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02 Apr 2025 18:55:44
Looks like Diaz’s exit route to Barcelona is now off the table with Barca’s appeal to register Olmo now rejected and there there financial crisis deepening. Any interest from Saudi on the horizon? Surely it’s sign a new contract or sell time?
1.) 02 Apr 2025 22:17:00
Maybe we could lowball them for Olmo? See how desperate for cash they are?
2.) 03 Apr 2025 00:17:43
Hopefully Saudi come in for him.
3.) 03 Apr 2025 07:51:41
If we can't convince him to sign a new contract I agree let him go but I think if its based on performances you'll do well to find many left wingers around Europe much better than Diaz at the moment.
4.) 03 Apr 2025 15:08:07
I believe I know of one, he actually plays for Liverpool.
27 Feb 2025 21:28:12
Very interesting listening to Slot of late talking about what he looks for in a player and what he wants from his squad, gives us a good insight into players who may be on the way out and players we may be looking to recruit.
Biggest thing Slot references is being fit and available regularly, being quick to the ball and competitive in a tackle. This to me means Slot could look to move on Jota, Gomes, Elliott, I think it will also be the reason why we go for a 1st team RB if Trent leaves and not rely on Bradley!
I feel like there is a big summer approaching and could be even bigger depending on the 3 contracts and uncertainty around Diaz.
1.) 27 Feb 2025 22:06:07
Definitely interesting Dow-ney. Where did you catch this? I'd love to check it out too.
2.) 28 Feb 2025 03:22:55
Slot liking/ wanting is one thing but whether we have the budget to get is completely another thing.
If he wants 4 positions, getting 2/ 4 would in itself be a big achievement. We will have to do with existing / youngsters for the remaining 2 positions.
What if the available players to buy in the open market are not able to improve the first team critirea? This logic would be applied to please and cover the inadequacy.
3.) 28 Feb 2025 07:55:46
Zed he has mentioned bits briefly over the last 15 days in pre match and post match interviews, but he also did like a 15 minute sit down with Jamie redknap I think that was Sunday it’s on YouTube.
I’m pretty sure he has also referenced the fact that he had assessed his squad now, knows what he has and what areas he wants to strengthen!
4.) 28 Feb 2025 09:47:29
Thanks Dow-ney, I'll check it out - the more I hear from our new manager, the more I like!
5.) 28 Feb 2025 13:38:40
Well as we’ve just reported a pre-tax loss of £57 mill we’d better start a crowd fund to buy a player for next season ???.
6.) 28 Feb 2025 19:56:50
What arne looks for most in a player! Surely has to be able to carry the premier, european cup and carabao cup without dropping them on the floor!
7.) 28 Feb 2025 20:00:39
My turn … “this is why we don’t talk about finances” ?.
16 Aug 2024 21:23:51
Any truth in reports that Liverpool contingent have travelled to Spain for talks with Barcelona about swap deal involving Diaz and Raphina? I know we previously had an interest in the player and Diaz father has been on talking up the move but please tell it’s BS.
{Ed002's Note - I really don't know about travel plans.}
1.) 17 Aug 2024 10:11:16
Don’t read this stuff @Victor - it won’t do your health and wellbeing any good at all.
2.) 17 Aug 2024 11:46:26
Dow-ney- According some some, they went to Spain to do some window shopping and to top up his orangeness for when he does interviews in the Athletic.
3.) 17 Aug 2024 11:59:05
Didn’t Slot say Diaz was staying the other day?
4.) 17 Aug 2024 19:30:37
What has Diaz's dad got to do with it? ?
How much control does he have over what Liverpool, his son, Barcelona and Raphinha want?
16 Jul 2024 20:29:44
Apparently Yoro to Utd is on with the player now open to the move, Yoro was allegedly a big target for Liverpool so I’m surprised we let Utd in ahead of us on this one!
1.) 16 Jul 2024 20:34:28
Money! UTD offering more than any other club.
2.) 16 Jul 2024 20:38:02
Can’t say I have watched him play as I don’t watch ligue 1.
However it seems to be a hell of a lot of money for an unproven 18 year old who is out of contact next season.
I would prefer we go for someone more experienced to partner Quansah (and eventually replace VVD) .
3.) 16 Jul 2024 22:03:26
As long as we don’t waste £60-70m on Guehi in desperation.
4.) 16 Jul 2024 22:15:17
Always rely on Victor to change the subject and say something positive.
5.) 16 Jul 2024 22:50:26
I’d be gutted if he goes to United without us stepping in. Still think it’s Real that win out, as usual.
6.) 16 Jul 2024 23:23:14
Sounds like we pulled out as we know he only wants Madrid.
7.) 17 Jul 2024 08:30:57
If you’d watched Guehi regularly you’d realise he is a top player.
8.) 17 Jul 2024 10:27:12
Guehi was clearly England's best player at the tournament. The offer doesn't sound outlandish if you factor that in, and that it's ManU buying (real penny pinchers those guys) and the usual HG English player mumbo jumbo.
26 Jul 2023 09:14:32
Few rumours circulating that Liverpool are interested in Kessie and a deal could be done quickl, could be an interesting signing and compliment a signing like Lavia well. Would give us more experience in midfield and is still only 26.
1.) 26 Jul 2023 09:34:54
I would be very keen on this, I think he’s a decent player for whom the move to Barcelona hasn’t worked out.
I actually posted a week or so ago as to whether a Thiago+cash deal could be done with Barcelona if they were interested in having Thiago return and finish his career where he started it.
Lavia + Kessie (with or without Thiago going the other way) and I think our midfield is done.
Then just get the CB sorted ?.
2.) 26 Jul 2023 10:04:09
Agreed Zeddicus.
Plus, wasn't Klopp keen on him last season?
3.) 26 Jul 2023 10:13:48
Is kessie not an alternative instead of lavia?
4.) 26 Jul 2023 10:30:18
Yep, he was PV. Hopefully he gets his man this time.
No, Magico, I believe, and Ed002 shares that opinion, that we will get Lavia + one other CM given we are losing Hendo, Fab and possibly Thiago too.
If Thiago went, and we get Lavia and Kessie (who is a versatile midfielder who can play CDM, CM and CAM) we would have:
CDM: Lavia, Bajcetic, (Kessie, TAA)
CM: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliot (Kessie)
We don't really play with CAMs, but Szob, Elliot and Jones could play in that position, as could Gakpo.
To me that presents a decent balance, albeit quite a young midfield - if we ignore Trent, there's an average age of 21/ 22. I know we had more midfielders last season, but most of them were on the treatment table! With a bit of luck we get good availability from all of the above so plenty of rotation options without clogging the team (and wage roll) or blocking development.
5.) 26 Jul 2023 10:31:05
What’s Kessie like Zed?
We need a MK player review!
6.) 26 Jul 2023 11:22:34
Yeah, you're right, NK! I only know what I have read, I haven't specifically watched Kessie play. He's described as an all rounder and also apparently available for a reasonable price (c£25-£30m) so seems a good fit for us being an older pro.
I know nothing about his character, leadership qualities etc.
Where are you, Adam?!
7.) 26 Jul 2023 11:41:24
A few comments from Ed002 on the availability of Kessie:
14 Jul 23 - Ed002's Note - I suspect Kessie will go out on a loan or loan to buy deal.
7 Jun 23 - Ed002's Note - I am not aware of a bid being made but the third party looking to broker a sale says Klopp is keen.
6 Jun 23 - Franck Kessie (CM) Not working out - available. Inter or Spurs may offer a solution. A third party has offered him to Newcastle and Liverpool. [T]he player is fine but it simply did not work out.
Some posts from 2021/ 22 are not that encouraging - he wanted a huge signing on bonus as a free, Ed0666 wasn't that keen on him saying his form had suffered at AC Milan etc.
He's not had huge injury problems - 2 muscle injuries in 22/ 23 and 21/ 22 keeping him out for 4- 6 weeks each, other than that, he's had a handful of minor strains (absence of 1-6 days each) . In total he's missed less than 90 days in the last 5 seasons.
If Klopp and the team like him, he could be the sort of bargain that we are renowned for.
8.) 26 Jul 2023 12:03:04
A loan would be a great bit of business, but the idea of the trade between Thiago and Kessie is a good one too (much as we know player trades don't really happen often) . I have to admit, I'd be gutted to lose Thiago, but you can totally understand if he wants to return to Barcelona to end his career.
If we get Lavia, I think Kessie would be an excellent choice to finish up the Midfield for now. He adds good level experience, physicality and adaptability.
{Ed002's Note - Right now, Barcelona are trying to get wages off the books and will accept loans with the obligation to buy, but they could do with some cash as they try to regroup - so a preference will be to sell, even at a slight discount.}
9.) 26 Jul 2023 12:22:26
Ed002, I may be pushing my luck here (and apologies if that is the case) but do you think Kessie could be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool? Do you consider him to be a decent player who would suit the Premier League's physicality?
{Ed002's Note - There is no doubt Kessie is a good player and he would certainly fit in the Premier League and a third-party has been asking around for interest on behalf of his agent. Even though the wage issue and signing on fee needs resolving, Juventus are well placed to give him the move he wants as they have a tax advantage. So I think any move to Liverpool may be difficult, but not impossible.}
10.) 26 Jul 2023 12:25:42
I'd just get lavia and thuram. And if thiago goes another. maybe kone or palinha.
11.) 26 Jul 2023 12:34:18
Thank you Ed002.
12.) 26 Jul 2023 13:34:01
I'll be honest lads i haven't seen that much of Kessie recently. The last time i saw him play was when Nat Phillips sent him and Zlatan for a hotdog with a Cruyff turn 8 yards from our goal ?
He was a good player from memory, but i always saw him more as an energetic box to box player, probably another who is misidentified as a DM because he likes a tackle. More like a Kante type player than and Fabinho in my opinion. If you shackled him in a holding role you would take away his best asset which is his work rate and powerful running. I can't say i've seen him play since he left AC Milan though.
13.) 26 Jul 2023 14:21:36
Although my preference is still for Lavia and Thuram, I wouldn't be against Kessie being brought in. Even if he is more of a CM than a DM (as people are saying) it's not a deal-killer for me; just a matter of telling him to focus on the DM role of protecting the back 4, tackling potential threats and positioning himself to cut off passes through the channels.
It wouldn't be the first time we've bought a player and asked him to play a different role from the one he previously played. As long as Klopp and staff think he can do it, as well as the player agreeing with the "new role", there shouldn't be any fuss.
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17 May 2025 18:37:06
The irony of Pep refusing to shake hands with Dean Henderson and berating him at full time while sitting on 115 charges! Great for cup competition this year with Newcastle and Palace wining domestic silverware.
1.) 17 May 2025 19:01:19
Is it great for cup competitions though or does it just add to the devaluation of the FA Cup argument? I don't think people can say it's great that the smaller teams win the cups while at the same time a lot of those very same people complain that the top teams don't take the cup competitions seriously.
I personally think that the existence of each one devalues the other as it is pointless to have two competitions that serve essentially the same function in an already congested fixture schedule. Let the European teams swerve the League Cup and have all of the teams enter the FA Cup from the first round to bolster that competition in my opinion.
2.) 17 May 2025 19:03:36
Horrible loser pep is, long may it continue but we all know they spend 300m and back fighting for everything next season,
3.) 17 May 2025 19:36:38
Dow-ney, and yet the league and domestic comps. has been poor, right? Seriously tho, I have NO idea why this guy keeps trying to rattle opposing players every time he doesn't win. He did that with Trent too. Just s really whierd dude.
And really happy Henderson wasn't having it. Good on him. Neither Trent nor Darwin was having it either last season. And Im telling ya one of these days, Pep is going to run up and a player who won't take his crap and shut that loud mouth up for once. Just saying.
4.) 17 May 2025 20:01:03
I don’t but Into any of this weak league, poor cups nonsense whatsoever. If it was such a poor league then it should have been handy business for the likes of Arsenal and City to wrack up points the same as Liverpool! In reality what we are seeing is the traditional ‘mid table’ teams invest well and hod forbid make ground on the elite clubs who for too long have been able to spend there way to the top ( not always successfully) . Look at Villa, one of our mid table teams from a poor league put it up to PSG who could win the competition.
I for one am delighted that the premier league is now competitive and we aren’t watching matches between the likes of City and Palace and simply wondering how many City will win by, there is proper jeopardy in the league and it’s showing in the cups, anyone on there day has a chance.
5.) 17 May 2025 20:14:37
Dow-ney, indeed. The same people who told us the dom. comps. and the league is week, are the same people saying CP's win shows anyone can beat anyone. So which is it with these people?
The thing is that all other teams are doing great. They are signing good players, coaches and all that stuff and are improving and have been improving ver the past 3 years. it is the City's, Spurs', Chelsea's etc. that have been stagnating simultaneously so as a result, there is a lot more parity in the league right now.
Now that being said, had any other team but LFC won the title, the whole "poor standard of the league" wouldn't be a thing. Now that they themselves have also been caught slipping like the rest (culminating in no. 20), the whole narrative has come up. The bitter lemons are heavy on this one, man.
16 May 2025 20:30:41
With Konate’s contract situation rumbling on and potential for him to go the same route as Trent do you think the club need to take a hard line with him, sign the contract, move on to whoever ponies up what we want or genuinely put him with the reserves for the year! I really think the club need to make a statement action here, I would 100% support Konate being sent to train with the kids if he hasn’t signed a new contract by season kick off!
1.) 16 May 2025 21:01:01
I agree if doesn’t want to sign we should try to sell, however we cannot make him. If his on our books I would rather play him than not as the team and therefore results will benefit with playing. That is what is most important at the end of the day…. also by freezing him out you risk the chance of upsetting squad harmony and maybe even the players respect for Slot. Not worth cutting of your nose in spite your face.
2.) 16 May 2025 21:19:57
I respect your points MOT and there is a risk of pissing people off however we have senior players like Mo, Virg, Robbo, Alison who are all committed to the club and I don’t see them reacting poorly to Slot only wanting players playing who are as committed as they are. Personally I’m sick of players getting paid a fortune then holding out till there contract ends for a further pay day. I get people will say they are entitled to do it, clubs make a fortune and all that however I support the club not a player and the reality is simple, clubs can’t afford for there top players to be leaving on free transfers! 100% Konate would leave or sign if he knew in a World Cup year he was training with the kids if he tried to run his contract down!
3.) 16 May 2025 21:32:23
I agree @Ma. We should be selling Konate if he won't sign a new deal however, Konate is within his right to refuse it and if we won't let him "rot in the reserves" like back in the day, what can you do?
4.) 16 May 2025 21:46:42
Just sign his replacement now and then we don't get caught out in a years time. Once his replacement is signed konate can be back up.
5.) 16 May 2025 22:09:41
Find a replacement then?
6.) 17 May 2025 07:55:56
I think one of the ways clubs are starting to handle it is with a fixed term contract with a clause that gives a club 5he option to extend by 12 / 24 months if they wish to invoke the clause. That allows time to bring in a replacement and bed them in before the actual end of the contract. Who knows in the additional 12 / 24 months 8ntterest in the player might wane.
7.) 17 May 2025 08:06:27
Isn’t he on something like $70k/ week?
Rekon we should start with an offer that reflects the starting CB for PL winning team.
15 May 2025 14:01:52
Huijsen was always off to Madrid, it’s all he wanted from the off and has made no secret of his desire to one day play for Madrid. I’m more than happy that he goes there directly rather than via Anfield. An exciting young talent but a talent not yet realised none the less. Every year we hear of the next Virgil or Ronaldo and very rarely do these players kick on and reach there hype. At £50m I’d rather look elsewhere and if it’s a player to replace Konate I would certainly be wanting someone with more experience, physicality and games under there belt.
1.) 15 May 2025 14:37:40
You have a point But I don't see any established Centerback for less than £50 mill in the market. If konate stays which I expect him to be then it would be a cheap signing and then hope for the 956th time that Gomez has an injury free season.
2.) 15 May 2025 14:57:48
If Konate is to leave, we would then need 2 CB’s, because we need one to compete with the ones we have as is, quansah isn’t ready atm and is a 4th choice at best. Gomez is probably on his way as well. This will be an interesting summer, especially defensively and what formation we look to go with next season, if we are to bring in the likes of Frimpong and Kerkez.
3.) 15 May 2025 18:03:03
I agree if Konate goes we will need 2 CBs as Gomes has to move on, I wouldn’t be surprised if we looked at an English player like Branthwaite or Marc Guehi - Guehi currently has only 1 year left on his contract.
{Ed025's Note - im not a big fan of Guehi if im honest Dow-ney, he started out very well but feel he has leveled out now and for me is decidedly average mate, a bit small as well and would be bullied by robust forwards i feel..
4.) 15 May 2025 18:38:40
Isn’t the lad from Bournemouth small too
Huijsen.
{Ed025's Note - hes nearly 6ft 5 inches Sweetcorn..
5.) 15 May 2025 18:45:28
I agree Ed, wouldn’t be my preference at all but with home grown quotas and his contract situation it’s a deal I fear we could look to. Would much rather we looked further a field but if we look at all the other players we have been touted with for other positions none of them are home grown with the exception of Frimpong. With Trent gone, Gomes potentially going, Elliot maybe out the door too and rumours of Quansah being wanted elsewhere we could be looking at home grown issues?
11 May 2025 21:12:07
Only a week or so ago Slot said he would be making changes for the remainder of the games to give the squad minutes but after a poor performance against Chelsea Slot reverted back to his normal starting 11 with he the exception of Bradley and Jones.
Do we think that Slot has made his mind up on players like Elliott, Endo, Chiesa, Quansah and Jota? We already know that Nunez is gone but I have a string feeling that all of the above are also out the door.
1.) 11 May 2025 21:22:47
Yep, I believe he answered a question from a journalist on this after the Chelsea match, where he said yes he wants to give some players some opportunities, but he also wants to win games. Quite telling I think haha, he doesn’t rate the squad players at all.
2.) 11 May 2025 21:38:41
bruv, nail in the coffin for some of those lot have long been hammered in mate.
3.) 11 May 2025 21:41:31
6 players gone? Not to mention recover ( possibly) and lb too. Can’t see it.
4.) 11 May 2025 22:21:40
scouse - I rekon it wouldn't be good to have so much turnover in the squad. but equally, if Slot isn't happy with the squad to trust and use them more, then we can't carry guys who the coach won't use.
5.) 11 May 2025 22:48:15
Faith couple of changes maybe but not 6-8 you can blend 2-3 at a time into the squad.
6.) 12 May 2025 00:42:26
Not ideal but can be and has been done before
Houllier bought 7 players in his first summer as the sole manager
The backline alone probably has 3 new players and a striker. So while it’s not ideal, it is possible we are seeing wholesale changes.
11 Apr 2025 20:52:54
What are peoples thoughts on Cunha as a striking option, lots are mentioning him as a potential Darwin or Jota replacement but isint he more of a 10 and favours playing from the left if in an attacking 3? Skilful player but could he make the move to 9?
1.) 11 Apr 2025 21:37:51
100% he can play in the Bobby role.
He’s perfect for it, if he can control his temperament.
2.) 11 Apr 2025 21:42:41
I like him a lot bar the red cards. Hard to tell because im not totally sure what Slot wants from his Striker. Im very curious about his picks in the market.
3.) 11 Apr 2025 22:07:42
Liam Delap is the way to go.
4.) 11 Apr 2025 22:17:46
I like the Bobby comparison but is that the way Slot wants to play? In my head I had slot down as more of a focal point No 9 kinda manager but tbh I didn’t know much about him prior to him becoming Liverpool manager. Summer could be very interesting and I really like Cunha and would love him at Liverpool but for me his best position is a 10 and that’s where I’d like to see him play.
5.) 11 Apr 2025 22:28:18
I kind of like that edge that he has. Plus I read the FA disciplinary hearing decision and he didn’t deny responsibility, he admitted fault and recognised his behaviour over stepped the mark. So you’ve got to give him credit for his honesty. He’s skilful, scores goals and is bit of a rubbishhouse, what’s not to like? Yeah I’d far prefer Isak but can't see that happening.
6.) 11 Apr 2025 22:58:43
But will they be Slots picks or will they be Hughes and co, the stats guys, who tell him these are the players we think will suit you?
7.) 11 Apr 2025 23:25:14
The more I watch him, the more I grow concerned about his work rate.
Very talented.
It might be tactical I don't know. I haven't watched him for Brazil. He might play different and the goal against Argentina was great closing down.
But yeah. Work rate is my only concern with him really.
on the fence.
Outside of Julian Alvarez I have some concern or other about every striker out there.
I'm starting to like the thought of Sesko. Think he could be someone who becomes special.
{Ed001's Note - Cunha works very hard mate.}
8.) 11 Apr 2025 23:39:39
Cunha would be an excellent addition if jota leaves. Not totally sold on Delap but as a Darwin replacement we could probably do worse.
9.) 12 Apr 2025 01:04:18
In his previous jobs slot liked a poacher to tap in pullbacks from byline wingers but. he can't play that way at Liverpool because of Salah so he'd be better off getting someone a bit more creative who drops a little deeper allowing Salah to drift inside. Cunha pretty much does this already for wolves.
10.) 12 Apr 2025 01:35:05
Is he not a diving little rubbish bag Ed001?
{Ed001's Note - he is certainly no worse than any other Prem player in that regard.}
11.) 12 Apr 2025 06:09:18
Cunha is top class and has that grit about him, I’d be doing everything as a club to bring him in he immediately improves the first team, and isn’t priced extortionately (due to a release clause? ) - seems like the obvious pick for us. Don’t get me wrong I’d love Isak too but finances and Newcastle themselves might make that a lot more difficult.
12.) 12 Apr 2025 07:03:31
Cunha a proven premier league goal scorer, scores lots of different types of goals, saw him play live against Brighton away, he is very industrious. Yes please!
13.) 12 Apr 2025 07:21:56
Seano agree on the Cunha obvious pick for us due to his release clause but I think he’s also the obvious pick for quite a few other teams as well due to that same reason.
I’d love us to get him but I imagine there will be quite the number of clubs in for him.
14.) 12 Apr 2025 07:31:05
I'd go for both Delap and Cunha if both Nunez and Jota leave.
15.) 12 Apr 2025 08:24:20
Glad you said that Ed.
I thought his closing down efforts were a bit weak and a lot of walking but it's difficult with a team like wolves who are struggling to gauge what a clear star player like him is asked to do.
That's why I need to catch a Brazil game. The goal against Argentina was a good sign that he does work hard.
Need to watch more of him.
Actually think he is a strong contender to come to us. Financial conditions seem right for him.
16.) 12 Apr 2025 08:26:15
I would sign cunha as my forward signing when take all into account. Don't see isak coming as too expensive when we have so much to do. Delap for me not quite good enough to be no.1, a good squad player at the moment may prove me wrong and develop into top class player in future. Frankfurt striker I know nothing off.
17.) 12 Apr 2025 08:48:18
Surprised no one has mentioned Osimhen above. He's quick, aggressive and very good in the air. Although I'm not completely sold on him as he is hot and cold but an upgrade on Nunez. Cunha behind Osimhen would be interesting.
18.) 12 Apr 2025 08:51:34
In my view Cunha would be an excellent signing. Though I think we should break the bank for Isak. Imagine Gakpo-Isak-Salah up top next season. Mouthwatering. Up there with Mane-Bobby-Salah.
19.) 12 Apr 2025 08:57:40
A lot of love on here for Cunha! Personally I would loose Jota and Darwin and bring in Cunha and Viktor Gyökeres, both have relatively low release clauses and wouldn’t be high risk. I’m a little apprehensive about the league Gyokeres is coming from and how he would translate in the premier league but if you look at his stats in big games such as Europe and to an extent international football his numbers still stack up. At 26 maybe older than we normally do business but for me a better option than Delap, Sesko and Ekitike.
{Ed001's Note - he also scored some great numbers in the Championship for a very poor Coventry side.}
20.) 12 Apr 2025 08:58:37
Well, I am greedy lol but what would it look like in games with Cunha as the 10 and Isak (or even Harry Kane lol) as the number 9?
24 May 2025 09:27:03
I think Jones is better than championship but not title challenging starting 11. I do agree that the scouse connection is keeping the wolf away from the door! I’m happy for the lad to be part of the squad because you need players who are happy to be bit part players and he can do that role and cover a few positions but as a regular starting option I’m just not in board.
23 May 2025 19:49:32
Agreement expected between clubs potentially tonight with green light already given by the player! Apparently fee is agreed and final point on payment structure and add ons are all that’s left to finalise!
19 May 2025 19:55:25
Excited to see Chiesa up top, lots of change in the team and no doubt the tempo will be low as the players have been on the beer for the last week so will be difficult to properly judge his performance but glad he is getting a chance none the less.
19 May 2025 18:06:36
City saying they don’t see value is laughable when you consider what they paid for Grealish! Having said that you would imagine in reality that city need a few players in as there squad is aging similar to how we walked away from the Bellingham transfer. Bit of a coin toss here with Liverpool and Bayern, Leverkusen clearly won’t want to sell to there rival however if they pony up the money and the player pushes then there is little Leverkusen can do. The fact that Wirtz met with Liverpool and comments made from Munich’s top brass recently suggest this is a genuine shoot out for the signing so let’s all see…not sure where he plays for us if I’m honest?
16 May 2025 17:25:54
To go back to the original posters point I would fully back moving on Nunez and Jota, Nunez because well he’s useless and Jota because he can’t stay fit and clearly isint trusted by Slot. In a greedy world id love to go for Ekitike as our No9 and then maybe a more utility type player like Cunha who can play in the 10, up top or out wide…not going to happen but still more realistic and cheaper than Isak.
24 May 2025 09:31:28
Posters opinion on an online opinion board is Klopp should not have an opinion, hilarious.
23 May 2025 20:58:50
I would imagine that Wirtz is our striker signing, he can play accross all 3 forward positions and can do so equally well. We may see another striker arrive if Jota was to leave but I would imagine that would be back up striker signing and not at the costs of players like Alvarez, Ekitike or Sesko. Would be glad to be proven wrong but I just don’t see that level of financial outlay happening.
22 May 2025 16:39:15
Personally I just can’t see it happening. A big reason is the fee we would want and Barca’s ability and willingness to pay it. Secondly, Diaz plays predominantly as a wide attacker, Barcelona have two of the best wide attackers in world football, both of which are in contention for Ballon D’Or. Unless Barcelona plan on pushing one of the 3 more central it doesn’t make sense pushing players out of there best positions and paying €80m for a player to do the same thing. For me it’s media hype, likely linked to the players agent who is currently negotiating a new contract which the player has said he wants to sign. Now would Liverpool welcome a sale of Diaz at that kinda price range, I’m pretty sure they would!
19 May 2025 22:13:21
To be fair I think Arteta is a master at taking the attention off his players with some of his outlandish statements. Fergie and Mourinho used to do the same but they got away with it because they had silverware to polish. Personally I think managers over speak in general and give the media the opportunity to stick the knife in. Look at Ange, Amorim, Ten Hag like honestly sometimes they would benefit from just shutting up.
19 May 2025 19:59:06
There is definitely a chance, his camp chose to meet with Liverpool which show an openness, If the player only wanted Bayern then he wouldn’t want to be drumming up a bidding war that may price him out of his move to Bayern who do have funding issues and may need to sell to buy. Clear desire for leverkusen to sell abroad who surely want to sell now and command a huge fee then wait till next year where he can do a Trent and run down his contract or leave for potentially half the current fee. Interesting times ahead, great to be shopping at the top table.