01 Mar 2016 00:48:27
Hi Eds, considering migs performance yesterday do you still see a gk as priority. Are we looking a replacement or someone to compete . if so any ideas?

{Ed001's Note - of course it is priority, he made a couple of saves you would expect a top class keeper to make but let in an easy save due to ineptitude of a kind that is normal to him. He has a very real problem with his feet, which the ball would have hit if he had stayed still, instead of moving his feet out of the way in an attempt to get his hand to it. Migs does this every single week it is the number one priority to replace him.}

1.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 06:36:31
I was shocked he was handed a new deal tbh. Wots the chances am getting jack butland? If not who do u think we good get, heard ter stegan name meitioned a few times. Am new to the site so not sure if this has been covered.

{Ed001's Note - very small this summer.}

2.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 06:47:49
Thought so. is ter stegen a real possibility or is it paper talk?

{Ed001's Note - he is available for the right price, it is impossible to tell if we will end up agreeing that is what we will be willing to pay.}

3.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 07:02:29
Thanks 4 that. Do u rate him i remember only a few yrs ago he was the next big thing in the bundesliga do u think he's premier legue qualty?

{Ed001's Note - he is still young, but he has potential.}

4.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 07:17:37
Certanly be an intresting summer. I knw klopp has stated he need wingers he said that b 4 the 1st leg of the europa legue tie with augsburg. So 1 or 2 wingers will come. Add a gk and hopefully add xhaka 2 that if we can.

5.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 10:25:56
Hi ed001
If a replacement goalkeeper is a priority, then that suggests migs will be sold in the summer, so was his contract extension an attempt to put some extra value on migs for resale or a mistake that they have very quickly realised?

{Ed001's Note - or both....}

6.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 10:39:53
Ter Stegen's too expensive imo. Man Citu have also declared their interest and the price could go above 20 million GBP. Rather take a look at Horn and Karius who are as good as and will cost half of what Ter Stegen would.

7.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 11:46:27
My opinion is close to 20million may seem expensive but if he solves the problem and is our keeper for the next 5 to 10 years he will be worth it. Goalkeepers are such an important position yet some fans want us to break the bank for flash big names eg texeira. what value have we got from benteke 32m, lallana 25m, lovren 20m etc? . I want the best keeper we can get this summer above any outfield player whether that is stegen or another.

8.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 13:30:37
Marathon, clearly you have ignored the wasteful spending that has gotten us nowhere fast. GKs are not worth 20m for good reason, they come a dime a dozen hence, the most expensive is not always the best. Personally, I would give award a shot but if we are to get a good goalie, we need the RIGHT one who will do the basics and simple things well and grow along with a set back four and defensive system. That GK doesn't have to cost 20m.

9.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 13:31:43
Sorry, Marathon but my post was actually agreeing with yours, not disagreeing with it.

10.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 13:34:39
Agree people moaned over pepe but look what he did for years I loved him so going for a top keeper a young one at that is worth it expecially with a top manager in is worth it for long term.

11.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 16:22:35
it is the key signing of all the new arrivals imo. we simply must get it right this time, not bothered if its someone ive
never heard of, as long as its a quality goalkeeper, the team cannot move forward without one.

12.) 01 Mar 2016
01 Mar 2016 18:42:02
Ed002, in his transfer summary, mentioned Mandanda as being free in summer - I always thought he was a quality goalkeeper, I know free transfers are never "free" but I think he would do well.

{Ed002's Note - Aston Villa and Norwich were both looking at Marseille's Steve Mandanda with interest from elsewhere (notably Crystal Palace, Atletico, Spurs and Arsenal) seemingly gone - but neither club will sign him. There was speculation that Everton had submitted a bid for a January move - but the offer that has been made is from Aston Villa. He is out of contract in the summer and Marseille would ideally like a new deal. They would not sell in January as it would have given them a goalkeeping issue they din't want or need. I don't know where the supposed interest of Everton has come from but it would not be out of the question - but Marseille have not been approached by Everton not has their been a bid from Everton. There has been no approach made to Marseille to talk with the player at this time by Liverpool or Newcastle - but I am aware of reports. He is certainly someone Liverpool should be considering seriously. It is potentially possible to approach the player via his management company but it would be a lady from Marseille who would facilitate the contact. Stoke have also been keeping a watchful eye on the situation as they are concerned about losing Butland in the summer - I suspect that interest has gone as they look for a new deal with Butland.

Unless a very good opportunity comes along then he would likely do best to stay at Marseille.}