12 Jan 2016 11:47:02
Hi Ed002

Looks like the Caulker deal is fact and will very soon be complete and he will probably be at Melwood safto.

Did you not see or here of this one coming mate until news broke this morning? Bit of a strange one really as its come from nowhere and like has been said he is terrible?

{Ed002's Note - I know nothing about it but if Southampton agree to help Liverpool scrape the bottom of the barrel then I am sure something can be done.}


1.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 12:32:35
Things really become that desperate?


2.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 12:41:25
Whether your for or against this happening I wouldn't get too excited yet. Pato was supposed to be done before Arsenal game to remember, before it was found to be pants.


3.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 12:37:12
Ed002, you nailed it right there.


4.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 12:49:38
Think this will happen. Exactly the type of nonsense we like to do in the transfer market.


5.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:04:53
It's confirmed. Caulker on loan done deal folks.


6.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:12:38
Its on the official LFC site Ed. I don't get it. Its a head scratcher for me. Of all the CB's they could have pursued, it this one. Hmmmmmm.


7.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:13:54
Not sure how you can explain this one?! Surely klopp can't of watched caulker enough to take him on loan?! Weird one. we really are in a mess.


8.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:17:15
I don't really get why this is a silly move. We need some cover and Klopp has always stated he wants this season to assess his squad. I think it makes sense. Caulker has experience, won't be first choice just cover, and a sensible decision to buy a new CB can be made in the summer.


9.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:18:42
My first truly WTF moment of the year.
Well I hope the loan deal was cheap at least.


10.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:25:01
Perhaps we looked at other options and a deal couldn't be done?
If we had brought Caulker then it would be a WTF moment but as its a loan I can accept as a short term solution.


11.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:27:14
Unless the injury to one or more of the CB's is a bigger one than we've let on I just don't get this one.


12.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:29:43
Good point Suffolk red but has suprised Me somewhat. Could turn out to be a good move I guess. Good luck lad.


13.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:30:48
I can see why it was done, does anyone know the length of the loan deal? till the end of the season?


14.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:34:24
Exactly any other time we would of bought a donkey at least this team we can send him back.


15.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:49:37
Think it's until the end of season.

I'm assuming this is just for cover if we have any more injuries (and Toure is hardly the most robust replacement while others are injured) and probably to rest others in the FA cup games. Frankly if it prevents us having to use Enrique at CB I'm all for it (or prevent burning out Lucas) .

He's clearly not a long term plan unless he surprises on the upside. I actually think it's quite smart solution as a bandaid. I'd rather we went for a cheap experienced loan on the bench until end of season rather than panic buy someone expensive that's not right for the team (Balotelli anyone? )


16.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:52:32
I think just relax a bit boys, he's available for Arsenal, and will cause giroud more problems than Lucas would in the air. That's the silver lining for me.


17.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:53:35
It seems to be until the end of the season.


18.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 13:59:02
Sure, we may have been able to do better, but personally I would rather have caulker at cb than ever seeing Enrique played there again. Or anywhere for that matter.


19.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 14:18:11
Different manager, same stupid transfer messes. One of the players we demolished and yet we think its a good idea to sign him?! If I was a young LFC kid who was plying his trade as a cb I would really be struggling with this. Am I really that bad that LFC would rather sign this joker is what I would be thinking.


20.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 14:38:59
Cheers TB. Me too, didn't see it coming but clearly he just wants cover and time to assess so hope Caulker does well.


21.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 14:47:27
Most people slating caulker before he has even kicked a ball for us! Give the lad a chance first! If the move don't work at least we've not wasted money by panic buying and Klopp can look at the squad at the end of the year! Good luck to him and I hope he proves a few people wrong!


22.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 15:09:48
It's really sad that our fans, known to support the club even in the worst times, are criticizing a player before he was even clicked signing a deal. It's only a loan guys, we can send him back if he eventually ends up "not useful". Meanwhile let's back this lad to do good while he is here.


23.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 15:12:29
Surely if the idea was to allow Klopp to assess what we have then the best solution would be to not waste any money at all and use what we have. How will Klopp be able to assess what we have when were loaning other players in?


24.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 16:42:32
Gotta say I don't rate him and I believe injury situations like this is where the kids should get a chance. But as none seem to be rated ready enough, then clearly a loan is necessary. Time will tell if it's a good deal or not.


25.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 17:24:42
Have we any promising young centre backs ready and able to come instead.?


26.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 18:40:53
All of our young CBS are all injured themselves or no where near ready for the first team so this is a good solution till the end of the season heck if he plays well keep him if not move him on.


27.) 12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2016 19:22:32
Weren't we linked with Caulker wren he was at Swansea a few seasons ago? I was quite surprised by this but more surprised by his age - he seems to have been around for quite some time. That experience will be invaluable because it seems that generally he'll be alongside someone with little experience with all the injuries we have. A low risk/ high gain signing imo. In Jurgën We Trust.

{Ed002's Note - Swansea was a loan - it was Cardiff Spurs sold him to.}