respect then perhaps that is where some of their problems are.
Sharkey.
24 Dec 2010 17:48:25
Should we expect a bid for Torres in January ?
{Editor's Note: Only if he expresses a desire to leave I would think.}
24 Dec 2010 17:46:53
Elia will just be another babel if we signed him."
Well said, he does not have the strength for th EPL. We should sign Mata or Turan instead!
did you see elia in the world cup? hes built like micah richards and much faster. i think he would be a quality player at liverpool.
i also think if babel had a better manager other then rafa he would be twice the player he is now.
24 Dec 2010 17:44:18
Ed. I'm curious what you think our chances of signing Adam Johnson are. Also, do you think there's any chance left of signing hazard?
{Editor's Note: I don't know if Manchester City would be prepared to sell Johnson in January. If they are, and if Liverpool show an interest then I see no reason why not. I never saw a chance of Eden Hazard moving to Liverpool. Elia looks a really good option to me.}
24 Dec 2010 17:40:07
Is it possible that our former player Mark Gonzalez has advised Honda that the chance to play for Liverpool should not be turned down? Also don't you think Gonzalez deserved more than one year playing for Liverpool? I thought he was quite good for Chile in South Africa.
24 Dec 2010 17:31:53
Michael Johnson? Good player yes, Injury prone yes, but not a signing that will change much. He is the kind of player who Hodgson would have signed at Fulham.
24 Dec 2010 17:20:02
Have we made a bid for van wolfswinkel or not
Heard a few mumblings
24 Dec 2010 17:19:52
'The Merseysiders, meanwhile, are considering a move for Manchester City's Michael Johnson. The midfielder has struggled to secure a first team spot at Eastlands because of injury problems and form.
Full story: caughtoffside.com'
it really sadden me, reading this from bbc coz it is not adam johnson being linked
24 Dec 2010 17:03:56
Robbie Keane given another chance for 5m anyone?
24 Dec 2010 16:44:49
The ed thinks Honda is the answer to our problems. . but why?
Ok, he had a decent world cup, but so did "Diouf" and "Salif Diao". He is playing in a poor league and hasn't proven gimself at top level. Some examples of the next big thing in poor leagues are Jo, (CSKA -CITY), yuri zhirkov, (CSKA - Chelsea), and even Ryan Babbel after all the hype surrounding him.
I as you this ed, will Honda be another costly error. Should we stick to signings of players who play at the top level week in week out?
{Editor's Note: I did not say that Honda would be the answer to Liverpool's problems. Clearly you don't want the player - why not just come out and say that you don't think he is good enough. Who do you suggest for that role?}
24 Dec 2010 16:40:35
Do we really think we will get A. Johnson for 10m?
He is englands best winger in my opinion and has a long contract with city, with A . Young being spouted around at 15-18mil what makes some of you guys think city will let him go for 10?
He will be a huge player for the future of english football and can't see him going anywhere for less that 15 mil, i'd pay it too
24 Dec 2010 16:36:03
Is it true honda has agreed to join us on 5th jan or are people havin me on
{Editor's Note: There is no agreement yet.}
24 Dec 2010 16:15:20
Liverpool team after Jan
Reina
Johnson Agger Carragher Taiwo
Kuyt Gerrard Merieles Honda
Wolfswinkel Torres
24 Dec 2010 16:14:08
Hi ed, i heard that Liverpool will look to offload Koncheskey and replace him with Atletico Madrid's Antonio López. I don't think we would need him with Aurelio, Insua, youngsters and Agger and Kelly to play at left back but, if he did sign do you think he would be any good for us? {ed's note - I can't say I have noticed him playing when I have watched Atletico to be honest, but he has to be better than Konchesky.}
24 Dec 2010 16:02:52
Happy Christmas to the editors, rumour-smiths and all Van Wolfswinkels out there!
JW Henry's Cat
24 Dec 2010 16:02:47
I don't want to defend Roy, but you should consider that Boas is the manager of Porto of the Portugese League, which is probably one of the weakest and most crooked leagues among the top football countries in Europe. If you coach Porto or Benfica, maybe Sporting you will be up there year after year. Now, Boas might be a good coach/ manager, but his record should not be put up against Roy's unless they manage in the same league. This said, I'd probably hire Boas anyhow!
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Mate I agree, I just showed the stats to make people aware if how good he is doing. We know how well Murinho did at Chelsea after Porto and Boas worked as a no. 2 to him for some years. Maybe if he is a good person then he could be a huge success. Lets hope mate.
BloodRedMatt
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Wots wrong with O'Driscoll, Grayson or Coyle then?
They all are doing good too and why don't they deserve a chance? . . .
Mind you! ! I am not a British but I have somehow started thinking that English clubs should go ahead and give young English coaches a chance. . . .
24 Dec 2010 15:56:55
Not absolutely sure about this but I believe N'zogbia is also home grown considering Newcastle bought him when he was just 17 and he has been playing in the PL since then. Am I right on this Ed? Oh and I think N'Zogbia could do a job for us - genuine winger, two footed, only 24, knocks in the goals, and versatile (Lb, LW, Rw). He is at least worth a punt and then if he does not mesh or continues to have these attitude problems sell him on for a profit.
Anfield Rapstar
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How the hell can you sell him for a profit if he doesn't perform or has another attitude problem and causes a lot of unrest?
MUSHROOM
24 Dec 2010 15:52:13
Great just great we have tabled a bid for wolfswinkel (according to LFC website) prolific in his poor league
(unlike suarez who scores for his country too) but goes missing against teams like us (like cavani). he dosnt seem fit for the premier league and i believe if this deal goes thru he will be another flop and he will score very few goals. Lopez, suarez, vucinic wud all be much better options at around 15m
E.H LFC
{Editor's NOte: I am not convinced that a bid has actually been made. The player is injured at the moment and that may prove to be a problem in respect of a medical - although they are hoping he will be fit by the end of January. Note that there is also interest from elsewhere.}
24 Dec 2010 15:48:38
Ed all this Honda talk he is a Good player but A risk as he is not Tried at top level yes he had a good world cup but Thats not week in week out
{Editor's Note: He is currently at CSKA Moscow and they are a good side. The only option then would be for Liverpool not to sign him, let him go to, say, Arsenal, and then Liverpool could sign him in three or four years.}
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he would be worth it for his freekicks if nothing else
24 Dec 2010 15:47:40
Liverpool are waiting for a response from Utrecht after offering £8.5m for their prolific striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
According to reports in Holland, the Eredivisie side will decide whether to accept the offer over the weekend and give Liverpool an answer next week.
Van Wolfswinkel is one of the deadliest strikers on the continent having hit 11 goals in just 17 starts for 10th-place Utrecht this season.
And Liverpool were said to have been impressed by his performances against them in the Europa League, even though he failed to net as the pair drew 0-0 twice.
Dubbed the "new Van Basten" in his native Holland, Van Wolfswinkel, 21, has admirers in Germany and Italy, but Liverpool are the only side to have made a bid so far, according to sources.
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Without a doubt, you wrote that yourself.
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Just do not understand why are ppl here to criticise others. .Just thought a news to share with others! !
God Sake. . .
24 Dec 2010 15:34:16
Liverpool are waiting for a response from Utrecht after offering £8.5m for their prolific striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
According to reports in Holland, the Eredivisie side will decide whether to accept the offer over the weekend and give Liverpool an answer next week.
Van Wolfswinkel is one of the deadliest strikers on the continent having hit 11 goals in just 17 starts for 10th-place Utrecht this season.
And Liverpool were said to have been impressed by his performances against them in the Europa League, even though he failed to net as the pair drew 0-0 twice.
Dubbed the "new Van Basten" in his native Holland, Van Wolfswinkel, 21, has admirers in Germany and Italy, but Liverpool are the only side to have made a bid so far, according to sources.
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Without a doubt, you wrote that yourself.
24 Dec 2010 15:29:48
Ed all this Honda talk he is a Good player but A risk as he is not Tried at top level yes he had a good world cup but Thats not week in week out
{Editor's Note: He is currently at CSKA Moscow and they are a good side. The only option then would be for Liverpool not to sign him, let him go to,say, Arsenal, and then Liverpool could sign him in three or four years time.}
24 Dec 2010 15:25:06
TalkSport linking us with Marek Hamsik as well.
24 Dec 2010 15:16:09
Ed, why do you not think liverpool can sign big names its just that every player linked you put no man u or chelsea or real are looking i don't think he will come to us. Do you not see us as a big club? Also are all editiors on the liverpool page liverpool fans as it dosent seem this wayand personally i think all editors on the liverpool page should be fans, , , Please post.
YNWA
Quigz23
{Editor's Note: I don't think that Liverpool cannot sign "big names", I am just explaining which clubs have shown an interest in those players asked about. There is no point in me saying that Liverpool could sign, for example, Cassano when I knew he would be signing for Milan.}
24 Dec 2010 15:14:02
Hi ed, is the rick van wolfswinkel bid true? would be surprised if we bought him as he is currently injured?
{Editor's Note: I do not know of anything to confirm that it is not true - but he is injured and there is certainly interest from other clubs around Europe.}
24 Dec 2010 15:10:31
Liverpool are waiting for a response from Utrecht after offering £8.5m for their prolific striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
According to reports in Holland, the Eredivisie side will decide whether to accept the offer over the weekend and give Liverpool an answer next week.
Van Wolfswinkel is one of the deadliest strikers on the continent having hit 11 goals in just 17 starts for 10th-place Utrecht this season.
And Liverpool were said to have been impressed by his performances against them in the Europa League, even though he failed to net as the pair drew 0-0 twice.
Dubbed the "new Van Basten" in his native Holland, Van Wolfswinkel, 21, has admirers in Germany and Italy, but Liverpool are the only side to have made a bid so far, according to sources.
im not so sure bout this guy, he didn't show me enough against us an from what ive seen of him in other matches he seems to light-weight for the prem
what about you ed ? {ed's note - I have seen nothing to suggest he is right for the English League.}
24 Dec 2010 15:06:46
En Liverpool, pasando las fiestas con mi amigo Maxi La Fiera Rodriguez. Feliz Navidad!
Sergio Aguero Twitter
Don't be such a smart ass Ed. I just posted what Kun himself posted.
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Is this sames as Ken?
24 Dec 2010 15:01:54
Liverpool are waiting for a response from Utrecht after offering £8.5m for their prolific striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
According to reports in Holland, the Eredivisie side will decide whether to accept the offer over the weekend and give Liverpool an answer next week.
Van Wolfswinkel is one of the deadliest strikers on the continent having hit 11 goals in just 17 starts for 10th-place Utrecht this season.
And Liverpool were said to have been impressed by his performances against them in the Europa League, even though he failed to net as the pair drew 0-0 twice.
Dubbed the "new Van Basten" in his native Holland, Van Wolfswinkel, 21, has admirers in Germany and Italy, but Liverpool are the only side to have made a bid so far, according to sources.
24 Dec 2010 14:58:16
En Liverpool, pasando las fiestas con mi amigo Maxi La Fiera Rodriguez. Feliz Navidad!
Sergio Aguero Twitter
Don't be such a smart ass Ed. I just posted what Kun himself posted.
24 Dec 2010 14:55:07
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Him posting on his twitter isn't a good source?
24 Dec 2010 14:47:58
Sergio Aguero is in Liverpool "on holiday" with his good friend Maxi. Source: Twitter
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24 Dec 2010 14:41:07
"24 Dec 2010 13:00:30
Elia will just be another babel if we signed him."
Well said, he does not have the strength for th EPL. We should sign Mata or Turan instead!
24 Dec 2010 14:24:48
I'd love to see Jarvis or N'Zogbia at Liverpool, both would cost 7-9m ish. Both wingers take players on, have pace, have a decent final ball, and contribute well to the team. I'd rather have Jarvis as he's home grown, but either way both would be good buys.
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Not absolutely sure about this but I believe N'zogbia is also home grown considering Newcastle bought him when he was just 17 and he has been playing in the PL since then. Am I right on this Ed? Oh and I think N'Zogbia could do a job for us - genuine winger, two footed, only 24, knocks in the goals, and versatile (Lb, LW, Rw). He is at least worth a punt and then if he does not mesh or continues to have these attitude problems sell him on for a profit.
Anfield Rapstar
{Editor's Note: I believe he does count as home grown.}
24 Dec 2010 14:19:57
What would you guys think of a cheeky bid for Michel Bastos? Ed penny for your thoughts?
{Editor's Note: I expect him to move to Italy or possibly Spain in the summer. Juventus and Inter Milan have to be favourites, but don't rule out Real Madrid. You can rule out Liverpool though. I would not be surprised to see interest from Manchester United either.}
24 Dec 2010 14:17:39
Liverpool will sign 3 players in january:
IN:
Honda £12m (CSKA Moskow)
Taiwo £7m (Marseille)
A.Johnson £10m (Manchester City)
Out:
Jovanovic £3m to Napoli
Poulsen £3m to Fulham
Aqualani £13.5M to Juventus
{Editor's Note: I don't expect Taiwo to be moving to LIverpool in January.}
24 Dec 2010 14:07:09
An interesting theory regarding the tax rise due in Spain.
A lot of players have it in their contract that the wages they agreed on is after tax deductions. Now with the tax rise, this would mean the clubs would have to foot the bill. Would this mean that the clubs would look to offload some big name players due to this?
MUSHROOM
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I would expect the big guns such as Real Madrid and Barcelona to be able to keep up with these tax rises. I would think that the other clubs, to have to offload some players, maybe, Banega, Llorente and Mata may be available. .
BloodRedMatt
24 Dec 2010 14:05:38
The Only statement i'm looking for from NESV is that the club is being run correctly from the top! Once that is taken care of, the rest will fall into place over time! It should not be about winning 1 league title, but about ensuring the club survives and can be successful over the long term! While Kun Aguero would be a massive signing and boost to the fans and squad over the winter period the £100M it would cost to have him here for 3-4 years would not do us any favours what so ever at the moment!
Sorry mate but i have to disagree. If we signed ken we would instantly have the best strikeforce in the world. That not only means that we would instantly be feared by everyone we played against, but also that teams couldnt just shut us out like they do at the moment. They would have to worry about keeping us out. Imagine having two of torres to deal with? And u could have the imroving ngog and babel and queech as backup. And aguero is literally SOOOOOO good everyone would absolutely have their faith in liverpool restored overnight. This boosts commercial revenue, taps into the south american market and more importantly than anything sends a statement to the footballing world that we are not a club in transition, we are a club that is gonna smash everyone that's forgotten how massive we are into little tiny pieces.
Get aguero in jan give him half a season to adjust and then next season we have a settled torres aguero uberforce ready to impress upon the mancs how inferior they are. If we're honest there's not many world class players that would come to us and give their all. Aguero is as available as we're gonna find with that kind of megastar pull and instant impact potential. I honestly believe he is the missing piece. And if we don't make a statement of intent we are probably gonna lose torres. If we don't get aguero sooner or later we will live to regret it.
Duckula
AGUERO IN JAN
ps didn't nesv just spend 50m or something on a player? Im really hoping they're with me on this thing. . . .
24 Dec 2010 14:01:52
Liverpool to sign:
A.Johnson
Honda
Albiol
Suarez
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (for next year)
Gueida Fofana (pre-contract)
24 Dec 2010 13:53:08
We have to get adam johnson! he is quick, skillful and gets goals when he plays. also two goals in 2 starts for england(3 sub appearances).
He will play for the club. playing with stevie will give him the desire to win.
did you see him for england celebrating with stevie when stevie scored. he loved it and if he comes with a few more players coming in too like honda. then he will be celebrating alot more (on the pitch) not on the bench or in his house as he does with man city!
24 Dec 2010 13:52:40
Andre villas boas to be appointed in the summer remember where you heard it first! Rabbit power
24 Dec 2010 13:40:56
Taiwo
N'Zogbia
Honda
Suarez
Shawcross
Outs:
Poulsen
Konchesky
Jovanovic
Babel
24 Dec 2010 13:40:38
Chris Samba looks most definitely likely to leave Blackburn in January, he's valued below 8 million and could be bought for at least 4million. He's a top class player who could do wonders over a short term period for us, a real battler in the style of Carragher. Worth a try for the same price of Konchesky?
24 Dec 2010 13:33:24
Liverpool will not sign Huth as the presenter of the transfer window on skysports news said he spoke to his agent and he said Liverpool have not contacted him and he is 100% happy at Stoke.
24 Dec 2010 13:30:20
15 year old here scouse through and through and it's harsh as that you are taking the Mick out of Nzogbia he cruises past our and most defences IN the pl! What a joke people don't want him mushroom actually watch him before you judge Remember valencia at wigan? He's great for man utd.
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Mr 15 year old scouse through and through. I have watched N'zogbia enough times to know he is not the type of player we need. He flits in and out of games and sulks probably more than you do. Valencia is keeping the treatment table warm at the moment so we can not actually judge him yet, although I believe he was better for Wigan than he has been so far for ManUre.
MUSHROOM
24 Dec 2010 13:28:21
The Honda rumour seems to be true, its looking good at the moment with us signing him.
I'd love to see Jarvis or N'Zogbia at Liverpool, both would cost 7-9m ish. Both wingers take players on, have pace, have a decent final ball, and contribute well to the team. I'd rather have Jarvis as he's home grown, but either way both would be good buys.
24 Dec 2010 13:18:33
Ed wat do you think of going for ashley young? reported today that houllier would consider letting him go if the right money was offerd. .15m enough?
squirrel {ed's note - not for me, he has never performed consistently, he goes missing in big games and never makes the most of his talents. He reminds me of Babel.}
24 Dec 2010 13:17:56
THERE'S GUNA BE A FEW SURPRISES IN THE TRANSFER WINDOW WITH PLAYERS COMING IN/ OUT BECAUSE EVERYONE IS JUST DOING GUESS WORK NOBODY KNOWS WHO WILL BE COMING IN/ OUT SO IM EXPECTING PLAYERS TO ARRIVE WHO AINT BIN LINKED WITH US JUST LIKE WHAT HAPPENED WEN MEIRELES ARRIVED UNEXPECTEDLY.
24 Dec 2010 13:14:34
OWEN COYLE OR THE PORTO MANAGER
COYLE - BEL
PORTO MANAGER - UNBEL
24 Dec 2010 13:12:16
On the basis of Liverpool buying the player for £15 million and paying £50k per week for four years, that means that LIverpool would need to make a profit of a little over £38 per shirt sold. I don't know how much revenue Liverpool get for each shirt sold but it will probably not be 10% of that.
Sharkey.
The club earns about £12 per shirt. The major profit is from the name and numbers.
Macca
24 Dec 2010 13:08:50
Cardozo! Most of you won't agree with me but I'm a football fanatic I watch every league televised and online and let me tell you something
Oscar Cardozo is world class.
His goal to game record is amazing it's like 65 in 90 a striker is a striker he's 6 ft 4 got a powerful shot total striker boy I would scream if he joined.
Top in Europa last year and in world cup and in Portugal although he missed a pen for Paraguay.
Anyway thoughts on him?
Benzine are a good side and be starts week in week out.
24 Dec 2010 13:00:30
Elia will just be another babel if we signed him.
24 Dec 2010 12:43:30
Just realised something that suprisingly (i think) no-one on this site has thought of. RICARDO QURESMA! i think hes a quality winger, plays for besiktas still only 27 and would probably be dirt cheap! what do you think on that one ed?
maka {ed's note - not for me, he has already failed with moves to big clubs, he obviously doesn't handle the pressure well.}
24 Dec 2010 12:21:57
{Editor's Note: He recently signed a new contract at Atletico. Atletico may let him go but would want to start negotiating at the value of his buy out clause - something in the region of £50M. He currently earns about £100k net. That means Liverpool would need to offer the player about £200k for parity. I really cannot see it happening and I am pretty sure that NESV are not going to buy players simply to make a statement to the fans.}
even the last owners bought torres as a statment to the fans. i still think we could get aguero on the same wages as torres if we went for him. like someone said he would play for us over chelsea anyday.
ed to eat his own hat if we do sign him ha
i would personally do a double backflip if we did. :P
mikey
24 Dec 2010 11:52:27
Ed what do you think of Borussia Dortmund's manager Jurgen Klopp. I think he fits into NESV's requirements
{Editor's Note: I know nothing much of the man.}
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a really good manager, would be my first choice of any german managers.
he acts deliberate, tactically clever and can build a challenging team out of decent and young players.
and as an extra, he is very sympathetic and his handling with players, fans and media is amazing.
a handicap could be:
he's got lack of experience in european football and big names. (and he's german ;-))
his season was very well. first place in the winter break and 10 points ahead of mainz 05 (his former club).
but anyway, we need to get points now, with roy. .
merry christmas out of switzerland
kenobi
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But he does not like working with so called STAR players. . . . .
Pritam
24 Dec 2010 11:30:56
I am told this morning that it seems probable that Liverpool are going to see if they can strike a deal with Sylvain Marveaux for the summer. He has been out injured for the past few weeks but Rennes may still try and sell the player in January to avoid losing out financially altogether. I think he would be a pretty good addition to the squad.
Sharkey.
24 Dec 2010 11:30:30
I'm not convinced that we'll see Aguero at Anfield. It's a real shame, but I agree with the Ed - we'd need to pay him enormous wages (due to the different tax systems between Spain and England) and his transfer fee would be huge now that he's recently re-signed. Also, as talented a player as he is, there is no guarantee that he'd make it in England - so, he could end up being the most expensive dud to grace the PL.
I'd personally love to see us get the likes of Adam Johnson and Darren Bent, but I can't see either of those coming.
In regards to Huth, I don't believe the rumours at all. I don't think he's as bad as some are making out, but I don't see why we'd buy someone who wouldn't be at the level of the players we currently have. Shawcross would be a far better choice, but I think that's unlikely too.
As it stands, I can't see us making more than one, or two, signings in January. If that is the case, I think Honda would be the most likely high profile signing (and a good one at that).
Parma Violet.
24 Dec 2010 11:29:01
Id love if n'zogbia joined liverpool. fast young talented winger who can play behind the striker if needed. we saw wen we versed wigan that he constantly took our players on and most of the time beat them. now compare that to babel, jovanovic, who r both very fast but never take on players and when they do, the defender gets the better of them
24 Dec 2010 11:24:48
LFC need a quiet un asssuming manager who can work with Kenny and commoli to re develope the club from youth set up to first team and get us back playing the pass and move attacking football we were used to in the 80's. . RAFA's ego has took off he has forgotten what made him a great coach at valencia and is too busy with getting involved with boardroom business and arguments. .RAFA U ARE A COACH NOT A BUSINESSMAN. .No top club will touch him now because of his bad ATTITUDE im afraid he will have to start again wiith a smaller club. .For me Owen coyle could be worth a punt i am sure Man U are monitoring his progress closley. . Ian hollaway would be great but just neds to learn when to keep his mouth shut. .
Dave
What do you thnk ed?
{Editor's Note: I would give Dan Petrescu or Claude Puel a go. Coyle I like as a manager, but I am not so sure Ian Holloway would be suited to Liverpool.}
24 Dec 2010 11:16:49
I can't believe there is so much negativity with the possible signing of N'zogbia. He is pacey and direct and he takes
People on. But most importantly , he's consistent and a proven premiership player unlike babel, jovanovich. I am quite positive he would be a
Massive hit at anfield which in turn would also see a change in his attitude . Which to be honest, isn't as bad as everyone seems to think. When's the last time you heard anything negative about him? .
Good young player at a reasonable price with massive massive potential
{Editor's Note: I have never been convinced by N'Zogbia, although I do appreciate that he is flexible enough to play anywhere on the left hand side.}
24 Dec 2010 11:04:45
Fabio Coentrao shud defo be on the list for summer
ed your thoughts ?
{Editor's Note: He has been linked with a number of "major" clubs, Manchester United, AC Milan and now even Chelsea. I somehow do not see him ending up at Liverpool. But a great deal if he did.}
24 Dec 2010 10:59:54
Arrrggghhhhh can't believe simao went to besiktas, we shouldve looked at signing him, what do u guys think? ?
quality in his day mate but hes no spring chicken, we need pacey wingers i think an he doesn't fit the bill
{Editor's Note: I agree, he is some way past his best.}
ed what you reckon mate
24 Dec 2010 10:58:05
Can Éver Banega 10m , N'Zogbia 7m , Honda 10m , Gomez 15m come 2 liverpool in jan ed?
an den we can
sell
Poulsen 5m hope
milan 5m
babel 12m
nesv 20m
{Editor's Note: Anything is possible.}
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Banega would be a quality signing, along with Honda. I'd rather see Juan Mata instead of N'Zogbia(he's bench material) and Llortente(spelling) or Pato.
no to banega, we've already got an abundance of central midfielders
llorente wud be far to pricey
n'zogbia no thanks isn't good enough
honda an mata id hav all day
24 Dec 2010 10:55:46
Arrrggghhhhh can't believe simao went to besiktas, we shouldve looked at signing him, what do u guys think? ?
24 Dec 2010 10:47:11
Can Éver Banega 10m , N'Zogbia 7m , Honda 10m , Gomez 15m come 2 liverpool in jan ed?
an den we can
sell
Poulsen 5m hope
milan 5m
babel 12m
nesv 20m
{Editor's Note: Anything is possible.}
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Banega would be a quality signing, along with Honda. I'd rather see Juan Mata instead of N'Zogbia(he's bench material) and Llortente(spelling) or Pato.
24 Dec 2010 10:46:41
Unsigned wrote at 24 Dec 2010 10:29:10:
"{Editor's Note: How many shirts do you think they would need to sell to fund the transfer and wages?}
About 650,000"
On the basis of Liverpool buying the player for £15 million and paying £50k per week for four years, that means that LIverpool would need to make a profit of a little over £38 per shirt sold. I don't know how much revenue Liverpool get for each shirt sold but it will probably not be 10% of that.
Sharkey.
24 Dec 2010 10:29:10
{Editor's Note: How many shirts do you think they would need to sell to fund the transfer and wages?}
About 650,000
24 Dec 2010 10:26:50
Ed what do you think of Borussia Dortmund's manager Jurgen Klopp. I think he fits into NESV's requirements
{Editor's Note: I know nothing much of the man.}
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a really good manager, would be my first choice of any german managers.
he acts deliberate, tactically clever and can build a challenging team out of decent and young players.
and as an extra, he is very sympathetic and his handling with players, fans and media is amazing.
a handicap could be:
he's got lack of experience in european football and big names. (and he's german ;-))
his season was very well. first place in the winter break and 10 points ahead of mainz 05 (his former club).
but anyway, we need to get points now, with roy. .
merry christmas out of switzerland
kenobi
24 Dec 2010 10:13:45
Babel 8M
Aquilani 14M
Jovanovic 3M
Poulsen 2M
Insua 4M
Agger 7M (Wilson is ready to help Carra, Skrtel, Soto and even Kelly)
Konchesky 3M (His mother's ticketed his departure. I'd rather Robinson or Mavinga given the chance)
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So, you would sell 2 of our senior lb's, fair enough Mavinga and Robinson would be good given chance, but what if they werent, you would then hinge all your hope on Aurelio? Or wait for Agger to get fit to play him there, oh no, wait, youv sold him!
24 Dec 2010 10:04:32
Morning ed.merry Christmas to you and everyone on this great site, just a quick point. J henry said we need and will compete with the big boys on all fronts , could someone tell me how much barca, man city, Madrid and manc s***e have bid for huth (the donkey). Starting to get concerned with the players being linked have not read one good player yet, any thought.cheers psvelnino {ed's note - I think it is best to wait and see who we buy, impossible to judge them by who we linked to as papers never get it right.}
24 Dec 2010 09:52:48
The rumour surrounding Huth, he is a good back up, hes not first choice by any means, but he would be a decent squad player, cheap and he is reliable, scores a few, i think its a positive bit of bargaining. Bare in mind that he is definately more useful than Agger, due to the fact that Agger is injured, Carragher will take months to come back, Skrtel is inconsistent? Ed, your thoughts? {ed's note - no thank you, not good enough, we have enough dross with Skrtel and Kyrgiakos at the back, no need to add more.}
24 Dec 2010 09:50:31
Roy hodgson to endear himself to LFC fans by bringing in David beckham, deal has been setup by the American owners who have never seen him play but seen his stats for LA Galaxy and have agreed a short term loan
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This has come just 2 weeks after Beckham stated that he would not go to Everton on loan because he would only ever play for one club in England?
Your source must be a real fountain of knowledge!
24 Dec 2010 09:48:17
Simple. .We lack creativity, heart and attacking prowess. We are not the LFC with the likes of Barnes, Rush, Kenny and Co. who bullied players with grit, skill and respect for the Red shirt. Here are the couple of players in the Jan Transfer Window that MUST be bought
Park Chu - Yong 6M
Adam Johnson 15M (A star in the making. I would even pay 20M for him!)
Charles N'Zogbia 8M
Honda 13M (shirt sales covers this easily)
Lassana Diarra 10M (or Muntari @ 8M)
. . and hopefully Arda Turan 12M (replacement for Yossi who we dearly miss)
SELL
Babel 8M
Aquilani 14M
Jovanovic 3M
Poulsen 2M
Insua 4M
Agger 7M (Wilson is ready to help Carra, Skrtel, Soto and even Kelly)
Konchesky 3M (His mother's ticketed his departure. I'd rather Robinson or Mavinga given the chance)
TOTAL COST:
64million - 41million = ONLY 23MILLION!
GOOD BUSINESS and you get quality depth in park, with players who are forward and direct (Johnson, N'Zogbia, Honda) along with a "Makalele" type player who can shut down opponents like ManUtd, ManCity, Chelsea, Arsenal etc!)
SIM THE RED
As Shankly and Paisley use to think "We only think of being #1. #2 is unacceptable! !) cough cough Roy. .Listen and Learn
24 Dec 2010 09:16:49
Roy hodgson to endear himself to LFC fans by bringing in David beckham, deal has been setup by the American owners who have never seen him play but seen his stats for LA Galaxy and have agreed a short term loan
24 Dec 2010 05:32:21
Just seen that font of football knowledge, The Daily Mirror, reporting that we are after Huth from Stoke - fee £4m. This has to be a worse joke than you'd get in a Christmas cracker. Please tell me it isn't true. Even if RH was daft enough to consider it, surely Comolli would veto the move.
Grayswood
{Editor's Note: Maybe it is Comolli's idea.}
24 Dec 2010 04:43:02
Roy Hodgson is interested in signing Stoke defender Robert Huth (26).
24 Dec 2010 03:34:05
Ed what do you think of Borussia Dortmund's manager Jurgen Klopp. I think he fits into NESV's requirements
{Editor's Note: I know nothing much of the man.}
24 Dec 2010 03:22:09
HI ED and fellow red sufferers this kid from southhampton we r apparently interested in is 17 right and the rumour is he will cost as much as 9-10million well forgive me if im wrong but should'nt we save that money and try and get eden hazard ive been watching him on tv highlights from this seasons ligue coverage and there is no doubt about it he is the real article and i think if it will cost us over 20million we should get him not some kid who they say could be better than walcott as a prospect im all for bringing in young english lads but we must produce our own young starlets not buy other clubs ones why is it southampton a club with no resources has produced such players as bale, walcott, wayne bridge, and this alex oxlade chamberlain, and we have produced nothing what is up with this picture it shows me that the former managers we had did not care for developing young local talent they just wanted to spend chairmans lolly and im glad poirot impersonater rafa's got the sack his mouth doe not connect with his brain at all he was so lucky to get that inter and just like liverpool he goes and mucks it ha ha
24 Dec 2010 02:31:18
Wayne Bridge in talks with liverpool no move definate
Source= Adam Johnson
24 Dec 2010 02:10:31
The person who made a big post about who he'd like us to sign was going good until he said Porto would be willing to sell Fabio Coentrao as they are in financial trouble. Well, sorry to say but he plays for Benfica.
24 Dec 2010 01:42:05
Can Éver Banega 10m , N'Zogbia 7m , Honda 10m , Gomez 15m come 2 liverpool in jan ed?
an den we can
sell
Poulsen 5m hope
milan 5m
babel 12m
nesv 20m
{Editor's Note: Anything is possible.}
24 Dec 2010 01:10:44
{Editor's Note: The problem in signing Aguero, regardless of whether he would want to move or not, is simply financial. Not only would Atletico seek a very significant transfer fee, his personal demands are well beyond what the club would be willing to pay.}
The supposed problem with aguero's wages stems from the fact that when chelsea had a fee agreed for him with atletico he asked for 250,000 a week, more than terry or lampard at the time. In my humble opinion however, the only reason he asked for such ridiculous wages is because he was smashing it at atletico and more importantly he didn't want to play for chelsea. He has said several times in the press he is a liverpool fan, when we won the cl he said "i celebrated every goal as if it was independiente (boyhood club)" and im sure (well im not really) if we were to go in for him he'd settle for similar wages to torres/ stevie which he would deserve for keeping torres at the club. And you would have thought atletico would let him go for 35m, pittance for the statement it would make. . . . .
Duckula
{Editor's Note: He recently signed a new contract at Atletico. Atletico may let him go but would want to start negotiating at the value of his buy out clause - something in the region of £50M. He currently earns about £100k net. That means Liverpool would need to offer the player about £200k for parity. I really cannot see it happening and I am pretty sure that NESV are not going to buy players simply to make a statement to the fans.}
24 Dec 2010 00:56:26
Kesique honda has not agreed to come yet they are still in negotiations so will people stop saying hes already agreed the move. he will be bourght but he hasnt yet
R.Io
24 Dec 2010 00:22:34
Liverpool Plan £8m Move for Manchester City Midfielder.
Liverpool are reportedly lining up a move for Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson. The Eastlands midfielder has spent the best part of two seasons out injured or off form and it appears that Roberto Mancini sees the youngster as very surplus to requirements and Roy Hodgson is interested in bringing the former Everton youth team player back to Merseyside.
(source. . .caughtoffside.com)
24 Dec 2010 00:21:20
Dont post who would we sooner have roy or rafa its bound to be in rafas favour, how about rafa bel, boas or another manager unb, jimmybosun
24 Dec 2010 00:19:06
Liverpool Agree Signing of £15m Japanese International Keisuke Honda
A deal has already been struck and if this is the case then Roy Hodgson has stolen a march on his competitors in the race to sign the Japanese playmaker. Keisuke Honda is a quality player who appears to have not settled in to well at CSKA Moscow, albeit his performances on the field of play have been consistently good.
(source. . caughtoffside.com)