Liverpool Rumours Archive January 04 2019

 

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04 Jan 2019 21:23:05
Is there any foreseeable way that we choose to keep Ings at the end of his loan period rather than complete the move?

As in a solid amount of form that would be comparable with our 2nd string CF or the sale of Sturridge and Solanke and Danny offered a chance to rotate/ challenge with Bobby?

I guess I wouldn't have considered it until Solanke was sold but I don't see Sturridge or Origi being real alternatives that can ever challenge and surely you need that to maintain a hungry and sharp CF. (Not doubting bobby in that area, just thinking as a whole in a squad)

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{Ed002's Note - Sure, make an offer to buy him off Southampton after they buy him. You all seem to have forgotten that Solanke has not played this season. Ings if he returns won't play. May as well sell Brewster as he has zero chance with Liverpool fans clutching at straws.}

04 Jan 2019 23:12:48
I think Brewster is going to be a good one. He seems to be a natural goal scorer.

Whether or not he can make the step up time will tell but i have a good feeling about him and curtis jones also.

I think both will see some serious game time next season.

Im also intrigued by lewis. He's good some good reviews. Cover for robertson next season should see him get a game here and there as well.

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05 Jan 2019 01:12:16
Southampton have an obligation to buy Ings at the end of the season, and it works really well for them since he has been their best player this season. 18 million is a snip for them considering Bournemouth shelled out 20 for Solanke.

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05 Jan 2019 08:30:30
I think most fans liked Ings and really wanted him to succeed at Liverpool but it just didn’t work out through injuries but also to me the style of play. It’s a good move for Ings and good money for Liverpool. I would rather have the money for both Ings and Solanke to invest into one player than have them both or to have Ings back then us fans still wanting a so called higher profile player for Ings to be left on the bench never getting any game time again so why look to bring him back and let’s instead look for a new player for the future.

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05 Jan 2019 09:22:56
Ings didn’t suit our style of play 1 but can’t knock the lad he gave 110% . Same for solanke I think if we are in for a forward it will be a player that can play various positions as Klopp likes the forwards to interchange upfront so I think mobility and awareness are a must in any future forward signing .

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05 Jan 2019 09:46:52
I hope Brewster is learning to play a role across the front 3 because that's the only way I see him getting game time really. A simple one-dimensional striker - like a Sturridge or Solanke - however good they are really won't thrive with our current style of play. And I've no idea how much we ended up paying for Solanke but that sale price seems like a cracking deal for us.

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05 Jan 2019 10:27:29
Brewster is more like Firmino. Presses from the front, pulls into the channels, drops deep to create etc. Certainly not one dimensional.

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05 Jan 2019 10:32:20
Perfect fit then MK. I've never seen him play so couldn't comment really, hope he comes good and gets decent game time.

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05 Jan 2019 09:11:41
What happens to Ings if Southampton get relegated?

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{Ed002's Note - Nothing.}

05 Jan 2019 09:26:02
I hadn’t forgotten that Solanke hasn’t played ED but I haven’t seen anything that hinted at him being sold either so it came out of the blue and that then made me question if that has cause a change in the Ings situation (especially given that he has shown form where he is) .

The answer seems to be no and that’s fine, just a question.

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{Ed002's Note - How can it cause a change in the Ings situation?}

05 Jan 2019 13:38:23
I thought they'd have learn't after the Brad Smith and Jordan Ibe transfers. What is it with Bournemouth paying us more than most would expect for our young players that haven't worked out? I wish Solanke all the best, but it does feel like those transfers in the past.

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05 Jan 2019 13:57:43
We've got good transfer fees on both Ings and Solanke. The Eds won't get into the details of the exact amounts but it does represent good business on two players who will hardly play.

I do worry slightly about squad depth overall but with Origi and Sturridge as back up they were not needed.

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05 Jan 2019 15:35:55
If Solanke wasn’t touted as being sold and now we sell him that (in very basic thinking) means that we are 1 CF light on the planned squad. If Sturridge or Origi were meant to be sold and now aren’t for example, it would explain the sale.

As this wasn’t predicted or expected I just wondered if it changed that situation and the answer was no. No quality CF can ever expect to break into our team with Bobby playing as well as he does so whomever it may be that is the main rotational CF going forward, they need to resign themselves to a hand full of starts a season.

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{Ed001's Note - what are you talking about? I said in the summer Solanke was surplus.}

05 Jan 2019 22:42:47
I’d be quite happy to only have Brewster as back up I don’t see why we need 3 strikers on the bench. brewster will get to be around the first team and actually get chances to play. as Ed002 said in the sharkopod the German teams are looking at young English players, I would think a lot of them will have seen what jadon sancho has achieved by going to Dortmund and might quite fancy the opportunity themselves.

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04 Jan 2019 17:45:06
Does anyone know if we are interested in timo Werner. And also if we are considering moving for him at all. Eds?

Cheers.

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{Ed002's Note - There is a lot of interest in TW from Spain, Italy and Germany but RBL would like him to sign a new deal, else they will look to sell him in the summer. Liverpool are not one of the sides who have approached RBL at this time - everyone who has approached them have been turned away for now. But perhaps if Liverpool were to make changes to the forward line in the summer and had the money available, then he might be someone they look to.}

04 Jan 2019 18:31:35
To be honest, I wouldn't expect any incomings during the January transfer window. This window Liverpool will concentrate on moving players that Klopp deems surplus to requirements, i. e. Solanke and Clyne. These two barely started any matches last season, let alone this season. They do not need to be replaced, we have adequate replacements already at the club, i. e. Origi, Sturridge for Solanke and Fabinho, Milner and Ki-Jana Hoever for Clyne.

In the summer transfer window I suspect we will reanalyse certain positions, i. e. back up keeper, possible right full back, back up left back. if no fringe or youth players are able to make the step up by then.

No need to panic. The players currently at our disposal have got us in this position, 4 points ahead of the previous champions. Now is not the time to change what has clearly been effective. Adding a new player, regardless of price and quality, could have a negative impact on the squad, i. e. settling in period, player replaced being affected by the new addition and having a detrimental effect on other players.

I say we go with what we have, sell or loan out the fringe players that Klopp does not believe will aid our title charge and leave it at that. Happy with the season so far and hoping, by May, we will be celebrating a trophy by the end of it.

Fingers Crossed.

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04 Jan 2019 19:45:48
There ya go everyone, we can stop with the Werner rumours and posts now.

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04 Jan 2019 20:03:13
It was mentioned in the sharkopod that RBL desperately wanted rid of jean-kevin Augustin, wondered why that was Ed as he was highly rated at one stage I think?

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{Ed002's Note - He has been trouble and they want him gone - I am not going to go in to detail but one incident was particularly nasty and involved another player. Rangnick has supported him further than he should have.}

04 Jan 2019 20:24:10
Oh fair enough mate had no idea. Stay well clear then? Thanks for your info as always!

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05 Jan 2019 14:04:11
The summer will probably be one of consolidation addressing the squad rather than the first team.

I still think we haven't got the number 10 position wholly sorted as good as Shaqiri has been at times.

We need back ups for both right and left back positions, and probably a goal keeper. We probably need one central midfielder if Lallana and Milner both go, and I guess a striker if both Origi and Sturridge leave.

I'm of the view that we should always look to find players better than we've got for the first team, but as our first team is now very strong it's an a struggle suggesting anyone we could realistically afford as we won't get the likes of Mbappe etc

Anyone got any thoughts?

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04 Jan 2019 16:57:47
Fekir and Werner, Liverpool's mission this month.

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04 Jan 2019 17:27:25
I think the Fekir ship sailed in the summer. The way I look at it, was that it was out of him or Allisson. If we were to get Fekir we would have ended up with Butland or cillissen as some sort of back up to Karius, and if we went for Allisson we would go for Shaqiri (or anyone else we had in mind for that position) . I think in hindsight we went for the right option but if Shaqiri was to fail then I’d imagine us going for Fekir which hasn’t happened. We’ll see what happens from now until the end of the season, we have 3 players that play that AM role in Keita, Lallana and Shaq so if Keita doesn’t get his s*** together before then I could see Fekir or a player like that coming in the summer with Lallana departing. Although we do have OX, but who knows how he will be once he comes back and maybe he’d need some sort of loan move to get back up to speed.

Werner could be a possibility as that would make sense, any one of our front 3 get injured or lose form and we’re a lot less dangerous and Werner can cover through the middle and out wide. Shaq should be starting more often than not now so I don’t see him necessarily as just cover anymore. That being said, are we even interested in Werner or even bringing someone in this window. For me it’s either quality cover for the front 3 or a CB permanent or on loan, because if lovren or vvd gets injured we’re in terrible shape.

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04 Jan 2019 17:29:36
Genuinely laughed out loud reading this.

Thanks either way, good old rumours eh.

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04 Jan 2019 17:54:06
Wouldn't say no to Werner.

Buying 10 an extra goals for the prem run in isn't bad.

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04 Jan 2019 18:26:54
We can all wish but it ain’t happening pal.

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04 Jan 2019 22:52:43
Kloppsboss, if werner can score 10 goals rest of the season playing 10-20mins off the bench then we shpuld spend 200mil to get him.

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04 Jan 2019 23:27:58
This guy and his nonsense, its killing me xaxaxa!

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{Ed0333's Note - he’s starting to grate me and I’m sure insulting the intelligence of many posters.

05 Jan 2019 00:35:46
If that were remotely true we would have to offload Sturridge Origi and Lallana to even try and balance the wages.

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05 Jan 2019 00:41:33
Werner’s staying where he is and fekirs off to chelsea.

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04 Jan 2019 16:12:33
So solanke and Clyne going to Bournemouth
Reading that ki Jana hoever to provide cover at right back
My question is when is Brewster back or to begin training as is he to fill solanke place in the squad.

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04 Jan 2019 16:35:36
I read a while ago that Brewster was expected back in training in January. I'd imagine since Solanke has gone on a permanent deal that Brewster is close to a comeback.

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04 Jan 2019 16:57:11
Wow. I remember posting that we'd signed and got international clearance for Ki Jana Hoever 2-3 months ago. I can't believe he's progressed so much so fast. He's only 16 and considered ready to be back up for the first team. To be honest, Dhfc, I had to Google him, as I couldn't believe he'd pushed on so quick.

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04 Jan 2019 16:57:16
ki Jana is a kid, he shouldn’t be expected to provide cover when there’s this much pressure on a season. I’m assuming Milner and Fabinho are ahead of him and that clyne must of been an incentive for how much Bournemouth ended up paying for Solanke. Otherwise we should have kept clyne as a solid back up option.

That being said £19m for Solanke is very good business seeing as we’ve still got origi and sturridge for cover. If we could get a few more off the books and get decent amounts for them then we might possibly bring someone in before the end of the window.

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04 Jan 2019 17:21:01
Kman92, so you wouldn't let Ryan Sessegnon provide cover for left back either? If you're good enough, you're old enough.

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04 Jan 2019 18:19:33
I wonder if origi will be in demand in January cos if solanke going for 19 mill, origi worth 25 million, and maybe we could get another forward, Werner would be nice.

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04 Jan 2019 19:47:19
Epic- Ryan Sessegnon is 18 with nearly 100 first team appearances, Hoever is 16 with not one first team appearance so not the greatest comparison.
I am however exited to see if he can get gametime, always good to see young lads break through.

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05 Jan 2019 13:40:57
Cobra666- But many on here were desperate than we signed him when he was 16. You don't just suddenly have 100 first team appearances. It always starts with 1.

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05 Jan 2019 22:42:41
Cobra 😂😂😂 did sessegnon get all those appearances for his 18th birthday? Or did he start making them when he was 15 or 16.

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06 Jan 2019 11:19:38
So when are we signing Sessegnon? Kidding. I've been following Ki Jana since he signed so I'm caught between hoping he gets the opportunity to play and wishing we wouldn't rush him into the first team. He may just be someone Klopp wants around the first team to help with his growth. I can't see him making his debut when we are 4 points up and can't afford any mistakes.

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{Ed002's Note - He is simply there as cover for injuries. If he makes his debut it will be in the FA Cup not the league at this time.}

04 Jan 2019 16:11:18
Solanke is a done deal -£19m.

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04 Jan 2019 16:25:07
£19 million for someone who has potential. nuts but fair play to Edwards for getting that much for him. particularly if there’s a sell on fee/ first option clause in it.

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{Ed0333's Note - Micheal Edwards has played a blinder, well done that man.

04 Jan 2019 16:34:48
A couple of people on here were saying that the Solanke deal to Palace falling through the other day was a disaster, they’ll be eating humble pie now.

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04 Jan 2019 16:58:51
Getting clyne surely had to be an incentive for them paying over the odds for Solanke, it made little sense for us to move him on otherwise. If that’s the case then it’s still a good deal.

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04 Jan 2019 16:08:17
Solanke confirmed to Bournemouth by LFC

Looks like around £19mill. Good deal all round. let's hope he gets the game time he needs but doesn't score against us in a few weeks :D.

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04 Jan 2019 15:13:32
Bournemouth apparently in advanced talks to sign Solanke £15m.

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04 Jan 2019 15:36:51
Pearce saying up to 19 million!

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{Ed0333's Note - Solanke must have some lewd Iphone pics of Eddie Howe in compromising positions because that’s just crazy money.

04 Jan 2019 16:07:07
Just been confirmed on both LFC and Bournemouth websites. Good luck Dom.

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04 Jan 2019 23:17:59
Strange one seeing us get rid of Solanke so early but Klopp obviously doesn’t like what he’s seen in training. Interesting to see if we input a buy back clause.

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05 Jan 2019 13:53:01
Think it's Micheal Edwards that has the pics considering how much they paid for brad smith, jordan ibe and now solanke.

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04 Jan 2019 15:01:27
So, as my source is talking again. I had a text response this morning to my question. What’s the mood like now?

Answer, everyone was gutted last night. They felt as though they could have handled the situation a bit better, and after the initial City storm their first goal came when the game had reached a bit of a level. Having got back into the game, everyone feels they should have done better.

But here is the interesting part, I was told the teams whatsapp group pinged a fair bit last night and everyone agreed. Forget it. City pushed everything and beat us 2-1, they couldn’t play much better. We could. Equally 4 points. Let’s go on another run. The team are focused on not dropping any more points for the remaining games. They can’t do anything now to close the gap. Only we can. So let’s do our job. Most vocal were, VVD, Hendo and interesting, Fabinho.

Peace.

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04 Jan 2019 15:08:16
Love it! New level of rumouring!

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04 Jan 2019 17:58:26
DDay that’s the best insider info ever, love it!

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04 Jan 2019 18:55:32
DDay1892, I have no idea if you actually have a source but I am more than willing to believe in you mate. I loved this post almost as much as I love my own!

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05 Jan 2019 00:39:09
Yep. Definitely adds something to the page. Keep them coming.

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05 Jan 2019 23:21:22
Could be true because Fabinho was very vocal after the PSG defeat in the tunnel lol. But great rumour pal, keep them coming. Made me feel more optimistic than I already am.

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04 Jan 2019 14:30:41
The rumour seems to be Solanke going Brighton on a permanent deal, best for both parties imo.

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04 Jan 2019 14:49:53
Ed2 if your around has the solanke fee been sorted? I mean have we settled his compensation fee.

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{Ed002's Note - Yes it is all done.}

04 Jan 2019 12:56:54
No incomings in jan via Dominic king (Daily Mail), I personally feel it’s the wrong decision but hey ho.

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04 Jan 2019 13:40:30
If the loaning of Clyne to Bournemouth happens, than your rumour is definitely not true because Klopp will not allow the team to face the rest of the season with a Gomez returning in February, and Fabinho and Milner being asked to fill in, in case of injury. How do you face the League, the FA Cup and the Champions League without a dedicated RB backup? It's not happening.

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04 Jan 2019 14:41:32
Ki-Jana Hoever will be providing cover.

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04 Jan 2019 14:50:00
The latest stuff going round is Klopp is sufficiently impressed by Hoever in the reserves, so think of that what you will, but a good sign if it's true. so leaves TAA/ Gomez/ Fab/ Milli/ Hoever.

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04 Jan 2019 16:09:43
Clyne's played about six games in the last eighteen months. I don't think we need to buy anyone to replace him.

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04 Jan 2019 18:02:08
Hugh, Gomez has been covering, he’s not back for a month. Matip came in to cover Gomez when he was covering TAA, he’s not back for a month.

Yes Fab can play RB, but he’s still learning how Klopp wants him to play at CM so it would be daft to move him to RB.

Yes Milly has played there a couple of times recently, but with questionable success.

If we’re going to seriously challenge for the title and get to the latter stages of the FA cup and Champions league we need a proper dedicated back up to TAA, to rotate with him and allow Klopp to drop/ rest TAA without hampering Gomez return from injury or the Gomez/ VVD partnership.

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04 Jan 2019 12:44:13
Sky reporting Clyne to Bournemouth on loan to end of the season agreed.

Hopefully regular games will kick start the guys career a little.

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04 Jan 2019 00:34:46
A lot of talk about Timo Werner although I can’t see that happening as I doubt he would move unless he had some sort of assurance regarding game time which we can not give. While I would love it to happen and rotate the front 3 when needed, I really can’t see it happening.

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04 Jan 2019 05:54:31
Why can't you see it happening? If Klopp rates him highly enough, and the rumour that he is available for a mere 36mil is true, then I don't see why we cannot get him in. The way it is going, we're going to let Origi, Solanke and Sturridge leave or go on loan. The front 3 can't be starting each match as well. So, some form of rotation is needed to keep them fresh.

Whether or not he chooses our club is another matter but I feel we should at least try to get his signature. As much as I love our front 3, but it will be nice if we can mix things up a bit and add some quality in our attack as well as have different formations to confuse our opponents.

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04 Jan 2019 08:00:55
We need cover for injuries and dips in form. adding more quality to the squad is never a bad thing.

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04 Jan 2019 09:03:50
It’s not happening guys as Klopp is not interested in him. Ed’s has dismissed him arriving, a player we have shown zero interest in what so ever. Also why would he move to sit on the bench. Not happening.

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04 Jan 2019 10:40:52
The reason our front 3 start majority of games and don’t get replaced by Sturridge/ Origi until very late in games is because Klopp doesn’t fully trust the replacements. It was similar with last years midfield but now they are getting ample game time (except Kieta) . Bobby had a drop in form this season and Mane tends to pick up knocks now and again. Salah’s shoulder injury came in our last game of the season last year so if at any other time we could have been in big trouble. The club will average about 45-60 games a season and 4 quality forwards vying for 3 positions will get plenty of minutes of football. It might not be Werner we’re after but another quality forward would not only strengthen us but take the pressure off the front 3. If we lost 1 to a long term injury it would be bad but imagine if we lost 2 of them for any amount of time it would be catastrophic.

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04 Jan 2019 12:02:00
If Timo wants the move then it will happen.

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04 Jan 2019 13:12:18
KingCarlos he doesn’t want the move though mate. We are again just hoping and praying we sign a player who is available but the fact is we have shown no interest in him what so ever.

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04 Jan 2019 13:33:12
DAPred, I just told you why I don’t see it happening, he will want guaranteed game time, and Klopp willl not give him any guarantees.

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04 Jan 2019 17:31:55
Has Timo not already stated he would preder a move to United or is that just old news?

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