26 Jul 2024 15:37:53
Hi Ed02, sorry if this has already been covered but with you saying you expect us to go back in for Gordon I wanted to ask if this is regardless of Luis Diaz possibly leaving and a right-side forward potentially arriving?
I find it hard to believe we'll sign two forwards (say Gordon and a RW backup/ long-term replacement for Salah) without selling at least one and it doesn't seem definite that any will leave with interest in Diaz from Barcelona cooling and Salah looking likely to stay for at least another year. Seeing as we still seem to be keen on bringing Gordon in, do you think that means we might see him as the 'versatile' forward option who can play anywhere across the frontline?
For what it's worth I'd be keen to get him but I do think a right-sided forward should surely be more of a priority!
{Ed002's Note - If Salah stays to run down his contract, the clubs can forget Bakayoko and the like. Diaz is stuck with Barcelona having other priorities but the club want Gordon. They will likely try and offload Diaz to Mr Emenalo now that all budgets have been defined.}
26 Jul 2024 16:56:54
Diaz doesn't fit at all Slots tactics in my opinion so highly likely to go would be my guess.
26 Jul 2024 18:36:17
A few years in SA would provide for his family for a few generations-god luck to him, if that's his priority.
Id be glad not to have his father in my press feed anymore the blert.
26 Jul 2024 19:53:10
Very classy.
26 Jul 2024 21:32:28
Don’t think that Gordon is signing.
Can see it being a very quiet window with little to no activity, with the exception being if there are free transfers or relatively cheap deals after last summer’s outlay. Either way I don’t think we’ll be adding anyone who will help us to bridge the gap between us and City.
{Ed025's Note - and Arsenal..
26 Jul 2024 19:32:05
Ed002 what do you personally think of Gordon, my honest opinion is that I’m not that fond of him, can’t see the hype around him and don’t think Liverpool need him but who am I too say.
{Ed002's Note - I am surprised by the level of interest Liverpool have - perhaps I have been missing something.}
26 Jul 2024 23:25:18
Scouse premium.
27 Jul 2024 02:41:09
It doesn't strike me as odd. He's better than Diaz (who is also stellar), young, tenacious, and his personal connection to the club drives his deep desire to play for them. It's hard to find guys like this, especially if you're LFC.
27 Jul 2024 07:45:42
I wonder if people see Gordon as better than Diaz only because he could be a new signing that everyone is so desperate to see and because of the Diaz and FCB stories.
Just last season Gordon was being ridiculed for his actions in the pitch.
Fickle much.
27 Jul 2024 08:50:46
JLC, Diaz is 27 and should be in his peak. Yet he has 16 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League since he signed in January 2022, 2 and a half years ago. And yes he missed half a season with a knee injury but that hardly goes in his favour, as he’s not looked as good since then and staying fit and on the pitch is part of being a good footballer.
Gordon got 11 goals and 10 assists last season alone, is 23 years old and counts as homegrown. Plus he’s never had a major injury and rarely misses a game.
Are others fickle, or are you biased?
27 Jul 2024 08:50:43
Gordon highly unlikely to join. Who’s second choice ED2? Thanks as always.
{Ed002's Note - I have provided a list of the left sided forwards the club has looked at - they also have Jota and Gakpo.}
27 Jul 2024 10:18:18
Rubbish JLC, I think Gordon is better because he’s quicker, stretches defences more and is miles better in front of goal. Unfortunately Diaz was brought in as a replacement for Manè and is nowhere near the level. Diaz’ big problem is he can’t finish for toffee, if Gordon is better there it’s a marked improvement already.
27 Jul 2024 12:49:26
No way Gordon is better than Diaz. Diaz got set back buy the injury but was returning to near his best by mid to end of last season. Yes he’s not clinical but when given a free role when Salah was out he was a totally different player and caused havoc.
Gordon is just speed, speed which won’t be effective against low blocks. We have plenty of that in Nunez. We need creativity if Nunez is going to be our number 9.
27 Jul 2024 17:42:21
There was not 1 post on this site last season where anyone said that Gordon was better than Diaz. now he is the bees knees.
So yes. I'll stand my fickle comment thank you very much.
There's not 1 person here, beside Ed25 perhaps, that would have exchanged Diaz for Gordon last season.
27 Jul 2024 18:02:44
Vango- I’m not sure the wages are that good in South Africa mate.
28 Jul 2024 03:47:29
Diaz and Gordon are both good players. If it’s down to motivation then Gordon may be the better fit if the transfers and money all work out. Otherwise, we’d do fine either way.