02 Aug 2026 06:50:16
It seems that Gackpo, Macca and Jones are on their way out and we are listening to offer for Elliott from Fulham now. If all that works we have 200m in the bag and don.
02 Aug 2026 08:10:55
We shouldn't sell unless we have replacements lined up, we can't leave ourselves any shorter than we already are.
02 Aug 2026 08:23:37
I would keep Elliott.
02 Aug 2026 08:26:40
Agree with SA, but why sell Elliott? Give him a second chance as a squad player. As for Jones and Macca, who is going to replace them? Gakpo can operate as the third striker or bench player, and we need all the depth in the world. Only sell him if an offer of 75 to 80m comes through.
02 Aug 2026 07:57:28
Where did 200m come from?
02 Aug 2026 08:34:02
I like Elliott, but Koumas is outshining him in pre-season. His relentless pressing and intensity is much more suited to Iraola-ball. Morrison is also more suited to playing on the right wing in his style.
If we got a decent offer, I'd probably let Elliott go with a heavy heart.
02 Aug 2026 08:44:35
Sure departure & revenue expected and potential replacements are well thought of by recruitment team.
Gakpo should be the last to go of those players listed.
02 Aug 2026 08:45:13
If Elliott is happy to play back up to Wirtz in the number 10 spot, then I would keep him. Surely enough minutes throughout the season to keep him happy.
02 Aug 2026 08:47:37
I trust the manager on this. If he doesn't see a place for a player, they should leave for the sake of their careers.
02 Aug 2026 09:04:06
With regards to Elliot, Klopp, Slot and Iraola can't all be wrong. He's out of shape, produces very little and is not much better than the youth kids coming through. I'd be happy to let him go. Strange how everyone on here absolutely hates Jones, who is local and thinks the sun shines out of Elliot's a*se.
02 Aug 2026 09:05:54
And talking about him as back up for Wirtz, unless Wirtz improves massively, then I wouldn't have him as a guaranteed starter, nevermind Elliot.
02 Aug 2026 09:07:48
Inbeta, mate, you're full of very harsh and outlandish claims.
02 Aug 2026 09:30:44
Elliot is many things, but out of shape is not one of them. He was one of the fittest players under Klopp, his running was insistent, especially when in the midfield 3. His limitations are his physical stature, more in terms of pace and power, mean he is more of a technical winger than a threat in behind.
I think he is a very valuable squad player and can play the 10 role well. He has a great attitude and work rate too.
02 Aug 2026 09:38:10
Am not ITK, just putting together all ITK. If Fulham buy Elliot it's a good move for him and good luck to lad. He is going to be bit and part player for us, and he wants a starter role at a PL club. Fulham is a good team. Although I cant say with their new coach, but for all its worth he is ex-Liverpool player and we could sneak in a buy-back and sell-on clause.
I think we all agree to sell Macca and Jones, as they are weak links in the midfield. Macca can't press, Jones can press but can't release the ball.
Gackpo, I am bit split about. We can upgrade him with Barcola, but how much of an upgrade it is and what costs remain to be seen.
02 Aug 2026 09:39:22
I'm happy for all 4 to go. I'm done with sentiment nowadays. I'd even add Gomez in to it if an offer came in.
All 5 can be improved upon, whether that's signing someone, or promotion within.
If there's better suited options out there for the manager's style, they have to be bought or promoted, and the ones that don't suit need to go. It's best for all parties concerned imo.
02 Aug 2026 09:41:40
We're on the transfer merry go round now, we'll be buying 4-6 players every summer.
02 Aug 2026 09:44:28
Also, inbeta, I don't think people here hate Jones, but he is 25 and never pushed on. If anything, he has regressed. His versatility seems to now be holding him back, as he doesn't have a defined role in the squad other than to fill in.
Looking at his body language, he appears to be ready for a change. I think he is desperate to be a starter, but I don't ever see it happening here, which is why people are saying let's cash in. Elliot can offer us specific cover for 10.
02 Aug 2026 09:48:38
Like Elliot but if Iraola doesn't think he suits his style, it doesn't matter what we think.
02 Aug 2026 10:00:19
I'd personally sell Macca and Jones before Elliott.
- Elliott backup to Wirtz.
- Koumas backup on wings and maybe false 9 early cup games.
- Morrison loan to a good progressive Championship side.
- McConnell loan to Championship.
- Get a CB, RB, CM, Barcola.
- Keep Niony and Bacjetic around till January, then reassess.
- Get a versatile forward (winger and CF) if Gakpo goes.
02 Aug 2026 10:01:23
If they all go, can we have Wharton and Scott please.
02 Aug 2026 10:12:14
£200mill for all 4 would be nice.
It was always a case of Jones or Elliott, but we need more of an impact player, and both of these are not there.
Hopefully next year Gravenberch can join them alongside Endo.
02 Aug 2026 10:22:57
Fulham boo him at every opportunity. Would he really go back there?
02 Aug 2026 10:36:19
Fans are fickle, they'd be singing his name again after a week.
02 Aug 2026 10:14:02
What's worrying is that before any one left or goes, we needed more players because the squad was light. We are now talking about replacements for players going if we do 1 out 1 in we will still be light as a team to compete.
Someone mentioned the other day that it seems like we are focusing on a player at a time, we don't know what's happening behind closed doors but that's really worrying that it's coming across like that.
I've always said it seems like CJ believes his own hype and never really delivered on the pitch for me, if he is wanting more game time he should go. If you think of the best 11 he is only near it because of the lack of depth we have, let him go.
Macca hasn't worked and seems he wants out, let him go.
Elliot has just basically had a year out if he is happy for minutes here and there, keep him because he is a fan, he works hard and can deliver moments.
What's getting worrying is it's getting closer to the season starting and we are so light on numbers, one of the stand outs is a young lad who is down as a trail player and needs to be loaned out due to a work permit.
Rio is reminding me of when Ronaldo moved to United doing all the stupid step overs until Fergie probably hair dried them out of him which is very frustrating as very high hope for him.
I just wish the "intensity" all the players are saying training is under Andoni (which is amazing to hear) the higher ups were showing about getting us ready for the up coming season.
I don't like the Chelsea model, but the last couple of weeks they have brought close to four players in, where we (what it feels like and we don't know) are like "we have spoken to him we will keep him waiting because he really wants the move (Wharton)". We have been offered a really logical option as CB that makes sense but don't act on it (Zabarnyi). Once Barcola is done, we will look at this position, but we will wait for PSG to get their house in order and sign multiple players before completely the signing of Barcola and everything else will just wait because bring Isak in on the last day of the transfer window last year worked a treat!
Frustrating FC but will say, I'm so excited for the season still just because Arne Slot isn't here. I'm sure in three weeks time the squad will be looking clearer and I'll be sat on my sofa with egg on my face because the people at the clubs know sooo much more than I do and really football isn't like FM or FC26 ?
Fair play if you read all that moaning - apologies.
02 Aug 2026 10:39:34
Did I just read someone write Elliott is technical? Jones, despite his tendency to hog the ball and not track back, is technical. Elliott is not.
02 Aug 2026 10:42:48
I'd like to see the academy kids get minutes with the first team.
AI can make a decision in January on who he'd like to retain and which players to send out on loan.
02 Aug 2026 11:08:48
Man of Todd, it is completely fine to have differing opinions. You rate Elliot, I don't. I thought he was good, but like Jones, Elliot has not kicked on either, but for some reason he is held aloft here like some sort of folk hero who has been terribly hard done by, and Jones is whipping boy of the month now that everyone has stopped whipping Gakpo.
It's just weird. That's all. But I suppose this is where we are at now with things.
02 Aug 2026 11:11:18
Gakpo
Will get more goals than Barcola ever will, but Barcola suits us much more. Question is, can he handle the grind in a defence, set piece
oriented league, or is he just another Edward fantasy football signing?
02 Aug 2026 11:20:31
This is not directed at you, Man of Todd. I have just noticed a lot of hate for Jones and a lot of love for Elliot, who hasn't really done much. I just find it odd. Maybe it is a personality thing, or the current trend.
02 Aug 2026 11:34:14
Dunno if AI will be advanced enough in January, Kimi maybe, but not Claude.
02 Aug 2026 11:38:15
Seems like a risky move, there's less than 3 weeks until the Premier League kicks off, and we're already probably 3 players short. Would be in a world of trouble if we sold another 4.
02 Aug 2026 11:12:28
@Billynwa, it comes from the world where people just make random numbers up.
@OP, are the players you list, Gakpo, Macca. Jones and Elliot, "on their way out" as a result of social media or do you have any specific information?
02 Aug 2026 11:48:57
We are talking about one of the best-run clubs in the world, and should not worry about timing - there is always a reason. The main issue, if there is one, is Edwards and how much power he had over choosing who we sign. Using stats to choose players, ok, but what about stylistic fit and the manager's preferences?
02 Aug 2026 12:17:28
Stylistic fit? Next, you be telling me they're wishing on a star.
02 Aug 2026 12:33:24
Saying Klopp, Slot and Ireola can't all be wrong about Elliot is off the mark. Elliot was a regular starter for Klopp ahead of bigger names until untimely injuries, and Ireola hasn't even had him for 3 games yet, so how can you say he doesn't rate him? Yeah, Slot didn't like him, but, if anything, that kind of makes me think he's worth keeping!
02 Aug 2026 12:41:33
I like Elliot, but he doesn't look in good shape at all, and has had a head start on a lot of players. Fair enough, he didn't play last season, but the second chance presents itself and he turns up to preseason with a slight belly.
For me, it sends the wrong message to the new manager. Others turn up in peak condition, ripped with 6 packs, who trained hard whilst they were off.
Like Rooney, Ronaldo at United, was Ronaldo a better footballer than Rooney? No, not in my opinion. But, when one was going to maccies and knocking at my nans, the other was training and getting every ounce out what he had. Footballers always say it's a short career, and it could flash Harvey buy before he knows it.
02 Aug 2026 12:00:05
honestly with Jones, I think he needs a good old fashioned clip around the ear to set him straight
I think his head is gone
02 Aug 2026 13:23:58
Inbeta, the whole Jones is the whipping boy of the month and more love towards Elliott is from their own doing, I'd say.
Jones is more hot headed, has gotten into arguments with team mates lately. He's looked disinterested or not quite in it since the end of last season, like his goal against Brentford, no celebration and just indifferent. He's also had a lot of opportunities in the squad, whether he started or came off the bench, but seems to be demanding more or at least unhappy with game time etc.
Elliott, on the other hand, always puts in effort and is high energy. He doesn't get into arguments with others, and seems happy to just be part of the squad and play wherever they want him to play. He's just got a better attitude and can do a job as a squad player. So can Jones, but he doesn't seem happy with just being a squad player.
There's no conspiracy here about Jones being the whipping boy and Elliott getting an easy one. In my opinion, it's their own attitudes and whatnot that people are picking up on.
02 Aug 2026 13:24:44
He needs a new club, Faith. That's the only thing he needs.
02 Aug 2026 18:19:32
They are both naughty boys and both deserve a clip around their ears. Then sell them both and buy dembele and kvaratshili lol