09 Feb 2017 11:20:10
So if rumours are to be believed, Klopp wants Aubameyang and Hakim Ziyech, giving us a front 3 of Mane (Senegal), Aubameyang (Gabon) and Ziyech (Morocco) .

My word, can you imagine the melt down on here during the next AFCON if that is our first choice front 3? Please Lord, have mercy.

{Ed002's Note - Don't worry about it.}

1.) 09 Feb 2017
09 Feb 2017 11:38:34
Don't worry Ed, I'm happy with Mariano and Brandt anyway!

2.) 09 Feb 2017
09 Feb 2017 13:06:03
Imagine the meltdown if Liverpool somehow managed to sign Aubameyang. Not going to happen, I'm afraid : (.

3.) 09 Feb 2017
09 Feb 2017 15:26:10
I would be very happy with Brandt MK, not so sure about Mariano as I've seen nothing but his stats look good.

4.) 09 Feb 2017
09 Feb 2017 16:34:48
Fornax, all I know is that he is a goal machine. Regardless of time on pitch, quality of opposition, quality of team mates; he puts the ball in the net. People baulked at Austin, Ings, Vardy and Deeney. They still rocked up to the Prem and scored goals though. It doesn't matter who the defenders or keeper are, if you can put the ball in the corner under pressure, you are a goal scorer. Mariano clearly is just that. I have only seen highlights and read up on second opinions, but the guy seems like an excellent player.

Aubameyang would be great, but it is just an unrealistic expectation. Klopp doesn't sign household names historically. He makes them, just like he did with Lewandowski, Aubameyang, Bender, Hummels and Gundogan. Say what you like about his tactics, but the guy is an unbelievable coach and man manager.

I think we need to focus less on transfer fees paid (and net spend), and focus more on getting the right players in the right positions.

If we go back and sign Robertson or Chilwell in the summer, people will still moan that we didn't go for the more expensive Coentrao or Rodriguez. Go back 3 years when everyone wanted Moreno instead of Bertrand because Bertrand was a reject and British. It is just the modern way. People want "marquee" players more than they want the right player. It is a sad reflection of modern football.

5.) 09 Feb 2017
09 Feb 2017 18:31:49
Spot on, MK. Love your post. Fornax, I've seen Mariano play a few times and he is tho raw, a very talented player. You don't play in Real's first team if you are crap 9came on in the Clasico at Camp Nou) and since Klopp doesn't do panic buys, you better believe that he's scouted this player just like he did with Mane (since 2012) and with Matip from his Bundesliga days. Mariano Diaz is even way ahead of Zidane's own son at Madrrid B and frankly, he is lethal.

He has pace, power, strength and a lethal left foot. Don't believe me? Check out the goal he scored vs Chelsea in pre-season. A bullet from about 30 yards out. he is highly rated and has rejected several loan bids already this season. Will he solve all our problems? No. Will he help along with Brandt? Absolutely.