02 Jan 2018 13:35:00
Hi Eds,

Seen a lot of talk about Lemar still being on the radar especially if Coutinho is sold. I haven't seen him much this season but do you reckon Monaco will still be looking at £90m for him? How's his form been?
Fee seems a bit excessive but I am sure there will be people with better judgement around this transfer.

{Ed002's Note - Monaco are not looking to sell Thomas Lemar in January and have made it clear to a couple of interested sides - although they would no doubt think again should an obscene offer be made. I expect it will be different in the summer.}


1.) 02 Jan 2018
02 Jan 2018 14:12:59
Ed002 - that quashes my take on wonderdogsparky. Wrongly assumed the reference to Percy was a gentle nod to the 1963 album A Look At Monaco by Percy Faith. Which obviously meant Lemar was the new room mate. You big tease :)


2.) 02 Jan 2018
02 Jan 2018 14:50:02
That quashes my hopes of landing Lemar as replacement also Matthino.


3.) 02 Jan 2018
02 Jan 2018 15:35:23
Why you lads dismissing our chances? They'd reconsider if someone offered a ridiculous amount. If Coutinho is off, I'm sure we'll be prepared to break the bank to sign a replacement.

Lemar and Brandt are still front runners in my opinion, with perhaps Draxler and Meyer as outside bets. Who knows though. There may be a completely new player in the frame since the last Sharkopod took place.

If Coutinho leaves though, I'm sure he'll be replaced. So don't get too down! The main fear is that we accept Rafinha as his replacement in a swap deal!


4.) 02 Jan 2018
02 Jan 2018 15:51:58
Not dismissing it MK mate just going on what Monaco have said and what ed has explained above. They won't sell in Jan mate.


5.) 02 Jan 2018
02 Jan 2018 16:09:17
I can't see that happening in regards to Rafinha MK, surely? It's concerning to say the least now you've said it. This month is going to be long until we know what's happening anyway, wish it'd all get sorted and we can flog Coutinho now get it over and done with. Surely Barcelona want the deal to happen ASAP, what are we waiting for, get it done!


6.) 02 Jan 2018
02 Jan 2018 16:24:15
Let's hope not mate, but Rafinha is an attacking midfielder who can also play comfortably on either wing. So it is a concern for me that Klopp likes him. It may be seen as a quick Coutinho replacement who also won't be cup tied for the CL as he hasn't even played for Barcelona once this season.

Barca want rid and Klopp likes him. If Rafinha signs, i guess I'll shut up and support him until he gives me reason not to! I really don't think he's the right option though. Recent rumours suggest it could be a genuine option though! I have no idea what is wrong with Rafinha though. I cannot find any record of him even being on the bench this season.


7.) 03 Jan 2018
03 Jan 2018 01:19:19
Why is insigne or forsberg not in consideration?