Liverpool Rumours Archive January 07 2018

 

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07 Jan 2018 19:34:26
Hi Ed's

Just wondering, although not relevant to the fee or anything, is the fee subject to any VAT or is that taken after the agreed fee?

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{Ed002's Note - A good question and it might be an apt time to explain again about the cost of transfers (excluding wages). What is paid by the buying club would typically include:
(a) Transfer fee - the big number.
(b) Any levy applied by the local FA – 5% for the EPL.
(c) Tax due on the transfer fee – typically this will be VAT (at varying rates across Europe) some or all of which should be reclaimable.
(d) Agent fees – this may be to one or more agents.
(e) Tax due on the agent fees – typically this is VAT at the local rate where the agent bills from – it is not reclaimable.
(f) Intermediary fees – this may be to one or more sponging leeches (what do you mean you have a super agent?) .
(g) Tax due on the Intermediary fees – typically this is VAT at the local rate where the Intermediary bills from – it is not reclaimable.
(h) Signing on fee to the player (possibly including non-reclaimable VAT if the player is VAT registered).
(i) Legal fees.
(j) VAT on legal fees which is reclaimable.
(k) Moving/relocation costs for the player.
(l) VAT on moving/relocation costs which is reclaimable.
(m) Paying up insurance costs to the selling club (sometimes waived).

What is paid by the selling club would typically include:
(a) If the player is under 24 and moving between different football associations, a Solidarity contribution paid to his previous clubs responsible for his training - this is 5% of the transfer fee received (apportioned 5% of the contribution for each year from the season of his 12th birthday to the season of his 15th birthday and 10% of the contribution for each season from his 16th to 23rd birthdays).
(b) If the player moves to a higher category club (all clubs being categorised 1 to 4) then Training Compensation is due for the period of age 12 to 21. Compensation is due to all clubs when the player turns from amateur to professional and thereafter only when he moves from his final training club to another club. The initial training compensation is levied at the training costs associated with Category 4 clubs. The subsequent figure is agreed between the sides or tribuneral if necessary.
(c) Any monies owed to the player if he did not request a transfer – again this is 5% of the transfer fee received.
(d) Any monies owed to the player in terms of his contract (typically outstanding owed wages (not future wages) and bonuses).
(e) Any money contractually due to a previous club as the result of a sell-on clause.}

07 Jan 2018 20:16:07
briliant ed, thank you for everything.

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07 Jan 2018 20:23:59
So does that mean the 140 odd million is not the full amount Barcelona will be paying out?

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{Ed002's Note - No, they have to pay all of the other costs - it is the same for all transfers.}

07 Jan 2018 20:38:38
Great info Ed002.
(c) Any monies owed to the player if he did not request a transfer – again this is 5% of the transfer fee received.

Is this what's often called a loyalty bonus? Can we assume Couts will NOT be getting this?

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{Ed002's Note - It is 5% but any bonuses - loyalty or otherwise - is contractual between the player and the club.}

07 Jan 2018 20:43:56
This website is boss! Cheers eds for sharing info wicked job!

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{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

07 Jan 2018 20:54:41
Jeez Ed002 have to bow to your understanding of how all this stuff actually works. Would I be right in thinking then that the true cost of a transfer is rarely the figures we as fans hear?

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{Ed002's Note - Right - you can add perhaps 20%. As an example Liverpool has spent about £45M on agent fees over the last three years.}

07 Jan 2018 20:56:53
Wow Ed002, thank you for the detailed information.

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{Ed002's Note - Always worth a reminder.}

07 Jan 2018 20:59:41
Just to clarify ed002, Liverpool will have to pay inter and any other team he played for after the age of twelve for training?

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{Ed002's Note - No, he is too old.}

07 Jan 2018 21:03:44
Cheers eds002 It’s like been at school sometimes this site, full of gobby kids shouting their mouths off, but a few good teachers sharing their knowledge, it’s apprieciated.

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07 Jan 2018 23:58:48
Who categorises clubs ed? (1-4) And what is that based on?

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{Ed002's Note - FIFA and it is driven by the level played.}

08 Jan 2018 00:21:57
Brilliant detailed breakdown ed2, been a long time coming with all the people the last couple of windows not understanding transfer fees and hopefully a lot of them see this.
Heck i’d always chime in an tell them about several other fees/ costs but bloody hell I didn’t realize there was actually so much! i’d hate to be an accountant for a football club 😂.

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08 Jan 2018 01:20:42
Ok cheers ed.

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08 Jan 2018 11:15:02
Hi Ed, my first time on this site (I did post last night but can’t find it anywhere) do you know what the add ons are in the Couts deal? I’d read somewhere that the £40m was based on appearances which concerns me seeing that Barcelona can’t play him in the champions league and can afford to bench him in league games until next season.

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{Ed002's Note - Don't worry about it. The money will be spread over a longer period and certainly none of it will be due this season. It will realte to appearances and winning the CL in the future. And forget the amounts involved.}

08 Jan 2018 13:26:56
Many thanks for the breakdown Ed.

I think the role of agents and at times their ridiculous fees and behaviour will be highlighted this year by the media.

The clubs need to join together to cap agents and advisors fees.

Another scandal is how badly footballers are advised on their finances. I know of big name footballers being pushed into investing into completely unsuitable financial products at the behest of sub standard and at times crooked financial advisors. The young lads need looking after because careers in the game are rarely long.

All the best.

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{Ed002's Note - The authorities have already taken action to limit the payments to registered agents but some players have other representatives yadda, yadda, yadda. Mino will get something in the order of €50M by the time Paul Pogba completes his MU contract - and yes you are absolutely correct in that it is indeed pretty obscene. Most clubs, certainly in England, are pretty good at working with the players to ensure that they do not get involved in any dumb deals although it is fair to say there is a clear disparity between the best and worst in this case, but generally England is OK on that front.

And to be fair, the authorities are constantly working to clean up the game with respect to payments for image rights, the use of Trusts (there was a lengthy resolution in England but it is cleared now), unusual payment schemes etc.. There have been instances in the past where players have been paid via offshore trusts, limited companies for services rendered to the club and in tax-exempt oil paintings and cars. These were referred to as “loopholes” and they have pretty much all gone by the board now, although I know of one now ex-EPL player who was until recently being paid via his residency of Monaco. The clubs all realise that there is a need to resolve these issues and to settle because the consequences of litigation are potentially very harsh.}

09 Jan 2018 00:22:22
(f), (g) and (h) is recoverable dependent on the contractual obligations and wording. I provide input on the structure of transactions specifically to allow this.

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07 Jan 2018 18:14:07
Hi Ed's, Thanks for all the hard work this time of year, I see the Draxler rumours haven't gathered pace since Coutinhos departure does that mean Klopp doesn't see him as an option or shouldn't we look too far into it? Also has anything changed on the Goretzka front as I've not heard too much recently on him either even after using the search engine.

Cheers

Red GT.

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{Ed002's Note - There is nothing new really with Draxler. He is available and Arsenal do maintain an interest. His agent has approached a couple of German sides as well. Goretzka seems to have his heart set on a move to Munich in the summer although Schalke are still trying to come up with a contract he will sign - but I very much doubt that will be possible.}

07 Jan 2018 21:49:32
Maybe a loan would be a good option for Draxler and Liverpool.

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{Ed002's Note - He would only be available on a loan to buy (not a loan with an option to buy).}

07 Jan 2018 22:18:58
Ok thanks ed2.

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08 Jan 2018 15:30:52
Are the loan to by deals mainly done to help the buying club in regards to FFP? Just trying to understand the reason for a loan to buy instead of getting the deal done straight away. Thanks.

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07 Jan 2018 17:34:25
What is the situation at present with Woodburn re a loan arrangement?

If he ships out out to Sunderland next few days, I would say that is a barometer that we have a Coutinho replacement on the way in. If not, he is here to cover if needed.

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{Ed002's Note - I suspect that Liverpool will hang fire until at least Salah is available and they know what is happening with Ings. But I susepct he will get his wish for a loan in the end.}

07 Jan 2018 19:41:46
Is it his wish then Eds? I must admit as soon as Coleman got the job at sunderland I expected either a bid or a loan move.

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{Ed002's Note - He wants game time.}

07 Jan 2018 16:38:14
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool Football Club have reached an agreement with Monaco over the transfer of Thomas Lemar for a club record transfer fee of £96M. Lemar will officially join Liverpool on 1st July 2018

Any truth in that? Eds you told Monaco won't sell this window and this sound realostic. Is it true?

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{Ed002's Note - Is this the fat kid from Bolton on Twitter? If so it is bound to be true. Two biggies for Liverpool today then - Mahrez and Lemar. I understand he says that Liverpool are keen on Alexis Sanchez as well.}

07 Jan 2018 17:00:00
well a friend of mine send it me. No idea where it came from.

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{Ed002's Note - Bolton, which is I think, like Liverpool, a suburb of Manchester.}

07 Jan 2018 17:08:53
Are you talking about that chap from The Firm BL? Why in the hell do people post this stuff, and other people actually listen? it's annoying.

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07 Jan 2018 17:09:02
It is the fat kid from Bolton and he is never right until its too late to be called . Well, not as far as LFC are concerned.

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07 Jan 2018 17:10:43
And they have bought James Dyson, figured he would be good at hoovering up loose balls in midfield.

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07 Jan 2018 17:13:17
Fat kid from Bolton lol.

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07 Jan 2018 17:25:20
I told I have no idea feom where my friend got the info, he just passed to me. Don't jump on me .

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{Ed002's Note - Is he a real friend or an invisible friend?}

07 Jan 2018 17:29:05
It will be nice to have a bench of Meyer, Brandt, Draxler, Mahrez, Sanchez, Goretzka and Oblak.

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07 Jan 2018 17:34:34
Paddy McGuiness?

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07 Jan 2018 18:12:13
Ed 002 is an idiot
Liverpool a suburb of Manchester?
Clueless anti liverpool as usual.

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07 Jan 2018 18:13:33
Real friend. Are you for real asking me that :D I have a chat group with friends regarding Liverpool LOL You just love to have fun with people.

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07 Jan 2018 18:15:07
The fat kid from Bolton is Sam Allardyce.

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07 Jan 2018 18:26:02
The Firm that's from I've seen it on twitter today. totally unreliable and full of crap. Certain youngsters lead rather sad little lives in Bolton it seems.

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07 Jan 2018 18:27:28
C'mon on Philly C! Get wit programme.






And there it is!

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07 Jan 2018 18:29:14
Or maybe just taking the mick Philip C?

Don't think anyone genuinely had insight into who we will sign at this point. We know who we want and they are only available in the summer. Interesting to see if we get anyone.

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07 Jan 2018 18:36:39
Ed002👍😂😂😂😂😂.

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07 Jan 2018 19:00:15
Paul Joyce reporting the same. Total Bollocks then? 110 million Euros apparently. Great if true but time will tell.

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07 Jan 2018 19:05:47
Philip C you got caught on ed2s fishing hook there lad haha
Seems the fat kid from Bolton keeps catching lots every window too why doesn't he/ they just get banned 😣.

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07 Jan 2018 19:32:40
Where did Paul Joyce state this, if I may?

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07 Jan 2018 19:43:16
Real friend or invisible friend 😭😂.

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07 Jan 2018 19:57:40
Paul Joyce on Twitter. So it must be true! He got it from another Twitter feed I think.

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07 Jan 2018 20:01:12
Who is the Fat kid from Bolton?

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07 Jan 2018 20:18:42
Sammy Lee, Jason mcateer.

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07 Jan 2018 20:52:55
Ed2 pisses people off, but think of how many people piss him off? people don't consider that, some people just don't get his humour, i didn't at one point but now, more then anything his replies are hilarious, people need to learn something; humour.

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{Ed033's Note - Salah.

08 Jan 2018 11:28:10
Is is that hanz adulfo or summat like that? The firm said he's an agent for African players.

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07 Jan 2018 14:43:11
Hi Eds, one name that seems to have dropped out of the news is Dani Cebellos. I remember he wanted to move since he was not getting much playing time and Real Madrid were looking to move. Monaco have made it abundantly clear that there is no intention to sell Lemar this January. Is Cebellos still a viable option for us and if so would the signing of a creative midfielder this window end any pursuit of Lemar, Goretzka, and Meyer. I am sure others would have to move on since we already have a congested midfield. Cheers Eds.

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{Ed002's Note - As I have explained there has been a discussion with his agent - but that is it.}

07 Jan 2018 16:55:12
Not you HARRY THE RED
But I swear some fans are more interested in who we sign rather than how we play or the results
I couldn’t care less if we didn’t sign anyone else this window as long as we win .
It’s a team game the loss of 1 of the team is a blow especially how good he was ( on his day )
But it’s a team game and I hope someone else steps in and does a great job and a 100% committed job to boot

Come on the reds.

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07 Jan 2018 17:06:39
DHFC like everyone I am curious to know who we sign. In all honesty I am not heart broken over Coutinho leaving, the player did not want to be there so I am glad he is gone. The antics of back aches and so forth are damaging to the locker room and team. If I was someone who is on the bench it would unsettle me that there is this guy starting who does not want to be here.

Coutinho is great talent and it would be foolish for me to say we could do way better. There were aspects of his game I did not like, such as when he lost the ball he would immediately give up and not chase back. He would hog the ball and not pass when he should, he scored some crackers for the club. However he was always taking those far out shots instead of keeping possession and building up. Not blasting the player becaus he is gone, he was a great player for the club and as far I am concerned anyone who put the kit on and gave all for the club deserves the respect of the supporters. We have to just start understanding it is the way the game works and there are not many one club players anymore.

Players come and players go, but the bird is always here.

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07 Jan 2018 17:18:59
“Players come and players go, but the bird is always here. ”

Sounds like my wife.

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07 Jan 2018 17:27:41
Couldn’t agree more HARRY
He will be missed creatively and his goals and assist will be missed but it’s time those on the bench who are unhappy at game time stepped up showed us fans why their at such a great club like ours . Also agree on when possession broke down coutinho offered nothing at all maybe this will help the midfield out now he’s gone .
I too keep an eye on this page as I like knowing the targets I like to watch certain players that the eds have mentioned only to see what I think of them but as long as the team win I couldn’t care less who scores or how many .

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07 Jan 2018 17:58:44
Agreed DHFC, Leicester is an example of players who want to be there and give all for the club. I feel that Mahrez was the leader of the discontent in the locker room and you saw what it did to the team.

Scoring goals was not our issue, keeping them out was. VVD is here and already shown he is solid player in the back. You saw him taking leadership, providing Karius with instruction and giving Matip confidence to playing higher up in defense. I would rather they pocket the money till the summer than make a desperation buy like Balotelli or Carroll.

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07 Jan 2018 14:36:44
From what I've read and only including credible sources we are looking at following both as now and summer arrivals.

Goretzka. Can sign a pre contract this month for a summer move or could even transfer for a low fee in January.

Lemar. Considered top target by club and probably most expensive. Monaco not looking to sell, but could be persuaded. Possible either this window or next.

Ceballos. Told he can leave if he wants to by Real and considered an option by Liverpool. Still young and wouldn't know how much he would cost. Possible January transfer, things could change with him in summer if Zidane leaves.

Meyer. Another player who can sign a pre contract this month for the summer or a low fee for a move this month. Like Goretzka would be a good buy for a free or nominal fee. Possible January or summer.

Brandt. Player Klopp really likes and plays a number of positions. Didn't want to move in summer as no guarantee of first team football. Doubt much has changed since summer. More likely a summer signing than a January signing.

I don't believe there is any interest in Mahrez from us. In my opinion I would take any of above options, and I hope more than one of them signs.

We have lost Coutinho this window, and we can expect at least Can and Milner to leave in the summer, with also players like Grujic, Markovic, Ojo or even Lallana possibly leaving.

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{Ed002's Note - Importantly, Goretzka cannot sign a pre-contract with Bayern Munich. Anyway, I thought everyone told me he has agreed to move to Liverpool. Lemar, I am told by many that he is joining and it was apparently announced today by the fat kid from Bolton on Twitter - nailed on I understand the phrase to be.}

07 Jan 2018 14:57:26
Fat kid from Bolton Ed you really are The Man!

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07 Jan 2018 15:52:37
Who is this fat kid frm Bolton? I’m not a twitter person 😂😂😂😂😂.

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07 Jan 2018 16:23:20
Forgive my ignorance is that Duncan?

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{Ed002's Note - Someone will have a link for you Twitterettes}

07 Jan 2018 16:31:25
Is that the fat kid that works at KFC?

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{Ed002's Note - To the best of my knowledge he sits in their boardroom with his invisible friend whilst his world-wide posse of reports feed him minute-by-minute exclusives. I don't recall the name of the account but I see a lot of posts here that say he isne to follow and we offer nother compared to him.}

07 Jan 2018 16:35:28
It should be Sam Allardyche, he's probably using a VPN server located in Bolton.

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{Ed002's Note - Someone says it is The Firm.}

07 Jan 2018 14:18:36
Hello reds,

Am new to the site so still learning how it all works, so go easy on me haha, I was told the other day that Juventus has offered Emre Can a pre contract of 5 years just wondered if he has signed that or Just considering it,

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{Ed002's Note - Welcome. There is nothing signed just yet but I expect it soon will be.}

07 Jan 2018 14:29:58
Ahh ok thanx for the reply, if I wanted to check the post that was posted before I joined about certain players for example Goretzka do I just put his name in the search bar, don’t want to ask question that’s proberly being covered a million times.

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{Ed002's Note - Sure, there is a little window on the site and you get the best results by using a single word - player names are best, so Goretzka will work fine. You can then do simple page searches, e.g. Ed002, or read through everything there.}

07 Jan 2018 14:40:01
Right ok thank you.

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{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

07 Jan 2018 14:59:19
What a pleasant young man.

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{Ed002's Note - He does seem nice Nick. No doubt quite young - perhaps we can harvest some of those nice pink organs?}

07 Jan 2018 15:18:46
Ed I thought you give up the old organs on the black market gig?

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{Ed002's Note - It is just that when we get a pink one ...}

07 Jan 2018 16:59:41
Ed002 - e. g Ed002 - whilst mentoring a new memb r on how to get we the search option 😂.

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07 Jan 2018 19:11:52
You definitely don't want to search for ed2s replies unless you are mentally prepared to take a hell of a lot of banter😂
And the pink organs bit just killed me 😂😂 what a thing to read when stressing at work! Whole day will be laughing to myself now haha.

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07 Jan 2018 20:05:28
😂😂😂 Welcome young comrade!

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07 Jan 2018 12:40:05
So I imagine a goalkeeper will be a target (as you have explained) in the summer. Any idea other names we are looking at.?

Trapp, Alisson, oblak?, butland.

Be a massive signing if we could pull off oblak, but is that realistic?

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{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has not made any approach for Oblak. Another English side have spoken with Atletico but they will not want to sell. Trapp's time in Paris has not gone well and he is available now if PSG can add a replacement - but it would have to be a loan to buy (not a loan with an option to buy) or a straight sale. Liverpool has four registered PL goalkeepers so adding him now would be unlikely - and another English side have already held taks. Kika Casilla is another option with Navas moving in the summer as well.}

07 Jan 2018 17:36:10
Has Liverpool looked at Rulli? isn't he doing quite well at Sociedad?

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07 Jan 2018 21:02:53
Is there any interest from anyone in signing Bogdan? Would it be likely that those 4 could be down to 2 by the start of next season, if he and Ward move.

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{Ed002's Note - No, he is injured. I suspect t he will be released in the summer but could be a suitable number 3 goalkeeper.}

07 Jan 2018 21:12:19
Cheers Ed002, I hadn't realised he was still injured.

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08 Jan 2018 08:44:24
Really no need to keep Bogdan as 3rd keeper. Kamil Grabara should be trusted with that role. Happy birthday to him btw. He turned 19 today. :) Great prospect.

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07 Jan 2018 11:47:20
Hi Ed's, wanted ask if Aubameyang is now a target for LFC. Firmino can certainly play as AM.

Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - nope. Why would he be when he and Klopp do not get on? Aubameyang has been a bit of a problem child.}

07 Jan 2018 12:33:46
So every player we have been linked too has been ruled out that also includes keita coming earlier this is by sky they are usually very reliable, hope klopp actually wants too replace him or strengthen the team it's needed I know we got vvd but he not enough we need more.

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07 Jan 2018 12:36:29
This bloke haha shocking attitude thinks he's billy big balls.

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07 Jan 2018 13:03:27
U talking bout me mate.

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07 Jan 2018 13:19:11
Truth hurts hailstones 😄.

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07 Jan 2018 13:22:20
I'm not sure if another attack minded player is what we need. We were OK without Coutinho in the past. It's not ideal him going midway through the season mind you.

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07 Jan 2018 13:53:42
Soz mate I read that wrong.

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07 Jan 2018 13:34:18
hailstones

If you're Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, then yes he's talkin about you.

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07 Jan 2018 13:10:08
Thanks Ed1 for the quick response. It seems that Balague said that LFC will not find a replacement this Jan. Hope that's not true.

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{Ed001's Note - Ballache is a waste of space with regards to LFC news now his mate Rafa is not at the club.}

07 Jan 2018 14:43:12
Balague is an awful journalist and he gets so many things wrong but for some reason because he’s spanish and on sky people trust what he says.

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07 Jan 2018 16:20:15
Hahahaha I am on another planet never mind being aubemeyang.

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07 Jan 2018 09:50:09
Would RBL let Naby Kieta go if the price was right?

Same question with Lemar?

Thanks.

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{Ed025's Note - money talks so yes bilverstone, it would have to be massive though mate..

07 Jan 2018 11:44:42
Have they not already had enough money for keita? We already have him signed it would just be throwing money away to pay more.

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07 Jan 2018 12:07:22
Or it would be paying extra to get him now, which was not the deal we agreed and therefore have paid for.

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07 Jan 2018 11:39:33
Could we draft in Leslie Crowther to ensure we pay the right price?

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07 Jan 2018 10:27:00
Soz ed wat we talking like an extra 20 million, were is the guy seri being linked too I noticed big Sam said u guys strengthening other areas I would like him if keita not going to happen Barcelona were after him I know he ain't coutihno but he has same sort of attributes.

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{Ed025's Note - we are actually linked to seri hailstones but im not holding my breath, how much teams will pay for players is just a guessing game, i think it wont happen until summer for keita but you never know but one think is for sure your getting one hell of a player mate..

07 Jan 2018 10:36:49
We'd have to pay an extra £18m to get Keita early - at least that's what I read from a good journalist.

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07 Jan 2018 10:53:38
Do you see this is what we will try to do ed?

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{Ed025's Note - to be honest no KR17, the problem is that RBL dont need the money mate..

07 Jan 2018 12:48:41
Or if he will strengthen us now to ensure we are still competitive and our season doesn't come to an abrupt end. With our other targets not looking likely. Would it be worth spending an extra 10m if it was possible.

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07 Jan 2018 13:11:55
Yeah he'd just say to Naby " come on down " 😉.

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07 Jan 2018 13:55:54
I like seri ed he seems quite similar too keita heard he got problems with cold weather though.

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{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath over Seri if you support either of the Merseyside clubs.}

07 Jan 2018 17:31:57
Just read reports both saying we're not in for Lemar or Marez at all this month. Am I right in assuming that there won't be a replacement for the little fella?

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07 Jan 2018 03:11:23
Hi Ed’s have we shown any interest in Malcolm from Bordeaux or Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk? Cheaper options and both look very good on the ball. Would love to hear your opinions on what you think off both players and if they would be suitable to replace coutinho (which is very difficult) .

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{Ed001's Note - we have watched Malcolm a number of times and he would not be a cheaper option in any way shape or form, no idea why you would even suggest that he is.}

07 Jan 2018 05:06:10
Surely we want the best option, not the cheapest option.

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{Ed001's Note - the lad is a forward, he would be more of a replacement for Salah than Coutinho.}

07 Jan 2018 05:46:28
Was just going off the figures that have been doing the rounds . Have read up figures off 30-40 million which is a lot cheaper than the 90 million For Lemar. Judging by the replies Lemar is our number one target so hopefully we can get this one over the line before the Man City game. Ed’s do You think either Fred or Malcom would improve us a great deal? Or are there better and viable options out there for us? Thank you for your replies and appreciate all the hard work you put in.

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{Ed001's Note - this is why we don't talk money, the articles suggesting 30-40m for Malcom are insane, they asked a lot more than that. I have no ideas about Fred, never seen him play, but the other lad is quality, however he is very much like Salah and so would only be worth pursuing if Salah left.}

06 Jan 2018 23:51:16
Sky Sports saying that they have looked into the Mahrez story and have been told (suggested by sources at the club? ) that Liverpool are not interested in Mahrez, there has been no contact between Liverpool and Leicester and that Leicester would want more than the c£50m reported for him.

It goes on to say that we are looking for an attacking midfielder this window, just not Mahrez.

Maybe laying that story to rest for now?

Still interested if we can find someone to inject some magic who is no CL cup tied.

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07 Jan 2018 03:28:45
Or maybe they (Sky News) read what Ed002 has been saying all along?

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07 Jan 2018 04:51:58
If we went for Mahrez he wouldn't be cheap at all. I think his contract runs until 2020 and Leicester turned down some big bids from Roma in the summer.

I hope the club has a clear plan of who they are going for to replace Pipco. It would be unforgivable if they sold him without a contingency plan in place.

Red Sandman.

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07 Jan 2018 07:28:11
More like sky started the rumours for people to put bets on.

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07 Jan 2018 08:04:39
What has ed2 been saying Noski?

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07 Jan 2018 09:01:57
I think it was RTFP.

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07 Jan 2018 09:23:19
Lol, I like the fact that sky sports have looked into the story and said it’s all made up! Maybe they should do likewise with their own breaking stories before worrying about what others have said!

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07 Jan 2018 10:09:26
So the long goodbye is over,
He’s got his transfer and we’ve got a very good price,
Yes I was not a big fan of his, when push come to shove he went missing in
Far too many games, mainly CUP FINALS, if it’s presumes your ‘WORLD CLASS’
You can’t go missing in big games, you should be making the difference, he probably
Thinks he’s better than he is. also if LFC want to stop all there presumed best players being cherry picked by the big teams they need to start competing and winning trophies, if FSG can’t do it they need to step for aside for somebody with deeper pockets and more ambition, but first and foremost we need to be competing and WINNING trophies or this scenario will happen again with SALAH, MANE etc.

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07 Jan 2018 11:36:22
Good point Deano, they've hit their bets target so can now quash the story 😉😂.

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07 Jan 2018 17:11:50
Exactly Sandman, all the people suggesting he would be a cheap alternative are deluded. Leicester will ask more from us than Roma etc because we’re in the same league and have just got a massive fee for Couts.

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07 Jan 2018 17:30:08
U mean like the way we said Coutinho is not for sale? Good news then.

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