Liverpool Banter Archive June 11 2017

11 Jun 2017 20:20:32
Do you think Solanke will get many opportunities next season. I really hope he does but where does he sit in line with Firmino, Sturbridge, Origi and Ings!

11 Jun 2017 21:15:39
I think a loan is best option to aid his development further. I don't think he would get many games if he stays and doesn't go on loan. We also still have Ings who desperately neeeds games.

11 Jun 2017 21:27:44
Huddersfield would have been an ideal loan for him, but I expect them to loan Ward. Abbé someone like Brighton or Bournemouth would be a good shout or even Newcastle?

11 Jun 2017 21:23:16
If were just going to send him on loan, why did he not just stay at Chelsea?

11 Jun 2017 21:28:58
After watching the tournament during the mornings, I'd put him on the bench, fit Sturridge is our best striker. Solanke looked better then either Origi and Ings, but it was a U20 tournament. Mind you, without the pace, he could be a Rashford. As in a young striker who tore up the prem with goals and no fear. If you're good enough you're old enough.

11 Jun 2017 22:20:26
I would be very suprised if he was loaned out, Sturridge will no doubt spend the majority of the season injured (if he doesn't leave), Origi hasn't cemented a place, God knows how Ings will do, I think he will be fighting with those 3 for 2 bench spots with firmino starting.
He could well see himself in the match day squad regularally and maybe start in cup games, I could be wrong but I think he will be in Klopps plans and probably one of the reasons he has joined us.

11 Jun 2017 22:20:49
Why n earth would he leave Chelsea for us, only to go on loan? He could've got a loan to a bang average team from them.

If he has been tempted away from Stamford Bridge by anything, it is the opportunity to get first team football at a big club.

Sturridge in my opinion is going nowhere. Ings likewise but more because he wouldn't have any interest. He will be in the U23's for most of next season regaining form and fitness. Origi for me is in the most danger. Solanke is here to play and Origi is the weakest of our strikers by some distance. I like him but he just hasn't improved enough. Rumours of interest from Europe as well and I think if a good offer comes in, the club will take it.

11 Jun 2017 22:36:04
Forget about Ings and origi neither of them are Liverpool standard. Sturridge and solanke will be our strikers so expect another to arrive and we should be sound up front once Ings and origi are sold.

12 Jun 2017 01:31:02
Very impressed with Solanke today. he showed off all the aspects of his game but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Firmino and Mane and then Sturridge and Origi before Solanke provided there are no more reinforcements. That said, I can see Solanke becoming a first team player for us by the end of this season and long term he could end up being one of the best purchases we have ever made.

12 Jun 2017 04:17:06
Best signing ever? Didn't you just tell us not to get ahead of ourselves Amerigo? ;)

12 Jun 2017 07:45:26
Do not forget at his age Origi was showing well for Belgium in the real World cup. There is no telling how much or how little a young player will improve.

12 Jun 2017 09:59:48
I have a feeling that with Solanke, we may not need to buy another striker. He's a really good talent, and when Sturridge is not fit, just give Solanke a go! He could very well be another Rashford.

{Ed025's Note - good prospect but not ready yet imo robin..

12 Jun 2017 10:14:20
Don't write off Danny Ings.

12 Jun 2017 10:40:01
Sturridge and Firmino are clearly a cut above IMO. Origi has all the tools but still needs to mature. Same for Solanke, and while a little bit behind in terms of experience, might quickly catch up if Origi doesn't watch out. Neither are the finished article yet though.

I love Ings but reality is it's hard to know how quickly he can recover - two years out is a very long time for a professional footballer, and while he can be very effective I suspect was never going to be truly top drawer in the mold of a Costa, Sanchez, Lukaku or Kane, and the injuries make that even more likely now.

12 Jun 2017 12:17:48
Agree ed, posted as much this morning but poor signal meant it didn't get to you. Origi will be way ahead of him in the pecking order tbf. Ed, is it true chelsea reported us for tapping him up or the rag shut stirring again?

{Ed025's Note - its been mooted IAC but nothing confirmed yet mate, if they have then they are cheeky bar stewards as they are the kings at that lark..

12 Jun 2017 08:58:54
Chelsea were right he is not ready for the first team, not sure what assurances klopp has given him but i do not aee him getting more games than origi nxt season.

11 Jun 2017 12:39:00
Eds, forgive me if going over old ground, but those rumours about us talking to Lacazette last week that sprung up say, 10 days ago. did they ever happen?!

{Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}

11 Jun 2017 17:28:11
We are not signing a striker this summer. Only a wide player that scores goals on a consistent basis, hence the Salah interest.

11 Jun 2017 19:15:44
journo's have stated Klopp is looking for a high-class striker.

11 Jun 2017 21:37:00
And of course the journos are always bang on the money and are never known to print rubbish to boost sales.

12 Jun 2017 10:15:45
Err except we have already signed a striker subject to tribunal, Buzzer.

12 Jun 2017 10:53:38
Andy, Solanke has been signed for the u23 team initially with a few appearances for the first team from time to time. He won't be a regular for the first team next season.

11 Jun 2017 17:02:36
I hope the u20 squad for England that just won the World Cup is kept together and not chopped and changed and put into the senior squad to be completely ruined. Keep them together for the u21 or u23 World Cup and other international tournaments for that age bracket (whatever it's become now) and let them stay together step by step.

11 Jun 2017 17:14:11
All good in theory, but if someone pushes on in the next two years, and is good enough for the senior team, they will go - that is the point of the youth teams.

11 Jun 2017 19:48:35
Well they will never get anywhere like that, especially internationally.

11 Jun 2017 13:13:07
Solanke player of th tournament at the u20 World Cup
Well done lad.

11 Jun 2017 14:46:10
We should sign him up! ;)

11 Jun 2017 15:23:04
Maybe Ojo can have a word 😉.

11 Jun 2017 17:14:29
Probably already has.

11 Jun 2017 11:15:03
Has there been any mention of loan signings to Huddersfield Town? The managers kind of know each other and have similar styles and philosophies.

11 Jun 2017 11:20:41
What, like Danny Ward for a full season?

Yes, lots.

And wagner worked for Klopp, so they do have a passing acquaintance!

11 Jun 2017 11:50:45
Is ward happening again?

I also heard Wagner attended his wedding reception but only as a +1 😉.

11 Jun 2017 12:03:31
They are best friends.

11 Jun 2017 10:32:34
Everyone needs to chill a bit I'd be first to admit that after what's supposedly the clubs first picks in the transfer market the names being linked with us are hardly inspiring but first of all we've only made one signing so far so let's try and wait and see who the club gets before having a melt down for example even the eds who do great work and are well informed didn't know about Vvd about To sign I know it didn't work out because of a total balls up on Liverpools side of things but my point being we really don't know what's going happen till a deal is done and now especially with what happened we might not hear of deal so till there actually done.

11 Jun 2017 09:09:08
Tadic tumour in one paper, lazy journalism or us yet again wanting a lesser target than expected?

11 Jun 2017 09:24:50
Lazy journalism and I can't see Southampton selling to us!

11 Jun 2017 09:49:54
Hope he recovers.

11 Jun 2017 09:55:36
Lets hope the tumour isn't terminal.

11 Jun 2017 10:05:17
Seriously? I hope he is ok and makes a speedy recovery.

11 Jun 2017 10:29:24
YNWA Tadic 😔.

11 Jun 2017 10:42:35
Going after another sick note, FSG OUT!

12 Jun 2017 10:27:17
I also suspect it may be lazy journalism. With a £13m release clause he represents reasonable value for adding squad depth.

11 Jun 2017 08:51:34
Good luck to Ojo and Solanke today! Come on boys!

11 Jun 2017 07:54:44
Reports emerging out of Italy that an agreement has been reached for Salah and a deal will be concluding upon his return from International duty. Ed's have you heard anything to suggest this could be accurate? Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - This is Twitter is it?}

11 Jun 2017 08:31:13
BeIn sports Italy.

11 Jun 2017 08:35:40
A poster on here claiming to be reliable (Alansbarnet) said exactly this.

{Ed002's Note - That will be on Monday then.}

11 Jun 2017 08:55:57
I can't see it happening, we're not prepared to pay the fee and Roma have queried if we've made an illegal approach.

11 Jun 2017 09:45:36
Who said we'd made an illegal approach Shanks?

11 Jun 2017 10:47:19
Expect Martin's too. Ojo Kent and Wilson out on loan means we have one winger in mane.

11 Jun 2017 17:17:45
Coutonho played all season there so I'm sure even if he plays inside in some games he can still play wide if needed.

11 Jun 2017 01:05:34
Do we still hold any interest in fosberg?
I read that Milan have bid €18m but they are holding out for 30.
Would be a decent deal for the top assist in Germany last year and plays lw.

{Ed002's Note - The interest of Liverpool dates from an attempt by Brendan Rodgers to purchase the player from Sundsvall when he first arrived at the club - but he opted for Assaidi instead.}

11 Jun 2017 01:23:03
Fair enough m, what a great signing he turned out to Be.

Cheers ed.

11 Jun 2017 08:57:33
Forsberg is a quality player. Quick, skilful, hardworking and can take a dead ball. He won't be Joining is mind you.