Liverpool Banter Archive August 29 2017

 

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29 Aug 2017 23:23:51
So depressed at the minute. though we would of got a cb today. Imo that's what we need more than anything. Just imagine a injury to a one of them then what we Joe, klavan. I'm not so sure! We have enough cover within without a signing at cb.

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29 Aug 2017 23:35:15
Boozing tonight were we?


29 Aug 2017 23:57:01
Tomorrow is another day. So is Thursday.


30 Aug 2017 03:16:24
We still have 2 more days to go. Why the worry? We will get VVD and Lemar will also sign. Then we can get rid of Couts for a mammoth price.


29 Aug 2017 23:10:02
Ed what you think is happening with the VVD deal mate?

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30 Aug 2017 03:18:11
Southampton are refusing to sign off on the deal so a crazy LFC fan forged some signatures on the transfer papers, kidnapped VVD and is bringing them to Melwood in a random aircraft conveniently being tracked by LFC fans the world over.


30 Aug 2017 06:55:30
I just hope the club doesn't get drawn into it. Because won't just be a fine and an embarrassment. This could be a criminal charge.


29 Aug 2017 23:04:21
Cant trust the opinion of an ED that thinks N-everton will surprise us and do good this season :-)

ur too funny about Bolasie being better than Salah, not a chance ED25 he is good i like him but he is no Salah mate :-)

also im glad we didn't get salah the first time round as he wasnt ready, but he is now what a player we have here!

on a personal note i think both the games against each other this season will be great games obviously the usual outcomes but great games non the less :-)

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30 Aug 2017 03:19:13
Who said Bolasie is better than Salah? And why would anyone say that? To become a laughing stock?


30 Aug 2017 05:08:45
Ed025 said it. he's a pretty funny guy normally but i reckon he must have been hitting the turps hard to come up with that one.


30 Aug 2017 08:41:51
An ed 25 talks about our tinted glasses lmao.


29 Aug 2017 23:02:53
Pure fantasy but would love for us to sign alexis sanchez insetad of lemar. its to late and we havnt shown interest in him. but what a signing that would be.

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29 Aug 2017 23:23:32
He wouldn't get in out front 3 😉😉.


30 Aug 2017 00:13:48
I agree I don't see why we haven't bid 50 million and 1p. Even at 55 million, if we are selling Coutinho fro 140-150 million we could afford both Lemar (with Origi part of deal) and Sanchez. Those two and Van Dijk would be a great window.

Last year of his deal, we are in champions league too, and he suits our style of play. When you think of Sturridges injury record we could need the extra player.

Midfield with the choice of Can, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Henderson, Lemar, Grujic with a choice of midfield / attack / wings we have Salah, Mane, Sanche, Sturridge, Firmino, Solanke. That squad could challenge on all fronts this season and cover injuries suspensions and loss of form.

We would still have the likes of Grujic, Woodburn, Wilson and Kent as cover and league cup.


30 Aug 2017 01:46:45
That would be worth switching systems for.

Can you imagine Mane, Firmino, Salah sitting behind Sanchez as a striker and Hendo/ Can holding midfield?

Would give any defense a heart attack.


30 Aug 2017 03:20:07
Sanchez wants to go to City and he wants 300k a week. That's just ridiculous for a 28 year old who has never even given an indication about wanting to play for LFC.


30 Aug 2017 07:18:24
I just think the 300k pw if true would be dangerous ground, as once you pay that to one player you'll have others wanting big money and potential signings holding out for it. Not saying that doesn't happen anyway but it would potentially open floodgates.


29 Aug 2017 23:02:29
I bet Sly are rubbing their hands together. The last few transfer deadline days have been absolutely rubbish with reporters standing outside grounds up and down the country in the rain with kids doing w@nker signs behind their backs trying to make nothing happening sound exciting. This one looks like it will be the best one ever there is so much going on at so many clubs and I think a lot will be going down to the wire! I'll be tuning in for the first time in a few years anyway!

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29 Aug 2017 23:39:34
I will miss those kids 😄.


30 Aug 2017 05:28:52
It was the Everton fans with the dildo that were the best.


29 Aug 2017 22:54:03
Well people it seems as though Lemar is out of reach as Ed002 mentionrd. Monaco don't want to sell.

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30 Aug 2017 00:43:23
Everything I've seen tells me it's very possible. I think we'll get this one over the line and VVD too 😎😎.


29 Aug 2017 22:16:35
Hello Eds,

Are Juventus still interested in Emre Can?

Do you think he will sign another contract or leave either January/ summer?

Thanks!

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29 Aug 2017 22:45:20
As Lemar is seen as a replacement for continho, is it possible we sign ox as well? As we were looking to sign him as well as retaining pioco,
Thanks :)

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29 Aug 2017 22:30:02
Eds do u believe we will sign Lemar since Monaco have no interest in selling.

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{Ed025's Note - 50/50 i would say greys..

29 Aug 2017 23:02:44
You don't say, be careful you will get splinters ed025!


29 Aug 2017 23:17:55
Ed025, again mate! Absolute comedy gold! People think you're on the fence being 50/ 50 😂

It's a pun lads.


{Ed025's Note - some people just see tumbleweed TIA.. :)

29 Aug 2017 22:29:58
Just heard we have rejected £25m bid from Palace for Sahko! Are we just taking a tough stance and holding out what we think he is worth (£30m) or would we only let him go if we land VVD? My question to the eds is: Is there anyway back for Sahko if we don't get someone in this window.

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{Ed025's Note - no way mate..

29 Aug 2017 22:58:33
Have you been hiding a rock? There is no way back for him and hasn't been for about a year! It's been clarified on here every week. WBA and palace are both interested so why not maximise what we can get.


29 Aug 2017 23:38:25
Yeah. So if you've got any fat burners, get rid before klopp finds out or else you'll be on the naughty list too!


30 Aug 2017 07:21:12
Was just a touch more than stupidly taking pills that got him out in the cold. Would you turn up late for work and then try to make your boss look a twit and expect it all to just blow over as thought nothing happened?


29 Aug 2017 19:21:33
What I'm reading! Marko loan. sahko £27m and pipco £148m will leave before Thursday!
We will bring in lemar vvd and a striker
Thoughts?

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30 Aug 2017 00:14:49
Yes please.


29 Aug 2017 19:19:30
We're getting Lamar. if there's any justice in this world. 🙂.

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{Ed025's Note - not again..

30 Aug 2017 02:08:18
Didnt know Lamar Odom played footy?


29 Aug 2017 22:12:55
I'm no super agent but I've read an awful lot of articles and tried to read between the lines.

VVD - Will be a Liverpool player by 11.01pm Thursday, Soton are simply waiting until the last minute so when they say "yeah, he's yours for £80m" Liverpool panic and just agree as there is no negotiation time.
VVD nor his Agent are acting out like most do, Soton have signed a replacement and Liverpool are not pursuing any other CB Targets. I would say that's deal done.

Lemar will also be a Liverpool player considering Monaco have just signed Balde, are trying to get Turan and hold an interest in Origi. It's been noted that Lemar wants the move openly enough for Deschampes to make a u-turn and allow medicals to take place at Frances training camp.

Renato Sanchez will only come in if we sell Coutinho.

Oxlade-Chamberlain would prefer the move to Liverpool.

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29 Aug 2017 22:40:45
11:01 would be after the window closes.


29 Aug 2017 23:42:40
I wouldn't be surprised if:
VVD doesn't move
Lamar doesn't move
Coutinho stays and Sanchez comes on loan
Ox goes to Chelsea

But I'm also no superagent 😁.


30 Aug 2017 01:55:02
I reckon

We'll get VVD and Lemar

Origi will go on loan or be sold to Monaco, Pipco will go to Barca, we have no interest in Renato or Ox unless perhaps Lemar falls through and then we might go back in for Ox

Our midfield would then be Hendo, Can, Gini, Milner, Grujic, Lemar, Lallana, with Keita joining next year. Why on earth would we need Renato as well?


29 Aug 2017 22:11:21
Please don't let this transfer window end like so many more for lfc.
Konoplyanka
Salah
Willian
Teixeira.
Let's pay the asking price don't silly low ball offers, if saints say a price then pay it, if Monaco are willing to sell lemar and klopp really believes he what we need to challenge. pay it. I don't think my poor heart can take a major dissapointing last couple of days. Macca pleeeease let us know if we still negotiating a deal for these 2.

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29 Aug 2017 22:32:17
From the way we dealt with Keita, it would seem though we may have actually learnt something,


29 Aug 2017 22:46:36
We should be expecting the worse anything else is a bonus . the worse would be selling couts and buying no one.


30 Aug 2017 16:03:10
Where a top team who has bought a world cup winner, x2 players best season players, and a young fast attacking lb.

Oh and fought of Barcelona and Ha vent lost cou yet. So I'm very happy.

Either we get Lemar or keep coutinho both of very good quality and improve that arsenal thonking team.


29 Aug 2017
New image uploaded to the
Liverpool Player Sightings page entitled, Lemar leaning against the Melwood wall

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29 Aug 2017 22:46:04
Not even close, that's Limahl.


30 Aug 2017 01:55:58
He's got the right hair.


29 Aug 2017 22:00:25
Is origi not wanted by the club now eds?

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{Ed025's Note - very much so hampo...the tea lady is on holiday..

29 Aug 2017 21:50:29
Weston90, interesting rumour but our medicals take a day to complete?

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{Ed025's Note - except sturridges...which took 4 years..

29 Aug 2017 22:24:37
Studge medicals still on going, at his request. Just to make sure he's ok!


29 Aug 2017 21:34:42
List should be Pickford, Coleman, Matip, VVD, Baines, Mane, Can, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Firmino, Salah. Maybe Sigurdsson over Hendo or Wiz.

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29 Aug 2017 22:32:37
Sigurdsson is not even as good as Grujic mate. Shocking signing from Everton that one and they'll all be saying it by the end of the season.


{Ed025's Note - if ne signed for liverpool he would be your best player of all time ings..FACT..

29 Aug 2017 22:52:00
Hahahahaha ed 25 u really should leave the spacecakes alone.


29 Aug 2017 23:16:30
Lol! 😂 He's ok ed at a small club so might do ok for you lot. He might be the difference between finishing 10th and 9th. That's got to be worth £40mil of anyone's money.


30 Aug 2017 01:33:11
Only Everton's full-backs and goalkeeper are good enough to get in our starting 11, Ed025 plugging for 6 Everton players is yet fanciful.


{Ed025's Note - we all have our opinions lowel..

29 Aug 2017 21:25:20
Keita Balde just signed for Monaco, so I'm guessing Lemar is imminent. Seen on twitter that the Liverpool medical team is flying to Monaco to sort out his medical. Hopefully we sign him, could be an absolute steal looking back in 5 years time.

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29 Aug 2017 21:37:23
Why conduct a medical in midnight?


29 Aug 2017 21:39:30
He is currently in claire fontaine with the French squad, I guess the medical team is going on holidays in the principauté.


29 Aug 2017 21:44:16
They've got him for a good price in the current market, question marks over his attitude but looks a decent player with pace to burn.


29 Aug 2017 22:18:18
Maybe they have the €80,000,000 in cash with them also!


29 Aug 2017 21:19:29
Just heard Mignolet failed a medical at Napoli. He dropped his own balls when he coughed.

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29 Aug 2017 22:19:18
That is the best thing I've heard all year! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.


29 Aug 2017 22:28:13
Brilliant Ace😂😂.


29 Aug 2017 22:53:54
Well he certainly won't have caught a cold.


30 Aug 2017 00:27:15
Now THAT made me LOL 😂.


29 Aug 2017 21:09:36
Nothing happened today I guess.

All twitter BS about planes and vans and medicals in a random hospital. SMH.

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29 Aug 2017 21:13:15
The day isn't over yet.


29 Aug 2017 21:26:58
Oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes van.


29 Aug 2017 21:53:44
That's you assuming that it gets opened and closed in one day, it could well be that the CB arrived today and started the process and they may announce tomorrow or in coming days. Just because there's no announcement doesn't mean nothing is happening behind the scenes. Who knows really. Usually stuff like this with us takes a few days, patience.


29 Aug 2017 18:48:14
What time to the majority of club offices close ed 2? Or during the final days of a transfer window they remain open?
Things look to have quietened down since 6pm. ta.

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{Ed002's Note - It would be to do with offices for the registration.}

29 Aug 2017 20:58:14
Where are people getting it from about vvd done? It's 9 at night and it been said today he's on a plane to jl airport truth is there ain't even a bid for him lol.

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29 Aug 2017 22:01:30
Marv, I've asked you a few times now. How are you so convinced, 100% to be precise, that VVD isn't signing? I'm happy to believe you but all you ever say is he 100% isn't signing and never explain how you know this one hundred percent?

I only ask because you admitted you said the same about Keita and got that wrong, so I wonder if you just make bold statements due to the club saying he won't be sold or based on the media etc or if in fact you know someone who knows 100% that he isn't signing, enlighten me.

Look forward to your response.


29 Aug 2017 18:55:05
Is there any chance come the 1st of July 2018 kieta has changed his mind and don't want to come to us could we lose him?

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{Ed002's Note - There has to be get out cluases for injury, force majeure etc..}

29 Aug 2017 22:30:03
Random back injury, ed?


29 Aug 2017 20:33:53
anyone seen Harry redknapp sitting in a car yet 😅.

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29 Aug 2017 20:29:07
Eds.
Info on The Clyne injury is few and far between. Additionally over past few transfer windows there has been discussions that he is unhappy or looking to move (rumor or truth tbd)
Although not great I think he is a solid defender most games and would not like to see him leave.

Any chance or rumor that he might be moving on?

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{Ed025's Note - you wish race, bloody awful player..

29 Aug 2017 21:00:51
Agree with you Ed and it's not very often I get on a player's back but he is bang average and offers nothing to the team offensively.


29 Aug 2017 21:01:58
On this, I agree with you, Ed25. He is the pathetically awful and Klopp has been trying to get rid and I hope he does get rid. Gomez and TAA are miles ahead of him.


29 Aug 2017 21:11:56
Bet ya koeman would have him tomorrow if he was fit ed 25.


{Ed025's Note - only if he wanted a number for a tattoo artist mate..

29 Aug 2017 21:39:22
How's the Red family doing Ed?


{Ed025's Note - still goading me and getting on my tits barry, but they have given me 2 beautiful granddaughters so i will put up with it mate..

29 Aug 2017 21:56:05
Are they also Red Ed025 😄.


{Ed025's Note - very much so harry, i must have dropped them on their heads when they were kids mate..

29 Aug 2017 21:58:36
Well he helped get us too 4th place people slaggin him off but he done a job, defensively he was solid England's number 2, now it seems he liverpools number 3 after taa and gomez on current squad.


29 Aug 2017 22:28:33
Well on a positive note Ed at least your granddaughters will grow up to be Red's😁.


{Ed025's Note - one already is barry..im phoning esther rantzen..

30 Aug 2017 02:05:49
Clyne is hardly the worst player out there but has poor end product, can't remember the last decent cross someone scored off, and he's also not great in the air.

Time to let TAA make the position his own, with Gomez helping take some of the pressure off occasionally as required.


29 Aug 2017 22:57:23
The world is against you Ed mate.


{Ed025's Note - thats normal for me barry..

29 Aug 2017 20:28:20
With all the big news. i just have to said: Macca, Thank you!
Keita: Done
Salah: Done
Robertson: Done
Van Dijk: Almost Done
Ox: Thanks GOD not Done!

4/ 5 transfers its pretty good! . Because. Everybody was expecting the transfer of the OX, but what can LFC do if Arsenal doent want to do business with LFC? . and who expected Thomas Lemar to come (almost) . any way. what a great summer!

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29 Aug 2017 20:55:51
Van Dijk - I just can't see it.
I want us to get him, but fear he's going elsewhere or nowhere at all.


{Ed002's Note - I thought he flew in today?}

29 Aug 2017 20:53:07
I wouldn't say VVD is nearly done.


29 Aug 2017 21:12:46
I thought I told u my wife was the loch ness monster.


29 Aug 2017 21:26:36
Into Heathrow/ Stansted maybe.


29 Aug 2017 20:04:45
Didn't sterling always want to go to London haha.

Wonder if he stayed if he would be playing now.

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29 Aug 2017 21:02:29
From teenager superstar to makeweight in two seasons😂😂😂😂.


29 Aug 2017 20:45:33
Surplus to requirements hopefully lol.


30 Aug 2017 02:07:12
If the lad has a lethal finish he'd be playing more often.


29 Aug 2017 19:58:22
Dr Ahmed on spire hospital screenshot is a gastroenterologist, fact. not really any use for a sports medical.

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{Ed025's Note - he is if the players s***e..

29 Aug 2017 20:22:57
Sigurdsson's already signed for Everton!


{Ed025's Note - now now smeg...was your telly broke last thursday then?..

29 Aug 2017 20:29:20
that was for poopco, when he said back problems he meant something a little south of what people understood.


29 Aug 2017 20:33:00
True ed25 I believe he did gilfi's.


{Ed025's Note - hes quality woody, 1 gylfi=20 hendersons..FACT..

29 Aug 2017 20:33:55
Haha class.


29 Aug 2017 20:34:06
😂😂😂😂.


29 Aug 2017 21:04:07
Wasn't that a clearance Ed? Reminded me of Jason Cundy's for Spurs all those years ago.


{Ed002's Note - If he is a gastroenterologist it is likely to be a clearance.}

29 Aug 2017 20:36:47
Ed25 we don't watch Thursday night TV only tues and weds 😜.


{Ed025's Note - nice reposte jj..

29 Aug 2017 20:37:58
It was confirmed hours ago to be fake.


29 Aug 2017 20:41:41
He would be perfect for Evertons club doctor then, Ed25.


{Ed025's Note - he is too busy dealing with liverpool supporters mouth,s tooshy..

29 Aug 2017 20:42:46
Think my picture was sketchy seen a team from England struggling against a part time team, something split. Not only that they have tried to buy one of their players.


{Ed025's Note - when you join us very shortly ted you may get a surprise mate..

29 Aug 2017 20:46:06
Haha Joke of the day goes to Ed025.


29 Aug 2017 20:47:46
Pretty sure his gran would of scored that ed025 ;)


{Ed025's Note - if his gran is lionel messi maybe mate

29 Aug 2017 21:06:01
Ed25, Hendo is hacking it at a big club. Sigs was a rank failure at Spurs 9that's not even a big club) and chose to crawl back to his little hole in Swansea until your lot were "smart" enough to sign him for 45m. Great bit of business if you're Swansea.


{Ed025's Note - he has developed since his spurs days bingo and is now one of the best in the EPL mate, hendo is just a headless chicken but he does try his best, alas sometimes thats just not good enough..

29 Aug 2017 21:16:11
So ed who do u think would win a match 20 hendersons or 1 gylfi tell ya wat throw in barkley as well, in fact cos we on subject how many barkleys = gylfi hahaha.


29 Aug 2017 21:54:19
Gylfi is an average player, the only top 6 club that would go near him are Spurs and they got rid cos he wasn't good enough.


{Ed025's Note - you speak with forked tongue swish, silky gylfi will be the best buy in this window mate..

29 Aug 2017 23:06:10
Maybe the Best Buy for Everton this windon mate, but that wouldn't be hard given the dross they have forked out for. All that cash and couldn't manage an effort on goal at the weekend. No chance of moving into top 6 :p.


29 Aug 2017 19:54:32
All the eds are very quiet tonight👀
Don't blame you lot if you hiding. 😂.

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29 Aug 2017 20:26:37
Eds never said anything about vvd coming today - macca did, plus he has proven on many occasion he is accurate and has inner knowledge - I'm sure it's in motion, just taking a little longer than expected.


29 Aug 2017 20:35:01
I was just thinking the same thing. Maybe they are all at John Lennon airport autograph hunting?


29 Aug 2017 21:06:40
I never said anything about vvd or macca!


29 Aug 2017 19:52:20
Third player not riena, sotry. It's renato sanchez .

Great signing. Second best player for portugal and Is seen as the future for their national tesm.

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{Ed025's Note - stella artois and cannabis should not be mixed..

29 Aug 2017 20:22:56
Don't know about the OP but Ed25 is bang on.


29 Aug 2017 20:25:31
Superred we are not after him mate.


29 Aug 2017 20:26:13
We dropped interest.


29 Aug 2017 21:09:06
Disagree with ed25, it's a great mix 😜.


{Ed025's Note - i will take your word for it 5GS..

29 Aug 2017 19:39:41
Hi eds, what are your personal views of a lallana move? Do you this could happen in the near future from your experience?

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{Ed025's Note - hes a decent squad player panda but wont be getting much game time, especially if lemar comes and with keita on the horizon mate..

29 Aug 2017 20:07:50
Personally think it will depend what opposition we face. Sides where they will at us it will be important to have more box to box midfielders, wij, hendo and can etc.

But against rest of the league that will sit back against us we need creative from the likes of lallana or hopefully Lemar, that can turn and dribble or find that gap of space.

It's where this depth thing comes in, compare our squad to Utd, Chelsea, City or possibly even Everton (even if some of the players are still unproven in the prem) they have the players to switch systems if necessary .


29 Aug 2017 20:30:18
Wouldt Lemar more for the top 3 positions.
Lallana give us creativity in midfield. was really looking forward to him and coutinho this season. ahhhhhhh.


29 Aug 2017 19:37:01
Eds

Odemwingie seen at liverpool gates. What's going on 😁.

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{Ed025's Note - new car park attendant..

29 Aug 2017 20:08:17
Ed 25 why do you make up such lies that is totally unconfirmed he has just turned up with a hope that the car park attendants job is available.


{Ed025's Note - nice one denzil..

29 Aug 2017 20:10:58
Was one of the funniest transfer windows when he drove down to be transferred 😩😂.


29 Aug 2017 20:16:46
Was he in a non typical car?


29 Aug 2017 21:03:48
Made by Harley Davidson.


29 Aug 2017
New image uploaded to the
Liverpool Player Sightings page entitled, Van dijk and lemar

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29 Aug 2017 20:14:44
So funny.
Remember the one a couple of years back where a white players face had been photoshopped onto a black players body, so he had black arms lol.


29 Aug 2017 19:13:28
Press now running with the VvD to LFC story. One claiming the fee is £80m.

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29 Aug 2017 19:41:30
BBC saying 75 Mill. just get it done.


29 Aug 2017 19:53:15
What press?


29 Aug 2017 20:00:30
Which press and where?


29 Aug 2017 20:01:32
If Liverpool sell Coutinho then no one will listen to Guillem Balague again.


{Ed025's Note - do they anyway daniel?

29 Aug 2017 21:07:35
Balague is terrible, he's worse than our journos but people think he talks sense because he's Spanish and is employed by Sky.


29 Aug 2017 21:18:18
The guy has been wrong on the Cou thing from jump. Awful pundit.


29 Aug 2017 19:24:25
Oh, and before anyone makes assumptions, I don't believe it - neither the VvD to LFC part nor the 80M.


29 Aug 2017 19:06:21
Wonder how all those medicals went today.

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29 Aug 2017 19:27:56
I was clear on STDs but positive for instance hope that clears up the vVD question.


29 Aug 2017 19:54:45
Tc77, you are a hoot.


29 Aug 2017 19:55:31
Sturridge and Ings are grand 🤣🤣.


29 Aug 2017 18:46:18
Twitter sphere update - Coutinho off to Barcelona for 160m, not sure if pounds or euros. Its picking up pace, but then lots of twitter stuff gets repeated. aka, this.

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29 Aug 2017 19:05:03
GOOD! ALways going to happen. Klopp would have been seething at pipsqueak.


29 Aug 2017 19:07:16
Either would be a bumper deal for someone who don't want to play for us! FSG go at some serious balls! Let's get in VVD and Lemar for that money!


29 Aug 2017 18:36:57
Is it true Coutinho will be allowed to leave if LFC get VVD, Lemar and Muller?

Read on twitter that the final straw for FSG were the pictures of him in training last night.

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29 Aug 2017 18:49:17
Muller is out with a long term injury isn't he?


29 Aug 2017 18:52:38
Lmao Muller? No chance couts going then. He won't be joining us sadly.


29 Aug 2017 18:52:53
And Muller!?


29 Aug 2017 18:57:48
Let's rinse Barcelona for every penny we can. Get in Lemar and van Dijk, persuade Can that his future is best here, job done. Then look forward to Keita signing.


29 Aug 2017 19:02:13
Gerd Müller?


29 Aug 2017 19:08:36
Muller to bench Firmino! Lol! People talks anything!


29 Aug 2017 19:41:04
Muller rice corner.


29 Aug 2017 19:49:57
AHAHAHAHA. Gerd Müller coming to LFC! You read it here first, sheople. Like most transfer truths. :)


{Ed025's Note - sheople...i like that JM..

29 Aug 2017 19:53:58
Oh Boy Müller again. :D yes he made it clear that he is unhappy with the situation BUT he is the last Bavarian player they have left (as far as I know) and loved by the fans. Can't see him going anywhere anytime soon.


29 Aug 2017 19:56:59
Muller, the former Brazilian CF is about 50 yrs old now so don't know what he would be doing here.


29 Aug 2017 19:48:54
It's true. I'm coming.


{Ed025's Note - get the tissues..

29 Aug 2017 18:31:16
Ryan Babel and Djimi Traore spotted near JLA just now hiding in the bushes over the road.
There is a Suzuki Swift on standby just in case we can't get Lemar and Van Dijk in before the deadline on Thursday.
We have some left some crisps and lemonade there near the bushes for them to snack on for the next two days while they wait and they were given a treasure map to find some lemon flavoured bon bons if they get extra hungry.
Is there any chance that we can (between the lot of us) set up a go fund me account to get them a decent hot meal while they wait at least from the nearest Chinese?
Proud to be a Liverpool fan in these hard times if so.

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29 Aug 2017 19:29:30
Traore is proof of Rafa Benitez's skills as a world class tactician. We won the Champs League with him in defence. (and Biscan and Smicer in the staring line-up)


29 Aug 2017 18:28:00
Where's Macca when you need him ay 😂😂

Come eds round him up and get him on here put us all out of our misery 😂.

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29 Aug 2017 18:15:37
On Twitter (I know, crap source) . Pictures of the same club car that picked up Salah picking up someone from a private jet at Liverpool Airport this afternoon.

Might be crap, but this is fun!

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29 Aug 2017 18:18:22
I have seen both pictures, the van at Melwood isn't the same van that collected someone from Liverpool airport.


29 Aug 2017 18:31:46
We use uber, it's cheaper and you get a free £10 fair with your first ride so salahs cab only really cost us a fiver!


29 Aug 2017 18:36:02
It's the same number plate. 🤔.


29 Aug 2017 19:50:06
Look it's not from Bournemouth airport ok. It came in from Madrid via Barcebloodylona and Dortmund international calling at a helipad in Monaco,


29 Aug 2017 18:07:00
Is any deal for Lemar dependent upon Keita Balde Diao signing for Monaco or are the two unrelated?

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29 Aug 2017 18:02:34
Why would you turn down the reported amount for Sakho?
Either play him or sell.
The only thing I can think of is that we are waiting on a fee for another CB to come in.
I wonder if Clyne will be sold in this window too.

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29 Aug 2017 18:56:35
Why would we accept a sub standard bid.
He is ours and would get into any back 4 outside the top 4.
Stick at a minimum £30m plus £5m if purchasing team stays up.
Cash all up front. We are selling. We dictate the price.
Peanuts in today's money.
He will keep Palace up. They are nuts to argue over a few million.
We are in the driving seat as other teams are interested.


29 Aug 2017 18:58:56
I imagine the club know other teams ie WBA selling Evans will need a replacement.


29 Aug 2017 19:07:54
Fair point Eastern Red.
Can't really agree with you on some points danny and debbie - it's hardly substandard, he's not wanted and it's a profit seemingly.
He also has only played about 8 or 9 matches in 12 months plus, but you do have a point that it's a bit of an auction right now - I had forgotten other clubs wanted him, my apologies - thanks.


29 Aug 2017 20:36:26
given how much Evans is being priced at, I'd want £50m for Sakho 😱.


{Ed025's Note - well we paid £30m for keane johnny....so that puts sakho at about £1-37p mate..

29 Aug 2017 17:54:00
Private jet from Bournemouth?
Lfc car picking said passengers up?
Same car for klopp, salah and Robertson?
😃😃😃
All points to 1 thing
WE ARE SIGNING TYRONE MINGS!

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{Ed025's Note - god i hope so evitts.. :)

29 Aug 2017 18:25:14
Would've guess Jordon Ibes second coming to be honest.


29 Aug 2017 18:34:50
I actually would not mind Tyrone Mings, really.


29 Aug 2017 19:03:26
Haha, I was thinking the same Bingo. I quite rate the guy. Awful name though.


29 Aug 2017 19:39:57
AND he clearly doesn't like man united/ zlatan, bonus points? (Sorry bad joke) I think he's a decent player myself, this season big money has been spent on defenders from teams that struggled, our little scot, Keane, maguire, usually people seem to have an attitude against doing so.


29 Aug 2017 17:53:43
Can anyone confirm what is happening?
i just see random posters posting about taxis and private jets.

I guess I will just wait for clubs confirmation.

Patience son. patience.

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29 Aug 2017 18:33:20
The private jet was for some tranmere player, we got a Ryan air and we've got an uber waiting for VVD when he lands. Ofcourse this means that we may miss out on his signature due to the inevitable Ryan air delays.


29 Aug 2017 17:49:15
Was told by someone at the club. Why is the comment vague? Do you want the colour of his socks and undies? 🙄.

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29 Aug 2017 18:07:41
That'd be great thanks. What colour?


29 Aug 2017 18:11:15
Sounds like u had to do something to get that info.


29 Aug 2017 17:28:36
Hi Eds,

It's looking like Balde is joining Monaco, is this them looking to strengthen their squad or find a replacement for Lemar?
Also if Lemar is not possible will be return for the Ox or are the two not related.

Kind regards

N.

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29 Aug 2017 17:37:36
Whereas selling Coutinho and buying Lemar to replace him makes sense, selling Coutinho and buying Oxlade Chamberlain to replace him ranks up there with replacing Suarez with Balotelli. I still don't understand the clamour for Oxlade, he's a very ordinary player at best, surely the weekend gives an indication of the sort of player he is.


29 Aug 2017 17:51:23
The ox isn't good enough. The only reason Chelsea want him is because he's a microscopic upgrade on Moses at wing back.


29 Aug 2017 17:52:16
Fsg getting stick was nothing to do with them being American. Newcastles owner gets plenty doesn't matter he's not American.


29 Aug 2017 18:03:11
Mr Dennis,

Ed001 has already alluded to the fact that the Ox wasn't a coutinho replacement. He was someone to bring in as a utility. Whereas Lemar is seen as a direct creative replacement, and since the club/ Klopp has decided to sell coutinho they shifted their plans and are now seeking a replacement. I do enjoy your constant Ox battering though, same words different day!


29 Aug 2017 18:19:59
The ox would be good cover for mane, salah and could play cup games, good squad player, he ain't a patch on lemar he could go straight into team, I think klopp could actually improve ox though.


29 Aug 2017 18:35:04
Hailstones mate, you can't polish a turd.


29 Aug 2017 18:38:38
He's not a patch on Salah and Mane either, Hailstones. He is a significant downgrade to them as he can't cross, can't pass, can't shoot, can't score, is lazy and not good enough. I'd rather play Kent as at least, he has pace, is two footed and can beat a man one on one with his ridiculous stepovers.


29 Aug 2017 17:23:36
Why not Draxler instead of Lemar. Cheaper option, been able to adapt in a different country, so adaptation might not be a problem (Just saying. Not bashing Lemar)
And why does Klopp want 3 goalkeepers. He's going to stifle the development of 1 of them. Still hope Ward leaves on loan.

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29 Aug 2017 17:39:11
Lemar will flourish with us look wat we did with coutinho, suarez, firminio, mane an many more when the quality is there we as a club bring it out the players especially under klopp, jus hope we get a good centre back hopefully u know who!


29 Aug 2017 17:46:14
Coz he snubbed us once!


29 Aug 2017 18:40:28
Incorrect, Harry. He did not snub us cos we did not and were never in for him. If I'm not mistaken, Ed02 mentioned that repeatedly in January when many were moaning as to why Klopp did not sign him before he went to PSG.


29 Aug 2017 17:11:21
Hi Eds it seems that Lemar wants to leave Monaco do you see him handing in a TR?

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{Ed002's Note - No.}

29 Aug 2017 17:15:09
Liverpool reject 25million from palace for sakho.

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29 Aug 2017 17:38:38
I'd say sahko has a pain in his nuts as much as the club want him gone I'm sure he's dying to get out of there too!


29 Aug 2017 17:44:32
Don't understand why the club are mucking about. Take the money and get rid. Can see us being stuck with him again for another year. He's not worth 30 mil😡.


29 Aug 2017 17:45:53
I would of thought off snapped palaces hand of for Sakho, unless they think clubs will get desperate and bid more.


29 Aug 2017 18:04:47
Look at the flip side of it. Liverpool have always said 30million. Palace have constantly not bid that. If they don't pay the price, then I'm sorry, they don't get the player! Pretty obvious now.


29 Aug 2017 18:13:37
Don't you think it's worth it to make Palace sweat it out for 24-48 hours to see if you can get 25Million? Has Palace bid for any other center back this summer?


29 Aug 2017 18:18:44
They are struggling and are desperate to tighten the back line, they've shown their interest so I think they'll stump up a bit more and we'll meet in the middle somewhere 27-28 million maybe.

Just my opinion, not ITK or anything.


29 Aug 2017 18:41:43
I thought Ed01 has said that the deal will go through as we want rid and CP need him, ASAP.


29 Aug 2017 19:57:46
Sorry I meant to write 30Million and not 25Million.


29 Aug 2017 17:14:39
Fsg and Henry get a lot of schtick from the fans (I think mostly due to the fact they're American) and I'm curious to see what opinions will be come September first if we've kept coutinho, got Salah, vvd, lemar and keita for next season. For me, if they can get Can to sign his contract. Wow.

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29 Aug 2017 17:24:57
Whats it got to do with Fsg and Henry?


29 Aug 2017 17:55:00
Irish Rover - when no-one was being signed it had everything to do with FSG and Henry (apparently) . So surely if we sign all the players we wanted, the same people blaming them will have to give them credit for it right?

Not of course that I expect the FSG Out choir to be anywhere near that fair of course. I suspect we're getting deals done because Klopp completed a daring midnight raid on their bank vault and is now going all Robin Hood with what he took.


29 Aug 2017 18:03:43
What has this got to do with Fsg and Henry? The same it would have to do with fsg and Henry if we never signed Salah, don't get VVd or Lemar and sell Coutinho. People complain about fsg and henry saying they are only interested in money etc. They would get slaughtered if we sold coutinho and signed nobody but when they try and back the manager it is now what has it got to do with them. They are not perfect owners but if they was only interested in money coutinho would be sold for a massive offer. We would not have a new main stand and the likes of Mane, Salah Firmino would not be at the club for long.


29 Aug 2017 18:43:46
My point exactly d13 and hj.


29 Aug 2017 18:47:46
Spot on, D13. FSG can't win with certain people co they have their own little agenda and blame them for a player rejecting us while forgetting that like in the case of Sanchez, we offered more money in transfer fees and wages but he chose Arsenal.

They are only in for the money yet they have eating up so much debt since they arrived here (50m a month during a long period at one time), built a main stand, backed Klopp every manager under their ownership BUT it is never enough for certain people who actually root for us to fail so they can win some pathetic argument that FSG is milking us, something that is patently false. Are they perfect? No. Can they improve? Yes BUT the constant ranting will be back as soon as we screw up again. it's what they do.


29 Aug 2017 20:02:01
Exactly. Maybe you can argue it was a slow start, but as the years have gone on, it clearly seems that FSG is doing more and more every year. Better and better players, larger stadium capacity and renovation, better training facilities, better manager, etc etc. Some hiccups along the way but show me someone who hasn't made mistakes in life.


{Ed025's Note - me..

29 Aug 2017 17:13:39
Sky sports news reporting a bid of £25m (£22m rising to £25m) has been rejected for Sakho.

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29 Aug 2017 16:55:00
Can't say I have seen much of Thomas Lemar, is he an upgrade on Origi in the LW position?
Has anyone watched him/ Monaco regularly?
Sorry to see Origi go if this does indeed happen.
He has done pretty well considering he has played off the bench quite a bit.

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29 Aug 2017 17:07:20
Sorry mate but I disagree with you on Origi - I think he has stagnated in the past season and shown not real improvement and, considering his form the season before, has actually regressed. He is not going to be ahead of Firmino nor Sturridge and might even struggle to oust Solanke - he needs to play regularly so a loan might be the best solution, and can also give us an indictation of whether or not he has a future with us.


29 Aug 2017 17:00:15
I'd say he's an upgrade yes. So influential and technically gifted.


29 Aug 2017 17:02:01
Would be hilarious if Sterling did go to Arsenal.


29 Aug 2017 17:05:35
Yes a massive improvement on origi lw. He's left footed. Good eye for a pass, can cross and take a decent free kick. He is also a dynamic runner. Can play attacking mid or wing. Origi has a decent scoring record and has a lot of attributes that could make him a top striker but he's not ATM and with the way the front boys are playing, studge being fit and solanke coming in I don't think he'll get the game time he needs to progress. I'd like to see him loaned to a prem team though that will start him. I'd like to see what he can do for a full season before selling him.


29 Aug 2017 17:12:51
Origi is not a left winger!


29 Aug 2017 17:14:08
Macca will be back later if he's right.


29 Aug 2017 17:59:42
Thanks for the replies, just haven't watched him much personally but I trust our manager's judgement.
Origi has filled in at LW at times for us, or LWF if you want to be precise, never said he was a LW.
Think we defended pretty well against Palace and Arsenal so might want to change your silly username fella.


29 Aug 2017 18:49:41
Origi has nothing to do with Lemar. One is an attacking midfielder while Origi is a CF. Let's stay on topic, pls.


29 Aug 2017 19:22:39
Origi has played LW/ RW and ST for us - nobody can deny that.
Lemar is known to play in a number of attacking roles including LW and RW plus AMC, this is why I asked if people who have actually watched Lemar and have an opinion on him could tell me if he can play better than Origi in the LW position as both players have played
there and possibly might do so again.
Why that is so difficult to understand without having to write it in plain English for one or two, I will never understand.


29 Aug 2017 16:44:39
Eds 1,2 and 25, what are your predictions for top 4 going by current squads? (I know things will change a lot in next few days but maybe I'll ask again after TW shuts :)

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{Ed025's Note - im saying...united, chelsea, city, liverpool...in that order NM..

29 Aug 2017 17:09:15
No Spurs Arsenal or the Eve ed mate?


{Ed025's Note - no KR, the southern softies are in decline and the mighty blues are in transition mate..

29 Aug 2017 17:27:14
Transition? don't let Ed002 hear you say that.


{Ed025's Note - but we are irish..

29 Aug 2017 17:41:27
I really think Everton will do well and even better next season when everyone settles, as long as you finish behind us ed 25 :)


{Ed025's Note - getting players to gel quickly is very difficult owl, maybe not this season mate but next year we will pushing you all the way..

29 Aug 2017 17:43:43
I'd be gutted in one way if your prediction was right Ed25, Utd are the last team I want to win in. is even rather your lot won it :) . I think 4th is about right for us. maybe 3rd with some luck.

Come on Ed 1 and 2.there will be a prize for the closest Ed :)


{Ed001's Note - I do not do predictions, they are bad luck.}

29 Aug 2017 17:54:24
Of course, Ed025. Next year. Or the year after. Or perhaps even later. Hope springs eternal.


{Ed025's Note - slowly slowly catchee monkey ra..

29 Aug 2017 16:48:54
Twitter world reporting Palace have agreed a fee for Sakho.

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29 Aug 2017 16:51:29
Already saw that in the Daily Fail this morning.


29 Aug 2017 16:55:50
Also being reported on SSN. £20m with addons to possibly reach £30m pending a medical.


29 Aug 2017 17:07:08
Really hope that medical goes well. It's worth a lot of money, l. 😁.


29 Aug 2017 17:04:17
twitter sphere already suggesting that its been rejected, I shouldn't pay attention to twitter.


29 Aug 2017 18:19:19
SSN also reporting it's been rejected now.


29 Aug 2017 16:45:31
Van dijk will sign for Chelsea. Coutinho deal with Barcelona will go through. There is no way Southampton will deal with Liverpool.

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29 Aug 2017 16:49:09
unless this is out of superstition, there is no need to be a debbie downer.


29 Aug 2017 17:06:28
Or a sally sulker or a Mary moaner or a Belinda bleater or a Nancy No-Signings.


29 Aug 2017 17:22:43
This site loves a Negative Norris.


29 Aug 2017 17:26:25
Don't forget whinging wilma.


29 Aug 2017 18:37:16
Don't worry I am always on hand guys.


29 Aug 2017 20:05:13
Brilliant Walter.


29 Aug 2017 16:44:52
If yet more of these positive signings come off it will be interesting to see if the 'FSG are the devil' gang shut up and change their minds. I'm so happy to be linked with these players etc but at the same time we've played brilliantly without them and it'll be a headache fitting everybody in. Ah well not my job, some season this could be!

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29 Aug 2017 16:52:46
Don't worry John, they will be back as soon as we screw up and something goes wrong cos you know, they are free to voice their "opinion".


29 Aug 2017 17:29:28
I agree completely will voicing ones 'opinion' but what are their opinions based on? The owners don't just give us 200 million every season? As much as we all love football the majority of clubs are just seen as business to the powers that be,


29 Aug 2017 18:52:45
It is not an opinion, John. It is an agenda and many of them don't want FSG cos well, they don't drop 200m every season like other top clubs do, as if making LFC a self-sustaining business is suddenly a bad thing.


29 Aug 2017 16:40:32
I think lallana should get on a flight to Brazil it will work wonders for his injury just look at coutinho 🤣.

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29 Aug 2017 16:54:04
Lallana has a physical injury. Cou has a serious bout of psychological "stress" in his back.


29 Aug 2017 17:08:09
Even better than that horse placenta.


29 Aug 2017 18:53:11
Now that was hilarious, Always.


29 Aug 2017 16:38:30
Is that transfer for the Merc van completed yet?

Are we selling our old VW Caddy to Palace?

Will the Merc pass the Motor Vehicle Inspection?

C'mon Eds, don't leave me hanging here.

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29 Aug 2017 16:33:36
Sounds like Mamadou Sakho has finally got his move away from Liverpool. He will join Crystal Palace by the end of the transfer window.

The deal is worth an initial £20m with add-ons rising to 30 million, which was Liverpool's original price. Good piece of business, in my opinion.

Now I have my fingers crossed for Van Dijk, Thomas Lemar, Coutinho staying and Lazar Markovic being sold for around 15 million. Hopefully good things come to those who wait because we have all been waiting a while for something good to happen since Salah joined :D.

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29 Aug 2017 16:36:12
Why do you want Coutinho to stay?


29 Aug 2017 16:49:41
Because we need a good squad, with depth and quality.

Coutinho would be perfect for cup games and to fill in for any of our front 3 in case they get injured :P.


29 Aug 2017 17:33:06
Goalkeepers
Mignolet, Karius, Ward.

Defenders
Matip, Lovren, Klavan, Gómez, Clyne, A. Arnold, Moreno, Robertson, ( Van dijk, Flanagan, Sakho )

Middlefields
Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Grujic, ( Coutinho, Lemar )

Forwards

Mane, Salah, Firmino, Sturridge, Solanke, Woodburn ( Origi, Kent, Markovic )


29 Aug 2017 16:28:38
Hi Eds,
Can we assume there is a chance of Lemar (albeit as Coutinho replacement) with Monaco now signing Keita Balde from Lazio? Seems they signed Jovetic as Mbappe replacement.

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{Ed002's Note - The situation is as explained.}

29 Aug 2017 16:37:57
Sounds like Monaco don't want to sell him Cobra regardless of who they have signed. Another one we are chasing whos club don't need to sell.


29 Aug 2017 16:56:37
Keita Balde is a good signing for them, I must admit.


29 Aug 2017 16:24:34
If Osama was linked to Liverpool then he would have been found out by the fans in less than 15 mts lol!

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29 Aug 2017 16:35:32
Assaidi?


29 Aug 2017 17:57:33
I'm fairly sure it was a Bin Laden reference.


29 Aug 2017 16:11:15
I believe at the time of our pre-season cup games in the Audi Cup, Coutinho was made aware of the Barcelona interest via his representatives. He spoke to the club about it and they told him they wouldn't be interested in selling him. Barcelona went public etc, and Coutinho tried to push more. Running parallel to this was our failed attempts to land Keita.

Someone in the club said to Coutinho that if we would have signed Keita he may have been allowed to leave.

Fast forward to where we are today. Phil was asked to hold out for his move until next season. He said to the club that you will just say that you couldn't get your targets and leave me in this position again. Hence, the publicity around signing Keita for next season. This showed Coutinho that we would have cover for him next season. He know considers his next season an option for him.

To add, Neymar told him that it would be better to wait a season, as he thinks Barcelona will struggle this season, and he wants a strong World Cup performance from the team. National pressures after the last attempt.

In summary, Phil is open and more comfortable to stay another season. May not even go to Barca, may go to Paris, just depends. Liverpool are happy to spend the money they believe will come in when he is sold.

Could be an interesting season.

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29 Aug 2017 16:32:33
Actually makes some sense.


29 Aug 2017 16:41:59
Makes sense, except for the money. I don't think Salah, Robertson, Solanke, Keita and potentially Lemar and VVD can come in without us selling Phil and probably a few others. To be honest I'd take that anyday. Phils a great player, but not worth turning down the added strength all over the pitch we will have if this all comes off.


29 Aug 2017 16:35:24
It is less abt Barcelona and more abt the once in life time opportunity to play with Messi. I would think and we should let him go.

Cheers.


{Ed025's Note - why?, the club owe him nothing while he owes the club everything sami, plucked from obscurity, on excellent wages and just signed a long term deal, he is taking the piss mate..

29 Aug 2017 16:47:42
Only thing is that Phil was tarting himself to Barcelona for over a year.


{Ed025's Note - yeah, i seen him in the alma de cuba wearing sussies and a basque mr D..

29 Aug 2017 16:59:07
DDay, it was Cou who orchestrated this whole thing and "tapped up" Barcelona via his friend Neymar and his agent, something that has been going on for over a year now. Not the other way around. Barcelona did not call him. He called them.


{Ed025's Note - exactly bingo, which is why i cant understand this love in by supporters who say its ok for him to go and they wish him well..

29 Aug 2017 17:19:26
BingoRed, not overly precious about who did what at this stage. Essentially, you are right. However at the time, Neymar wasn't leaving Barcelona and Coutinho thought he'd be playing with him. At any other time, not a World Cup season, he would clearly be silly not go and play for a very special club. (Yes Liverpool is the only special club to me, but I'm versed enough to know Barcelona is a great place to play) . You have to think about Coutinho's journey into the national side. A lot on here will say that Latin players always want to play for Barca/ Real. That may be true. But knowing Brazilians, as I do, the biggest pride for them is the national team.
Coutinho wasn't always a first pick for the national team. The new gaffer picks on form. Could you imagine if Bobby keeps playing well, Coutinho takes time to acclimatise in Spain and loses his place to his former colleague.
World cups come around every 4 years but to Brazilians that may as well be a lifetime.
At Liverpool, he can be central, he can continue from last season and he is almost guaranteed to play.

Let's see how it pans out. I think he may just stay, for a season more. Ref the money, trust me, it's not all about coutinhos fee to bank roll our movements.


29 Aug 2017 19:02:52
You cannot separate his conduct from the overall saga, DDay. You just can't. He did this all by himself and he will have to take responsibility for his disgusting conduct and own it, end of.

Now, him wanting to go to Barcelona is not the issue as I was resigned to losing him at some point. But the way he like Torres, jammed the club in by putting in the TR's one before the end of the Jan TW in 2010 and the other before the season, is what is disheartening.

He would have made the Brazil team anyway whether he played here or at Barcelona as Tite himself said the team is offensively built around Cou cos they play the high press a la Klopp. Watch their games and see for yourself. Klopp was not going to sell and FSG backed his stance, up until when Klopp was fed up with his conduct and now wants rid and FSG has backed him there as well. This is all him and posterity will remember it, just like Torres and Masche (who like Cou, feigned injury and refused to play at City to force the move to Barca) .


29 Aug 2017
New image uploaded to the
Liverpool Player Sightings page entitled, Can just see the pain on Coutinhos face from his back injury. Poor lad, so heartbreaking 😂

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29 Aug 2017 16:33:09
I think that plane that landed at Liverpool airport was carrying coutinho he forgot his medication for his back injury and all that training with Brazil has made it worse 🤣.


29 aug 2017 16:03:11
i'll doff my hat for a team that lost/ will loose bakayoko, silva, mendy, mbappe and lemar all in one window and still give a supposed title rival a 6-2 hiding. won't be surprised if they end up winning the league again ahead of psg.
on another note, the only way this ends well for us if we eventually loose coutinho is by bringing lemar and vvd in
also i don't think hendo is a world class player but i think he deserves to be our captain by every right and deserves his shirt in the team.

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29 Aug 2017 17:00:38
Great result for Monaco but frankly, OM is in no way, anywhere near title contenders. Not in the least bit.


29 Aug 2017 15:46:20
Liverpool fans crash aviation tracking site! VVD supposed to be on a private plane. Bournemouth to Liverpool.


I can see few other sites crashing when he does! Take cover Eds,

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29 Aug 2017 15:34:03
Was using the search function today and came across this 2015 summer transfer report from Ed002. Interesting to see how our transfer targets have changed in years:

{Ed002's Note - There are some minor updates but much of this will change by the summer and there are major dependencies on (a) players leaving (b) how much money the club can raise through sales, (c) any change in senior management or the management structure. However, there is known to be (or have recently been) some level of interest in the following players:

GK: Marshall and Bogdan have attracted confirmed recent attention and are viable replacements for Jones. Thoughts seem to have moved on completely from Patricio, Ochoa, Neto (won't happen), Sportiello (unconfirmed to some extent as Atalanta and the player heard about the interest from an Italian journalist), Romero, Ryan and Ruddy right now. The club have also looked at many others including Mattia Perin - who is financial beyond Liverpool.
RB: Wisdom will return and there is aa new deal for Flanagan and Toure. But if Manquillo and Johnson both leave then the club may look for a new RB - I don't see this as a proiority. If Rodgers remains as manager it is not out of the question that Ibe may be tried in a wing back role. The likes of Adriano and Alves have been mentioned by agents as possible options but such players will be expensive and are unlikely to end in anything but tears. Danilo was looked at but certainly won't happen. Folks, I assume because of something in the press, have been asking about Janmaat moving to Liverpool. I don't know of interest but I am pretty sure Newcastle would not want to sell.
LB: Sam Byram has been watched - a move to Liverpool seems unlikely. Hard again to see LB as a priority, particularly withwith the system being played.
CB: A new deal has been given to Toure. I doubt a CB is a priority - at least not before the club clear out some of those already on the books (Skrtel, Lovren, Sakho, Ilori, Coates, Paez, Lloyd Jones and Kolo Touré) .
MF: Milner remains very much on the cards. I understand from an ex-German international that Liverpool were very keen on Lars Stindl but he has decided to reject the interest of Liverpool and will move to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the summer. Khedira (won't happen), Pjanic (outrageously expensive), Vazquez (interest seems to have gone) . Even though he has very recently extended his contract, Inter are willing to sell Kovacic (at the right price) and have spoken with Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool and Hertha Berlin - the Liverpool offer would need to be doubled to give any sort of chance of a deal. Inter now say they will keep Kovacic as no deal seems possible and will make another player available. However, Barcelona will return with their convoluted offer for him. If Liverpool want to do something it will take a significant increase on their previous offer. Filipe Anderson has been watched but nothing will happen with Liverpool.
F/ W:Right now it is something like this for the players that I understand have been looked at:
Mandzukic - Someone representing Liverpool has approached his agent, but as of this time, not Atletico.
Ings - every chance this will go through.
Benteke - interest has returned.
Vietto - talking to Atletico Madrid regarding replacing Griezmann and was hoping on Real Madrid turning to him - has made it clear he wants a move to Atletico - and this has made Real Madrid look elsewhere.
Heung Min Son (I suspect it would be very difficult to make happen as he seems very happy where he is and will be playing in the Champions League)
Carlos Vela (looked at recently but nothing more)
Aubameyang (looked at and there may be interest from Liverpool - he is keen on a move to Italy but the most interested side, Juventus, are now out of the running)
Gameiro (his stock is on the rise but Liverpool have had no recent contact (according to a representative of another interested club) ) .
Baez (Liverpool have recently been told to say if they are still interested in Baez or not - and if they are to make an offer which is much improved over that offered to Juventud previously - I understand that there has been no response and Juventud are now in talks with another side regarding a transfer - this is probably one to forget now) .
Kishna (all English interest has gone or never materialised according to De Boer) .
Lacazette (another English side met with Lyon about Lacazette and a number of other issues on April 9 and any move this summer, particularly to England, is not viable right now - Aulas has mocked rumours that Liverpool could by the player) .
Firmino (he will most probably move with a number of clubs having made formal approaches, and Manchester City and Inter having had formal discussions with Hoffenheim) .
Depay (moving elsewhere) .
Bakkali (interest will have gone) .
Andre Ayew (a free agent who Liverpool enquired about last summer - looks to be heading elsewhere)
Walcott (if Sterling were to leave then a move for Walcott may be considered) .
Cheryshev (if Sterling were to leave then a move for Cheryshev may be considered) .

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29 aug 2017 16:06:05
if only for the length of this post pls give this man here a medal, and any one who reads it to the end.


29 Aug 2017 16:58:36
Stop the press! Taurus01 in Someone-Actually-Used-Search-Function shocker!


{Ed025's Note - love that stoneage..

29 Aug 2017 18:02:57
I do try my best stoneage.


29 Aug 2017
New image uploaded to the
Liverpool Player Sightings page entitled, VVD hired his own private jet.

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29 Aug 2017 15:49:53
Nearly p! ssed myself laughing 😂😂😂😂.


29 Aug 2017
New image uploaded to the
Liverpool Player Sightings page entitled, VVD in Liverpool top.

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29 Aug 2017 14:58:22
Eds i just thought something. you guys deserve massive respect you know. i mean journlsts make a rubbish load of moneh for the same info (mostly unreliable than you by miles) u guy deserve a massive hugs from us🤗🤗🤗thank you and keep up the goodwork🤗🤗🤗.

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{Ed001's Note - thank you Lb31.}

29 Aug 2017 15:30:02
I'm hearing reports Flanagan has signed a new 4 year deal
£150,000 a month salary
Well done very much deserved.


29 Aug 2017 15:33:19
I'd like to give all the edds 1. Keep up all the good work. Not long till the window closes and you only get frustrating questions about the January window.


{Ed001's Note - I would prefer it if you just all stuck to the hugs, rather than gave me 1 mate. I am flattered like but you need to buy me dinner and take me to see a movie first.}

29 Aug 2017 15:36:14
Why would one player sign a contract with a monthly salary when everyone else has a weekly wage?


29 Aug 2017 15:50:15
Quality reply there Ed 😎.


29 Aug 2017 15:54:01
Coz he's not very good 🤣.


29 Aug 2017 15:58:08
I think everyone gets paid monthly actually.


29 Aug 2017 16:05:46
Thanks mikey my mistake ;)


29 Aug 2017 16:11:36
I think you are wrong there Mikey, everybody knows all footballers get paid in cash at the end of the week. You should see the size of the wage packets!


29 Aug 2017 16:17:22
Oh ok edd lol I am a taken man but would give you a man hug.


29 Aug 2017 16:17:22
Oh ok edd lol I am a taken man but would give you a man hug.


{Ed001's Note - cheers mate.}

29 Aug 2017 14:50:43
Private jet was flown from Bournemouth to Liverpool landed at 13.30 supposedly brace yourself Eds is VVD signing questions are coming.

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29 Aug 2017 15:20:20
It's the wife and kid's they flew into Bournemouth by mistake.


29 Aug 2017 15:37:59
Haha nice one Barry.


29 Aug 2017 17:02:24
Barry, you beauty!


29 Aug 2017 14:44:17
Dear Ed002- what is this I'm hearing of Mignolet being sold? Belgian coach said 5 players allowed to leave (one of which might be him) to conduct transfer businesses before deadline day. Plus he was left out on Sun.

Please enlighten us.

crimson ride.

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{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you are hearing.}

29 Aug 2017 14:52:34
I read MIGs has been assured he will be in goal for the city game so can’t see him being sold.


29 Aug 2017 14:58:31
Simon “the machine” Mignolet is not going anywhere.


29 Aug 2017 15:15:37
I hope not, it would be foolish to sell mignolet now and weaken the GK position without being able to sort it out adequately. Ward is completely unproven at this level although I rate him, and Karius is still shaky and suffering from the same confidence problems mignolet had before. Migs is number 1 but he'll always be on thin ice.


29 Aug 2017 15:18:59
Voices in his head?


29 Aug 2017 15:21:09
I read somewhere that Migs had stayed up late on Saturday and was being punished for that by being dropped. Is there any truth to this Eds?


{Ed002's Note - You seriously expect me to know what time Mignolet went to bed on Saturday?}

29 Aug 2017 15:25:02
Hahahah Ed002 loved that reply mate.


29 Aug 2017 15:25:26
You may know if it was a punishment.?


{Ed002's Note - For coming home late for his tea?}

29 Aug 2017 15:27:14
If I could like that response Ed I would 😂.


29 Aug 2017 15:30:32
He must have stayed up to watch the Mc Gregor fight!


29 Aug 2017 15:31:19
Hahaha classic ED02! Maybe he also wanted to know whether he had hot chocolate too!


29 Aug 2017 15:33:22
Minger stayed up to watch d boxing he's not indispensable so maybe he's off.


29 Aug 2017 15:36:47
I thought mignolet was with the edds on a boat being taught the basics of goalking from edd 1 and edd2 giving detailed information on how to go about doing a transfer correctly.


29 Aug 2017 15:40:32
Someone told me Mignolet was dropped as he caught a cold but I knew it wasn't true as he can't catch 😂.


29 Aug 2017 15:40:07
Not only that Ed002. We expect you to have photos and videos too. LOL.


29 Aug 2017 16:04:22
To be fair migs doesn't seem the cleverest, maybe he was staying up to watch game of thrones.


29 Aug 2017 17:05:27
Maybe Karius will be better off if his CB's like Matip stop passing the ball to him with a striker (Welbeck) 15 yards away from him as even Gary Neville said Matip should never have passed him that ball.
Karius made no mistakes, kept a clean sheet and did the very things (very authoritative on his crosses) that Migs has been criticized for not doing. Karius.


{Ed025's Note - is that you mrs karius?...just admit the guys a lemon and stop making excuses for him..

29 Aug 2017 19:06:44
Gary Neville (who is no LFC fan btw) that said so and he is not the only one who said that, Ed25.


{Ed025's Note - yeah but hes a manc bingo so who cares what he says?..

29 Aug 2017 14:41:40
It hope Liverpool keep the likes of Ings, Kent, flano, Gomez Ward, to play in the cups like Caraboa cup. and give Grujillic a run out as well. as Liverpool don't have the biggest squads .

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29 Aug 2017 15:20:19
Some of them will be kept of course but I think some should move on to some capacity. It creates less disturbance amongst the squad if more players are happy and it's good for the players themselves if they are playing regularly which none of these will be other than Gomez potentially. Ings should definitely go out on loan to another premier league team, that would do him the world of good. Flano is a sad situation but he's not good enough for this level, he should be moved on. Kent, is still young enough but if a loan offer came in then why not? Although I do get the notion of using these types of players for the domestic cup competitions. Ward I think we will keep although I think the best thing for the player and not the club would be if he moved to Huddersfield permanently probably with an option to buy back. We need a big squad but we also need a happy squad.


29 Aug 2017 15:36:09
Grijillic aha.


29 Aug 2017 14:05:14
If we can bring in Lemar, VVD and sanches on a loan deal to tie us over till next summer when Keita arrives I will be over the moon!

Phil who?

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29 Aug 2017 14:23:51
I really rate Sanches. Would be happy to sign him after a loan, great potential to be world class.


29 Aug 2017 14:40:21
I doubt we would bring in Sanches and lemar it's one or the other.


29 Aug 2017 14:42:26
Didnt impress me for Bayern. Im watching Bundesliga pretty much twice on saturdays and he didn't stand out last year. If he would have been such a good transfer/ player they wouldn't have to buy tolliso for the same position as his.

I think Ed002 has said it before, it is easier to shine when palying for your country than playing for the club. I think lemar and VVD would be nice to get but no need for Sanches (also it has been said a few times, that we have not made any contact to munich)


29 Aug 2017 14:43:23
Will be exciting to watch, skill, pace and dynamism, with a commanding centre half.


29 Aug 2017 15:12:05
I do think that we need another CM was the reason for my Sanches remark. Only in that I can't see Gini, Can and Hendo staying fit all season. We have Grujic and Lallana too but with the added European competition one more quality CM wouldn't go a miss!


29 Aug 2017 15:43:19
But as Ed002 has stated before: They want playtime guarantee and we can't provide that. Also having Grujic, Lallana, Milner. on the Bench it will be hard for him no matter how big of a talent he might be. Oh and to make his chances even smaller: Imagine Counts/ Lemar coming in as well as more offensive players. Youd have Lemar/ Coutinho/ Lallana as more offensive CMs and Gini/ Can/ Hendo/ Grujic/ Milner for two defensive positions. No way he is getting more gametime then he is getting for bayern atm.


29 Aug 2017 14:01:03
Hi Eds, sorry to ask another question about Van Dijk but considering the business we've done with Southampton in the past couple of years why did it turn into such a mess?
We've signed Clyne, Lovren, Lallana etc. Surely we had a good relationship with them?
Apologies if you've already answered this and double apologies if you decide not to answer.
Love your work.

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{Ed001's Note - because we have not built up a good relationship with them, quite the opposite as we have been heavyhanded and forceful. VVD isn't the first player to cause friction between the two, in fact the only amicable deal was the Ricky Lambert one.}

29 Aug 2017 14:12:47
Wow! Did not know that.
So if it was already bad then Klopp has made it much worse.
Understood.
Thanks for the reply.


29 Aug 2017 14:14:16
So the club thinks just because we have bullied them in the past and it didn't matter then we can continue to bully them.
I hope that some real lessons have been learned this year regarding transfers, although as it still seems likely we will still buy VVD and Keita is signing The club might just think "oh well, we got what we wanted, business as usual"


29 Aug 2017 13:42:00
80m plus Origi on loan for 1 season offered to Monaco for Lemar. They just turned us down and state they will not sell this year. This as news of the 'loan' for M'Bappe breaks!

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29 Aug 2017 13:49:45
I can't find them turning it down. I can't even find where it is stated that the offer was made allready. All that is stated is that liverpool are "ready to offer".


29 Aug 2017 14:00:43
Its coming from a Sky Sports affiliate. I am not in the know just passing on what was said.


29 Aug 2017 14:01:13
Same, the bid is being made but nowhere does it say that it was turned down. Mbappe news broke ages ago, try to keep up. ;)


29 Aug 2017 14:05:39
they have just agreed a fee for Balde, so the deal might not be off just yet let's wait and see.


29 Aug 2017 14:26:58
They've said every player has a price. So we'll wait and see.


29 Aug 2017 13:23:09
Afternoon all,

I read Ojo impressed for Fulham at the weekend which got me thinking is anyone providing any loan updates like last year? Be great if you could 👍🏻.

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29 Aug 2017 13:28:29
Carragold 23 may be 👍.


29 Aug 2017 13:47:59
I will as soon as the transfer window closes 👍.


29 Aug 2017 14:26:47
Nice one Carra👌.


29 Aug 2017 14:54:44
Thanks carra, must admit it was something I actively looked for last season so appreciated!


29 Aug 2017 15:18:18
Big thanks to 23Carragold and SquareTomato for updates on Non First 11 and Joe Gomez.

Cheers.


29 Aug 2017 13:20:23
According to L'Equipe, Liverpool have made a revised bid for Thomas Lemar. The new offer is €80m - €50m down, €30m next summer - plus a loan of Divock Origi for a season.

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29 Aug 2017 13:27:30
As long as it’s a loan I don’t mind xD report I read didn’t say what it would be lol.


29 Aug 2017 13:14:08
All the people disappointed in Couthinio must understand Loyalty goes both ways. He wants to go and if we get the right price then good luck to him.

Clubs don't result loyalty. Daniel Agger was very loyal and you can tell still loves liverpool. Mr. Rodgers and the club didn't think too long and decided to sell him.

Couthinio, to his credit, has not gone public himself. To leave is his wish and if we can get good money and a replacement in time then good luck to him.

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29 Aug 2017 13:27:29
to be fair, the club allowed Agger tomove back to Brondby which he really wanted rather than hold out for a big money move elsewhere. The club took a financial hit to give Agger his wish in return for his loyal service to the club.


29 Aug 2017 13:28:28
Yeah he didn’t go public, he just got his family to do it for him lol.


29 Aug 2017 13:29:36
I wish he had rather than faking an injury!


29 Aug 2017 13:31:55
Agger did not create a fuss over being sold. He understood the club's decision (which was wrong imo) and parted ways in very amicable manner. Plus LFC also let him move back to his hometown club for a negligible transfer fee.
And Im pretty sure Agger recognised his injuries would stop him from ever being a regular in the future ans it was best to move on.


29 Aug 2017 13:42:40
Only if Barcelona offered a decent amount, which they haven't in my opinion! Agger needed to go, he hardly played for Brondby due to injury!


29 Aug 2017 13:54:28
IB, Agger wanted the move, and we respectfully gave him it, we didn’t want to sell him.


29 Aug 2017 13:07:39
There used to be a dude that did updates for our players out on loan. Forgot his username? Would be great to see them again this season.

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29 Aug 2017 13:24:10
23CarraGold I think. I recall he recently said he'd been busy and would get an update soon.


29 Aug 2017 13:28:22
23Carragold. He can't this season but someone else (forget his name) volunteered.


29 Aug 2017 12:58:45
€80m plus origi on loan offered to Monaco for Thomas lemar. This will be enough as Monaco have had a bid for kieta balde diao accepted which will be his replacement. €50m paid now, €30m next year. This is all down to the fact coutinho is going.

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29 Aug 2017 12:48:34
3rd Lemar bid. L'equipe. 73m + origi loan.

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29 Aug 2017 12:41:25
I think everyone needs a little dose of reality with regards to VVD.

Yes the kid could be an excellent signing and I really hope he is. But Ed001 has repeatedly raised concerns over his positioning and mental strength. But I hope these are areas he can improve on and I think he will.

However, we can't honestly expect him to just drop into the team and everything be great. The guy hasn't played any form of football since January, he has no relationship with any of our players and will take time to get up to speed.

If he doesn't suffer any injuries I think it will be Christmas before we see exactly how good he will be for us. I would also expect Lovren to still get games instead of him whilst he gets up to speed. Much like Moreno is still getting games ahead of Robertson.

I hope we sign him and I hope he does very well, but I just think we need to temper the reaction of "Well that's our Defence sorted" until he has properly settled in.

I'm sure Ed001 would agree that he isn't going to be an instant fix for us.

PS He will provide a significant extra threat at corners etc, so that's one major positive, provided Moreno isn't taking them.

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29 Aug 2017 12:58:28
We can all be right and all be wrong at times
Let's just hope klopp is right.
In klopp we trust.


29 Aug 2017 13:25:10
Don't get me wrong, i think he will be a good signing and i have a feeling he may be able to work on those parts of his game and become an excellent player.

I just hope people don't assume that he will come in instantly and everything will be amazing.

Live i said, it'll be Christmas before we really see how he is going to do for us.


29 Aug 2017 13:30:56
Haha just had to get a dig in at moreno ;) I agree though it'll take him a while to get up to speed and performance. Look at hendo, everyone slated him during the friendlies and Watford game not realizing he was out since February himself and needed time to get up to speed.


29 Aug 2017 13:35:59
Not a dig at Moreno really. merely his inability to take a corner.


29 Aug 2017 12:36:03
Eds and Macca,

I've been visiting this site for years, after stumbling across it one particularly quite transfer window.

The work you guys (or girls :) ) do on here (a FREE website let's remember) is remarkable.

Not only do us fans get info on possible transfers before the mainstream media (Ed1 and Macca), but also insightful info on the business side (Ed2), and great banter with a blue (Ed25).

Keep up the great work, as this website is daily viewing (multiple times per day) for me.

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{Ed001's Note - thank you very much Scot.}

29 Aug 2017 14:17:21
I 2nd that. The most remarkable thing being that it is free. Bullshit free too. Extra info always provided about players too; e. g. No we're not interested but West Ham etc are. Great stuff.


29 Aug 2017 14:28:47
Best site by a trillion miles. Fair play Ed's.


29 Aug 2017 12:16:59
When do we accept that Hendo isn't a natural captain and can not control a game in the way that the stereotypical captain should. He is a great guy and a good footballer but I fear that as a player who is near impossible to drop he will hold us back.

As for an alternative captain? VvD if he joins could be a vocal lynch pin at the back but what about Can. The kid is an exceptional footballer and we are close to losing him. A regular role and captaincy could make that him such a better player and asset for the team.

What do you think? IMO, no major club should struggle to Instantly name player who have captain attributes.

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29 Aug 2017 12:32:06
Hasnt school started yet?


29 Aug 2017 12:33:43
Emre Can for me. He looks like a tank out there in the middle!


29 Aug 2017 12:37:09
Klopp would, I feel, have no hesitation in droppen Hendo, weather it be to rest him or rotate him. He can't play every game this season. No reason to drop him as captain. He seems to have respect throughout the squad. Keep him as captain.


29 Aug 2017 12:38:37
I think you're wrong and Henderson is a great player. He's getting back to form and he sets the example on the field.


29 Aug 2017 12:39:23
I think you've missed the boat. Henderson is not the most technically talented player but he makes up for it with hard work, determination and passion for the club. Can is a very suitable vice-captain in my eyes. But I'd wait to see both the performances and how VVD gels with the rest of the team (if he joins) before appointing any sort of captaincy on him. The first thing captaincy does is add a huge amount of pressure. Some players can't take it.


29 Aug 2017 12:45:02
Have to disagree on that one. I think a lot of fans expect our captain to be Steven Gerrard Mk II in both leadership qualities and playing ability. He's never had the playing ability of Gerrard, although before his injuries he was vastly improving all the time. I thought his leadership against arsenal was spot on. He kept hammering Lovren for his positioning and man marking until Lovren eventually got it right. His pressing was on point as well for me, and I don't think he had a bad game at all (except his one on one chance which he fluffed) .

I think the trouble we have with him is that soon enough we'll have a midfield which doesn't require him from a playing standpoint but I certainly feel his leadership takes us up that extra notch and would be difficult to replace at this moment in time.


29 Aug 2017 12:47:36
Whoever said he was impossible to drop and how is he going to hold us back, exactly? A captain does not have to play every game as it is physically impossible to do that. He will be rested in certain games as we have a busy season. Don't know what you are moaning about, really but it seems illogical and pointless.


29 Aug 2017 12:55:34
Ohhh you mean emre 'shop window performances'can, instead of always perf9rming, working harder than All, fought against all the odds, walk into any premier league midfield Henderson?


29 Aug 2017 12:58:28
This whole post is a joke right?

Don't you remember how poor Can looked in Klopps first season whenever Hendo wasn't alongside him to talk him through the game?

And as for your VVD comment? Vocal? VVD is about as vocal on the pitch as a mime. How can he call the defensive line when he is never bloody in it? He is positionally inept and you think he will help others with their positioning? Good individual player but he is no leader.


29 Aug 2017 13:01:17
He is played in a wrong position to me that lead to his downfall! His best attribute is his energy and pressing. Should play high up. He is no controller or creator to play deep. His passing is average hence he always prefers safe sideways passing. Keita in all fairness will replace him with Can / Wiji taking the position alongside of Kieta!


29 Aug 2017 13:03:00
Couldn't disagree more.

Not only is Hendo in my eyes an excellent leader and with him on he pitch we look far more organised and confident, but he is a crucial player for us and we sorely miss him when he's injured.

Technically sound with a good range of passing, but his drive, energy and passion are crucial for the way we play with Klopp esp.

Remember what happened in 2014 when Hendo was suspended and we lost the title? With him perhaps it could've been different.

Really feel for the lad as he has been constantly and unfairly abused by sections of our fan base for his whole time here, time to pay him some respect and appreciate how crucial he is for us.


29 Aug 2017 13:22:19
Hendo is our captain! He doesn't have to be a gobshite to be a good captain. too many players have too much to say and don't do the business on the pitch. He was part of a midfield 3 that would have been a match for the best midfields across Europe Sunday and led my example with the press and ball retention. What is a stereotypical captain these days? What is a stereotypical midfield player by the way? The game is changing rapidly and your stuck in the past if you want a tall centre half with a head bandage screaming at everyone and the ref to lead our team!


29 Aug 2017 14:15:05
All the Hendo bashing really irritates me and its all because he's not Gerrard captain fantastic. He is supposed to be deployed in the number 6 position and how many players get assists, goals, unlock defences etc from there? His passing is excellent, it's much better to wait for the right 'killer' pass than to just chuck it forward in hope. I think people need to realise that most players, even the really good ones, are not Gerrard or Alonso.


29 Aug 2017 11:58:39
Eds I have just read a report from a Liverpool web site Red Addicts that Southampton have accepted an offer of £81m for VVD. Not sure if this site is trustworthy or not. Eds have you any news on this. Thanks guys for all your hard work here.

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29 Aug 2017 12:07:56
Also on a website for one of his previous clubs. No guarantee it's true or false until officially announced so we wait.


29 Aug 2017 12:17:14
The fansite doesn't even show up on google.


29 Aug 2017 13:18:23
The website of one of his previous clubs (Celtic I presume) has a clear self-interest in posting such a rumour. They have a sell-on clause in the contract with which they sold him, so they stand to receive a percentage of any sale transaction with anyone.


29 Aug 2017 15:21:41
Yes but it's a fake I was just told. Sorry guys.


29 Aug 2017 11:54:43
LFC social media announcement due at 1pm.
Not sure if Sakho going or if it's incoming.
Got this from a work colleague just now.

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29 Aug 2017 12:06:03
How would a club announce that they were going to do a social media announcement?


29 Aug 2017 12:53:00
Sahko is on his way to Palace and that is all over the web and in the Daily Fail.


29 Aug 2017 12:56:09
How did you see that I said that. Did you not read the last line?


29 Aug 2017 12:59:13
Snapchat.


29 Aug 2017 13:10:25
Well? Where's the announcement?


29 Aug 2017 15:19:51
Unfortunately it was a con job. I fell for it. My apologies but only passing on what I was led to believe.
The 3 medicals are false also. Just an elaborate hoax by people with more time than sense lol. ***lets 😆.


29 Aug 2017 11:53:58
Sweet lord have mercy, Im dying here. Please throw us some freaking gossip here, the wait is unbareable!


Read that Monaco is holding out for Spurs to join the party. Thought Lemar was keen on us.

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29 Aug 2017 12:11:04
Can't see Spurs getting involved at the price we're offering. They've a lot on their plate with the new stadium.


29 Aug 2017 12:26:05
Smedehaard why did you think Lemar was keen on us? He's keen to leave Monaco, yes.


29 Aug 2017 12:54:16
He was keen on Arsenal too but they did not offer enough to make Monaco sell, per Ed02. I would not read too much into the "he's keen on us" bit.


29 Aug 2017 11:48:39
Even if there are Medical's today (and I know that's not official) don't ours normally take 2 days?

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29 Aug 2017 12:11:13
2 weeks* 😂.


29 Aug 2017 12:22:55
I guess that's why we haven't waited until Thursday to bring 'em in.


29 Aug 2017 12:23:04
According to posting history here, a player normally travels on 20 flights and has 30 medicals. Throw in a Harley and then, only then, do you have your man :)


29 Aug 2017 11:36:11
I know Moreno has defensive issues but I have always loved the way he went on the attack. I am not a park the bus and play safe kinda fan. Best form of defence is to attack. Much more exciting footy for me.

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29 Aug 2017 11:50:27
It's not that it's the timing of the run forward and he needs to learn to wait til we are in position where if we lose the ball and he has pushed up too early that there is a huge gaping target for the other team. don't think anyone has a problem with him getting forward that's how we play. it's the timing of that he struggles with.


29 Aug 2017 11:59:41
And the end product when he does get forward - doesn't beat the first man often enough considering the great positions he gets into.


29 Aug 2017 11:34:01
Is it just me or does anyone else feel sick. can't stick this waiting.

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29 Aug 2017 11:46:33
Same! I expect any announcement to be much later in the day/ evening though.


29 Aug 2017 11:59:58
Same checking site every 2mins.


29 Aug 2017 11:27:06
Apparently press are knocking about near Spire Hospital. I haven't seen this first hand but if true, do you think this is a punt based on speculation or are they expecting to get a story based on some proper intel?

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29 Aug 2017 11:37:08
it will be based on the 'screen shot' and worth a punt! if nothing happens they don't lose anything apart from a days wage, if it happens potential huge scoop.


29 Aug 2017 11:24:02
People who I suspect are "in the know" are suggesting he will join.

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29 Aug 2017 11:48:03
Who will join?


29 Aug 2017 12:02:12
David villa. Or ken aguero. Always one of the two.


29 Aug 2017 14:01:43
don’t forget about Benzema lol.


29 Aug 2017 11:05:20
I've seen that apparently Palace are close to agreeing a £25m deal with us for Sakho. I know West Brom have been interested, so I'm just wondering if this is true? I really hope it is, for his sake and the club's.

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{Ed001's Note - yes mate. West Brom are still interested but Palace have moved in to seal the deal.}

29 Aug 2017 11:36:30
£30m and all up front, not a penny less plus £5m if the buying team stays up.
Out player, our terms.
It's pennies given the current selling circus.


29 Aug 2017 11:45:35
Good news then, thanks for the reply ed001.


29 Aug 2017 11:48:39
Great bit of business if it goes through. Well done, Klopp and FSG.


29 Aug 2017 12:31:17
Bingored FSG aren't involved in transfers. You've told us that numerous times.


29 Aug 2017 11:01:57
I know we are all excited by the big names who are in, coming next year and rumoured to be close. I think though that we ought to be equally excited at the emergence of TAA and the re-emergence of Gomez and to a lesser extent Moreno. Adding the excellent
Robertson to that list we have real robust options which add stability to the defence, or flair when appropriate against lesser sides with a negative approach. And these guys cost a fraction in total of what our rivals are paying for one in those positions.

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29 Aug 2017 11:06:05
Can't argue with that. Moreno had a decent game against both Hoffenheim and Arsenal. Gomes was brilliant too, so at least we aren't short of options at full back now.


29 Aug 2017 11:10:11
The fans have shown a lot of excitement and enthusiasm over the development of TAA, Gomez, Kent and Woodburn over the last couple of months. How has this gone unnoticed to u? Its the last few days of the transfer window and fans have a right to focus on the big incomings as its something Liverpool have not done in quite a while.


29 Aug 2017 11:18:53
Good shout Liverpool7 mate. I'm delighted for all 3 lad's.


29 Aug 2017 11:19:39
Its Solanke I am most looking forward most to see grow. Looks like he has everything it takes to be a top striker for us.


29 Aug 2017 11:27:24
TAA, Gomez, Grujic and Solanke for me. All 4 look to have real potential and hope they get a chance this year to prove it.

Moreno I still worry about, Robertson had a stormer vs Palace but don't know enough about to comment, and Kent looks able to beat a man but far from the finished article IMO. I want to see them succeed but can't say I'm convinced just yet.


29 Aug 2017 11:50:29
With Sturridge injury record I think a solanke will get many opportunities.


29 Aug 2017 10:42:58
I asked a question last night but can't see it anywhere so I'll ask again: Do you think we'll get Lemar?

Also, how long has he been a target because his name hasn't been mentioned for a while.

Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - It has been done to death Nick.}

29 Aug 2017 11:06:56
Given the fact that we didn't give up on Keita and appear to be doing business behind closed doors, anything is possible.


29 Aug 2017 10:26:41
I'm just thinking of those champions league nights, the anthem ringing out, flags and scarves aloft, it'd look and sound amazing.

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29 Aug 2017 10:31:50
Coutinho will miss it for sure! Anfield makes legends!


29 Aug 2017 10:52:23
He's not going!


29 Aug 2017 11:26:28
Pearce thinks couts will stay this season regardless of any signings LFC make.


29 Aug 2017 11:50:44
Kopite7, Ed01 has said that Klopp is fed up with Cou and wants him gone now nut we shall see.


29 Aug 2017 12:00:59
Yes BingRed mate I saw it, I'm just passing what Pearce said :) ) )


29 Aug 2017 10:24:07
Hello ed02, Any chance of a quick sharkopod covering all the clubs. Your efforts are highly appreciated.

Cheers.

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{Ed002's Note - No that won't be possible. I am busy today and tied up in meetings most of tomorrow and Thursday morning.}

29 Aug 2017 10:32:58
That's ok mate! Great day ahead, You said last time about a sharkopod on European players!


{Ed002's Note - Time is the issue.}

29 Aug 2017 10:38:48
I'll cover those meetings for you ed. you crack on with the shark thing.


29 Aug 2017 10:20:38
Cheers Eds and Macca for all the work and hard work. Shame about the few idiots on here who constantly criticise.

Was Macca's news of a signing today referring to Keita or can we still expect to sign a CB? Unless he meant centre half as in CM.

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{Ed002's Note - I will leave that one for Macca.}

29 Aug 2017 10:16:26
Hi ed,

Would have been happier if klopp had made a decision to sell coutinho early than now.

Still fell Lemar looks like a replacement to lallana than coutinho.

Lallana can play from deep .

Hope vvd happens or any other good cb.

Thanks for your info and hardwork.

Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Thanks.}

29 Aug 2017 10:59:48
Hedge, Coutinho can play from deep also? He did it in pre season, last few games last season and in the year we nearly did it. Lemar can play 8,10 or winger! Same as coutinho.


29 Aug 2017 11:27:31
So sell him earlier for less money and no replacement? Makes lots of sense.


29 Aug 2017 10:10:15
So we will be facing sanchez twice in two consecutive premier league games?

There must be some sort of premier league ruling against this.

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29 Aug 2017 10:33:44
He didn't do much the first time though did he?


29 Aug 2017 11:06:57
We should be making an offer for him, if it's true Coutinho is leaving. 140 million for Coutinho and Sanchez in for 40-50 million. He suits our style of play too.

Maybe offer £40 million and 1p.


29 Aug 2017 10:08:54
Does anyone think Coutinho could "do a Keita"?

That is, we agree to sell him now for him to leave at the end of the season when Keita comes in. Barcelona get one more season out of iniesta . etc.

Coutinho happy because his opportunity has not passed him by, we have a seamless transition and he doesn't get discontented at Barcelona behind Iniesta in the pecking order next season.

Just a thought.

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29 Aug 2017 10:14:03
This is what the club has been suggesting to Coutinho/ his people, but it has got nowhere.

Get rid of him now, he's shown his true colours by the way he has acted (both by courting Barcelona for years and in the last month) and the club is now rightly looking to a future without him.

We've made over a 1000% profit on him in 4 years. Let him go to the troubled Barcelona and move on in making our team better.


29 Aug 2017 09:53:44
Apparently multiple medicals booked at the Spire hospital today?

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{Ed002's Note - Twitter again?}

29 Aug 2017 11:40:18
Surely medicals are done at melwood.


29 Aug 2017 09:45:01
Eds with ye alluding to the fact that klopp wants rid of pipco and if we do pull off the signings of vvd and lemar, how would you see or rate our chances for premiership success or a decent run in champions league?

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{Ed002's Note - I cannot answer about the Champions League but Liverpool has been fortunate with the draw and should be looking to win the group. After that it is a bit of a lottery. As I have said, I think top four is certainly achievable but first may be a step too far this seasn.}

29 Aug 2017 10:03:20
On a completely different side note eds, any update with extending the anfield road end?


{Ed002's Note - There will be nothing in the short-term Niall - it is a medium to long-term plan but the club might need to refresh the planning application/approval as they are normally time constrained. It won't be an issue.}

29 Aug 2017 10:16:14
The planning permission runs out at the end of this year to break ground on the new work. Nothing will happen before then.

The owners are trying to maximise the income of the stadium and unfortunately this won't be done by adding more cheap seats.

I do however expect further work to be done in the future to increase the capacity yet further to keep up with the new stadiums being built around the country.


29 Aug 2017 11:05:30
Thanks for swift reply ed.


{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

29 Aug 2017 09:37:10
Admittedly, I've never seen Lemar play.
But a 70m purchase has to start IMO.
For those that have seen him play, who does he replace in the starting 11?
Not that I'm against his purchase, just curious about who he replaces.

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29 Aug 2017 09:46:36
In my opinion, it's not about who he replaces it's about strengthening the squad. Injuries, fatigue and tactical changes mean Mane, Salah, Lemar, and Kent will all get their chances to play (Kent less so) in those wider attacking positions. Long gone are the days of the starting 11, it's a squad game.


29 Aug 2017 09:56:44
Gini.


29 Aug 2017 09:48:46
He can play in a midfield 3 where Coutinho was intended to be used this season or on the left wing. Considering his price tag, he will start alongside Hendo/ Can and Gini in midfield but move to the wide positions if/ when Mane or Salah need a rest.


29 Aug 2017 09:54:51
He doesn't have to start. He is a excellent option to start or be on the bench.

Our problem for years has been that if someone gets injured or tired, then we have no backup. Now, finally we are starting to have multiple quality players in most positions.

Sometimes he will play instead of Salah, sometimes instead of Mane. Sometimes he will play instead of Gini, sometimes instead of Can.

Sometimes he'll play instead of Henderson or Firmino.

Sometimes we'll play a slightly different system.

Sometimes he'll be on the bench.

We don't have to play all of our best players all the time.


29 Aug 2017 10:02:48
Wouldn't say definitely. but it certainly gives us the option to drop one of the midfield 3 and play 3 in behind a more orthodox striker or even firmino.

So we would like up something like

Can hendo
Salah lemar mane
Firmino/ Sturridge

Could be a useful option to have against deep sitting sides at home.


29 Aug 2017 10:12:44
Other than CB and GK positions I don't think our first team needs strengthening.

But we do need a stronger bench when the games are piling up in Nov / Dec.


29 Aug 2017 10:22:33
Can replaces Henderson for me and Lemar slots in with Wijnaldum!


29 Aug 2017 09:29:08
Eds. I would hate to see Can leave and in time could see him take over from Henderson especially with Keita coming next year. You've said that he wants more playing time or assurances of that before committing to a new contract. Is he any closer to that do you think?

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{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

29 Aug 2017 09:39:33
I would love him to remain and take the captains arm band. He is slowly getting into his rhythm. A midfield KR Keita and Can would be excellent!


29 Aug 2017 09:16:44
hey ed001, if the bid for lemar is true and with the signing of keita, it seems a far better approach than the early stages of the transfer window, with reports coming out of everywhere. with lemar and keita reports were minimal and were mainly the big ones like bbc.

i hope its a sign that changes have slowly taken place since all the tapping up and informing the press issues?

thanks.

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29 Aug 2017 09:35:09
If we sign van Dijk, Lemar and Keita, that represents a superb transfer window, even if we lose Coutinho (who was always going to force a move) . The next job is to convince Can that his future should be here and not abroad, the big fella is captain material.


29 Aug 2017 11:23:19
Sorry for the ignorance but haven't Barcelona withdrew their bid for pc? Or is that media bs? Is any other club intrested like psg i know they have spent a few quid but won't even attempt to try and understand football money and not sure if this is a factor.


29 Aug 2017
New image uploaded to the
Liverpool Player Sightings page entitled, 3 medicals booked by Liverpool FC on 29/08/2017

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29 Aug 2017 09:15:13
Liverpool to bid 70m plus for lemar and according to lequipe Monaco are ready to accept it.

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29 Aug 2017 09:37:12
So many different rumours flying around haha
If Lemar comes I think coutinho will be sold.


29 Aug 2017 09:11:50
Great to see Keita secured for next year. Now we're trying to bring in both Van Dijk and Lemar. Great if we can sign these two. Unfortunately looks like Coutinhos going but if we get 140-150 million can't complain great business again by the club.

Would the club look at trying a 40-50 million cheeky bid for Alexi Sanchez? Arsenal may well just take it. Last year of his deal too and clearly wants out and fits our style.

Would be dreamland if we brought in Keita, Van Dijk, Lemar and Sanchez in the space of 48-72 hrs.

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29 Aug 2017 09:35:18
I would suggest that we don't try any more cheeky bids. If we want/ need Sanchez we should go in high and hard and be done with. It would be nice though 😏.


29 Aug 2017 09:01:38
Hi Eds. I've seen rumours that we we were looking at jean michael seri. As his move to Barcelona seems to be off and we are still looking to bolster midfield would he be an option if we can't get Thomas Lemar?

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{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

29 Aug 2017 08:50:32
Just want to say to all eds and macca. thanks for the info through a busy transfer window must have some serious patience to put up with us lot! A quick question. if lemar does sign where to eds see him playing as I have only saw him play on the left side (same position as mane currently) do you think mane will go up top centrally with lemar going left and firmino in the 10? Thanks again.

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{Ed002's Note - Lemar is very much a left-sided player and can play behind a striker if needs be.}

29 Aug 2017 08:48:41
Good morning all. Just a question in regards to Keita, if it hasn't already been asked. What's the score if say leipzig come up against Liverpool in the champions league, if we both make it through the group stages. Can he play against us? Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Yes, regardless of who owns his registration.}

29 Aug 2017 09:15:49
And it wouldn't surprise me one bit if that is what happens!


29 Aug 2017 09:33:21
Courtois was on loan at Atletico from Chelsea and still played against his parent club in the semis finals of the UCL so I doubt there will be any issues with keita playing against us.


29 Aug 2017 08:44:38
All these potential signings are terrible for my fantasy league team! I already have Mane+Salah+Firmino as my 3. BUT I WANT TO PICK THEM AALLLLL xD
Can’t wait to see what news breaks today! Come ooonnnn VVD and Lemar!

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29 Aug 2017 08:29:31
Hi ed1,

I would like to know how you rate keita.
I saw some YouTube compilations, but did not seem he's worth we are paying for. May be because of current transfer market. But still want your view on the player.

Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, I have not seen him play in a full match, only highlights of Bundesliga matches.}

29 Aug 2017 08:49:16
The transfer market is inflated so much this year. Everybody is costing double what they would be normally. Only ever seen highlights and yt videos myself except 1 game last season where I wasn’t paying attention to any specific players. going to be watching most of their games this season though xD.


29 Aug 2017 09:05:35
From what I see he can pick the ball up an run past players for fun, has a great engine workrate shot an good vision would ov loved him now nevermind.


29 Aug 2017 09:06:35
Your going to get a full season to make your mind up on him, I know I'll be watch RBL a lot closer now.


29 Aug 2017 09:31:11
Amazing to think about three years ago we could have signed both Keita and Kante from the French second division for a something like 5 million for the two of them. Add to that we could have also signed Deli Ali for 5 million and what a midfield that would have been Ali, Kante and Keita.


29 Aug 2017 09:53:13
You're going to get asked this a lot ed, I know i'd appreciate a player profile on him after watching a couple of games this season! Maybe an idea for your ever-lasting to do list.


{Ed001's Note - I have added his name to the list, I will make a point of watching the Bundesliga coverage this season.}

29 Aug 2017 08:28:46
No window is ever perfect but if we have to sell Coutinho but manage to then bring in Salah, Solanke, Robertson, Lemar, Keita and VVD then we're getting pretty darned close IMO. All those would be key signings in areas we were lacking (except perhaps Keita and midfield but he's a good transfer in itself) .

Still plenty work to do, and we clearly still made some mistakes like the VVD meeting, but I hope all those spouting rubbish on this site about FSG out are prepared to eat their words if Liverpool manage to pull this off.

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29 Aug 2017 08:47:39
Don't think we've signed Lemar or VVD just yet.
Far from a perfect window. our best player hands in a transfer request and we almost get a transfer ban for tapping up!
If we sign our targets it will be good, far from perfect how we've handled it though ha

I get what you're saying, I'm just being awkward.


29 Aug 2017 08:51:07
let’s just look at the first few days and these last few days, if we pull off VVD and Lemar this'll be the best transfer window we have had for a long long, LONG time!


29 Aug 2017 08:58:30
Coutinho doesn't want to play for us! We are not selling him. He wants out! The difference!


29 Aug 2017 08:28:05
Not sure anyone doesnot know it but its just been confirmed that keita signed for us. And heres his words:“I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool Football Club next summer, when I will become part of a project that excites me greatly, ” the dynamo said. My commitment to RBL remains absolute for the remainder of my time at the club. I have given my all every time I have worn the shirt – that will be the case until the final whistle, in my final appearance.
“Having my future resolved means I can now focus on helping RBL achieve great things this season. Until I join my new club, next summer, I will remain an interested supporter from a distance.

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29 Aug 2017 09:07:15
I have 3 Euro on him to sign in this window, Ed what way was this transfer structured as in is it he is now registered as a Liverpool player on loan at Leipzig or a pre contract agreement type deal? And will I get my 25 Euro!


{Ed002's Note - Until the TMS is updated we won't know if Liverpool has purchased him now and loaned him back for the season. If it isn't updated it means he remains registered to RBL.}

29 Aug 2017 09:10:18
Good stuff, Nabs! Looking forward to seeing you dominate the PL.


29 Aug 2017 09:29:55
Thank you Ed!


29 Aug 2017 08:19:49
Naby Keita confirmed, my fellow droogs. Will join us next season.

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29 Aug 2017 08:18:50
keita officially announced. great to finally see!

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29 Aug 2017 08:17:17
LFC have finally announced the Keita signing for next year on the twitter.
Keita's comments where amazing

"I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool Football Club next summer, when I will become part of a project that excites me greatly.

"My commitment to RBL remains absolute for the remainder of my time at the club. I have given my all every time I have worn the shirt - that will be the case until the final whistle, in my final appearance.

"Having my future resolved means I can now focus on helping RBL achieve great things this season. Until I join my new club, next summer, I will remain an interested supporter from a distance. ".

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29 Aug 2017 07:34:28
Ed am I right in thinking that Lemar is an alternative to AOC who looks set to join Chelsea, or could he arrive with us along with Lemar?

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{Ed001's Note - not so much an alternative as a change of direction due to changing circumstances.}

29 Aug 2017 07:47:11
Ed001 is the change of circumstances pipco going?


{Ed001's Note - yes. It seems Klopp has tired of him and decided to let him go. Klopp's decision, the club have stood behind Klopp and would have rejected any offer unless he gave the word. He now wants to replace and get rid.}

29 Aug 2017 07:48:26
Oooohhhhhh ed01, the way I read that is that we have decided to sell couts.
Is that the change in direction?


{Ed001's Note - yes, Klopp now wants to replace him and get rid of him.}

29 Aug 2017 07:49:24
Changing circumstances being the same of coutinho?


29 Aug 2017 07:58:39
Thanks Ed001, appreciate this and I actually think it's good news.

Graeme Kelly alluded to Pipco having done a lot worse than we know about which appears true if Klopp has changed his mind on trying to keep him. Any ideas what he might be talking about? Seems something has massively annoyed Klopp (apart from pipco training for Brazil of course! )


{Ed001's Note - he has just been an arse.}

29 Aug 2017 08:03:04
Coutinho really hasn't covered himself in glory, has he ed001?


{Ed001's Note - not in the slightest. Get rid.}

29 Aug 2017 08:06:02
Ed I assume we will only let Couts go once Lemar is over the line though?


{Ed001's Note - no idea.}

29 Aug 2017 08:06:24
Geez Ed, ever get tired of answering the same question?
I said a week or so ago that I'd still support Phil if he accepted he was staying and got his head sorted and put effort in. A real shame to see him train with Brazil, had hoped the club and the city meant more to him, though I'm sure I'm looking at it too simply and there is plenty more to this than I'm aware.
Will be more disappointed than sad now to see him leave. Are Barcelona still interested after signing Dembele?


{Ed001's Note - yes.}

29 Aug 2017 08:16:32
It's a real effing shame for Coutinho to leave the club on these terms. I've always accepted he was going to leave eventually in the short to medium term, but why be such an arse about it? Is there actually this secret Mr. Hyde side to his personality that's only surfacing now? Or is he just too easily led around by other people ed?


{Ed001's Note - it is all him mate, he is desperate to play for Barca.}

29 Aug 2017 08:18:59
ed 001 your tone on coutinho sound very harsh today? has he done something really awful? as i understand his arse behaviour referring to his playing for brazil but not liverpool which is clearly disrespecting the club.


{Ed001's Note - it is not the only thing he has done, but it is best to just say we will be better off without him.}

29 Aug 2017 08:21:58
If that's the case, then get rid. I do not want one prima donna's low class attitude creeping through the entire squad.
Really disappointed with Coutinho. I thought he was better than this.


29 Aug 2017 08:21:58
It's a strange one, why move now we look to actually be on the cusp of competing? Only to go to a club that'll be in a rebuild, and by the time they're actually ready to compete again Messi and Suarez will be geriatrics. He certainly won't get the appreciation or adulation he'd receive here.


29 Aug 2017 08:34:03
It seems the Lemar interest has spawned from Liverpool suddenly deciding to sell Coutinho, and believing that they now need someone better than AOC if Coutinho is off.


29 Aug 2017 08:37:33
Get as much as possible for Pipco then get in Lemar abc van Dijk.


29 Aug 2017 08:43:41
It Is enough. I mean his playing for Brazil and not the club.


29 Aug 2017 09:00:57
This isn't a shock, it's been on the cards for ages. The best thing the club can do is rinse Barcelona for as much money as possible and bring in Lemar who is an exceptionally talented young player and complete a deal for van Dijk.


29 Aug 2017 09:16:21
Well Ed as you know, I have been a firm supporter of the club not selling Cou. However with the info you have just provided an with how Cou has conducted himself (the fact that you are holding back on other things he has done is telling) and the fact that Klopp is fed up and has told the owners he wants rid, then I have to accept that he is now and will be a cancer in team, he should be let go and follow his dream. All I would say to him is good luck and God's speed.


29 Aug 2017 09:18:55
Thing is for us too progress as a club we can't have a bad egg in the squad, an he gone too embarrassing levels too get away, let's jus get rid replace onwards an upwards, we are a club that players come too an develop into world class talent we seen it all before he ain't first an won't b last.


29 Aug 2017 09:27:14
The thing is we haven't replaced him yet. It would weaken our squad if we sell now. He is training with Brazil, but on his own. He is not in full training and no 'contact' stuff yet. This would hint that he is still not fully ready to play.

Let's see if he actually gets picked.

I am not ITK about what he has been doing, but unless we get an equivalent talent in, he has to stay.


29 Aug 2017 07:32:23
Hey Reds, I'm sure we are all super excited about the signing of Keita and the potential arrivals of VVD and Lemar. However, we should spare a thought for those who will be leaving us.
The country of Liverpool will miss you Sakho you big beautiful bastard.

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29 Aug 2017 07:43:09
Sakho is not a bastard but brainless idiot. The real bastard is Coutinho. refuse to play for club that feed his mouth but fit to play for his country.


29 Aug 2017 07:58:32
Coutinho faking a back injury. Get him out of our club I hope his career nosedives like Torres.


29 Aug 2017 09:17:53
He's only doing what Masche did before he left for wait for it, Barca. How convenient?


29 Aug 2017 09:22:02
Sod him if we get lemar no one will b assed trust me he a gem, look how fluent we look without pootinho we will b just fine.


29 Aug 2017 07:22:13
Has anyone actually seen Lemar play or are we all just going off youtube vids? Looks REALLY one footed, don't think its going to be too much of a problem but just wondered if someone could shed some light?

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29 Aug 2017 07:41:10
I'd rather we sign a player like Lemar than Oxlade Chamberlain, no matter how one footed Lemar is, that's still one more than Oxlade appears to have been able to master using.


29 Aug 2017 08:02:56
Very one footed for sure dribbles like a fast ozil.


29 Aug 2017 08:03:29
He does look a bit one footed but he's still very good at dribbling, has pace to burn and can shoot with his right. Salah's also a bit one footed, but like Salah he's got more to him that means it doesn't blunt him too much.


With our current midfield setup looking strong, Lallana to come back, Keita coming in next year, and the fact Lemar can also cover the wings and add a set piece threat, I think it would be a very good option to let Pipco leave to follow his dream and bring in Lemar.


29 Aug 2017 08:03:34
He's actually not one footed at all.


29 Aug 2017 08:28:43
He was more about passing, movement and workrate from the games I have seen him in. His dribbling ability is an extra. he seems very similar to Firmino infact, has a good eye for a pass and looks to be very much a team player. I'm rather excited by the thought of this signing getting over the line.


29 Aug 2017 08:28:58
even from the one foot i've seen him use he seems like a beast so im not too fussed, glad to hear he's got another one though, thanks guys.


29 Aug 2017 08:30:51
Would Monaco seriously let Lemar go? I mean their entire squad has been gutted this summer, and Mbappe is set to follow, would they seriously consider allowing another key player to leave? Find it hard to see personally.


29 Aug 2017 08:40:07
As long as he is not one-footed because the other one is planted firmly in his mouth.


29 Aug 2017 08:46:38
Robben probably the most one footed player I’ve ever seen but would you say no to him in his prime?


29 Aug 2017 09:02:15
Good point very well made Higgins.


29 Aug 2017 09:19:57
How is a player being one-footed suddenly a problem? Most players are one-footed to begin with. Baffling discussion, really.


29 Aug 2017 09:45:47
If I was playing Full back and i knew a player could only cross with one foot id always be trying to force him on to his right - given that he seems to be such a good dribbler, forcing him narrow towards goal isn't necessarily the best option, but for most one footed players if you force them into positions where they can't use their favoured foot they're useless and a liability to their team

i don't think Lemar will have this problem i just think its interesting to see someone so heavily favour one foot in the modern game.


29 Aug 2017 09:55:19
Everyone has a price Seano.


29 Aug 2017 06:53:31
Liverpool transfer business under Klopp has been really good.
FSG could have got has title by the way we have spent under them, it's unbelievable that we had such poor advisors around.

Breaking the bank for Caroll, benteke, balotelli even downing.

I still remember everyone blaming Rafa for aquilani. hehe.

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29 Aug 2017 09:22:08
Aquilani was Rafa's fault. He signed him w/ o ever seeing him play and signed him injured to replace a legend in Xabi who he kicked out of the club at first, in favor of Barry (yeah, that happened) . Sorry but that is all Rafa, right there.


29 Aug 2017 06:35:36
I'm delighted with the imminent signing of Naby Keita. Seems like a really all-rounded midfield player. However, the fact that he is joining next season raises a few questions with regards to Can.

Can has a year left on his contract and I would be gutted if he leaves on a free. Some may feel that Keita is more than an adequate replacement. Yes, Keita may be an-all action midfielder worth £60-70 mil but we already have one in Can. Imagine if we have Can and Keita in midfield, with Hendo just sitting behind them and Lallana and Wijnaldum to come off the bench. This midfield would probably be our best ever in the Premier League era, with only Benitez's Gerrard-Mascherano-Alonso coming close.

I love Can's commitment, workrate and technical ability. On his day, he is unplayable. And he's been having more of such days recently. He has started the season really strongly, just like how immense he was in our run to the Europa final. He is not one to moan or complain when things don't go his way and even played through injury last season.

Keita may eventually take up his place in the squad next season, regardless of whether he was an intended replacement or not. I will be sad to see Can go, as the lad has a big future ahead of him. I expect him to be a powerhouse in the German midfield and to dominate Serie A if he joins Juventus.

I guess the best we can hope for is for Can to realise that we are an ambitious club, led by an ambitious manager backed by ambitious owners. Signing players such as Lemar, VVD and Keita may enable us to compete on all fronts. Who knows, if we are still in the mix for the title in April, win a domestic cup or make a run deep into the knockout stages of the CL we might just change Can's mind and he sign a new contract.

I wish him well for his future, just hope that it will be with us.

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29 Aug 2017 07:10:40
Henderson behind can and kieta not for me i think it should be other way around and bring him off the bench :)


29 Aug 2017 07:38:18
Can is a starter today and tomorrow. Henderson can start from bench. Keita and Can will boss any midfield.


29 Aug 2017 07:42:48
Not sure how you can compare a midfield of Hendo, Can and Keita to Gerard, Masch and Xabi. Some believe that at one point we had the best midfield on the planet with these three.


29 Aug 2017 07:49:32
Burkeyboy, I was referring to strength in depth. The midfield trio under Benitez was world-class but we didn't have much depth. Sissoko and Lucas were mediocre back then.


29 Aug 2017 08:06:44
You were doing well until you put Mascherano in the bracket of been one of the best midfielders in the PLANET. Behave.


29 Aug 2017 08:41:02
Xabi made Masch look good.


29 Aug 2017 09:05:29
I believe Can has agreed a deal with Juventus.


29 Aug 2017 09:27:33
Masche was not that good. Why? He has NEVER played DM for Barca. I wonder why that is? Also Sibsama, I love your initial post and really hope Can stays cos at 23, he is the real deal and most of all, is mentally very tough and on the cusp of greatness with Germany but I disagree with the notion that Sissoko was mediocre. Sissoko was amazing and could break up play, switch defence to attack, pass a ball anywhere on the pitch, and had a wicked shot on him. The eye injury devastated him and was never the same.


29 Aug 2017 06:15:56
I can't thank enough the Site, Ed's and Macca for the work and effort you guys put up! Well done guys! The best site on the game!

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{Ed001's Note - cheers Harry.}

29 Aug 2017 07:34:07
Ye thanks eds your head must wanna explode sometimes with the same questions getting answered over and over and over and over and over. Patience of a saint :)


{Ed001's Note - not so sure about that, patience is not really my strongpoint.}

29 Aug 2017 08:20:33
Thanks a lot for being the best believable guys related to transfers☺️.


{Ed001's Note - thank you.}

29 Aug 2017 09:27:56
Love you, Ed's.


29 Aug 2017 05:57:32
Naby Keita is Sensational! I know he's bit short for midfielder. Can tackle, excellent passing, creativity, low centre of gravity, quick in mind, has big heart too. I believe the fans will fall for him big time!

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29 Aug 2017 06:11:02
He will make people forget Kante!


29 Aug 2017 06:23:42
Brilliant player! Master of all trades and very good stamina. Suits Klopp's system to the core.


29 Aug 2017 07:07:32
RBL played Schalke 2 weeks ago (when we played Palace) and after the game the Schalke boss said it was like playing against 12 men because Naby Keita is the equivalent of 2 men on the pitch.

I didn't see the game personally but I think I'm going to start tuning into the RBL games when they are on this season.


29 Aug 2017 09:30:46
Naby is much better than Kante. He can create, attack, press (RBL play the press, the same way we play it under Klopp), pss, assist and score goals simply, all the things Kante is either not known for or can't do. We got the better player and kudos to Klopp and FSG for doing the deal.


29 Aug 2017 05:46:21
Klopp has no place to hide and big shout for FSG and the board if we pulls out both Lemar and VVD. We need title Klopp!

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29 Aug 2017 06:04:59
Exactly. Lemar and VVD improve our first team significantly but I would still like to hold onto Coutinho till Keita comes in. Don't trust Milner in midfield and playing Lemar in midfield means no senior cover for Mane or Salah.


29 Aug 2017 06:10:28
Coutinho is off after he appeared for Brazil! Lemar is simply a wonderful gifted artist on the ball! The Kop will fall for him!


29 Aug 2017 05:42:58
if we get lemar and vvd now I would say it's a good window. Vvd isn't the answer to our problem but I believe it's a good start

Trust in klopp.

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29 Aug 2017 09:32:28
Based on what Ed02 has said, I will be shocked if Saints let us have VVD cos this tapping up runs way deeper than one might think.


29 Aug 2017 05:41:44
Question for the eds, do they think lemar will sign as we have had our latest bid rejected? Also I may be wrong here but I thought I read on hear that he came with quite a bit of bagage could the eds explain anymore on that? I can't see klopp being one to straighten someone out really if there was an issue.

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29 Aug 2017 05:52:51
I'd love to know why you think Klopp couldn't straighten somebody out.


29 Aug 2017 09:03:52
He better not fly over on Ryanair so, they charge through the nose for baggage. Maybe Keita has room on his moving truck to that new house?


29 Aug 2017 09:13:34
Not saying he couldn't probably worded it badly. What I meant was he seems more of no nonsense manager than to spend time trying to rehabilitate someone. I don't know the guy so I'm probably wrong.


29 Aug 2017 09:33:18
Never heard of Lemar having any baggage.


29 Aug 2017 03:24:59
Any chance us going after sanchez if lemar fails?

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29 Aug 2017 10:03:39
He's already rejected us once, why would he change his mind?


29 Aug 2017 03:23:28
Can't wait till the window ends, sick of it now.
Hopefully, VVD signs, Keita is confirmed for next season, Couts stays and smoothed over.
I'd be happy with that.

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29 Aug 2017 05:01:20
judging by recent events, it is highly unlikely couts is staying.

unlike keita, who has continued to be available and played for his club despite wanting the move, both vvd and coutinho do not want to play for their respective clubs already.

so i do think vvd will happen and coutinho will leave, with a replacement for coutinho coming in, lemar maybe? who knows.


29 Aug 2017 02:20:38
Apparently an enquiry has gone in for Kovacic as well. How many midfielders does Klopp want? Or has Can made it abundantly clear he will not sign a new contract?

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29 Aug 2017 05:44:42
Or maybe it's not true.


29 Aug 2017 06:06:06
Hence I said apparently. Came from a pretty reliable source (as people claim) on Twitter. Makes no sense now that we have Keita, otherwise Kova could have been a worthy alternative.


29 Aug 2017 08:37:39
Coutinho will likely leave and Lemar is far from a certainty to join (Monaco will have ridiculous amounts of money once Mbappe is sold) so we are perhaps keeping open multiple options should one of them prove to be unworkable. It's commonsense - can't afford to put all our eggs in one basket this close to the deadline eh.


29 Aug 2017 01:54:52
Question for the Eds, could a loan for Origi be the best way forward for us and player.

Team wise I was looking at PL Teams needing a striker and thought Southampton would be a great option. nothing to do with VVD as that's just not an option.

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{Ed001's Note - possibly. He is a bit stuck as Sturridge was expected to leave this summer due to lack of opportunities. Sturridge could have done with the blessing of the club, but he wants to stay and fight for his place. He wants to succeed not walk away as someone remembered for always being injured. So that has left Origi a bit in limbo, due to the form of Solanke. A loan is very possible and the club have been exploring the possibility.}

29 Aug 2017 04:58:10
fair play to sturridge, needs abit of luck to stay injury free though.


29 Aug 2017 08:42:19
Got a lot of respect for Sturridge, seems to have a massive hunger to prove himself and do well, I hope the lad can fulfil his (and our) ambitions. Think Origi's progress really stalled last year and he hasn't shown enough to be picked ahead of those competing with him - a loan could reinvigorate him, he certainly needs a regular run of games before we can know whether his long term future is with us or elsewhere.


29 Aug 2017 01:04:52
After a whirlwind 24 hours, i have a few questions for everyone and the eds.

1) If we are to go for keita, lemar and van dijk in the last few days, surely this means coutinho will be sold. I can't see where else the insane amount of money will come from. But on the other hand, we have not got a replacement central midfielder at present - he is arriving next summer in the form of keita. The money being talked about for lemar, a player who we really would want just to boost the squad, is insane. Is it worth it? The only reason i can see why we would offer £65 million for him is if we had an equally insane windfall coming from coutinho.

2) What does keita mean for Can? Is he a late replacement for coutinho? A direct replacement for Can? Personally with the way Can has been playing id just say well done you have earned your stripes you are one of the first names on the team sheet. Or is keita a long term replacement for henderson in the wake of his injury and poor form?

3) which of any of these hypothetical situations would people be gutted or excited by?

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{Ed001's Note - 1. Yes. He is more than just a boost for the squad, he is expected to play regularly. It is nothing to do with windfalls from Couts, but all about what Klopp wants. The club are 100% behind Klopp, if he digs his heels in and says Couts is going nowhere, then Couts is going nowhere. However Klopp has had enough of Couts hence the move for Lemar.

2. He was not meant to be for either, he was meant to be an addition to strengthen the team. They will now have to look again in the summer, unless Can can be persuaded to sign a new deal during the season.}

29 Aug 2017 05:32:52
So basically Lemar is the replacement for Coutinho and Keita is seen as a squad booster for next season right?
And considering Klopp is not looking for a direct Origi replacement, he seems to have a lot of faith in Solanke, Ings and Sturridge.
I'm ok with that but we still look a little light in the middle even with lemar. Another long term injury to a first team CM and Milner will be starting week in week out in midfield.


{Ed001's Note - Lallana is back soon.}

29 Aug 2017 05:47:28
I'm pretty sure Keita is more than a 'squad booster'.


29 Aug 2017 05:52:23
Lallana is gone till December Ed001. I hope Grujic or Woodburn shine during his absence coz I'm not looking forward to Milner running our midfield (don't rate him in CM) at any point. Hendo, Can, Lemar, Grujic, Lallana, Gini is a good midfield squad but take two out with injuries from that list and I would start to get worried a little. No wonder Klopp wanted Keita too.


{Ed001's Note - December is not long mate, it is September before our next match.}

29 Aug 2017 06:08:29
Yeah but we will probably have played all our group stage games by then meaning two games a week on a regular basis and Klopp's high energy style means there is going to be some wear and tear in the squad at some point. Hopefully the pre season has made sure there is no repeat of the January fiasco where the team went to bits against the bottom clubs.


{Ed001's Note - and so it is the perfect time for him to return. I really do not see the problem, we can't just fill up our squad with players in case of injury. We have only so many squad spaces allowed and only so many players will stay happy. Most managers prefer smaller squads for good reason.}

29 Aug 2017 06:35:04
How many more signings do you want?


29 Aug 2017 09:37:40
You don't sign players just to cover 3 month long injuries. That is pointless.


29 Aug 2017 00:41:35
If any of the eds are about .

I was just wondering if the lemar signing does indeed get across the lone before the window closes, and the club maintain there stance with pip and he's not going anywhere this summer . Then where would that leave young woodburn?

Obviously he's highly thought of but with that amount of players in that position would the club look to get him out on loan? maybe to another prem side and see how he develops?

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{Ed001's Note - I don't expect that to be an issue, Klopp is not happy with Couts and has decided it would be better to get rid. I fully expect Lemar to arrive and replace him. However, if things go wrong and we do end up with both, Woodburn would no doubt go on loan. He might do anyway if a good offer arrives.}

29 Aug 2017 05:37:24
It will look bad for the owners if we sold Coutinho now though. They insisted he would not be sold at any price and letting him go now would make them lose credibility. Klopp needs to come out and say he has had enough of Coutinho's antics and the decision to sell him (if he goes) to stop FSG taking more abuse.


{Ed001's Note - the owners do not care.}

29 Aug 2017 05:42:26
About how they look, I mean.


29 Aug 2017 05:49:37
The fans are not happy with Coutinho! FSG will win the vote of confidence if the sign Lamar and VVD at the expense of Coutinho!


29 Aug 2017 05:55:45
Why? The LFC fanbase is pretty volatile and Mr Henry im sure is not fond of taking any unnecessary abuse. The fans slate them no matter what happens and they take the flak for almost everything bad that happens at the club. If its Klopp's decision that he has had enough of Coutinho, the he should say so.
Otherwise we are back to fans slagging off FSG and carrying FSGOUT banners everywhere they go.


{Ed001's Note - I doubt it. Not with the buys they are making.}

29 Aug 2017 07:56:18
Indian Buzzer I don't think anyone will be slagging FSG off if the signings we are supposed to be and have made come off, they will be best thing ever.

I also don't think many LFC fans will be upset with Couts leaving now. Seems to me that Klopp has tried hard to keep him but if he has lost patience with what he has been doing (and Graeme Kelly on twitter alluded to it being a lot more underhand than we are aware of) then we might miss his ability but we won't miss his persona.

Whatever happens, we are looking like a damn good team already this season, and that's without him and the new signings which can only make us better.

Ed001 totally agree - FSG look like they are doing the business and importantly, totally behind Klopp.


29 Aug 2017 08:46:46
I'd be shocked if supporters were stupid enough to have FSG out banners - we actually seem to be making good, positive moves in the transfer market for the first time in a long time, would be a weird time to start with the protests.


28 Aug 2017 21:44:09
Ed001 what do Monaco value lemar at.

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{Ed001's Note - more than Arsenal were willing to pay, but I do not see that as an issue for us. The club are fully behind Klopp.}

29 Aug 2017 08:47:34
Do you think there is a possibility Ed that Monaco will simply refuse to sell? They've already lost a number of high profile players, would they be willing to lose anymore (after Mbappe)?


{Ed002's Note - Yes, there is every chance. Earlier in the window they were open to selling Lemar but Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester City were told he wasn't for sale and then were given a price they saw no value in. Arsenal persisted but didn't get close to the then asking price. Since then others have left and they are likely very reluctant to sell right now given Dias has gone back on loan and Saint-Maximin was sold so they are thin on the left hand side. They have added the likes of Ghezzal, Kongolo, Tielemans and Jovetic but are pushing for more - so it is possible they could block any sale.}

29 Aug 2017 09:15:26
Cheers for the detailed response Ed, seems like there could be a serious flurry of activity in the remaining days of the transfer window for many clubs.


{Ed002's Note - Yes, there will be a whole flurry of stuff happening across Europe.}

29 Aug 2017 00:56:46
Hi Eds,

Thanks a lot as this is the only place where I come looking for Liverpool related transfer news.

I have a few questions which I would like you to answer:

1) We are in the right direction under Klopp! ☺ I wish he was appointed after the end of 2014-15 season which could have given him a transfer window to sign the players he wanted. Was it because the board wanted to give Rodgers another chance to see if he could turn it around or simply because the preferred replacements weren't available?

2) How much exactly have we paid for Keita? Only the Express say it's 64m pounds and the others just say an extra 'premium'.

3) Could you please do a player profile on VVD, Lemar, Keita and Salah? Maybe I am wrong but based on what I have seen so far, sometimes I feel Salah is a bit selfish going for goal when a pass could be the better option! 🙂 What do you think?

Cheers.

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{Ed002's Note - (1) It is unimportant now. Klopp has noit done significantly better in terms of results. (2) I won't know until the TMS is completed when the transfer goes ahead. (3) Ask Ed001.}

29 Aug 2017 03:19:24
Statistically maybe by win percentage but the reds play some of the best soccer around. Once the necessary players are secured the results will happen and the silverware will be won. It is my humble opinion that Kloop is the best manager in football that is active. I really have complete confidence in his ability. If he is given the weapons the results will happen.


{Ed001's Note - it also must be remembered that Klopp took over a club destroyed by Rodgers, with a team that was shattered and had no confidence at all in themselves. Rodgers took over a team that was still high in confidence and feeling they were going place. That is a major difference that is always forgotten. Win percentages are meaningless bollox, just another pointless stat without context.}

29 Aug 2017 03:33:17
I think it a skewed analysis if you compare Rodgers' 3 years and a bit at the club to Klopp's almost 2 years at the club, particularly if results are being compared.


29 Aug 2017 05:17:52
Completely agree with Ed001. Win percentage is one of the most meaningless stats out there when not compared with context. We didn't win a bean under Rodgers, and won hardly any big matches, either. Conversely, Klopp outwits other top managers and teams at the drop of a hat, there is no question he's leagues and leagues ahead of Rodgers.


29 Aug 2017 05:30:04
I luv these posts. Late night loads of Q's and want analysis/ exact deal details! Feel for you Ed's coming in after few drinks and seeing that! Awesome reply lad!

Btw This site, lfc blog site and lfc fans in 48hrs have gone from down in dumps to. Eyes wide open, What! Who! Are you kidding me! When!

Long may it continue, I luv Lfc.


29 Aug 2017 03:36:57
ED02

You are off your trolley mate if you don't think Klopp is better than BR.

You seem a bright person so am puzzled at why you keep having a go at every opportunity with Klopp.

Please explain

Thanks.


{Ed002's Note - I didn't say that - why don't you find someone to read the post to you.}

29 Aug 2017 00:36:01
Liverpool this transfer window are like all football manager players.

Try to be sensible in the market then go f-ing crazy at the end and spend all your money, Or at least that's how I do it haha.

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29 Aug 2017 01:36:19
Mate I splurge it all at the start and then whatever I have left over after sales I splurge on youngsters:-)


 
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