10 Apr 2025 20:27:31
Hi Ed,
Ornstein reporting we have met with Huijsens reps.
I think previously you said we had an interest.
Just wondering if you’re aware of any development or what LFC’s opinion is on him/ possible move for him?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - nothing I am aware of, he is very highly regarded.}
10 Apr 2025 20:47:11
I think if huijsen is coming in then probably konate is going out. He left juve because he didn't want to sit on the bench can't see him doing it again.
10 Apr 2025 21:09:19
Ed001, would you have either Huijsen or VVD playing RCB if indeed Konate may leave? Huijsen is a LCB, and I presume he's being brought in now to gradually replace Virg, but if he wants game time straight away he's going to struggle unless one of them switches.
{Ed001's Note - or it could be time to let Virgil go?}
10 Apr 2025 21:48:36
Wow, Ed001, that would be a bold move. I still think Virg will sign, but I wonder if he may the one to get sold during his 2 year contract?
Or do you think they just may not sign it?
{Ed001's Note - I expect him to sign, I was just saying that it has to be worth considering.}
10 Apr 2025 23:11:43
Huijsens good. but virgil is virgil. Still the best in England by a distance.
10 Apr 2025 23:18:03
Thought it was reported that he fancies himself at RM.
10 Apr 2025 23:39:09
To be fair, John, most of the players at RM fancy themselves.
Also, if Huijsen fancies Real, so be it. If we get a few good years out of him, great.
I'm not sold on the "every player needs to want to play for us forever" mantra. Maybe players want to experience different cultures and experiences (like Salah wrote about Trent on the 'Discussion' page.
As long as the players and club treat each other with respect and are fair, so be it. let's win what we can and no player is bigger than the club.
11 Apr 2025 00:39:47
I get players move on zed mate, but In my eyes we’re nobody’s stepping stone. If you going to sign for us do so cos you want to play here not because it will get you to your next move.
11 Apr 2025 01:14:14
I guess I don't mind as much mate.
Huijsen is a Spaniard, so it's only natural that he'd want to play for Barcelona or Real at some point, just like every English player would want to play for us!
11 Apr 2025 01:36:16
Does Huijsen look at liverpool as a stepping stone?
11 Apr 2025 05:32:46
@Faith, apparently he was caught by a microphone discussing that very thing with Kerkez at a training session last Tuesday.
11 Apr 2025 07:37:22
I'm with zed I don't think it matters if we are a stepping stone as long as they help us win trophies and put in 100% while here. Suarez made it 100% clear he was only in it at Liverpool until Barcelona came calling and nobody was really mad about it.
The only I'd say is make sure huijsen contract is min 5 years so Madrid can't persuade him to play for us for three years then leave on a free again after two. If he's going to Madrid make sure they cough up next time.
11 Apr 2025 09:58:21
I tend to ignore logic when it comes to our club but I what if we decide to cash in on Ibou, move Virgil to RCB and bring Huisen in to play LCB? Virgil's passing range at RCB would compensate for Trent's departure and Huisen's progessive carrying/ passing from LCB could give us a new dimension along with whoever we bring in at LB.
I'll put the logic back in the box now.
11 Apr 2025 11:03:49
We would be weakening our starting 11 Pelican. Huijsen is a top prospect but for the here and now i would still have Ibou comfortably ahead of him. Ibous been a bit dodgy lately but largely superb this season.
11 Apr 2025 11:30:53
Florian, I hear your argument and don't disagree with you.
However, don't rule out something like that happening.
11 Apr 2025 20:42:25
Nah ibou going nowhere.
12 Apr 2025 10:37:41
Scouse John, you're living in a different era mate players do what they want. they run football, we are seeing prime example a 33 and 32 year old players demanding massive contracts and getting them.
The days of Carra and Stevie G are gone. the players are in it for what they can get. Do you remember Nick Barmby scored for efc kissing his badge a couple of days later he is in a red shirt?