Klopp type signings

[redhorizon2]

I kind of get the impression that Klopp does not want the finished article but rather a player he can develop and see grow. I also don't think he likes to flash the cash or throw money at a problem. I think we also need to let go of trying to find the "next Suarez". Klopp will buy players that will add value to the team and most likely not household names.
I found these two;




Gabriel Jesus does remind me of Suarez with his low centre of gravity.

Chelsea already have Robert Kenedy, I think they picked him for £6.3m bags

 

[Buddha]

There's also that Balde Diao (spelling?) at Lazio.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

I'm not sure we can conclude from his spell at Dortmund that Klopp prefers to buy cheapish, unpolished gems and watch them grow. Earlier in his Dortmund career, he probably wouldn't have been able to spend too much on individual players even if he'd wanted to, as the club was still recovering from nearly going bankrupt a few years earlier. With the rebuild he needed to do, it wouldn't have made sense for him to chuck major dosh on one or two star players as well.

In the seasons from 08/09 to 11/12, Dortmund assembled pieces of the puzzle with excellent value buys who eventually formed the core of the team which won their two league titles and a cup. Once that core was established, their next purchases in subsequent seasons tended to come at much higher cost. Reus joined from Monchengladbach on the back of a few successful seasons where he improved every season statistically in the goals scored and assists columns. When he joined Dortmund in 12/13, he was Dortmund's record buy at that time.

A season later, Mkhitaryan was bought for close to twice what Reus cost them, and Aubameyang joined at a couple of millions below Reus' price. Immobile, with a weaker track record, cost more than Reus, albeit there were a couple of seasons between their arrival. The numbers paid are probably peanuts compared to what Premier League clubs spend of course, but I think relative to the transfer fees paid by the Bundesliga clubs with the exception of Bayern and Wolfsburg, they're probably still on the high side.

I think with the core pieces assembled and with the successes achieved helping their financial standing (either directly in terms of sponsorships and winnings or indirectly through sales of some of their star players), Dortmund were now able to spend more on a small selection of individuals to replace departures.

So I'm not sure the evidence is strong enough to suggest that he doesn't flash the cash, or prefers to develop players rather than take players who've reached or are close to their full potential. The circumstances facing the club put them in that situation when they had to do that initially, and they were very successful with that, but I'm not sure that if Aubameyang right now tells Klopp he'd like to join us, he won't gleefully ask Ayre to sign a check for the 40m that Dortmund might ask for. Will be interesting to see how much of the current squad Klopp wants to retain, the number of guys he then deems we need to buy, etc. and then we'll see whether he spends 10m on five new guys, or 40m on a new chap and 10m spread over the other four.

 

[redhorizon2]

I'm not sure we can conclude from his spell at Dortmund that Klopp prefers to buy cheapish, unpolished gems and watch them grow. Earlier in his Dortmund career, he probably wouldn't have been able to spend too much on individual players even if he'd wanted to, as the club was still recovering from nearly going bankrupt a few years earlier. With the rebuild he needed to do, it wouldn't have made sense for him to chuck major dosh on one or two star players as well.

In the seasons from 08/09 to 11/12, Dortmund assembled pieces of the puzzle with excellent value buys who eventually formed the core of the team which won their two league titles and a cup. Once that core was established, their next purchases in subsequent seasons tended to come at much higher cost. Reus joined from Monchengladbach on the back of a few successful seasons where he improved every season statistically in the goals scored and assists columns. When he joined Dortmund in 12/13, he was Dortmund's record buy at that time.

A season later, Mkhitaryan was bought for close to twice what Reus cost them, and Aubameyang joined at a couple of millions below Reus' price. Immobile, with a weaker track record, cost more than Reus, albeit there were a couple of seasons between their arrival. The numbers paid are probably peanuts compared to what Premier League clubs spend of course, but I think relative to the transfer fees paid by the Bundesliga clubs with the exception of Bayern and Wolfsburg, they're probably still on the high side.

I think with the core pieces assembled and with the successes achieved helping their financial standing (either directly in terms of sponsorships and winnings or indirectly through sales of some of their star players), Dortmund were now able to spend more on a small selection of individuals to replace departures.

So I'm not sure the evidence is strong enough to suggest that he doesn't flash the cash, or prefers to develop players rather than take players who've reached or are close to their full potential. The circumstances facing the club put them in that situation when they had to do that initially, and they were very successful with that, but I'm not sure that if Aubameyang right now tells Klopp he'd like to join us, he won't gleefully ask Ayre to sign a check for the 40m that Dortmund might ask for. Will be interesting to see how much of the current squad Klopp wants to retain, the number of guys he then deems we need to buy, etc. and then we'll see whether he spends 10m on five new guys, or 40m on a new chap and 10m spread over the other four.

Look at his press interviews, he hates talking about transfers. On football focus he said why he loved football so much was that you can't throw money at team to be winners. You need players who will work hard (I'm paraphrasing). Even though we're facing a huge injury crisis and shortage of goals he keeps saying "we're okay. I have the players I need".

As to Breel Embolo, he was linked with us in the middle of December.

 

[Judge Jules]

I wouldn't read too much into him saying he has the players he needs. He's bound to do that publicly even if it isn't his private view, for the sake of the players' confidence and to keep the fee as high as possible for any he does want to sell.

It may be true that he prefers to sign younger players and develop them, but I'm sure he wouldn't take that to extremes. If we needed a top quality replacement and we found the right player at the right price, I don't think Klopp would be daft enough to say no.

 

[redhorizon2]

RODRIGO DOURADO - Internacional
Do you remember former Brazil international Falcao? You can some skills of the former Internacional and Roma player in Rodrigo Dourado, who is 21 years old. Despite being a holding midfielder, Dourado is elegant without being too fancy.
From the same original club as Falcao, Internacional's midfielder always plays with his head up and is ready to give accurate passes. He can steal the ball with little use of power, no tackles, he gets it as clean as possible. His name has been linked with Manchester United.


MALCOM - Corinthians
When you are only 17 years old and you play for Corinthians' first team, a club that hardly uses young players, you make quite an impression. That is the case of Malcom, now 18. Fast and furious on the ball, this young starlet is a promising winger that gives the team a high tempo but needs to improve his shooting. He has already attracted the attention of Chelsea.


WALACE - Gremio
A powerful holding midfielder. Tall, strong and fast, Walace, 20, can cover great spaces quickly making him an excellent guardian of the defence. The Gremio player is efficient on and off the ball, reading the game well, and being, most of the time, one step ahead of the opponent. His efficient passes can turn him into a box to box player in the future. He has been watched by Valencia, Roma and Basle.


MARCOS GUILHERME - Atletico Paranaense
Not a playmaker, not a winger or maybe he's both of them. Marcos Guilherme, 19 years old, is a player between these two positions. Either playing up front or in midfield, this creative youngster gives pace to the team, being able to run on the ball, dribbling and creating space for his teammates. His name has been linked with Italian football and Bayern Munich.



GERSON - Fluminense
If a club is looking for someone that can play in any part of midfield, Gerson must be targeted. He is an all around player. Usually playing as a playmaker, he is able to work from deep as he did in the Under 20 South American tournament in January. At only 18, he has a wide vision of the field and is able to dictate play and give his teammates key passes. He needs to be more consistent during 90 minutes. Barcelona and Juventus have both eyes on him.

 

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NATHAN - Chelsea
A traditional playmaker. Now a Chelsea player, Nathan, a product of Atletico-PR, has the skills to keep the tradition of the great Brazil number 10 alive. With a great first touch on the ball and speed, this 19 years old is always looking for a key pass each time he lifts his head and has no qualms about getting inside the penalty area to try and score. It's why Chelsea paid £4million to buy him.



RODRIGO CAIO - Valencia
Valencia paid 12 million euros for this multifunctional player. Rodrigo Caio started to shine as a holding midfielder. Playing in front of defence, the midfielder, who was raised in Cotia, Sao Paulo's training centre, was discreet but an efficient man protecting the centre-backs and helped to build the play from the back. Although he is not that tall, at 5ft 11ins, the 21-year old, stepped back to play as a defender, first in a three man defence and later in a back four keeping the same unruffled style.



BOSCHILIA - Sao Paulo
When Barcelona first watched the 19-year-old Boschilia, the Spanish press described him as a wonder-kid. Left footed, the Sao Paulo playmaker has a good long range shot. A central player in the midfield he is impetuous, always running straight at the defenders and getting inside the penalty area.



GABRIEL - Santos
On Gabriel's shoulders is the burden of being part of Santos's next generation after Neymar. The parallel was an inconvenient one for the 18-year old in his first games as a professional. His appetite to score gave him the nickname of 'Gabigol'. He is a mobile striker with good shooting skills, but is still raw. Inevitably, Barcelona follow him too.


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[redhorizon2]

I wouldn't read too much into him saying he has the players he needs. He's bound to do that publicly even if it isn't his private view, for the sake of the players' confidence and to keep the fee as high as possible for any he does want to sell.

It may be true that he prefers to sign younger players and develop them, but I'm sure he wouldn't take that to extremes. If we needed a top quality replacement and we found the right player at the right price, I don't think Klopp would be daft enough to say no.

I see Italian, Spanish, German and the Dutch and Portuguese have been doing it before anyone else and that is finding gems and really developing them. Mix these rough cut diamonds with experienced players and there could be something great.
Gabriel Jesus reminds me of Suarez.
Chelsea has two of these talents from the list, Nathan and Kenedy.

 

[redhorizon2]

The guy provides a good report of up and coming defensive midfielders.