Liverpool Banter Archive September 02 2013

02 Sep 2013 23:56:09
Thanks for everything this summer eds. The work you put in is insane, whether it be calming down a surge of posters who've been told by Twitter that messi's set to sign for the rest of his life, providing much-needed Information on realistic targets (also a heartfelt thank you to YNWAdam in that department), or forcing many visitors to the site to crack up in general as you somehow retort humorously to the doom and gloom easily found on here (take a bow ed002!) All your work is really appreciated by anyone to come across these pages with a real love for Liverpool football club, or even anybody anywhere with any dignity.
You'll Never Walk Alone

03 Sep 2013 00:42:25
Very good of you to mention me. It was a privilege to be able to share with you all and I thank everyone who read my reviews.

YNWAdam

02 Sep 2013 23:51:45
Fantastic work all you Edbots! Great window with some brilliant signings. Sakho is going to be beast! Very happy man. YNWA

02 Sep 2013 23:43:17
"David moyes the chosen one"
What a joke

Well done ian ayre, br and henry. Many lessons learnt

02 Sep 2013 23:38:49
Just a little thanks to Ed002 for answering all my questions today! A relief to survive I imagine (the window - not my questions, although the latter must be hard enough).

And hope Ed001 is well.

Cheers

02 Sep 2013 23:37:57
Thanks Eds, for what has been a busy and potentially stressful transfer window for you, after all the abuse regarding Suarez and Willian etc. All of your work is greatly appreciated, as it is a very well run website.

Also, would like to congratulate LFC on one of the best transfer windows I've seen them have in a long while. Signings like Sakho, Mignolet, Toure and Aspas could be just what we need for a serious top four challenge.

YNWA

These are the results when you have a strategy and stick to it come rain or shine.

I wonder if we had got Mkhitaryan, whether we would still have Suarez, or any of the other real and targetted forwards for that matter? Suarez is still a very, very good player we have who I assumed we wouldn't have. Suarez, Coutinho, Sturridge, Aspas is a very threatening forward four + Sterling, Ibe, Alberto, Yesil, Sinclair, Morgan and I guess Hendo, as next options.

02 Sep 2013 23:18:43
27.5 mill for Fellaini. wow. mental prices nowadays
YNWA JFT96

Actually, I think he is worth more than that. He should be in the 30-35 million range.

To put things in perspective, Lucas is worth 45 million. Sterling is worth 25 million or so. Suarez around 68 million pounds.

If Sterling is worth 25million I would sell him to whatever person club was paying it. He is certainly not worth that much. Maybe 10 - 12mil but not 25mil.

02 Sep 2013 23:17:52
Delighted with our business, the sheer positivity of the site the last few days has been a breath of fresh air.
Thanks to all the Eds especially the 4 main men! And let the abuse mongers "hump off"!

02 Sep 2013 23:16:32
Brilliant pre season with wonderful fans on Asian tour

Brilliant transfer window.

Brilliant start to the season.

Bill Shankly's 100 birthday.

Well done FSG, Brendan and everyone at the club. Take a couple of days off and then back to business.

Brilliant site. Thank you eds you have made both the pre-season and the transfer window beareable. {Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}

02 Sep 2013 23:12:37
ed anything come in from barca for agger in the end? would of thought skertyl would of gone with bringing in the two we did but I think we can all be happy with the buisnees wats been done very happy cheers {Ed001's Note - Agger had already informed Barca he would not be leaving Liverpool no matter the offer.}

Danny Agger turns down Barcelona irrespective of whatever they offer.
I doff my cap to you sir.
A true Red.

02 Sep 2013 23:07:14
Although I'm happy to have Moses in the squad I don't think we should have taken out the loan unless there was an option to buy at the end of the season.

At the moment its a no-win situation for us and its almost certain that he will only be here one season. If he performs badly, we wouldn't be interested in him. If, as I expect, he goes down a storm there is no way Chelsea would sell him to us.

But his 1 year window here can allow Ibe and Sterling to develop and Borini to find his feet in Sunderland. Maybe that his the real points behind the loan deal.

I suspect Chelsea don't want to sell him either. At least not yet.

02 Sep 2013 23:05:16
Many thanks to the Eds for all the info over the window, which always slams never closes gently
Great site, {Ed001's Note - cheers mate.}

02 Sep 2013 22:58:12
I would like to say well done to the staff and all concerned at bringing in the fantastic signings this transfer window, you can rest now and enjoy the work you have done, I can look any other clubs fans in the eye now! and well done the Eds on this site for having the patience to carry on under great stress haha! now let's get at least fourth.

02 Sep 2013 22:53:37
Eds, is this site operational when the window is closed, and if so, what goes on here?

Thanks {Ed002's Note - The fans fantasise about Torres mainly.}

02 Sep 2013 23:18:31
Usually match previews and reviews, humorous Liverpool related stories, debates on players (ours and others) - and when the times are tough, suicide-inducing moans about who we should have bought, who should be kicked out (FSG, Ayre, Rodgers, etc) and which players aren't good enough.

To balance it out though, there is the occasional banter with other fans, and overly optimistic posts too.

Well, on your behalf, thank god Suarez stayed eh?!

Ed002, can't you have a word with Roman to send him off to Siberia or somehwere. maybe then some can get over the fact he left! Out of sight.

It's a veritable 'Torresabatorium'!

And don't forget ken aguero

January transfer rumours start tomorrow, there is always someone old or so so that is linked on a free transfer in between and like Ed/s mentioned a lot of Torres coveting.

Don't forget alonso ed!

You'll never forget me Hawkeye.

02 Sep 2013 22:50:02
Edds, looking at the last two defensive signing, and we already had would you say we have potentially the strongest back line in the epl?

02 Sep 2013 22:47:46
Thanks for all the hardwork in the window eds. I am very happy.

02 Sep 2013 22:45:33
Hi Ed's one last question. Could skrtyl still be Sold to a russain club? When does there window shut. Thanks all

Ynwa {Ed002's Note - It is closed already.}

Ed002, it's not, it's open for another 3 days. {Ed001's Note - no it is not, it shut before ours.}

Thanks Ed002.I'm sure it won't Be long till talk of january signing ;-). Good luck.

Ynwa

02 Sep 2013 22:40:05
Still no move for Damiao.?

Ynwa

02 Sep 2013 22:27:01
Thanks Eds.

02 Sep 2013 22:20:30
Massive thanks to all the Ed's for all your input. Have been rooted to the site all summer and really appreciate all your hard work in answering all the fans questions. Pretty shrewd transfer window after all I for one did not expect it to go so well and am pleased with all the signings we've made. Viva la Brendon revolution. Cheers Pete.

02 Sep 2013 22:19:22
Great work from the Eds and thanks a million. This is a great site and really makes all involved very happy to be apart of it. Looking forward to a great season and the Jan window if we need it.

Thanks again see you soon all my fellow Liver birds and happy 100th birthday to the original "god"

02 Sep 2013 22:15:56
Great Day again today after a brilliant transfer window by Liverpool, well done to BR and the board for the seven signings plus the stance taken on keeping Suarez, relaxing now having a glass of Vino to celebrate all the work done by the EDS on this site!

Also loving the way the Mancs and Arsenal are struggling to get deals done - UTD are going backwards now and long may it continue - watch the pressure build and build for Moyes - They may get Fellaini but I don't think that's the answer he will be banned for most of the season the way he plays!

Terrific job Eds - Hope you get a few days off for your efforts! Thanks Again - :)

02 Sep 2013 22:11:47
you ed's need to set up a donation box for all the work you do its deserved! Thank you! Hope your well #1&3 {Ed001's Note - give a donation to your favourite charity instead mate.}

02 Sep 2013 22:07:46
Thanks for the hard work Eds!

P.s - who you think we will sign in January? Joking, just joking :-)

02 Sep 2013 22:06:37
Borini to Sunderland Loan Official
Does this guy have a future?
time will tell

02 Sep 2013 22:04:19
Thank you to all the eds for their effort this window, has been a good window for us, now let's push on for fourth spot! COME ON THE BOYS WELL DONE BR

02 Sep 2013 22:00:43
Ian Ayre just confirmed that's it for this window. He said he was pleased with the 7 players! Maybe someone should tell him we've signed 8?

Moses on loan.

Yeah I suppose. Still a signing as far as I'm concerned. 8 players in for the season. A good window I think!

02 Sep 2013 22:00:10
Well eds another job well done thanx for all your hard work behind the scenes just to say ssn. Jim white just said Ian ayre just said club is now done for this window and there glad with the 7 players we brought in

02 Sep 2013 21:58:28
No more Buisness! Confirmed! No marquee signing everyone was hoping for, but got to be happy with the signings and Suarez staying! YNWA! {Ed001's Note - isn't Sakho a marquee signing??}

Sakho is a markq signing not a marquee signing that some fans wanted.

I hate the term Marquee signing. nonsense! I am exstatic about Sakho, he was on my what if list lf Suarez went.

Richards

There will be no more marquee signings wenger has coined a new phrase super quality signings is the future

I'm happy with Sakho, good marquee signing, nails hard French international and will go far.

02 Sep 2013 21:57:29
So we didn't let anyone go, seems slightly strange as I'm sure Suarez and Skrtel out we're dead certs, on well onwards and upwards

02 Sep 2013 21:54:53
Edd looks like all our deals are done and dusted going off reports, would you agree with this or do you think there's still any chance of any more ins or outs. Must say I'm happy with how BR an the staff have gone about their business an the transfers that have been completed, can't wait for the international break to be over. {Ed001's Note - all done I believe.}

02 Sep 2013 21:51:25
Getting towards the end of the window. Looks as though we have done all our business. We have made some pretty impressive signings and this could be our best transfer window for many a year.

I think that John Henry deserves a massive round of applause. He has backed Brendan in the market and he has faced down Arsenal with his "what are they smoking at the Emirates" He has slammed to door on Suarez and told him that he was not going anywhere and he told Real Madrid not to bother calling back with any more offers for our number 7. Even Daniel Levy could not match that.

John Henry is learning fast what this strange world of football business is about.

John Henry has got better players in through the door on sensible wages.

We know it is going to be difficult to get back to where we want to be but it really does look as though we are moving in the right direction. Good times ahead.

Top of the league and Bill Shankly's 100 birthday. Big smiles all around.

02 Sep 2013 21:16:10
hi eds sorry if this has already been answered but if suarez were to be sold could lukaku be a possible target? tbh i'd like suarez to stay but I believe sturridge is beginning to show just how good he is and Liverpool have seemed to play as a more cohesive unit. {Ed001's Note - no.}

02 Sep 2013 21:40:43
Du you think we will sign a new backup/thirdkeeper? Etc. Given?

02 Sep 2013 21:19:33
Just to say a big thankyou Eds for all your hard hard. I know your very busy so no need for any reply, but for all the crap you guys have to do there are hundreds and hundreds of us who appreciate it on a daily basis. {Ed001's Note - thanks mate, we appreciate that.}

02 Sep 2013 21:31:41
Anyone know the squad numbers for new players
Cheers

02 Sep 2013 21:21:08
it looks like our Transfer business is all Completed.

Shame I would of loved to see us get that Left sided attacking goal scoring midfielder that Rodgers kept going on about, Moses to me is a squad player not the goal scoring midfielder that we needed on the left to allow Coutinho to play AM.

Overall though as long as Suarez stays than i'm happy with the window, Sakho is the stand out buy for me and i'm soo glad we went for him instead of Papa.

What are you on about?

Moses is exactly that Left sided attacking goal scoring midfielder that Rodgers kept going on about.
Extremely pleased to have him in the squad. Just because he isn't a £30 million signing doesn't mean he isn't a goalscoring threat.

02 Sep 2013 21:06:34
Can't believe Shane long for £5m to Hull City. I rate him and for £5m is a bit of a bargain. Wouldn't mind him on are bench.

Ynwa {Ed023's Note - Irish people rate Long and I can tell you as an Irish man, Long isn't good enough}

That is a fair point agree with the ed. Us Irish people love our own, I think that could be why all our players seem to play better for ireland

Have to agree that he's not a Liverpool type player and I'm Irish.
Borini is better.

I like Long for his work ethic and think that for £5 million Hull City have a good player, if it's going through? But he'd only ever be a back up for Liverpool and Long needs to work and feel his way into games to be effective, so it would never pay off. He had a purple patch and did quite well but once he was injured he's struggled to find form again.

We have Aspas, Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling, Ibe, Moses and Coutinho in the attacking end and we have some exciting youth that will need some football within the next year or two, we've loaned Borini out to get Prem game time because we've got enough, Long would be unused and unappreciated and even seen as a panic buy.

I'm Irish, I love long, but I don't see him as a Liverpool player. Although, I never liked Keane and he was here for a while, but he was a flop, so yeah.

02 Sep 2013 21:38:14
Ed023 were in ireland are you from {Ed023's Note - Soon to be All-Ireland champs county... Cork :D}

02 Sep 2013 21:05:17
I heard Liverpool are interested in a cheeky bid to blow Arsenal out the water for the creative midfielder Mesut Oezil.

The bid is planned to be £42.5 million. and £1. {Ed023's Note - Ha ha}

Would love it love it love it if we beat them. ha ha

Ynwa

Now that is funny!

02 Sep 2013 21:03:50
I realise its not LFC related but do you know if Everton's loan for Lukaku is likely? Hope not! he's not bad!

Its looking like he's going back to west brom interesting to see where he ends up and if west brom get lukaku they won't need anichebe

02 Sep 2013 20:57:24
!
Joe Kinnear is caught in the transfer window.

He forgot his back door keys and got a bunk up to the window from dennis wise

02 Sep 2013 20:28:35
Eds, do you think we are looking at Barry for cover defensive midfield? One area we may be lacking cover. Not saying we want him or he is good enough. Just a thought. {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

02 Sep 2013 19:56:50
If Sakho styles his Hair into a pair of horns Every player in the league would get freaken Nightmares! {Ed002's Note - You can follow what Kirikou is up to on Twitter with WonderDogSparky.}

02 Sep 2013 20:31:12
Nice to watch deadline day with no pressure.

02 Sep 2013 20:45:45
Here here

02 Sep 2013 20:30:59
Hi eds
Looks like we not doing any more business, what do you think of Ozil to PSG {Ed002's Note - Nothing.}

02 Sep 2013 20:26:20
rumour has it that victor moses and nicola adams the olympic gold medalist are the same person! lookie likey you never see them in the same room together.

02 Sep 2013 20:23:39
Torres is coming to Liverpool tonight

02 Sep 2013 20:45:30
By helicopter?

02 Sep 2013 20:57:55
Of course Something Red! None other than the Babelcopter

02 Sep 2013 20:20:11
Given's agent has just came out and said he won't be moving anywhere. Hopefully this means a higher profile player arriving.

02 Sep 2013 20:18:34
Great free kick in u-21s.

02 Sep 2013 20:15:36
Messi, Iniesta and Xavi are coming to Liverpool as they have decided to quit Barca being pious Christians to be alongside Moses.

Really and they couldn't go to Manchester City to be with Jesus?

02 Sep 2013 20:11:25
Got wind that 3 clubs have been in touch today about Suarez and each has been vehemently rebuffed.

Whether this is because we don't want to sell, or we can't find a replacement.

Personally I think the later, none of the rumours of Mata/Turan/Yarmolenko have born any fruit and the club is unlikely to be interested in letting Suarez leave and replacing him with anything less than the quality of the above.

I think that's us done, bar possibly a late move for a youngster we have looked at for a while and Given.

I would be very happy with that window.

Cheers for all the great work eds you guys must be 90% RedBull after deadline day.

02 Sep 2013 20:10:05
Brendon says one more in, waiting for other club to confirm. Its on lfc website. Wonder who? Hughes maybe? Ynwa

Please be a midfielder

yann mvila thanks

02 Sep 2013 20:01:25
Brendan has said we are going for one more sigining? Any idea who!? Can we comeplete it before the deadline!?

02 Sep 2013 19:41:11
Question asked to Rodgers

So a few hours of the window left. any more business?

Answer:
There won't be much more. We may look to bring one more in and we're just waiting on the go-ahead for that from the other club, but apart from that we did a lot of work early and haven't tried to leave it all to this mad day which sees the whole of football go berserk

Which club is he talking about ed? {Ed002's Note - I don't know. Folks have mentioned Given.}

02 Sep 2013 19:35:34
Any chance of us rekindling interest in Ben Arfa Eds? Would finish things off nicely if we add one more attacking player!

Been a successful transfer window this year, very optimistic about the season ahead. YNWA

. COME ON! {Ed002's Note - Nope.}

02 Sep 2013 20:07:13
Claire O'rourke's still at melwood, so we are expecting one more signing.

02 Sep 2013 19:58:40
Now borini is leaving on loan would there be anyone coming in to replace him and if so who possibly could be? Also u said you still expect one more deal to go through and do u know who that could be?

Cheers

02 Sep 2013 19:36:15
We have now got Agger, Skrtel, Toure, Sakho, and Ilori, not to mention Wisdom and Kelly. Surely someone has to be leaving?!

02 Sep 2013 19:33:33
I don't believe we'll sign another striker if Borini joins SAFC on loan. And I'm cool with it. IF Sturridge gets injured before Suarez ban is over, then we have Iago Aspas to play in his position. Also Luis Alberto can play as a striker.
If Suarez leaves, it is totally different!
Cheers

02 Sep 2013 19:54:32
Hi Eds, do ye envisage us doing any more business today great site and also a good window for club as it stands {Ed019's Note - Looks like Given is the only possible one, we were looking for another attacking option but it seems like none were available}

No sign of a central midfielder/def midfielder

we re very short if lucas or gerrard get injured

Ed sauces saying Given won't be moving before deadline. What you reckon {Ed002's Note - I know nothing of Given.}

02 Sep 2013 19:45:16
Liverpool are the Un-Named Club for Demba Ba and Chelsea would prefer him to go to LFC then AFC & Spurs

02 Sep 2013 19:19:46
why don't you guys post any of my posts?
anyway i'm trying again. do you expect us to sign any more wingers this window? {Ed001's Note - perhaps if you asked something that hasn't been answered a hundred times before and instead read the previous posts before asking a repeat question, you might have more luck.}

02 Sep 2013 18:37:43
Getting a feeling that there could be a Chelsea bid for Suarez. or am I suffering from transfer window fever?

Take some Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen. Its good for fever.
Stay away from Aspirin. It is only good for adults who can RTP.

02 Sep 2013 19:12:37
Any possibility in Skrtle plus 10 million for Yarmolenko?

Jonesred {Ed002's Note - No.}

02 Sep 2013 19:07:00
Any truth in the Muniain rumours? Seems feasible to me but surprised it would have been left this late. Have a great evening all. {Ed002's Note - Twitter is this?}

Not Twitter, a text rather. I've heard nothing so thought I'd ask. I'll take that as unlikely then. Thanks Ed.

02 Sep 2013 18:57:18
No more ins apart from potentially Given on loan!

Can relax no outs either (Suarez)

02 Sep 2013 18:52:48
it prob won't happen, but ls to rm, 55m, mata to us 35m, 20m in bank, hows that sound for last deal lol

Sounds a bit too far fetched unfortunately.
That would be a dream transfer closing day for me.

02 Sep 2013 18:40:24
Hi ed's
Just want to thank you all for your great work this summer. It's been a great read all summer!

Also thanks to all the guys on here that post genuine information (I include myself in that! Haha.ref: spearing, tom ince, downing, borini amongst others!) and also to the comedians who post the sublime and ridiculous! Without you it wouldn't be the site it is!

Here's hoping we enjoy a great season and the start continues! YNWA

Cheers {Ed002's Note - Thanks Andy.}

02 Sep 2013 18:25:14
Watching tv good to see the behaviour of the lfc fans is impeccable but at least it saved me having to listen to the reporter mention shay given 1 more time by cutting him off because of rude gestures made by the aforementioned fans

Don't know why they don't let him inside.
To hide the Embarrassment!

What goes around comes around.

Anyway, the lad was only asking for vinegar on his chips.

02 Sep 2013 18:14:31
well I think its too far down the line for suarez to leave now, i'm one very very happy lfc fan wev made some brilliant signings and kept a "prisioner"(as ed believes) and i'd rather we keep him than any player we'v been linked with. onwards and upwards :)))

02 Sep 2013 18:07:56
been reading through all the stuff on Mata, Di Maria & Benzema but realistically does it look like we might make one more signing (bar Given)

Thanks

Realistically, Mata will be announced in the next hour while Ibrahimovic is on his way right now.

02 Sep 2013 18:06:15
Hi Eds, Just wondering if there is any other transfer deals to be done by today or any players we are strongly linked with and would like bringing in by the end of the deadline. Or any possible departures? Cheers {Ed002's Note - But you can't be bothered to read the posts?}

02 Sep 2013 17:50:25
If he's still here 2moro Rodgers and the little selfish one should do a press conference, Rodgers should give him one hard slap across the face and Suarez should say to the cameras I fully deserve that, then talk on uraguyan radio about how he deserved the slap and how sorry he is for being a tool. Then he should donate all the money he has made off us while he's been banned to UNICEF.
He will then be welcome here again. That's what it's going to take for me a very public slap across the face, he's a little too old to go on Rodgers lap. Lol {Ed002's Note - He is bigger than the club so why would he do that Mikley.}

In my opinion, If he meant what he said (which he did) then he shouldn't say sorry. As he meant to say it and that's how he feels and he doesn't need to apologise for his feelings and emotions.

Yes he has done a stinking thing, yes he has hurt all of his Liverpool fans for doing it, the same ones that stuck up for him throughout his time at Liverpool, but he decided that saying the things he said were more important than his relationship with the fans and the club. So saying sorry a month later after getting up and walking to your bosses desk and farting in his face and putting the video on youtube for the World to watch would be really disingenuous and unbelievably fake, as we all know he still wants out, so why hide it and lie once the cat is out of the bag!?

I don't want an apology, like some fallen from grace star, I want one more season of goals, assists and hard work with no dramas, which might just be impossible. :)

Why exactly is he selfish for wanting to play for madrid?

i don't understand this

Don`t understand the "he`s bigger thn the club" comment. He tried to engineer a move using every trick in the book and embarassing the heck out of us. We stood firm and said he could leave ONLY on our terms and no his and he`s bigger than the club? Sorry, will have to disagree with you there, bro. That is how you stick it to and ungrateful piece of work. Bowing to his demand like a good boy only makes you look weak and trust me (I leave in the US and follow sports especially the NFL), the owner will rather pay you to NOT play than cower to your demands. and BTW, We`re already bigger than him in two ways: a) we`re winning more games without him. b)We will let him leave on our conditions and not his. If those conditions aren`t met (which is likely), he stays and does what he`s paid to do in a professional manner, simple. You might want him to leave because he`s been a DF BUT bowing to his demands actually makes the club weaker and smaller. Also, you are sending out the wrong message to the dressing room another player will think that he can get away w/ the same thing. I know things like this are not common in footie but in American sports, the player has little to no power and when the owner steps in, I can guarantee you that the player will eat his words. Because its not common doesn`t make it wrong and I applaud lfc, BR and Henry for how they handled it. And like I had posted earlier on, if we start winning, Suare will be an after-thought and I have been proven right. GO REDS!

02 Sep 2013 17:35:46
So confused to what's going on at the club what happened to the money for Willian. And getting a quality left winger
We need a quality attacking player to make this a good window me thinks.

You really posted this? Have a think mate.

What willian money?
Was there an envelope on Rodgers desk with £30m in it and it's gone missing? He wouldn't be so foolish to leave money about like that in Liverpool lol

Well there quite is clearly no pleasing some people dear oh dear!

Is that the money you handed to BR in a brown paper bag in the dark of night behind melwood?

Whoo lads relax there now. No envelope but obviously there was money available for an attacking player. Never happy? I'm sorry but did you see our bench yesterday
Strong starting 11, but our whole
Bench was made up of youngsters
With our only two attacking options a 17 and 18 year. So with Moses and Suarez coming back that will make it better but What if Sturridge gets injured which is likely to happen then we have only have 1 senior striker and we are back to last year.
I just think we need another attacking player, that's my opinion

So confused, Brendan's giving money to Willian in envelopes? Did he witness a murder or something?

I have the willian money, stored safely under my matress

I thought it was 50/50 Ash?
You ain't going back on that are u lad? ;0)

Phooey

02 Sep 2013 17:33:36
eds who do you think we will sign in january. seriously thanks for all the hard work and endless repeated questions

02 Sep 2013 17:03:57
god our business is over. don't people get that we had three players lined up to sign. that's how easy it is to sign players

early in the season we lined up 4

we re done

02 Sep 2013 16:39:55
Hi Eds,

Heard reports that BR planned to get Nandos today, any truth in it?

Cheers {Ed019's Note - Done deal}

Hot stuff

Nando = done deal
mata = done deal
Casillas = done deal
Benzema = done deal
di Maria = done deal
Ibrahimovic = done deal
Pastore = to be confirmed in the next hour.

I think LFC just had an epic transfer day deadline.

Sorry Eds it wasn't a done deal Spurs hijacked it & Rodgers had to settle for a Pepperoni Pizza on loan

I fancy peri on wing

Cue chicken based jokes.

02 Sep 2013 16:11:52
It's very entertaining reading on the Manchester United page at the moment. All desperately trying to convince themselves that Fellaini is a great player.
Imagine shrek and Screech in the same team - scary!

Not going to sell many calendars this Xmas with them on are they. Then again you could stick Rooney on July and felaini on august because they seem to do nothing in the office then. They could just go straight to September.

Fellaini is a good player in the right (hoof and hope) system. He`ll do well at man u. If fergie was still in charge, he would`ve never looked his way.

02 Sep 2013 16:36:07
Come on guys! where are the dodgy rumours, like Messi seen on the 17c to Anfield.

02 Sep 2013 16:19:33
Ed002 might be interested to hear that "the tubby one" has started a "personal fitness regime. The Liverpool boss has reportedly taken on the schedule in order to lose weight and keep himself fit and healthy as he deals with the stress and pressure of coaching in the Premier League"

I think he was a wee bit upset that you mentioned him as the tubby one.

Keep the sarcasm up

(well done to all Eds to date for info supplied which as always is more informed than any other site out there)
Jim22 {Ed002's Note - He used to have tubby little hands as well - when you shook his hand it was unclear if there were bones inside or not.}

So it wasn't like shaking hands with Jeremy Beadle then? Or was it? {Ed002's Note - I never shook hands with Jeremy Beadle so I can't answer that.}

He`s in very good shape now, tho. Congrats to him because it`s not easy to lose weight in general.

02 Sep 2013 16:06:31
Why would Chelsea loan Mata when they can get more than what they paid for him. i'm no economist but. {Ed002's Note - They won't be looking to loan him.}

Is he available for a sizeable fee? {Ed002's Note - I have explained how the system works. Read the posts.}

02 Sep 2013 16:04:57
Pacheco has gone to Alcorcon. Thank God, this episode is over. Too bad how things did not work out. A lot of us had high hopes for him initially. Good luck to him. Hope he finds his place in the future.

02 Sep 2013 15:54:49
Pacheco is off to Alorcon on permanent deal.

02 Sep 2013 15:38:14
is there any truth in the reports linking us with a possible loan move for mata. would love it to happen but personally don't see it happening {Ed002's Note - Yes, there has been an enquiry about a loan.}

Can that happen? Unless its a loan to buy now that we already have 1 player from Chelsea on loan? {Ed002's Note - It would need to be a loan to buy but it is not viable. The only way for this to work would be for Mata to say he wants to leave, and the club to make an acceptable bid. PSG has also enquired.}

02 Sep 2013 16:06:38
Hey ed was this loan enquiry rejected, chelsea were apparently reluctant to loan us mata, why would they let us take mata? {Ed002's Note - A loan is not a viable option.}

02 Sep 2013 16:12:04
Sorry, but how? if we've got Moses on loan already. I thought it was only 1 player from 1 team on loan {Ed002's Note - You can still loan a player on a loan-to-buy deal.}

Why would we do this ed? thought you could only have 2 loan signings in the premier league ours being Cissokho and Moses {Ed002's Note - Four but only one from each club unless it is a "loan to buy".

Well based on the responses here ed it was just a waste of everyones time

Ed do you think LFC will make an attempt to sign Mata permanantly and I suppose he was looked at as a potential replacement for Suarez? {Ed002's Note - As I have already said, the only way for this to work would be for Mata to say he wants to leave, and the club to make an acceptable bid. PSG has also enquired.}

02 Sep 2013 16:33:20
At least this shows Mata is on the clubs radar.
Stick in a £30 million bid and see whst happens, I can honestly say I'd poo myself if he signed. Top four would be nailed on.

OK ed, another question - in your opinion, is the Liverpool interest in terms of Suarez leaving, or in terms of a high quality player suddenly becoming available (from our point of view). {Ed002's Note - I have no idea, it was simply a general enquiry about whether he would be available for a loan.}

02 Sep 2013 15:32:37
With the signings of Tiago Ilori, Mamadou Sakho and Victor Moses I think it is safe to say our foray into the transfer window has ended.

That was until I saw Borini was leaving to join Sunderland on loan, and possibly Wisdom as well. Which, again, leaves us a little light and offers these players a better opportunity of playing week in and week out.

Having said that; Do you think we are still after a LF/LW? Which I think we have been looking for, now, for a while. As well as a back up DM but I honestly think that should wait.

I don't expect any more incoming players, possibly Given, but I would be pleasantly surprised if we did. Do you expect any more incoming players E.D?

Thanks for the great work, I'm sure you'll be swamped with similar messages like this. So I'll leave this message and then leave you guys alone because I know you will be very busy. Deadline day must suck for you guys :P

02 Sep 2013 15:28:45
I just want to say a massive thankyou to all the Eds, Macca, everyone who has posted a genuine bit of info- and to Ed02 in particular, for giving so much time and sharing what information it is wise to share (to protect sources etc), and all in the interests of maintaining the sanity of LFC fans everywhere.

This is by far the best, most well-informed and reliable transfer information/rumours site anywhere.

On behalf of all footie fans, not even just the Reds, I hope you all continue the fantastic work long into the future. It is very much appreciated.

Cheers fellas.

You've just brought a tear to my dry, piercing, cold eyes.

No, seriously, you're right and I'll second that.

02 Sep 2013 15:20:54
Curruntly we are having the best defensive squad on earth

02 Sep 2013 15:12:59
Ed's? is it true kaka went to Milan on a free? great piece of business. {Ed002's Note - Sort of. There was assigning on fee.}

02 Sep 2013 15:03:54
Heard a rumour there has been contact from Real Madrid contrary to what's just been said on ssn, from what I can gather it was usual Madrid style, they offered us Di Maria permanent, Benzema on Loan & around 10million Euros, Liverpool wanted the 2 players permanent & around £20million so both teams miles apart so if true I can't see Suarez going there if Madrid are starting the dirty tricks. I don't for see any deals now, it doesn't look like Borini is as nailed on as people thought & the later the day goes on the harder it will be, I think if we haven't heard anything on the likes of Turan or anyone else in Europe in the next 2-3 hours I doubt we will, maybe somebody from the Premier League, would be nice to get one last "Big " on deadline day, come on Jim White give us that "We have massive coming from Liverpool that will make Liverpool fans happy. "

02 Sep 2013 14:57:12
Hi ED great work again sir to all of the ED's .

Would it be fair to say that no more players are coming in to Liverpool but we will see some more leave? {Ed002's Note - Why not read the posts?}

02 Sep 2013 14:35:24
I think BR is quiet happy with the summer signings so are most of Liverpool fans, he cleared many players that won't adding to his team and added new faces that will help, I'm glad deals gone through today without any problems.
I think team looks much stronger than last season and I hope we can keep up the momentum if we need to strengthen in some areas around January time will do so, I think the business is done for the summer there might be other players leaving on loan apart from borini I hope all our players on loan come back to us experience and stronger next season, I do think there one defender will be sold.
So I would say we have had a good day and a very good week let's hope will have a great season.

02 Sep 2013 14:30:22
I am Loving what Liverpool are doing at the moment, in BR and FSG we trust. some great business so far and hopefully maybe one more player to come! Also I have to just say Skrtel was amazing yesterday, looked hungry and looked like he wanted to fight for his place, I myself want him to stay if he carries on playing the same. Not getting ahead of myself but I reckon this year could be the turning point for our club, may success come to our great club.
The sleeping giant has awoken.
YNWA

02 Sep 2013 14:42:29
I suspect Skrtel will leave with Borini. Happy with what's happened with limited spending but I'd like one more attacker.

02 Sep 2013 14:28:08
One of our ex lads who scored a magnificent chip over the keeper in that famous 1-4 win at Old Trafford. Dossena is Sunderland's target, although he failed a medical at Torino after a muscular problem was found.

02 Sep 2013 14:24:31
Spurs are apparently considering whether or not to take Hulk on loan for 10 million euros/pounds?

Just thought it was so crazy it was worth reading.

Lets just hope they do exactly that. Hulk isn't really good. From the bits of him I have seen.
10 million pounds for a season loan. JH Gatsby!

02 Sep 2013 14:15:24
If I was a striker, I'd be scared s**tless by Sakho. He looks as hard as nails!

02 Sep 2013 14:12:10
is all this talk of a big bids have been made for yarmolenko and juan mata is this anything to do with us surely we should have some money left over to sign 1 of these players we could probably win the title with 1 of em both very very good players I no you must get annoyed with the same question over and over just wish I was in the no like you. thoughts plz

Would love either of these to happen but my optimism is waining especially as it appears that Zenit are in Kiev for talks over signing Yarmolenko, who I don't think we could compete on price with.

Mata is a dream but it just doesn't seem likely, however if Suarez was sold I would strongly hope we would make a move for Mata as he would be a perfect replacement in terms of creativity. Let's hope.

02 Sep 2013 14:00:00
Guillem Balague on radio re suarez to madrid :"The last contact between the two clubs was two weeks ago and as I understand it, Liverpool told Real we’re not selling him, do not ring back!",
Be interested to hear your thoughts ed002 {Ed002's Note - I explained that RM made an approach then. You can look through the archives if you want.}

I wasn't talking about the approach ed002, it was more to do with the fact that Liverpool told them not to ring back. I am aware of your views of on the subject up to now as a regular everyday reader. I was really just wondering if maybe when the owners said he wasn't for sale that just maybe they meant it, esp given the proximity to the window closing. There has been so much speculation regarding another year, new contract etc. My own personal view which is on record is that even though they may want to sell him that as a matter of principle that they wouldn't. John Henry just doesn't seem the type of guy who will rollover if you know what I mean. It's not like Suarez' s value will significantly decrease between now and nxt summer esp if this supposed new release clause is inserted in the "new" contract. I guess I wasn't specific enough, my bad sorry

{Ed002's Note - I would not read anything in to the words spouted by Balague who is almost certainly paraphrasing what he was told by a third party. There is no question that there are two clubs interested in making a bid and that Suarez wants to leave. He is contracted to the club and they have plans to hold on to him a while longer.

Whilst Henry will not roll over he will have no qualms about moving a troublesome player on - and a great example exists in Manny Ramirez.}

Cheers Ed002,
thanks for the reply, enjoy the rest of the window.I'm well chuffed so far and if we do manage to bring anyone else in it would certainly be a bonus.

{Ed002's Note - You have a great day as well Simon.}

He moved Ramirez on just in time too. {Ed002's Note - He did.}

As I posted earlier. Henry`s in charge now in terms of suarez. The conditions are there and if not met. He stays. CASE CLOSED! {Ed002's Note - What conditions would these be? All they have done is confirmed that they will hang on to Suarez regardless - and that is regardless of what is best for the club. Ergo - Suarez is bigger than the club. This is a potentially huge mistake.}

02 Sep 2013 14:04:42
Another snippet from ssn Radio

John Oster, former teammate of Victor Moses, "surprised" Chelsea allowed Moses to go to " a title rival" and believes Brendan Rodgers can best the best out of Moses. Says its a "great bit of business". That from a former Everton player as well!

02 Sep 2013 13:51:27
Is it just me or is anyone else really excited about the sakho deal your thoughts always welcome as well Eds. I just think its a really solid buy and done a bit of goof buisness thier.

Really happy with it! Fantastic signing pace strength aggression he's built for the prem, surprised there isn't more excitement about it amongst fans.

02 Sep 2013 14:26:15
Ye totally agree mate i'm buzzin not to sure about moses yet but the way he has henderson playing and couthnio and danny I have faith in rodgers

I have watched this guy play for the past 2 years and let me say he IS to be excited about. this guy could be the next Kompany!

Ill go on record and say that sakho could become a legend at the club if he performs. Has all the physical and mental attributes to push either agger or toure out of the team.

As you might notice I absolutely love the acquisition.

YNWA

I don't know anything about him but i'm happy we signed players . can't wait to see him play

Sakho is a vry good defender with all the atributes of a modern day centre back. It is extremely rare for a player his size to hae genuine pace, power, skill on the ball anddetermination. I should know because I`m a Marseille fan and have watched him play against Marseille many times before he lost his place to Thiago Silva (who`s no slouch) and Alex (who isn`t better than him IMO)

02 Sep 2013 13:49:40
Hello again!
Are Liverpool still looking for forwards? Do you guys know anything on any possible signings today?

02 Sep 2013 13:40:43
I am quite pleased with the signing of Sakho. He does seem to be the 'beast' I was hoping for.

A word of caution, he is not in the present French squad, which includes Koscielny (Arsenal), Debuchy (Newcastle), Clichy (Man City), Sagna (Arsenal). If we had bought any of these 4 I would not have been so excited. Does anyone know why he has not played more for his country?).

However, BR has placed his trust in him, and reports from PSG fans suggest we will like his robust style, pace and aggression.

Welcome to Merseyside Mamadou.

Hopefully your song doesn't become Agadoo. I am sure we can come up with something better than that.

{Ed002's Note - He was initially out of the squad due to a disciplinary issue and some issues he had with Didier as manager (surrounding playing time). He was given another chance but lost it when he was not playing at PSG for a prolonged period. He will be looking to win his place back under the guidance of his new room mate.}

02 Sep 2013 13:35:17
With burak yilmaz's move to Lazio out of the window, is he a possible replacement for Suarez should he leave today? {Ed002's Note - I have nothing to say on Yilmaz right now.}

02 Sep 2013 13:43:49
Eds and reds,
Juan Mata or Arda Turan, who is more likely to be our left winger come the end of the transfer window today?

Neither, and we don't play with wingers.

None lol

Theyre versatile attacking midfielders!.

02 Sep 2013 13:22:18
Hi Eds,

Thanks for all your hardwork - the remaining 11 hours or so will be hectic I'm sure.

What is currently happening with Pacheco?

Also, any updates on our attacker/forward? {Ed002's Note - Pacheco was due to move and has been speaking with other clubs - I suspect there is a good chance of it slipping thru today.}

02 Sep 2013 13:29:40
Hi Ed, Just noticed someone mentioning we still have 30m+ left to spend and that we've approached Chelsea again today for Mata on a permanent deal. Any idea on the truth in this? {Ed002's Note - And where did you see this little gem?}

Indykalia is reporting this :) {Ed023's Note - The legend from Twitter! Yawn!}

Indykalia news is the biggest load of sh*t on twitter!

Indykalia is just a spoofer! He takes the mick out of himself as well. He had inside sources on the Royal Baby for god sake. He is King ITK!

02 Sep 2013 13:20:54
Will we se Clubs outside EPL biding BIG for SUAREZ today?

Real Madrid or Bayern Munich and PSG are the ones making offers?

Benzema could be included in a deal from REAL?

Torres is a player that is considered as a target for a low price?

Who else are Liverpool making a move for?

Something is about to happend for sure. Borini moving to Sunderland are making room for a big singing I belive. Even though Moses joined us.

02 Sep 2013 13:16:51
will hughes is being targeted today not sure of price or if he will sign and stay at derby for rest of season on loan but is a brilliant player gerrards long term replacement in my eyes.

02 Sep 2013 11:29:00
Eds just a few questions if possible would u please answer.
1-Borini surely looks like he is going on loan is this true.
2-Surley we need another striker because we only have SAS up front.
3-If and it's a big IF Real do come in with a late bid for Suarez surely we would have another striker lined up if that happened so that would mean maybe 2 new strikers.
Love transfer deadline day I'm glued to the tv and love this site and the job u guys are doing keep it up
Thanks {Ed023's Note - 1. Yes, he is gone on loan. 2. I don't know what the plan is for the rest of the day but reports claim we have placed bids for Mata & Yarmelenko. 3. Real Madrid are expected to bid for Suarez but I feel that it may be too late.

Enjoy your day mate}

Mata would be a great move for us. He has proved himself to be a good player in EPL.
Yarmelenko is a good player but unproven at EPL.
I can se Suarez leave to Real today and Benzema in return. If not Liverpool have another player in sight. Maybe a low bid for Torres!

Chelsea won't sell us mata imo

02 Sep 2013 13:28:25
Hope Borini loan works out for the lad, could return next season with some much needed confidence to do the business for us. Didn't realise how highly rated he was back in Italy.

02 Sep 2013 13:25:59
A lot of fuss in Madrid isn't there. Lol
I wonder if we are going to stick Moses on a big stage and force him to do some keepy ups.

02 Sep 2013 13:12:23
I think mata will sign
Not sure if it's loan or perm
Lets hope

02 Sep 2013 13:09:09
Hi guys we beat the Mancs and so far haven't seen much
in way of celebration or gloating
or you guys just went to their site and mooned them?

02 Sep 2013 13:05:23
Will Damiao our target, if Suarez goes to Madrid? {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

02 Sep 2013 12:59:59
my birthday today, and already 3 birthday presents from lfc, keep going:-) {Ed002's Note - Happy birthday.}

Thank you ed, thank all of you eds for this great site

02 Sep 2013 12:51:15
Just want to say thanks to Martin Skrtel for his performance yesterday if today is his last day with us.
Obviously I know he won't see this but felt it should be said.
Been a great buy for less than 7m if memory serves.
Top professional yesterday and held our defence together.
Thanks Martin, like Ryan Babel I feel you'll retain a cult following with LFC fans.

02 Sep 2013 12:44:00
Hi Eds, you are doing a great job on a very busy day. Do you believe there will be any further attacking signings for Liverpool today? {Ed002's Note - Perhaps. Why not read the posts?}

02 Sep 2013 12:41:57
hey eds,

any chance of a bid for mata? seeing as he doesn't seem to have a spot at CFC? {Ed002's Note - Search engine please.}

02 Sep 2013 12:37:29
With borini gone on loan I doubt Suarez will be sold too, I think business is done for us today, we will see.

Hope not, I'd like one more but I'm greedy :)

02 Sep 2013 12:35:18
hey reds and eds

Very happy with the deadline signings so far! Might be the only ones, but hopefully we might have a little surprise! Our back line is going to be so solid now! Enrique (Who had a fine game yesterday, much improved) Agger, Sakho and Kelly (Don't rate Johnson)

Great Height, Strength and presence. Would scare most teams attackers! Oh yea, and we also have Toure, ilori as back up! Last year defense was our weakness now it seems to be a growing strength. Well done Brendan and Ayre!

Credit were its due Johnston had a very good game to some good tackles

02 Sep 2013 12:23:15
Baroni having medical as we speak at Sunderland according to ssn. The Arsenal have also signed Ozil.

Who in the world is Baroni?

02 Sep 2013 12:26:20
I am very impressed with the 3 coming in I just hope that when RM come in for LS the club have a plan B in place.

02 Sep 2013 12:16:26
Mesut Ozil reported to be getting ready for a medical for Arsenal after negotiating personal terms. Let's see if Real Madrid come in with an offer for Suarez now.

Ozil is not what arsenal need {Ed002's Note - He is one of four players they are looking to confirm today.}

I agree so they're going to move one of their best players Cazorla out of position. But then again if you have the chance to sign Ozil you take it. Top three 10's in the world IMO

Hi Ed. Could you tell us the other three out of curiosity?

Thanks! {Ed002's Note - Try the Arsenal page.}

02 Sep 2013 12:13:11
eds, if/when suarez leaves will we only replace him with one player? I feel if we replace him with a winger we are a bit short centrally, and studge is prone to a few niggles throughout the season. is there any chance if we sell him we would bring in 2 attackers?
thanks in advance {Ed002's Note - I would think little or no chance of 2 attackers arriving today.}

Ed what are the chances of suarez staying and another attacker coming in?
thanks {Ed023's Note - I would think zero but this day has its surprises so don't hold me to that}

02 Sep 2013 12:06:03
Don't be surprised if Torres goes to United or Arsenal by the end of today.
I'm no ITK or anything but a pl/ex involving Rooney for Torres plus Chelsea paying about £10m wouldn't shock me.

Or Arsenal to buy Torres straight out last minute.
Just can't see Jose keeping him.
Both players want a move judging by their demeanours so might be best and would possibly appease each set of fans.

So long as we avoid I'll be happy.
But still feel we need more goals in our attack.
Only Sturridge and Suarez are proven, Aspas will clearly need time.
Come on Brendan, give us one more goalscoring attacker.
If we must wait till January, so be it.

I'd take Torres back but only if it was for no more than £10-15million, he still scored over 20 goals last season. I would find it hard to be chanting his name on the Kop though but if by some reason he comes back, and for some reason I've got a weird feeling it could be the shock of the day, then I would just hope he just keeps his head down & try his best for the team, we don't have to like him but if he does come back & once he's on the pitch then he will have my support

02 Sep 2013 12:01:42
Eds, Great job and good luck today - Get the Red Bull and Berroca out on the desk!

Just an observation really - Today is the day when we see what FSG are made of. They have stated that Suarez is not for sale so near the end of the window. Like many others, I want him to stay so now the last hours to remain resolute and stand firm are in front of us. Eds, do you think a hefty offer would change FSG's minds?

YNWA {Ed002's Note - This has been thrashed repeatedly all summer. If an acceptable offer is made he will leave and everyone will be happy. If not the club will have to keep him.}

02 Sep 2013 11:51:52
Looks like Borini off on loan to sunderland. a bit surprised at that actually. Be good to see him play regularly to judge if he will cut it in premier league, but that will leave only DS and Ls as our striking options. C'mon let's have a surprise striker arrive, but who would want to come knowing that they will only be back up?

I think there is someone by the name of aspas who wears the no 9 shirt and he was a striker at his previous club btw he needs to work on his first touch

Borini will score goals at sunderland

02 Sep 2013 11:21:16
We've signed Moses on a season-long loan. Good that we got these 3 completed early in the day. Who knows, maybe there will be a surprise later too.

02 Sep 2013 11:39:32
i can't help but feel that torres can be moving to anfield, with suarez moving to chelsea.
chelsea want a striker, well not chelsea, mourinho does! its pretty apparent, suarez is the only chelsea level striker available. it doesn't seem like eto'o will be first team.

lfc and chelsea have a history of buisness.
it is ridiculously quiet at chelsea . they will come in the last minute that is a sure.
i am not sure for realmadrid are in for suarez, real would have obviously made there move. they are not the ones to wait for the last second and miss out on a target.
madrid want something they get it. just like bale for 85million! they won't shed blood tears for 8-10 million behind suarez.
i believe if they wanted suarez they would have done that as Liverpool quoted 50 million back in early august.
i think torres and moses and cash will be offered to lfc to tempt selling suarez at the last moment.
and for me it will depend on the cash being offered. as Liverpool don't neccessarily need moses and definitely not torres

however I don't see FSG doing such a suicide trade. but in the last moments it just gets panicky.


however mata +moses +torres + cash that be a deal :P.

02 Sep 2013 11:35:52
happy me this morning, some signings beat the champions, league table looking sweet, more of pls, let's hope so! looking good eh

02 Sep 2013 11:31:52
We are the only team in the league who have not conceded a goal, and we've just spent another £25m on centre backs. I can see a very good season for us. Every single great team in history has been built on a solid defence. Hence why Arsenal haven't been serious competitors for trophies for years. Moses will be a great signing. If anybody wants to know a little bit more on our 3 signings so far today, I did a review on them in the LFC blogs and voting polls section. This season is looking very good now. Worth also pointing out to the people in love with Levy, that for all Tottenhams spending, they are one of only 2 teams in the league yet to score in open play! One thing Ed002, do you know if the Moses deal includes any future buying clause?

YNWAdam

02 Sep 2013 12:17:02
Strikers and Goals wins you the Match. Defenders wins you the Title.

Have meant to respond before, nice one for the articles, thanks for putting in the time, really interesting reads. Haven't really seen much of any of them so good to have some insight. Agree about the defence, still think we're missing something in the last third though, (even with the Moses addition and Suarez out atm), would really like Yarmolenko, or him and Damiao if Suarez goes, that would finish off a pretty perfect transfer window for me. Was also wondering the same thing about Moses.

02 Sep 2013 11:17:54
Neil Mellor who works for LFCTV on ssn Radio on new signings and potential Suarez bid. All the tv reporters working for them on deadline day according to my mate who works there.

02 Sep 2013 11:07:22
Hey eds, now that all three expected signings in Moses, Sakho and Ilori are officially done, what business do you still expect to transpire involving INs and OUTs with the club, would be interesting to get any of your opinions? {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

02 Sep 2013 11:06:23
Moses confirmed

02 Sep 2013 10:54:35
At centre back we now have Agger, Sakho, Kelly, Toure, Skrtel, Ilori, Coates and Wisdom. Dagger will almost definitely start if he's fit so effectively that's six competing for one spot. Surely Skrtel will leave, we'd get a decent fee too so it seems common sense. I'd have said Coates too but obviously he's out for ages.

Wisdom going on loan, so really Kelly to cover right back. Cissokho out injured for a bit so Sakho will provide left back cover too. Coates is injured. Toure is injured and possibly won't be first choice on return.

I guess we will start the season with four centre backs then. Agger, Sakho, Ilori, Skrtel. Could be reasonable to hold onto Skrtel until January, unless a good offer comes in.

Skrtel I think will leave.
Coates will leave next season.
Wisdom will join Wigan on loan.
Kelly will cover RB as well as CB.
Ilori will cover RB as well as LB.
Sakho will start with Agger and can play LB.
Toure will be back up and may cover Lucas as CDM.
Agger will start as 1st choice.

We may even play 3 CB'S only time will tell.

Dagger wouldn't be an automatic choice in my team

02 Sep 2013 10:41:58
ed we couldn't let suarez go now unless we got one r 2 in? a striker and a left winger b4 we consider a potential deal? like how spurs av done with bale. i.e yarmolenko and a striker? just to name names

02 Sep 2013 10:27:46
Well I am a very happy LFC supporter! We signed one of the two people I really wished we would but did not expect! I am not worried about the cost at all and feel Sakho will be tremendous for us if we can keep him hungry and playing. He is excellent IMO. Illori I can't say I have seen much but from what I hear seems a very good signing.

Moses while I was initially not that excited by could surprise a large group of us and deliver in areas we feel he cant, IE crosses, goals and other things other than speed. I now actually think Moses wil have a very good season although don't know why the change in heart

All in all a very good window. Arda Turan would have made it the best since I was a young man but can't have the cake, with cherry and eat it too

02 Sep 2013 10:16:20
Ed002, a question on the financial side of things and not really Liverpool related but since you are the only one I know who has such in-depth knowledge of how finance works in football, here it is.

Does a typical Galactico signing for Real Madrid (Beckham, Zidane, Ronaldo, Bale etc) involve them buying part of player rights as well? And does it mean that a certain part of the income that the player receives from personal endorsement deals, goes to Madrid? If that's the case, it does help in understanding how Madrid earn back some of the massive amounts they spend on players. Any information on the topic is welcome and I understand if you prefer not discussing it right now.

Thanks anyhow and once again, a big kudos to you guys for keeping this site going. Much appreciated.

Cheers! :) {Ed002's Note - The image rights work very specifically at Real Madrid. You sign and you give up 50% of your image rights to the club. There might be a little negotiation, but that is effectively it. Additionally, Real Madrid are one of a few clubs that have negotiated different deals with their kit manufacturer (Adidas in their case) that sees a share of sales proceeds rather than a lump some payment. It is also worth noting that there are significant sales contributing to the costs of players, they are the club with the largest world-wide income and there are some slightly messy "politics" associated with the Spanish game still.}

02 Sep 2013 10:26:37
Are we still interested in Andriy Yarmelenko now that we are going to sign Moses?


Chris198080

02 Sep 2013 10:04:08
Hi Eds, is there any chance that Liverpool would make a move for Romelu Lukaku, seeing as he is supposedly behind Torres and now Eto'o in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge?

It seems Mourinho isn't convinced by him.

Thanks {Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown no interest in him.}

02 Sep 2013 10:34:22
he is a beast. and If mourinho doesn't rate him. Then the spl one needs a doctor Immediatly. there is no way he would come to us. and there would lotz of clubs if he is availble for sale.
can see Mata leaving today. common reds. 25 mill.
Mata and ozil in the same league against chelsea.

Gone up 28m as he now comes with a free RVP in his pocket

02 Sep 2013 09:47:04
Interesting comments from Ian Ayre reported on the BBC website, where he refers to Sakho as a 'marquee signing'.

Wondering if that is covering for BR's comments a few weeks ago and suggesting that we are not expecting any other 'big name' signings today.

Or I could just be reading too much into it!

Z

I was thinking exactly the same.

Anyway, I hate the term 'marquee' as it's a bit cheesy.

Does a successful transfer window reflect in a marquee signing?

Does it penguin!

I think you are spot on zedd

still gotmy fingers crossed for a midfielder maybe m vila, or someone

we only have gerrard hendo and lucas as genuine midfielders. its an area where we are light

I was thinking the exact same thing. Either ways, I'm very happy with Sakho and Ilori, though I expect Moses to join and maybe Suarez leaving before the window closes. All in all, a very successful window for us, provided we can get the players to gel-in :)

Cheers, and enjoy the Transfer Deadline Day!

It is a stupid term, but I do think Sakho is an exceelent signing and a first team national player. As far as great signings I think he is up there for sure

02 Sep 2013 09:45:16
Sahko official. :)
That probably means curtains for Skwertl. Good signings, but I was always a fan of Martin. Good luck to him he deserves to be first choice somewhere and Napoli should certainly be competing this year assuming that's where he ends up.

02 Sep 2013 09:29:04
Let us be prepared for a bid by Madrid for our little pain in the a**e striker.

Let us be prepared for a pathetic offer from a brash and arrogant club.

Let us prepare to give them a good kick in the p***s if they think they can get him on the cheap.

Anyone think Benteke (regardless of new contract) would still be available?

Why would we need benteke when we have sturridge? we need somebody who can create, score, drag defenders towards him and harry the opposition defence non-stop the way that suarez does. to be honest there probably is no other player in the world like him, and as brilliant as sturridge is all the intangibles that suarez brings with him would be almost impossible to replace, especially given the time that we have left.
the question, however, is always the same- does all of this warrant the perpetual headache of having suarez on your team?

02 Sep 2013 09:47:51
benteke is an superb player, But he is what sturridge is with us already, we need players on the flanks.

I still expect Suarez to get his Dream move to Real Madrid. weather it be a straight cash offer of above £50M or player plush cash. My only worry is we would need to replace him as Borini is set for Sunderland on loan and if Sturridge gets injured were stuck with only Aspas, with Borini going i'm expecting another Attacker weather that be a ST/CF/LW/RW i'm not too sure and if Suarez goes as well then we would need 2/3 attackers which seems unlikely, but Liverpool have already confirmed 2 of the 3 signings we expected early on so I wonder will they be busy for the rest of the day.

We need another player who can score goals as Suarez will go.

. and Borini.

Not sure we would be mad enough to sell him when we do not have a replacement at this very late stage. Aspas is not good enough to play each game and we need Suarez to play as the right attacker with Aspas as a back up. We would not be arranging behind closed door matches (Port Vale) for Suarez if we were planning to sell him

02 Sep 2013 10:37:10
Borini is already on his way. we need someone to play in flanks. we have only 2 18 year old kids to do that. and we are talking about CL

02 Sep 2013 09:22:16
Good Morning All - still happy after yesterdays terrific result and our performance - Sturridge nicked the all important goal (again) but Skrtel, Johnson, Enrique and Henderson were all fantastic for me with Skrtel immense given the pressure of the match - having to come in on the back of two previous wins and two clean sheets and the fact he had not played this season so far! Hope he gets the opportunity to fight for his place still and if not I for one would wish him all the best if he gets moved on!
Again the performances yesterday of some of the LFC players shows what happens when there is extra competition generated in the squad for starting places and they were probably aware of the other three potentially key signings in the wings watching on.

(Eds) With Luis Suarez not available until September 25th and many concerning reports this morning that he will be off to Madrid tonight and we may lose Borini to Sunderland on loan - Will we not be short again up front? Particularly if no sensible replacement is found!
Before getting carried away if Sturridge gets injured - what do we have left? Iago Aspas is a worker that's clear but not a prolific goal scorer yet and looking at our bench yesterday there were very few game changing options!

Personally Eds I hope we stick today with what we have (keep Suarez) for one more year rather than destroy our chances this season in letting him leave particularly at the touted prices being thrown out this morning of around 45m Euros (£39m) quid - seems ridiculously cheap for me and gives us nothing to purchase anyone decent in return! Finally (Eds) do you know if we have any interest in a back -up plan if Luis goes? I am very nervous now and getting the feeling our season could still be tipped on its head in the next few hours! YNWA

02 Sep 2013 09:14:25
Sakho just confirmed. Think he'll be a great signing. Moses should be announced next and possibly 1 more later on?

02 Sep 2013 09:10:02
Hi guys really exited about deadline day! Hope we sell the bag today. I have 56 drops today and the first parcel is going to Cobham to Chelsea training ground. Will try and get my 15 seconds of fame on ssn.

02 Sep 2013 09:06:24
Hi Eds & fellow Reds

Eds you have my deepest sympathy today, I can only imagine how hectic today will be for you guys so good luck.
Just a few things really, I heard we made a bid yesterday for Iker Munian, this boy can play LW, RW, ST & is a fantastic player, but I also heard he went off injured against Real Madrid yesterday so if a bid is true I hope his injury isn't a bad one.
Also we've been linked with Damiao but surely that would be a very difficult deal to do on deadline day.
Heard this morning that Moses might not be a loan after all it may be permanent, again just a rumour.
Do you think if Suarez goes today, I know quite a few of the Eds think he will, do you think we have a replacement lined up, especially as Borini is being linked with Sunderland & do you think in your opinion we should do what Spurs done so well I think, in that we buy our replacement first then sell Suarez so we don't pay over the odds for his replacement?
Ideally today I'd love to see this happen but I know most would be unlikely.

Sakho
Ilori
Moses
Barry (loan cover for Lucas)
Munian
Turan or maybe somebody like Di Maria or Benzama as part of Suarez deal

Anyway cheers Eds as much as I know a lot of this is unlikely we all have our perfect transfer deadline day outcomes, mine would be our deals for the 3 lads at the game yesterday to be complete, hijack Evertons hope of getting Barry, get rid of Suarez & all his attitude & baggage & bring in a quality striker as replacement & a quality winger/wide player for the left.

Why would gareth barry (whom I don't rate in the first place) want to come to us to sit on the bench, when he wants to be in contention for a place in the england squad?

02 Sep 2013 11:07:19
Now that Sakho has been confirmed, I think toure will be suitable Dm cover. He's not quite as comfortable on the ball as his brother, but he certainly isn't bad on it either

02 Sep 2013 09:00:17
Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle all had a 12m euro offer for Florian Thauvin turned down with the player opting to go to Marseille for 15m Euros instead. Tells me we are still looking for an attacker in spite of Moses.

02 Sep 2013 08:42:24
Finaly Transfer Deadline DAY:

Babelcopter!
Redknapp wheeler dealer!
Peter Odemwingie gets in a car. Haha classic!


I expect some funny things to happend to day. :)

Lets hope Liverpool signes Sakho and Moses. Maybe we will se a suprise transfer aswell.

I Expect to se Skertl going to a new club, Wisdom out on a loan.

There is an article on the BBC website about transfers etc, and one bit refers to a transfer of a top striker between 2 clubs where the striker fell asleep waiting for the plane and missed it, making everything more rushed. Wondered if it was Torres? Anyone know? {Ed002's Note - Benjani to Portsmouth.}

02 Sep 2013 08:31:46
Good luck to Borini if he goes out on loan.

This lad will come good and will come back to our club a better more confident player.

Personally, I have seen so many positives when he plays and can't remember ever wanting a player to score as much as I do him. His runs and positional play are excellent at times.

Good luck lad.

Swansea would be ideal.

02 Sep 2013 09:01:00
How on earth is this loan a good idea beyond me. we are all out to get the CL in 12 months. If we are short of money, then sell him and get the money and fund a move for a Winger.
there are 100s of borini out there and some in our academy, we could easily get 2 strikers next seaosn if we are in CL.