Liverpool Rumours Archive March 31 2016

31 Mar 2016 15:47:49
Hi ed002

Ive been reading through the posts on Alario and I understand the issues as youve explained with him obtaining a permit etc and would likely make any purchase difficult along with his ownership but do we actually have interest or is it made up? He seems quite slow/ static lump of a forward and imo would make little sense us going for him?

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any discussions with River Plate about Alario at this time but it would mean Liverpool having to pay way over the odds in transfer fee and wages in order for him to qualify for a work permit for a player Klipperty was interested in when at Dortmund. The starting point for any approach would need to be Italian lawyer Luca Vittorini. Ajax and Palermo have both declared an interest with his club and have both been told of the issues that exist and the difficulties in negotiation and, specifically, that River Plate are only a minor shareholder in his rights at this time. In January Inter used Alario as an example of a player they could "easily buy" whilst trying to negotiate for another player they did not have the money for. It was pointed out that his ownership is split between two clubs and third party investors as well. River Plate are looking to buy out the remainder that is owned by another club in the coming months - they don't wish to sell. A further complication is that another third party wishes to invest in the player - and this one is much closer to home. They would propose to leave the player in South America for another season before negotiating a move to Europe giving themselves what they hope is a very good profit - and that might suit River Plate. If Liverpool have the stomach to pay well over the odds something could probably be done.}

31 Mar 2016 17:11:25
Cheers mate. Puts that one to bed.

01 Apr 2016 01:12:54
His Nationality is stated from Argentina and Italy so shouldn't that rule out Liverpool having to ridiculously overspend on him to gain a working permit, with him being of european heritage?

01 Apr 2016 09:59:32
He does not have dual nationality and is only Argentine. His transfermarkt value (£4.13m) is also less than half the amount we are alleged to be negotiating to buy him for (£9.5m) so if it is true it is already way over the odds. I think the Alario link very unlikely to be true but you can never tell.

02 Apr 2016 11:01:15
To me he looks worth 9-10 million in today's market.

31 Mar 2016 08:11:26
Ed01 and ed02. Youve both oroduced lists and remarjs conxerning a number of players. For cb position- humnels and now martinez been linked are either possible? Sule youve both mentioned- I haven't seen much of him is he fast enough? Back to subotic- klopps tried and trusted? Also goalkeeper- if ter ategen is klipperttys top target but he chooses citeh do we go for hart? Or one of the others listed? Thanks for all the insight you show us absolutely addicted to the site! !

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure which "Martinez" you are referring to but if it is Inago Martinez Liverpool has not shown any interest. The same is true of Hummels. I have explained before that Sule is the pick of the young German centre backs and that there are two clubs with serious interest in him. You have put a question mak at the end oif the brief statement about Subotic - but there is no question. I have never said that ter Stegen is Klipperty's "top" target, but it is certainly true that Manchetser City is interested in him. Joe Hart won't be moving to Liverpool.}

31 Mar 2016 12:02:15
I think he was reffering to Javi Martinez ed as he was mentioned on the site earlier.

{Ed002's Note - Thanks - Liverpool have zero interest in Javi Martinez.}

31 Mar 2016 13:39:28
Is Sule regarded as better than Johnathon Tah? He seems to be very highly thought of and also playing in the national team recently.

{Ed002's Note - I don't suppose that anyone has considered who is "better".}

31 Mar 2016 14:38:58
Hi ed sorry yes it was javi martinez. Ok thanks for that ed.

{Ed002's Note - The last couple of years have been a rough time for Martinez due to injuries.}

31 Mar 2016 18:57:18
No Ed, it's just you said Sule is the best of the young German centre halves so better than Tah. Wanted to know why you thought rhat.

31 Mar 2016 07:17:19
Got some new info from my source who used to work at the club.

*The following players have had their injury records 'extensively researched':
- Mario Götze
- Zielinski
- Jonas Hector
- Jetro Willems

*Klopp was previously having a look at Xhaka, but his interest has ended. To back up the post of another guy on here, he is now taking a look at Javi Martinez.

*He wants his main signings concluded before the Euros.

We may not necessarily approach the respective clubs of said players, but we have taken an interest in them.

31 Mar 2016 08:39:20
I've seen the name Hector pop up alot, and I think one of the eds confirmed we had interest? (sorry if I am wrong)
Is he the Germany left back?
Has anybody seen him enough to give their view on his game?

31 Mar 2016 08:55:08
Javi Martinez makes Mertesacker look rapid.

31 Mar 2016 09:14:50
Yeah he's the German left back, he scored a goal against Italy too.

30 Mar 2016 23:31:50
Skrtyls house is up for sale £880k. lfc also looking at Javi Martinez.

31 Mar 2016 01:00:37
He would be the perfect player for hendo or can if its true.

{Ed007's Note - What about the house?}

31 Mar 2016 04:43:42
Martinez has played 21 times in two years, lots of mileage in him still. At 27 needs to be playing regularly. Could be an astute signing. But we have Lucas to play the Defensive midfielder/ centre back position. Also we have Stewart. Surely we should spend the money elsewhere? I really don't see any legs to this rumour. But then again I believe in Santa and Essex is the cultural capital of the world so don't listen to me.

{Ed001's Note - Martinez is injured constantly, hence the lack of matches.}

31 Mar 2016 05:39:51
Can't we just buy him to keep studger company on the treatment table buttercup?

{Ed001's Note - I would love Javi Martinez, one of my favourite current players. If it was up to me, we would have bought him a couple of seasons before he went to Bayern. I can't see them letting him go when they have a shortage of centre backs, one is only there on loan. Guardiola has not built from the back there, letting the defensive options become extremely limited.}

31 Mar 2016 06:00:34
This is why I think Bayern will go for Sule and we or even Arsenal won't get him.