Transfer rumours
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Wow. That's a huge drop in value!
50 mill last season and 1 year left on his contract now. I was thinking 20-25 mill, 15 seems so low that its nearly worth a shot.
It's BS like the fake tweet I put up. Lyon, are expecting a bidding war. My guess is, he will go for €30-40m.
Bear in mind we paid £40m for Ox, with 6 months left on his contract. A player sidelined for large chunks of his Arsenal career due to injuries.
So happy he has left this league, Chelsea should be a push-over next season with zero threat. We may have a date with him in Europe though, and by signing him - I think Real Madrid have a potential Insurance Policy against us should we meet them in the group stages of the CL.
Would be v v surprised if Coutinho doesn't go to Chelsea if their transfer ban isn't in place
Two things: first of all Man City are financially in the league of their own; we can't spend like they do. Secondly, they don't have a stable world-class front 3; that team is just built differently. I would argue we are more like PSG or Barca of MSN days – in most games you don't even have to look at the lineup to know which 3 forwards are starting. If you want to add another world-class attacking talent to the mix, it HAS to be someone who primarily plays in attacking midfield, but can also do a job on the wing – i.e. Di Maria/Draxler for PSG. A great winger/forward will not move to a team where he has to somehow break into a tightly calibrated world-class attacking trio to get any playing time.
I get your argument, but I'm still quite sure that like it or not, no expensive (35M+) winger/forward is going to be coming to LFC this summer. I do hope we get an AM though, Ox alone is not enough for the whole season and Lallana and Shaq have serious limitations.
My prediction for the summer:
- Back-up #9 (replacing Studge)
- Attacking midfielder/winger (only if the right player is available)
- Back up GK (replacing Ming)
- Back up LB (replacing Moreno)
- Back up CB (unlikely)
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We also have Keita for the AM position & Henderson playing further forward.
So... Fabinho, Wynaldum, Milner, Henderson, Grujic, Keita, Ox & Lallana for the 3 Midfield positions.
Firmino, Salah, Mane, Origi, Brewster & Shaq for the attacking 3.... which does feel potentially one light.
CB - we have 4 decent options.
RB - the cover comes from Gomez or Milner, unless one of the young lads is ready.
LB - cover comes from Milner - so a replacement for Moreno is very important.
I don’t see us bring in more than a couple of first team ready players this close season - unless we’re moving on the likes of Grujic, Lallana, etc
6 months? Really?
So he had a contract at Arsenal that was due to expire mid season ...
Not really, but it was in the last 12 months of his contract and we paid £35-£40m for him.
I’m at the stage where I don’t care who we sign as Klopp will get the best out of them regardless.
We need cover for LB if Lewis isn’t ready.
Another attacking player
At least one proper ball player in CM who can dictate the game.
We still lack that.
We need cover for LB if Lewis isn’t ready.
Another attacking player
At least one proper ball player in CM who can dictate the game.
We still lack that.
Harry Maguire is overrated. I'd be happy for him to replace Kompany. That's a step down. Even at their current levels given the influence Kompany has.
Why? Klopp has already indicated not to expect too much in the way of transfers.
Me personally I would like to see 2-3 players come in, to provide more competition and cover but Klopp has said many times in the past, the solution is not always to buy and buy. He also went on to add, when you consider a player you have to look at his personality too, will it work with the current squad and how would the existing player for that position feel about the new signee, will it demotivate him or spur him on? These are questions a manager has to grapple with. It's probably why Klopps signings are a success
I've heard figures of £60m plus.
125 for both looks about right I reckon.
Chilwell is great but it'd be a completely pointless signing for us.
Winning squad with Ox back and Brewster involved more heavily. I think we need another back up for the front three but can't see anyone else apart from cover coming in
A front 6 of Bobby, Salah, Mane, Brewster, Pepe and Origi looks absolutely fine. I do think we need that extra one though.
Midfield 6 of Fabinho, Hendo, Milner, Keita, Ox and Wijnaldum is likewise great. Maybe backed up by Grujic.
Defence is fine if Gomez can stay clearer of injuries, as long as we get the backup LB.
The squad is pretty much there.
With the money we've made, plus 30 to 40 incoming from sales, we really should be able to push the boat out for that new forward. Whether we will or not, though...
Midfield 6 of Fabinho, Hendo, Milner, Keita, Ox and Wijnaldum is likewise great. Maybe backed up by Grujic.
Defence is fine if Gomez can stay clearer of injuries, as long as we get the backup LB.
The squad is pretty much there.
With the money we've made, plus 30 to 40 incoming from sales, we really should be able to push the boat out for that new forward. Whether we will or not, though...
Ummm
Shoot me but how about Luis Suarez?
That's the guy's name isn't it?
Can't see him being happy to sit on the bench as often as we'd like him to but I'd have him back for sure. No sure Klopp would rate his selfish energy either
Chilwell is really excellent.
How about a 15M Fekir to the mix too ?
You reckon Shaqiri is getting sold?
I know there's been reports he's unable to adapt to Klopp's football but I'd like him to stay as he does offer something different. Unless we swap him for someone better (Fekir if his knees aren't fucked?)
Agree with everything you said otherwise. No need to sell anyone, get Pepe, a backup LB and someone to compete with Firmino we're pretty much good to go
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