Liverpool Banter Archive June 06 2013

A new player profile has been created on Henrikh Mkhitaryan

06 Jun 2013 22:00:35
Just wondering cause it's been bugging me, how do you pronounce Mkhitaryan? {Ed019's Note - Mikit-ar-yun}

Mickey-Taar-Yaan I think!

The real AG

Oh dear, I've been pronouncing it Micka-tara-yan. Oops.

Henreek Micky tar ryan

Google translate pronounced - M-K-Tar-yean

The last part is easy.
The vast majority of Armenian names end in 'yan' or 'ian'. Think 'Kardashian'.

Me - khi - ta - rian

No its M-Kitar-Yan

07 Jun 2013 07:54:02
or Mickey Tarquin maybe?

It's Mhhh-it-ar-yan. I speak Armenian and currently live here.

YNWA

How about we just stick to Henrikh for now? ;)

07 Jun 2013 12:02:37
i was watching a video the guy pronounced it like, Maka-tar-ryan
giblet

06 Jun 2013 21:44:53
I wonder who'll be trusting in BR come next May?

I will

I will as well but next time leave your name when you leave such comments so when it comes May we can let you know how BR is doing in our books.

Me too for sure. Not you then?
gareth

Surely you should be worrying about DM and MG, don't worry about BR or JH they on the correct path. are you!

06 Jun 2013 23:11:53
Hopefully we all will mate, I do now, and feel we have played some of the most fantastic football for years, more consistency and we will be right up there! To get that consistency you need a bigger squad so hopefully BR will have a good summer window!
We all want him to succeed because that will benefit Liverpool and in the end we all want what's best for Liverpool!

Malak

Me too

John Henry and Tom Werner. that's all that matters.

07 Jun 2013 08:11:46
Everyone I go the matches with has faith in him. Do you go to the games? Have you seen the team develop? Do you think we'd have played like we did against Newcastle in August?

I wonder who'll have the courage to sign their posts come next may?
In Buck we trust!

We will have to wait and see. But for now, I am.

The real AG

06 Jun 2013 21:41:10
Rumour regarding Suarez' next destination. Madrid's priorities are re-signing Ronaldo and bringing in Bale. After that, they won't be able to afford Suarez. Atletico are interested, but Suarez dreams of playing for Real and won't risk signing for their cross town rivals. That puts Bayern in the driver's seat with the brotherly connection between their new coach and Suarez' agent.

Reals no1 striker target is Cavani but he is deemed to expensive if they were also to go for Bale. Suarez is seen as the cheaper option in that mix so Liverpool (in my opinion)need to hold out for as much as possible so either Madrid pay top euro or explore other options. Liverpool cannot afford to look a soft touch compared to other teams across Europe. I personally don't think our business savvy American owners will allow that.
In Buck we trust! {Ed002's Note - Bale is not an alternate to Cavani.}

06 Jun 2013 21:11:14
Hi all
Jus to inform u lago aspas has agreed terms with Liverpool.
Regards ashley

Source?

And how do you know this?

ACHILLES.

06 Jun 2013 19:16:27
ed, just a quick one, do you think that lfc will bid for mkhitaryan and do you think we see him as gerrards replacement? cheers {Ed030's Note - I hope Liverpool do but i don't think he will be a replacement for Gerrard. }

There are no Gerrard replacements this has been done to death and back again!

Gerrard still LFC most influential player

Like it or not it remains a fact.

06 Jun 2013 20:17:59
Dear ed (s) any chance of de vrij of feyanord {Ed052's Note - Not at the minute. But if Agger goes...}

06 Jun 2013 19:54:28
Bit of youth transfer going on:-

Liverpool continue to shop in the Spanish youth transfer market.

With a deal agreed for Barcelona striker Sergi Canos, Liverpool are now raiding Valencia for midfielder Pedro Chirivella.

Vavel says Liverpool have seen off competition from Manchester City to win the race for Spain U17 international Chirivella.

The midfielder hasn't yet put pen to paper, but those close to the family say he is packing his bags to move to Liverpool this summer.

EXTRACT TAKEN FROM KOPSOURCE HOW RELIABLE IT IS? I don't KNOW.


ACHILLES. {Ed030's Note - Not heard of kopsource maybe a poster maybe able to help. }

I read this on monday evening but it was not kop source it was 101 great goals so iv seen it repeated on various sites since so i'd say kop source are just reprinting another sites story
giblet

06 Jun 2013 19:34:54
hey guys,

out of question, what does everybody think of bojan? I know he has flopped for most of his career but everyone will remember his potential at barca and the hype surrounding him. coutinho and sturridge, two young players not fulfilling their potential at big clubs: Rodgers has taken them and nurtured them, and now they are playing to their potential. The same goes for bojan. if Rodgers bought him, he might be able to turn him into the player he can be, which most people tipped him to be one of the best in the world.

any interest in him from Liverpool eds?

Anonymous woolback

This is a very good point you're making Woolback.

Cape Town Red

The problem with trying to sign Bojan is his high transfer fee and the buy back clause Barca will put in his contract.

He would be more expensive than Coutinho and Sturridge and if he does well, Barca can buy him back for a smallish fee.

The real AG

06 Jun 2013 18:29:32
Any chance of Arouna Kone ed? {Ed052's Note - no}

Dont even both with the arouna kone talk.

ACHILLES.

06 Jun 2013 19:05:09
Hi eds
Was just wondering with all the talk of player swaps that may be possible as part of the Suarez deal there are a lot of names being thrown around which are just completely unrealistic. And although I know that swap deals are rare and often fall through if we were to look at bayern players which of them would be available as I have seen a few of the eds saying they will be clearing out a lot this summer, so which players are looking likely to leave?
Cheers
Alex YNWA {Ed052's Note - This has been answered many times my friend. Please search}

Thanks, did try the search and there was one from sometime in April early on so was just wondering if anything had changed as I had heard Ribery is set to stay and few such as alaba and mulller seem to be linked with exits so thought there may have been a change on the players that were available {Ed052's Note - Nothing has changed greatly. I don't expect BM to offer players fro Suarez]

06 Jun 2013 17:26:05
Hi eds. Just would like to know how many of under 21s are being offered a new contract next season and how many let go? Don't think ngoo or pachecho will return personally. I think adjoran has most potential. Also, are we getting new training gear from warrior this new season or just new jerseys which are awful by the way?! cheers, kev {Ed052's Note - There may be a new training kit but I am not sure. I personally think Adorjan will go this summer. I agree however that both Ngoo and Pacheco will leave}

06 Jun 2013 18:30:32
Hi eds, ESPN saying that we'll sign Aspas within the next 2 days, any truth in this? {Ed030's Note - A fee has been agreed for Aspas. }

06 Jun 2013 17:48:53
Afternoon EDs & reds, jus wondered if any of the EDs could see us spending more than 15million on a single player this summer or do they reckon a few more shall we say 'shrewd' additions bein made? Oh & any updates on LS situation? I. e have the club been in contact since his dumb ass interview?
Cheers guys/girls. {Ed030's Note - If we sign Mkhitaryan that would cost us over £15m. }

06 Jun 2013 18:21:22
sergi camps agreed to join Swansea, so that one can be put to bed {Ed052's Note - No Canas has agreed to join them. Not the Barca youngster with a different first name, and a different surname.}

I don't often comment on replies but Ed that was quality {Ed052's Note - Was it? Im glad...}

06 Jun 2013 12:38:25
Ed's Who if any have shown strong Interest in Spearing so far? {Ed019's Note - Stoke were interested before their manager change, not sure right now}

I've heard newcastle and Sunderland are mate plus a host of championship clubs (1 I assume to be Bolton)

06 Jun 2013 17:29:49
Tiago Ilori has told Lisbon that he wants them to accept an offer from Liverpool and make the switch to Merseyside despite strong interest from Valencia.

The 20-year-old defender is yet to agree personal terms with us yet but he's agent has been in talks with officials and he's demands are not that high so discussions should be concluded quickly

Liverpool have had an initial offer of 3 Million rejected but are preparing a second offer which should be accepted as the first offer was very close to what they were willing to let the player go for

06 Jun 2013 17:22:22
Is there still an interest in Tom Ince? If so do we have a chance of regaining his signature? Thanks YNWA!

I posted yesterday that it was unlikely mate and haven't heard anything to suggest otherwise. We have moved onto other targets since jan as our current strong rumours suggest (ie. Aspas)

06 Jun 2013 17:16:29
Anyone watching the U-21 euros?

Rodrigo, Tello, Isco, Munain and Tiago all starting! We've also been linked to all of them (clueless media )

Malak

Interestingly you are right!

The real AG

I don't know who's Rodrigo but we're not linked to any of Muniain, Thiago or Isco!
El capitano {Ed030's Note - I think he means the Benfica one. }

I've just switched over, thanks for that!

06 Jun 2013 19:51:36
Actually we have been linked with each and every one of them before on different transfer windows, by different clueless websites! I never said Liverpool had any real intrest in any of them! Use the search function and you will find 100s of posts about each of them saying
'any truth in this rumour?'
We are linked to tello, tiago and rodrigo now on various sites! As I said Clueless media! Ya metnak!

Malak

I know that Malak! How are you these days?

I understand that we have/had interest in Tello and Muniain at some point from Ed002. In my opinion, neither of them are good enough at the moment and won't be a step up from Sterling.

It seems we are trying to get the Spanish kids at an even younger age than the likes of Tello, Isco or Muniain are now, to avoid paying huge sums for them. Hence the probable arrival of Sergi Canos, Luis Alberto and Pedro Chirivella!

The real AG

06 Jun 2013 23:04:42
I am fine thankyou! And you mate? I have a 2 months summer vacation and will travel to Turkey to watch some players and cheer on Egypt in the U-20 world-cup if it doesn't get cancelled!
Egypt is in the same group as England so it will be really fun to watch Conor Coady in particular live in real life!

Malak

Haha excellent!

The real AG

06 Jun 2013 16:59:58
Sorry not lfc related but isn't it amazing Spain's depth! Their U21's squad looks like it could give our starting XI a go!

So could their under 11s! Your point is?

06 Jun 2013 16:43:38
I have heard that Kyriakos Papodopoulos is determined to play for Liverpool. At the moment Liverpool are not meeting the asking price of 15m. There are concerns over an injury suffered last year hence the haggling. IMO this guy is the player we need. Excellent defender and more fire in his belly than ten Rooneys. Seriously hope we get him over any other this Summer.

06 Jun 2013 16:37:22
Are we interested in Clio's Aspe?

How about John Denvers airplane?

Jocky Wilson's belly?

Nick Faldo's Humour?

Hulk Hogan's yellow tee shirt?

Steve Austins Bible quotes?

Pammy Anderson's Breasts?

I am having a fooking breakdown reading this drivel today?

I have to shot myself its the only solution!

Pass me the spud gun!
Ciario80

It's not just today, it's getting like this everyday, people post the same questions, believe every rumour about a player we are linked with, we must of been linked with over 200 players and it's not even Mid june yet! I've heard about Tevez and dzecko today. lol now that did crack me up. just give it a rest, it won't happen! We ain't got the money!

Ack17

06 Jun 2013 16:34:06
Eds. 3 questions please following rumour of Benetiz linked now with Reina

1. Can Napoli afford to buy our first team seeing as this is how is going according to Fleet Street
2. Any legs in this rumour would Peps move for anyone other than Barca
3. Can Benitez not be linked / nudged towards players like Coates if he is intent on buying up LFC? {Ed002's Note - (1) Obviously it is a dumb question. (2) The only interest I have confirmed in him is from another club - not Barcelona. 3. Another dumb question.}

According to the press, buying off our entire first team squad is a distinct possibility ed :>

Drigan

Thanks ed002. First one was a bit tongue in cheek. But if serious do Napoli have the bank to buy Reina Lucas Agger Skrtel I'm sure I heard they are minted. I know it's up to us to sell etc

Last was also taking the P due to the amount of lazy paper links

Is the other club Athletico due to Courtis going back to Chelsea?

06 Jun 2013 16:30:28
Liverpool to bring back Torres from Chelsea for a minimal fee of £12 million on a 3 year deal.

Notice how nobody even replies to the Torres nonsense anymore.

Are they really? Wow.

Would be very good for him and us if only it was true

06 Jun 2013 16:20:16
I don't think you get this a lot but whose idea was it to start this website. Just curious.

KrishnaYNWA {Ed002's Note - My father, Ed001, was given a grant from the probation services to set the system up in a halfway house for wayward boys that he runs.}

06 Jun 2013 17:18:48
Alright Ed, does he run the boys or the house?

Haha. A simple 'cant tell you' would've been sufficient, but where's the fun in that eh?

Not what I've heared.

A rumour has it that this is the governers idea of Ashworth hospital to give a little back to the public.

You're all patients my dear!

Ten o'clock and its lights off for you all I'm afraid.

All the shock treatment and clipping of the eye-lids must be working to their credit. :-P

Tally ho,

DaveyBootle

Shutter island springs to mind.

Or maybe a football fan and a software engineer came together somewhere to carry out their diabolical plan.

06 Jun 2013 14:11:29
Are we interested in Tevez? We can't match his wages as its enormous! {Ed002's Note - See previous answers.}

06 Jun 2013 14:11:29
Are we interested in Tevez? We can't match his wages as its enormous!

06 Jun 2013 15:11:02
You've answered your own question there mate.

How does boot sponsership work would that pay some of his weekly waages

06 Jun 2013 13:47:47
Hi eds,

any updates on henrik mkhitaryan? and I've seen a couple of articles linking us to tevez, surely we wouldn't be willing to meet his wage demands?

Cheers {Ed002's Note - See previous posts.}

06 Jun 2013 12:49:26
Heard a rumour that Rodgers likes the look of Emre Can from Bayern Munich. I must say he is rated highly by Bayern and our best chance to get him would be through Suarez deal.

06 Jun 2013 13:38:36
hi eds appreciate your thoughts on this article by a web site sayin tat we are intrested in tevez for as many as 8 million do u think he will come to us I know we had a intrest in him a while ago would like to hear your answer {Ed052's Note - he won't be signing}

06 Jun 2013 13:25:30
I'm going to redict the premier league table:

1. Chelsea - With Mourinho returning and an already excellent team which he will surely improve, I can see them dominating for the next 3/4 years till 'The Special One' moves on to his next project.

2. Manchester City - Pellegrini is a good manager, and will get City playing better football. However I don't see him winning a trophy in his first 18months at the club and don't think he'll be in charge past December 2014.

3. Man United - United are a sound unit, that play effective football. They are set up in a very similar way to what Moyes had Everton playing. However I cannot see Moyes being as tactically astute, and I think the mental affect of losing fergie will cost them, much how it damaged Liverpool when Kenny left the first time.

4. Liverpool - With Rodgers in charge I can see us really beginning to make a charge up the table. Regardless of whether Suarez stays or goes, Liverpool will be a very good team next season, and expect us to be the top scoring team in the league, just edging out Chelsea. The club are moving forward in every aspect of football. Coutinho will be a key player, and will likely top the assist and Key passing charts next year.

5. Arsenal - Wengers time at the club is coming to an end. He will likely take the P$G job in the summer of 2014 and Arsenal will spiral into a good midtable team who churn out top youngsters, only for them to be poached be Europes big guns.

6. Tottenham - AVB will lead Tottenham to another strong campaign, however I think it likely Bale will be found out for the one trick pont he is next year. Put a man on the edge of you box to close him down every time, and he is virtually ineffective. They may even lose him to Madrid which will leave them with a lack of match winners. They have hit a ceiling recently and not improved at all over the last 3 years.

7. Swansea - Laudrup has them playing beautiful football, and I see them taking some great strides forward next season. The european qualification will see them attract some top players to the liberty this summer.

8. Fulham - Jol is maknig some very astute signings and Fulham were very strong last season until a major loss of form saw them tail off. Don't expect it to happen again.

9. West Ham - Allardyce has created a new Bolton. They are just a hard team to beat, and their home form will carry them into next seasons top half.

10. Everton - The appointment of Martinez was a major mistake by Everton, purely becasue of his willingness to work with a small budget and his 'media darling' image. His style of play will differ too much from Moyes' and the loss of Baines will really damage them. They are an aging team as well with Distin, Jagielka, Pienaar and Osman not getting any younger.

11. Cardiff - Cardiff play good football, and ran away with the Championship in the end. They will come out fighting.

12. West Brom - Clarkes honeymoon period is over, and West Brom will lose the massively influential Lukaku this summer. He will be hard to replace, and their defence is also one of the oldest in the league. They must hold on to Yacob and Long or the yo-yo years could soon be returning.

13. Aston Villa - The loss of Benteke will be massive. He will not stay and Lamberts youth only policy will see them really struggle next season. They will likely improve though as the team develops.

14. Newcastle - Pardew will have a lot to answer for next year, but the loss of some key players will make that 8 year contract look even more questionable.

15. Crystal palace - Holloway will come up as buoyant as ever, and Crystal palace have some great players. The loss of Zaha will be a blessing in disguise as that money can be used to buy a less hyped up, but more effective player. Expect some great football from them.

16. Southampton - Pochettino is another of the honeymoon men of last season. The side are likely to lose star man Schneiderlin which will damage them more than anyone relaises. His lack of English language will pay in the end, as he loses the dressing room.

17. Sunderland - Di Canio will inspire them to a relegation battle victory, and they will likely be the worst team to avoid the drop. They are a very average and aging team, but Di Canio should be given the time to put that right. Mingolet will play a key role if he stays. Expect some controversy with Di Canio at the helm!

18. Stoke - The loss of Pulis is huge, as the team has been assembled purely to play his style. Not even Allardyce is that boring. Expect relegation, especially if they lose Begovic.

19. Norwich will be the suprise relegation candidates for me. They have invested a lot of money in a below average striker, and I see them really strugglnig for points next season. They will be locked in a late relegation battle with Sunderland and Stoke, but inevitably fail.

20. Hull - Bruce is a good manager, but Hull will not have finances or quality to compete. They will see most of their points come from draws, but will be relegated with weeks to spare.

All in all, I think the league will be very competitive next year, and this is of course all guesswork and predictions. No offence to any fans on the Liverpool page. I genuinely belive top 4 is a relaistic goal and see us getting there at North Londons expense.

Really looknig forward to Di Canio, Holloway and Mourinhos interviews. The league will only really be missing Mick McCarthy!

Thanks for reading. Sorry for the length Eds.

Not sure I agree with all of this but pretty nice - you should put a few quid on it!

Football is unpredictable and from your post all the top team bar Chelsea you say will not be as good! but you think Liverpool will race up the table, I think you are talking up your team a bit to much.

06 Jun 2013 15:19:29
Everton will finish lower than 10th.

06 Jun 2013 15:28:46
Might do that Sam ;) and its only my opinion anonymous reply. I will almost definitely be wrong somewhere. Of course I am going to talk up my own team. i'm optamistic. Just like United fans think Moyes is the new fergie, City fans think Navas is the next Ronaldo, Everton fans think Martinez will lead them to the top 4, Arsenal fans think tey will challenge for the title, and Spurs fans think Bale will fetch £85m. If the glass isn't half full, you won't enjoy your football!

YNWAdam

I know it is the silly season, but what a load that was!

May be important to be able to identify each teams 25 before such an assessment, unless performance is nothing to do with the players.

{Ed002's Note - At least Adam put some effort in to come up with something constructive that people can discuss where as you, the anonymous troll, can add nothing useful to the discussion at all. Was it really worth wiping the drool off your keyboard for this?}

'Arsenal will be a mid table team'. yeah I stopped reading after that. Biased much?

I think we still need one more full season with BR, probably next season we'll get into the top 4. Arsenal will get some good signings this transfer window and will push for the title one final time with Wenger (but fingers crossed they fail dramatically). And if Bale does not leave Tottenham will be up there as well so its quite hard for us. But we being Liverpool fans, there is always hope! My prediction for top 4 is Manchester United, Chelsea, City and Arsenal (or Liverpool)

KrishnaYNWA

I think that City will win the league next season. Pelligrini is a good manager and plus this transfer window city are going all out to get the players they want. Last summer they didn't buy the right players I think. second position will be fought over by United and Chelsea and Chelsea will probably edge out United. Fourth position will go to Arsenal as they always get going when the going gets tough. fifth will go to Liverpool. I think with the right additions we will compete for that 4th place spot till the last day. Actually I feel arsenal, us and tottenham can finish anywhere from 4th to 6th with everton coming 7th. so my top half looks like this:
1: City
2: Chelsea
3: United
4: Arsenal
5: Liverpool
6: Tottenham
7: Everton
8: West Ham
9: Swansea
10: Newcastle

and the teams to get relegated will be stoke, hull, crystal palace

To the Troll. Look at last seasons 25s.
Man City should have finished above Utd, Sure on paper Van Persie and Rooney but city have on paper a better GK, defence, midfielders and fowards of Tevez, Aguero and £50m rated Dzeko
Liverpool above Everton, QPR above Stoke. But it should include tactics and managers have an influence or top teams wouldn't have top high paid managers. and fire ones who don't win etc.

To the Poster. Well done, great post, good read and agree with most. Not sure on Norwich going down though?

To Ed002. Why allow the troll post? I and others I'm sure post plenty of good positive constructive comments, which don't appear. So why his?

Carlo

06 Jun 2013 16:22:43
Adam, nice effort and good thing your optimistic, I only disagree with you about a couple of things!
Swansea will be fighting relegation next season because of them playing in the europa league, just like newcastle this season and stoke the season before! They don't have the sqaud or the money to compete on both fronts something they will want to do!
Everton will be higher up the table and so will newcastle and hopefully we get that 4th spot but I think we will fall just short at 5th.
And since am half egyptian I say hull will stay up and sunderland will finish above this season! Cheers

Malak

Move Liverpool down to 7th and United up to first place and you've got it pretty much!

We'll have 6 or 7 new players next season and you think they'll all hit the ground running?

C'mon mate be realistic FFS

06 Jun 2013 16:29:53
Personally it is too early to tell, the Summer transfer window is a competition within itself, the reason Liverpool did not do well was due to a lack of depth going into the season due to a bad transfer window

06 Jun 2013 16:38:34
This is Liverpool banter page, not the mancs fanatasy! United at 1st with moyes? You need to get realistic FFS! never going to happen!
Liverpool will improve on this season! No doubt about it for 1 sek! We are improving all the time and if you can't see that you are blind mr. Stevie wonder! Did you design our away kit btw?


Malak

Poster after Malak, UTD troll alert!

The real AG

You'll have to supply me with your urban dictionary Malak - read your post it makes no sense but then again why would it?

And using Stevie Wonder in your post is Bad but again doubt you'd know why?

I think i'll evaluate with my opinion your opinion and give a brief prediction of my own.

1st: You have Chelsea here and state that 'The Special One' and an excellent team are the reasons why. Mourinho is not that special of a manager, in Spain his many flaws were exposed such as conflict with the key players and how tactically he isn't the best, he is a defensive minded manager and limited the attacking force of Madrid.
I personally believe United will finish here, the change over from Fergie to Moyes will not be anything severe. The only difference is the aura of the manager, playing similar styles they have the players to win the league again even though it pains me to say it.

2nd: Here you had City, I am inclined to agree, because Pelligrini is an extremely good manager and will do a much better job than Mancini last season, the football they will play will suit Nasri, Silva and Aguero much more than the footy under Mancini. I believe this to be a good prediction and maybe Arsenal or Chelsea finishing here dependent on signings.

3rd Here is where you have United and I disagree, your reasoning is the loss of Fergie but the changeover isn't that severe, I actually see Arsenal finishing 3rd because they have the best manager and with the right signings have a solid team, not better than Chelsea but I will get onto them.

4th: This is where I feel Chelsea will land, the style Mourinho plays is too negative for the players they have and I can see many teams taking points from them at Stamford Bridge due to buses being parked. You had Liverpool here, and as much as I hope, I don't think this is the year, too many big changes to get a good enough start IE Defence, potentially GK and Suarez.

5th: This is where you had Arsenal and said that they will spiral into a mid table team, personally I thought it was a really funny joke but then you attempted to justify it. They have a very good team and with a better defence they should get top 4. I would say Wenger would join P$G but I can see maybe Mancini or another top manager joining, someone not afraid to spend 80-90m in one summer. I think this could be the landing of spot of Liverpool, but I am very torn with Spurs - Bale goes then I cannot see them in the top 7.

6th: Here is where you had Spurs, I agree totally with it and could only see them sliding should Bale leave, but the teams outside this top 6 are not near their quality.

7th: You had Swansea here, I disagree. There is every chance Laudrup would leave in the summer and you cannot factor in the rapid start Michu had, something like 12 goals by November. I see either Everton here due to having better quality than the competition or Aston Villa (100% dependant on Benteke)

8th: I saw Fulham here and thought you were kidding, they consistantly get to 40 points then die off, essentially all of their last 5/6 seasons. Stekelenburg is an average keeper, Amorbeata is a decent defender but they are not a solid candidate for 8th. This is where I see a Benteke fueled Villa or Southampton; they have serious serious funds and are going all out for top half and even Europe, names like Lamela are hugely possible and Pochettino is a cracking manager. His English is already better than Tevez who has been here for 9 years or whatever and he is only going to improve.

9th: West Brom/West Ham/Stoke here for me, very solid defensively and if I had to choose an Andy Carroll boosted Hammers.

10th: You had Everton here which is laughable, I see 9th, 10th and 11th being shared by the above teams.

13th:This is where I think Newcastle will finish, last season they were truly dreadful, Pardew won't be here in 365 days time and there only hope to get top half should be Bony.

14th: Aston Villa, Benteke or Bentekeless, they are a good young team and are improving; this is actually lower than you had them as I reversed Villa and the Toon.

15th, 16th and 17th: These are the teams that will be down their and I can see surviving the drop. Norwich have a good team and great home record considering, Sunderland need to get some attacking power and maybe next year Fletcher, Johnson and Graham can score goals. I see Swansea fitting in at 15th if Laudrup goes but if he stays I would slot him in at about 8-9th place.

18th: I sadly see all three promoted teams going down, unlike yourself who had Cardiff 11th, Palace 15th and Hull 20th. I see Hull here as their manager is far superior to Palace and their team are better than Cardiffs, who will do well should they have similar home form.

19th: Cardiff, but dependant on how they start after promotion it could help them do what West Brom / Norwich did and get higher than the drop; I see them here only because Palace are bad and they won't be investing heavily to improve their squad.

20th: Crystal Palace, every year you have a team that never should have got promoted, lost their best player and have an extremely bad manager. This year it is Palace.

Whoa, interestingly, I am the poster after Malak's second reply. This is just a coincidence. I meant the troll after Malak's first reply/post

The real AG

07 Jun 2013 13:08:02
@Nonameposter - in fairness, based on this season's table Liverpool are closing a much smaller gap than Chelsea, Fulham and Cardiff whilst United, Everton, WB, Stoke and Norwich are all losing out more than we would gain. He's presented a lot of teams doing much better/worse this season compared to us

06 Jun 2013 12:36:32
Hi Eds, I'm after hearing a few rumours that Liverpool have a deal in place for Henrikh Mkhitaryan but it will only be completed if Suarez is sold. is this true or could we still complete the signing even if Suarez stays? {Ed002's Note - Search engine.}

06 Jun 2013 12:32:19
Barcalona to offer Sanchez and Villa for Suarez.

06 Jun 2013 12:22:38
Rodgers is trying to get tranfers tied up by July the 13, which is our preseason tour start, so expect heavy transfers now and between then

05 Jun 2013 16:56:09
ed002 not lfc related but just wanted to know if arsenal wernet happy about the wage demands of wallcot if they were to be true and the fact there ment to have a low wage cap if also to be true, how are they going to afford higuines (spelling) wages? {Ed002's Note - Try the Arsenal page.}

06 Jun 2013 20:16:31
Arsenal can afford any players wages, they have such high profits. It isn't a case of afford but they like to pay players what they are worth, Walcott wanting 100k is not what he is worth to the club. Higauin would be more valuable to the club than Walcott.

06 Jun 2013 12:06:37
I've pondered who we need in this window. I'm no expert on all the players available in world football, nor do I believe in one recruitment strategy. All I know is the squad needs strengthing with both midfield and defensive steel. I prefer 2 or 3 players who are strong leaders with reasonable skills rather than the young potential star as we have plenty of that already. I don't think we should pay over the odds for last seasons wonder such as Bentenke/Michu or another attacking midfielder until we have secured a "Yaya Toure" type player first. My reasoning is this, we need a squad that can deliver 75 points and I don't think we are defensively strong enough despite our attacking strength to get these points.

Currently I think we would do well to achieve the following and fall just short.

From the top 5 at home: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
From the top 5 away: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses
total: 13 points minimum

EFC: 4pts

Remaining 13 teams at home: 9 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss
Remaining 13 teams away: 7 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses
Total: 54 points

Grand total: 71 pts.

Therefore the squad needs the quality to pick up more points from the top 5 and the steel to beat the Stokes ect.

06 Jun 2013 11:38:32
Eds, I was wondering if Deulofeu was available and if Liverpool has shown any interest in him? {Ed052's Note - maybe and not any more}

06 Jun 2013 11:28:16
Eds, I have noticed that the Mirror have been constantly linking us with a move for Shaktar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Do you think that they have some information on the deal that other newspapers don't or is it just false rumours.

Dorsetred {Ed052's Note - I don't know what they know. We have told you we are interested and could well make a move}

06 Jun 2013 12:33:23
Mate, you may as well call them the Daily Bandwagon. They have next to no sources, awful journalists, and just regurgitate stories printed by other media outlets, and blow it up a bit so they get more readers.

06 Jun 2013 10:26:30
Just seen suarez goal god I am really going to miss that crazy guy from Uruguay serious strength
True class pure crazy

06 Jun 2013 11:02:57
Is it just me or does Mkhitaryan look just like Ross from 'Friends'? Perhaps we haven't signed him yet because he's 'on a break!'



Sorry, I'll get my coat.

Haha, he does!

While on the subject, who does Papadapoulos remind you of? He reminds me of Lawrence Fishburn + Predator cross!

The real AG {Ed023's Note - Lucas reminds me of Johnny Wilkinson lol}

Suarez looks like Roy mckay

Christiano Ronaldo looks like a young Cliff Richard!

Ha that's a classic.

Ive always said Sean Fletcher, tv Presenter is the image David N'Gog. It could well be him!

Sam Adzii JFT96 YNWA

Red flag The real ag and Ed 023 remind me of the 3 stooges lol

Tumbleweed.

I always think that Mathew Wright (is it?) off the the Wright stuff program in the morning reminds of the women presenter on embarressing bodies.

Shmickles

06 Jun 2013 10:36:32
hi eds if reina was to stay do you think lfc could still buy another keeper to offer him some competition? I think his performances over the last few seasons has dropped but I think the problem is he has become complacent as he knows if he is fit he will play. surely with competition he will work harder {Ed052's Note - if Reina stays, we wont be buying a new keeper}

06 Jun 2013 10:24:23
Valdes made his comment about staying in order to get a better deal for Barca. He was being lined up by Monaco, but things at the principality club are being held up in the French supreme court over a tax dispute. If Valdes does move to Ligue 1, Barca will likely move for Reina, which would be understandably difficult for him to turn down with his and his father's history at the club. If that scenario does play out, Liverpool will look to bring in Begovic, with Mignolet another option if they cannot get their first target for 12 or less.

06 Jun 2013 09:48:45
***** Liverpool Transfer Summary *****

� Alberto
{Ed052's Note - Alberto will be coming in hopefully, we've agreed a fee. }
{Ed002's Note - Barcelona still have an option on Alberto, once that has expired then Liverpool can look to agree a transfer. }
{Ed001's Note - actually, from what I am told, the Alberto move was just an askance while talking about Navas and Botia. It was expected he was about to sign for Barca, as they were impressed with him and wanted to keep him. It wasn't a case of 'oh go on then, we will have him instead', just us asking while we were there on the off chance and being told Barca were struggling to raise the cash. So we agreed a fee. Sevilla really rate the lad, they are only selling because they are broke. }

� Albiol
{Ed052's Note - I don't see Albiol wanting to come, or being allowed to go}
{Ed002's Note - He missed a chunk of this season due to injury. He won't be moving to Liverpool this sumemr. }

� Alderweireld
{Ed002's Note - He is moving to Roma. }

� Alonso
{Ed052's Note - I don't think that would happen, Alonso probably won't be leaving, so he wouldn't be offered to us, and we aren't that desperate for a CM}
{Ed030's Note - no chance of Alonso}

� Aspas
{Ed030's Note - Liverpool have had a bid accepted that is all so far. }
{Ed019's Note - Aspas is close}
{Ed002's Note - Aspas will almost certainly go through I think. }

� Atsu
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of an offer for Atsu from Liverpool at this time. Everton, Spurs and Toulouse have enquired as to his availability and Porto want a new deal. }
{Ed001's Note - Atsu I have to say looks raw, but he does offer versatility, which is a plus, along with the potential to be moulded into a player that suits us. }

� Aubemayang
{Ed002's Note - After a year or so St Etienne Aubameyang has attracted the attention of Fiorentina, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Zenit St Pete, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Spurs and PSG, probably amongst others. He has said in the past the one day his dream would be to return to play with a great Milan side. I understand that if a significant bid is made that St Et will give it due consideration. Such a bid is being pondered by Chelsea and by Fiorentina, and I suspect Manchester City will look again as an alternative to Jovetic. }
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown zero interest in him whilst others have. }

� Aurtenetxe
{Ed023's Note - We have scouted Jon Aurtenetxe}

� Ben Arfa
{Ed052's Note - No interest at present, and too risky, injury prone, expensive and a dip in form}

� Benteke
{Ed002's Note - I can confirm that Liverpool has made an enquiry as to Benteke's availability. }
{Ed002's note - An enquiry has been made by Liverpool in respect of Benteke - so there is interest and it is certainly plausible. }
{Ed002's Note - No idea of what he wants to do but there is interest from a number of clubs. }
{Ed030's Note - they are looking at a price no one would pay 20-25 million}
{Ed001's Note - I don't rate Benteke at all, he is good at what he does, don't get me wrong, but I am talking about for our style of play. He is a big lump with pace, poor touch, lacks composure, no vision, not good at playing in others with anything other than his head. Perfect for a Sam Allardyce, Tony Pulis team. Also good in the same way Drogba was (though not in that class) for a team that plays on a swift counter attack, such as the one Villa uses. For a team that wants possession of the ball? Useless. }
{Ed030's Note - I personally am a bit sceptical I don't thinks he is the best on the floor. But I rate him as a player he is quick strong and can finish but I can't see a deal for him happening. }

� Benzema
{Ed002's Note - I wouldn't think so. }
{Ed052's Note - I cannot really see Benzema coming}
{Ed019's Note - I doubt he will want a move to Liverpool}

� Bernard
{Ed002's Note - Bernard may well be moving but it will not be to Anfield. }

� Biglia
{Ed002's Note - There have been two clubs trying to strike a deal for Biglia but I am not aware of interest from Liverpool at this time. }

� Bojan
{Ed052's Note -I highly doubt it. I haven't heard of any interest}
{Ed002's Note - He may have been considered, but I doubt seriously}

� Bony
{Ed023's Note - We have shown zero interest in Bony}
{Ed002's Note - There is plenty of interest in Bony, but not from Liverpool. }

� Botia
{Ed052's Note - its a possible move}
{Ed052's Note - Ed001 has heard only good things about him}
{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen anyone I really like myself as an option, but, going on what people who have seen him have told me about him, plus the fact that Sevilla are in serious monetary difficulties and need to sell, I would say Botia. I haven't seen him play much, but I am told that he likes to play from the back, rather than just welly it, which fits in with our system. I also know we have had him looked at, hence why I was asking people about him as a player. }
{Ed001's Note - difficult to say, if Sevilla struggle to offload more players, then I would think Botia is still a big possibility. }
{Ed001's Note - It seems it is more about strengthening the squad overall this summer, choosing targets carefully to maximise the return for the money spent. If we can find a player as good for less, we will snap them up, the likes of Botia are higher end cost, so will only be gone for if we can't find a cheaper player. }

� Bruma
{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware but he is available. }

� Callejon
{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware. }
{Ed019's Note - I don't think he's that good to be honest}

� Capel
{Ed002's Note - Marseille, Swansea and Braga have shown an interest Diego Capel who will be available after what has been a pretty torid time this season. His agent has been instructed by Sporting to find him a new club with an asking price in the region of �6M. His agent has spoken with a number of clubs in England, including Spurs, Liverpool, West Ham and Sunderland but it is Swansea who I think will win out. }

� Capoue
{Ed002's Note - Capoue is not a player Liverpool has shown interest in. }

� Chedjou
{Ed002's Note - Lille's Aurelien Chedjou was looked recently at by Reading and Marseille with a price likely to be in the region of �8M. }

� Cissokho
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of interest. }

� Coentrao
{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry, we haven't shown any interest prior to this plea for a move, but I don't know if he was just seen as out of reach. }
{Ed002's Note - There has been no interest shown by Liverpool, he would be far too expensive and I am pretty sure won't be moving to Anfield this summer. }

� Damiao
{Ed002's Note - Napoli, Spurs and Marseille have an interest in Damiao. The price being asked is too high for Marseille but they are looking to see if perhaps something could still be negotiated with him - but it will be tough for Marseille to complete a deal. }
{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath over Damiao moving to Liverpool. }

� De Vrij
{Ed002's Note - Feyenoord's Stefan de Vrij was the subject of interest from Arsenal and Newcastle last summer and a number of clubs have taken a look at the player this season including Spartak Moscow, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. I understand that Liverpool spoke with Feyenoord about the availability of the De Vrij and a suggested figure was well above what they would consider paying and no offer was made, although interest remains. Chelsea and Manchester United both have interest in other centre backs and seem unlikely to consider the player further. Advice to the player from somebody very well respected in the game is to stay where he is until the right move comes along and to remember he is club captain where he is and should not move anywhere to find his opportunities of playing are reduced and he is sitting on the bench. }
{Ed002's Note - If Liverpool could afford De Vrij I think he would be a good option - but he would need some persuading. }

� Dede
{Ed002's Note - Dede won't be going anywhere near Liverpool. }

� Di Maria
{Ed002's Note - Di Maria is a player RM are willing to sell or offer in exchange for other players this summer. }
{Ed052's Note - Di Maria almost certainly wouldn't come. }

� Diame
{Ed002's Note - £3M release clauses, interest from Liverpool etc. all needs filing under Fiction. }

� Digne
{Ed002's Note - Lille's Lucas Digne has already attracted the attention of Lyon, Chelsea, Liverpool, Udinese, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Ajax and Real Madrid. He would not want to move to sit on the bench. An offer is expected from PSG. }
{Ed052's Note - I just don't think he's very likely when we have other priorities, and when he'd cost a lot of money}

� Douglas
{Ed002's Note - Reading, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Rubin Kazan and Ajax have all shown interest in Twente's Douglas in the recent past but Inter would like to take him for defensive cover whilst Spurs are considering if he would be suitable as a replacement for Gallas as an alternative to Alderweireld. Interest of Liverpool would be of no surprise. }

� Dzsudszak
{Ed002's Note - Dzsudzsak was enquired about for a January loan - he would give that natural width but I suspect Ince might become the focus of attention again. }
{Ed001's Note - I don't know what is happening with Dzudzsak, but I would be very surprised if we made another loan bid, maybe a permanent one though. }

� Eriksen
{Ed002's Note - Eriksen is of interesst to a number of clubs including LFC. He is talking to the press (like Hazard did) and clubs don't like that. }
{Ed002's Note - Dortmund, AC Milan, Liverpool, Roma and Spurs remain interested in Eriksen but I would personally not rule out PSG, Arsenal, Manchester City (although he has already rejected Chelsea) or other previously interested clubs regaining interest in him. Back in July 2012 the Milan Press Office were convinced of interest from Manchester United and they let it be known that they expected a bid to be made by for Eriksen by them, although it came to nothing. The player remains adament that he will stay in Amsterdam until the end of next season before moving to Spain but would likely jump at the chance of a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona if the opportunity arises. However, Ajax will not let him run down his contract so a move beckons this summer. The player will see out the rest of the season at Ajax and see if he can attract attention from Spain, or perhaps Italy, whilst now himself courting Dortmund who are certainly interested, PSG and Manchester City as interest from Spain has not arisen. Whilst all of these clubs continue to watch the player, no one has yet come forward with a firm bid but I would suspect there will be one from Dortmund amd if Manchester City were to make a bid then they could well be a consideration regardless of the player previously turning them down. }
{Ed019's Note - I think the chances of Eriksen are low, especially if Suarez is staying}
{Ed052's Note - We have interest in Eriksen but I don't see him coming in. }
{Ed002's Note - there has been interest shown by the club. Frankly it remains a transfer I doubt will happen. }

� Feghouli
{Ed052's Note - he was rumored in January, but signed a new contract. His agent was angling for an English move. I don't see him moving now with a new contract, but rumours have bubbled he wants to move again. Whatever, I doubt it hugely that he would move to Liverpool}

� Gaitan
{Ed002's Note - Quite probably (Moving), but not to Liverpool. }

� Gameiro
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any Liverpool interest. }

� Gonalons
{Ed002's Note - On a number of occasions Frederic Guerra has said that Gonalons would only leave Lyon for Real or Napoli. He has taken over as captain but Arsenal and Monaco are pressing for a deal. }

� Grenier
{Ed002's Note - Lyon's Grenier is of interest to AC Milan, Arsenal, Juventus and Chelsea at the right price. The right price for Lyon is considerably higher when Chelsea and other EPL teams are interested and it will quite possibly price him out of the market. }
{Ed052's Note - As of Monday, we hadn't bid for Grenier. I also didn't know of any interest in him from us and know the asking price was stupidly high. We'll try to find out more}
{Ed019's Note - He is a brilliant freekick specialist and can play as an attacking midfielder. He is dubbed by Arsene Wenger the 'new Nasri'}

� Gomez
{Ed002's Note - Right now no. Gomez is certainly looking for a move to England but with no takers yet is looking at Italy. }
{Ed052's Note - He is available, but we haven't had any interest in him for a while. Whether that will change because he is available and with Suarez going, I don't know. Its possible of course thought, but no interest now}

� Gundogan
{Ed052's Note - Liverpool have no interest in him. United do, and may look to do business}
Ed002's Note - Liverpool have not shown any interest in him. It looked like Gundogan would be sold in the summer and there is interest from Rubin Kazan and Manchester City. However, with Goetze going a season before expected, Dortmund will look to keep the player. It has been suggested that Manchester United might try and strike a deal for the player this summer that is not activated until next summer - that seems unlikely to me. }

� Heung-Min Son
{Ed002's Note - A number of clubs have been looking at Hamburg's Heung Min Son for the past year. Certainly Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal, Sunderland, Lille and West Ham have had him watched on more than one occasion leading up to the end of last year and Spurs had a bid turned down in January. Since the New Year some interest has been shown by Dortmund, Manchester United, CSKA Moscow and Chelsea, who would ideally look to a deal that sees a player included as part of an offer. Hamburg would like to keep him but I expect him to move in the summer, but a move to Chelsea or Manchester United could see him sat on the bench and that may not be what he wants. Dortmund or Spurs might be the best compromise for him but a recent enquiry from Dortmund has seen a much higher asking price than expected put on the player - so they are looking to negotiate. }

� Honda
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool were very interested at one time but may have blown their chance of Honda in January 2011 when he was available for about £8M. During the mid-season in Russia, Wolfsburg and Juventus were interested in Honda but the player said he wanted to move to Spain and the 25M euro asking price put them off. Last summer we saw enquiries for the player have been from Lazio, PSG, Sevilla and Palermo. It seems to be the longest running of the Liverpool (and Arsenal) related "rumours". Honda was close to leaving last summer with a move to Lazio only failing at the last minute and I understand that Lazio would still be interested at the right price. He has had a bit of a strange season in that he has been scoring goals but his performances have been criticised - which seems to have put off Dortmund who have taken a recent look. Valencia have shown interest recently and would like to have him sign a pre-contract in the summer but I imagine the player will wish to see what options are available. I am told that interest also remains from Fulham, Everton and what looks like his most probable destination right now, Milan. }

� Huguain
{Ed001's Note - I expect him to move, but I don't know about Arsenal, or ourselves, being able to match his wage demands, I think one of the two big French spenders are a more likely option for him.
{Ed052's Note - I think, along with some money, it would be a good deal for us. It won't happen though as Hig wouldn't come}

� Icardi
{Ed002's Note - Sampdoria's Mauro Icardi has been subject to interest from Monaco, Chelsea, Napoli, Fluminense, Liverpool and Manchester City. However, it looks like the player's preferred move to Inter beckons for the summer if they can put a proposal together that suits Sampdoria - and that will include some part ownership type transactions. Perhaps Napoli will push again. }

� Illicic
{Ed002's Note - Nothing involving Liverpool}

� Illori
{Ed002's Note - I don't want to speculate about "most likely" but Ilori might well happen. }
{Ed002's Note - I understand there is interest but any suggestion of a bid is wide of the mark. }
{Ed001's Note - I don't know what is happening regards Ilori, seems Portugese clubs are starting to suffer the same financial problems that Spanish ones are, but other than that it is difficult to get info for me personally. }

� Inan
{Ed002's Note - There has been interest shown in the likes of Iturra and Inan both of which are midfield players. }
{Ed002's Note - The likes of Inan would help considerably, but I fear the chances may have gone there. }
{Ed002's Note - Inan has other options which seen to be more to the fore right now. AC Milan, Atletico Madid and Valencia have stepped in to seek discussions as early as possible. }

� Ince
{Ed052's Note - I never thought we would go back for Ince - and he wouldn't move to us anyway in all likelihood as he wouldn't be in the first team every match. }
{Ed001's Note - We have never dropped interest in Ince, but little chance he will join us, he wants guaranteed first team football. }

� Iturra
{Ed002's Note - Both Universidad and Metalist Kharkiv have made their interest known and have sought a pre-contract agreement but the player clearly wants to see what summer options he has. There is also interest from Atletico Madrid and the player has stated that would be his preferred destination. }
{Ed002's Note - Iturra could sign a pre-contract with Liverpool now but his reluctance to do so means that he is keeping his options open. He has stated his preferred destination as Atletico Madrid. }

� Jovetic
{Ed052's Note - He won't be coming to us, that's for sure. Arsenal or staying in Italy I believe}
{Ed002's Note - I would very much doubt it, he is moving elsewhere. }
{Ed019's Note - Jovetic looks Juventus/Arsenal bound unfortunately}

� Kucka
{Ed052's Note - nothing in the link, apparently}

� Lamela
{Ed001's Note - only thing I know of regarding him is Southampton are seriously interested and have spoken to his club about him. No idea of any details or anything else, just that their interest is genuine and they are willing to pay a substantial sum for him. Your idea is as good as mine on what substantial means, but they met Gaston Ramirez's asking price, and I am told they would have no qualms spending more than that for Lamela. Apparently it was one of the things Cortese insisted on, when the board was having talks with him, that there would be a large amount of money available for transfers. Obviously they have to spend that wisely, Lamela would look a wise investment though. }
{Ed002's Note - Manchester United were interested before he left River Plate. Manchester City have been looking at him this season and are looking for talks after putting two offers on the table. Roma has no interest in talking to them at this time and are also resisting interest from PSG and Southampton. He also has horribly complex ownership issues and would need a work permit. One other English club were interested but stepped away because of these complexities. }
{Ed001's Note - yes. The biggest issue is sorting out his ownership. }
{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath for Lamela moving to Anfield this summer. }

� Lovren
{Ed002's Note - Lovren is attracting interest from a number of English clubs and has been watched by representatives of Sunderland, Everton, Chelsea, Stoke and Liverpool in addition to Roma, Barcelona and Hamburg. With Hamburg close to agreeing a deal for a centre back I suspect their interest will drop off. He could well be available at the right price in the summer, but Aulas will look for a higher fee from English sides if he sells - perhaps why he has told the world which clubs have shown an interest in Lovren. Atletico Madrid, Roma and Chelsea have made direct approaches about his availability with Lyon. }

� Lukaku
{Ed030's Note - There is very little chance of Lukaku if any. }
{Ed002's Note - It seems unlikely. }
{Ed001's Note - it would be a huge shock if he did join us. }
{Ed001's Note - he cost them £18m, he is young, Mourinho rates him highly, he has already publicly commented that he is fine with another year on loan and they don't need to sell. It would be a shock. }

� Marin
{Ed030's Note - he is one of a few players who are finding themselves of the fringes at Chelsea he will most probably end up back in Germany. }
{Ed002's Note - If Marin wanted to leave an an acceptable offer were made to the club then they would not stand in the way of him moving on. }
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of interest. }

� Martinez
{Ed019's Note - Porto are prepared to cash in on Jackson Martinez with interest from Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Galatasaray, Juventus and Barcelona. Porto will seek his full release clause of 40M euro but would likely need to settle for less. Two bids from Juventus were turned down}
{Ed002's Note - Prior to Porto Liverpool showed some interest. At Porto there has not been interest. If there is going to be interest he will be a replacement for Suarez. }
{Ed052's Note - very unlikely}

� Martins Indi
{Ed002's Note - Feyenoord's Bruno Martins Indi is subject to interest from Dynamo Kyiv and Spurs. }

� Matic
{Ed002's Note - I don't see him being an option. }

� McCarthy
{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware, but he must be looking to his furture. }
{Ed001's Note - not that I am aware of. }
{Ed023's Note - I've a feeling as I said a few weeks back McCarthy will go to Everton}

� Medel
{Ed002's Note - There are talks on-goin which could see Gary Medel move to Lazio or Parma the summer. }

� Mertens
{Ed002's Note - Even before Bayern Munich appointed Guardiola they were indeed looking to refresh the squad this summer and Mertens was one of the players they were looking to. However, their plans right now do not include Mertens - who is still of serious interest to Lazio and Schalke. I would expect there might be interest from England and certainly Spurs has started to take an interest in him as a possible option for the summer. }
{Ed001's Note - the only teams I know that have held talks regarding him, were Villa and Newcastle. Neither are actually close to signing him, that I am aware of. }
{Ed001's Note - We have looked at Mertens but I think our two Spaniards are instead of him and other options. }

� Michu
{Ed002's Note - There is interest from elsewhere - not Liverpool. }
{Ed001's Note - not that I am aware of, well not at the price Swansea would want to sell him. }
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any real interest from Liverpool, and would think someone would need to leave to raise the sort of cash wansea would want for him. }

� Mkhitaryan
{Ed002's Note - Mkhitaryan has an agent who has used others to approach clubs in England regarding the player. There has been some interest from Liverpool I understand. There is interest from Italy but they will not match the transfer fee, the expected wages, nor I doubt the fee being sought for his representation. I will, however, predict that tomorrow night Mkhitaryan will be offered to another English club. Whether or not they will be interested we can only wait and see. For now, the interest from Liverpool will be more attractive to the player and his representatives than any interest from Italy. }
{Ed002's Note - Shakhtar's Mkhitaryan has been of interest to Lazio and Juventus, but the player is looking for a move to Spain with Barcelona (which looks like it won't happen) or somewhere in England. He has previously stated an interest in a move to London although there seems little or no interest from there. He says he is due very high wages - perhaps why he sees England as an attractive move. Shakhtar made it clear a few months ago that they are looking for about �25M - which seems high to me but in line with the figures being discussed now. I would say the interest from Liverpool is genuine. }

� Muniain
{Ed002's Note - Muniain was touted around the clubs on behalf of Bilbao in January 2012 - and the two clubs in England that were approached were Chelsea and Manchester United. The asking price was 40M euros which is related to the buy-out clause that exists for Iberian clubs. They won't get it because I don't think clubs would risk half of that on a player who is young and has had some off field issues. If the price comes down to a reasonable level (20M euros might be an acceptable figure) I can see interest from several English clubs including Manchester United. Lyon, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Roma have sustained interest which is still there but I could not see a cash deal involving Lyon as possible at this time. Rumours abound of Juventus and Palermo interest. It was thought an eventual move to Barcelona would happen, although his performances this season have not been good at all and his temper has gotten the better of him again on more than one occasion. With his value dropping all of teh time Athletic might well look to extending his contract. }
{Ed002's Note - Muniain a very slim chance. }

� Muriel
{Ed002's Note - It seems very much speculation right now. }
{Ed002's Note - Muriel has been looked at but no interested declared as far as I understand.
{Ed002's Note - There was plenty of interest in Luis Muriel over the summer but none I am aware of from Liverpool. Whilst he has signed a new long term contract at Udinese, there is still interest being shown by Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Napoli and a move this summer seems likely. }
{Ed001's Note - only thing I know is we have scouted him and that Udinese are willing to sell for the right price. }
{Ed001's Note - I am sure he would be of interest, the issue with him is the price, which would not be such a problem if Suarez goes. We have had a number of looks at him throughout the season, so it is a possible contender. Though, as we have seen, no one will know for sure until a bid is made. }
{Ed030's Note - If Liverpool where to bid for Muriel then they would have to get a work permit for him to enter the country this could scupper a deal. }
{Ed052's Note - a permit is possible, but we must stess how unlikely a target he is and hiw unlikely it would be for him to get a permit}

� N'Koulou
{Ed002's Note - N'koulou has been looked at by Chelsea but the club has not spoken with Marseille about him. Liverpool has not shown any interest in N'Koulou in terms of speaking with Marseille. However AC Milan, Manchester City and Barcelona have made their interest in N'Koulou known. Marseille do expect interest from another English club at some point soon. }

� Papadopoulos
{Ed002's Note - Manchester City and Chelsea have already been in talks over the player. Other clubs are interested, including Liverpool who have enquired after his availability but have yet to submit an offer. Dortmund and Chelsea were surprised how high the asking price was - which given his injury problems makes them nervous. Chelsea are now looking elsewhere and Dortmund signed Sokratis from Schalke. }
{Ed002's Note - I still rather doubt Papadopolous, certainly at the price Chelsea, Dortmund and Manchester City walked away from. }
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what is happening with the Greek defender, it seems his injury history has scuppered any deal due to the high asking price. It could be just a bit of bartering though. }
{Ed001's Note - There is interest, the price would need to come down though or he won't be going anywhere. }
{Ed002's Note - The asking price is more than �20M as you say. }

� Negredo
{Ed002's Note - There is a chance that Arsenal may look to Negredo again as an alternative to Adrian Lopez to avoid becoming involved with any "bidding war" with another club. Spurs are still looking to replenishing their forward line and Sevilla would certainly be open to an offer and I would suspect Negredo would be very happy to move to London - although he has rejected a move to West Ham. Dortmund and Swansea are also looking to Negredo but a move to either seems unlikely to me. Liverpool's interest is elsewhere right now. }

� Pearce
{Ed052's Note - We may be interested, as he is free. }
{Ed001's Note - I don't know, I haven't heard of us scouting Reading, but then Rodgers would not need to scout him. }
{Ed002's Note - There was some speculation a few weeks ago. Perhaps is the best I can say about Pearce. }
{Ed019's Note - You haven't seen him play. He's good enough for the premier league, but whether he's good enough for the top 6 teams is another thing}

� Praet
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool had someone watching Praet in the Champions League game between Anderlecht and Zenit Saint Petersburg earlier in the season and a number of other clubs have had scouts take a look at the player. Ajax and AC Milan have declared an interest in the player with Anderlecht. }
{Ed002's Note - There has been sustained interest - whether or no he signs is a different matter. }
{Ed002's Note - There is interest in him from a number of sides - we'll see. }

� Rami
{Ed002's Note - Due to the financial situation in Spain It is most probable that Adil Rami will move on this summer. He has representatives that have been keen to link him with Europe's leading clubs without contact being made and interest in him right now is far from clear, but Arsenal do maintain an interest. }
{Ed001's Note - Not that I am aware of, but it would make sense if he was a target, we know a centre back is priority. }
{Ed052's Note - I cannot see it happening. }

� Remy
{Ed002's Note - Remy may well move on at the end of the season and an enquiry is expected from Spurs. Inter see Remy as a cheap solution and have sought assistance from someone at Marseille to help persuade him to move from England, where he is apparently keen to stay. Any interest from other clubs, such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle at this time would seem to be no more than speculative. }
{Ed052's Note - No way. There's a reason he went to QPR in the first place. 5 goals at 100k a week doesn't change anything}

� Richards
{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware. }
{Ed030's Note - Not from Liverpool. }
{Ed052's Note - he would cost a lot, injury prone, and on high wages. City also don't want to get rid, so its extremely unlikely.

� Robben
{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath. }
{Ed052's Note - Robben wouldn't want to come, we wouldn't want him, wages would be silly and he is old. }
{Ed001's Note - Bayern are interested and do want rid of Robben, so someone has obviously put those 2 stories together and made up a complete load of cack. }

� Rooney?
{Ed002's Note - Nothing as strange as this since that lost summer in the mid 1970s when I heard and saw lots of strange things. }

� Rose
{Ed001's Note - I am not convinced on this story at all, seems to be someone just putting 2+2 together and pulling random, possibly available, left back names out of a hat. }

� Sakho
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any Liverpool interest. }

� Sanchez
{Ed001's Note - Sanchez wants to stay, but Barca may have to sell to raise funds, hard to tell what will happen. }
{Ed002's Note - Sanchez will need to move somewhere. If Liverpool are interested, and I did speculate they might be if Suarez leaves, then I am sure he will give due consideration to any offers. With Manchester City likely to lose Nasri and Tevez in the summer, and with significant efforts being made to take both Aguero and Silva from them, I would not be surprised if they were to look toward Sanchez as well. He will certainly have an option from Juventus if they cannot get Suarez and perhaps a return to Italy with a CL team would be more attractive to him. }
{Ed023's Note - He was outstanding for Udinese, always world class for Chile. He just hasn't brought his form to Barcelona, he has shown glimpses but not on a consistent basis. If we could get Sanchez in it would be an unreal buy. It is a very very slim chance but I remain optimistic lol}
{Ed030's Note - Sanchez very unlikely. }
{Ed052's Note - Highly doubt it. }

� Sandro
{Ed023's Note - Ed001 has been told we have scouted a number of left backs including Porto's Alex Sandro}
{Ed001's Note - I only know we have been taking a look at Porto's left back, no idea about the lad at all. }
{Ed001's Note - to be honest, I really don't know much about him, other than we have taken a look at him. You are right though, it would be unlikely to happen unless he was seen as a replacement, due to the cost involved. Porto do buy to sell for a profit though, so it is viable in terms of their willingness to sell. }

� Shaw
{Ed001's Note - Luke Shaw would be a fantastic signing, but no chance of him, even if we wanted him. }

� Sinclair
{Ed052's Note - I believe we have NO interest in him}
{Ed002's Note - I don't know of interest right now. One for the "Perhaps" list I guess. }

� Soldado
{Ed002's Note - If Valencia fail to make the CL then he might be available. }
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool did previously show some interest in Soldado as did Napoli, Milan and PSG. However, Valencia wanted him to stay and he signed a new deal in last summer. Spurs are interested now. }
{Ed030's Note - Maybe but me probably had our chance last summer but we did not bid. }

� Strootman
{Ed052's Note - There isn't interest from us. I think a move to United could happen. }
{Ed001's Note -I expect Strootman to join Moyes at United. }

� Tello
{Ed002's Note - General enquiries about the player's availability were made last summer by Porto, Seville, Malaga and Liverpool. Discussions about loans of one type or another were raised by Valencia, Ajax, Benfica and Atletico Madrid - all of which came to nothing. Tello agreed a new contract in January which assures him that he will not be left in the B squad and with Sanchez and Villa leaving this summer he may well make the transition he desires. However, whilst there remains speculation that Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool could be interested it is hard to see Barcelona simply selling him on with the others leaving. If the situation is such that Barcelona decide to make an approach for Suarez, it is possible that Tello might be part of the negotiations. }
{Ed019's Note - Tello is unlikely if Suarez stays}
{Ed001's Note - Tello is someone we have been interested in for years, under various managers, but never been able to tempt Barca to consider parting with him. }

� Thiago
{Ed001's Note - difficult to say, there is a lot of interest in him and we seem to be looking elsewhere. So I would have to say it is unlikely. }
{Ed002's Note - Barcelona will be selling players this summer. Thiago won't be moving to Liverpool. }

� Torres F.
{Ed030's Note - no chance of Torres}
{Ed019's Note - No}
{Ed001's Note - *sighs*}

� Torres O.
{Ed002's Note - Manchester City and Santos have made recent enquiries but I don't see interest from Liverpool happening. }

� Toure
{Ed023's Note - Toure will be signed}
{Ed001's Note - on the right wages, he seems to be a good signing. He has pace, comfortable on the ball (he started out making appearances for Arsenal as a midfielder), strong and looks a good fit for our system. }
{Ed002's Note - There will be a significant signing on fee and I imagine significant wages. }
{Ed019's Note - I think he'd be good backup}
{Ed052's Note - if only Toure signs, he will be first choice, but if another one signs, they could just rotate. You need atleast 3 top quality CBs}

� Turan
{Ed002's Note - Arda was certainly looked at by Liverpool back in the day but clearly those that were in control of transfers did not progress any initial interest. Eventually he moved to Spain. We knew very early on that he would be leaving Galatasaray for Atletico Madrid once money had been freed up through the sale of Aguero - although there was strong interest from elsewhere. Arda Turan will almost certainly move this coming summer subject to a suitable bid being made - something in the order of £18M-£20M. The likely destinations are England, Germany and Italy with rapidly increasing interest from Germany with both Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 declaring they would like to take the player. Atletico Madrid have already rejected a move from Schalke saying they did not want to sell in January. There is an outside chance of a return to Turkey. }
{Ed002's Note - Arda looks unlikely as an option as other clubs have spoken with AM about him already. }
{Ed001's Note - no, I don't think we are after him. }

� Villa
{Ed002's Note - Arsenal are certainly interested in David Villa but I am not aware of any agreement at this time and Liverpool may well be interested in him as a replacement for someone leaving. Spurs is another possibility. Given Villa has never wanted to play outside of Spain, is 30+ and no doubt be expensive in terms of insurance and wages, I am not so sure it would be a great move by any EPL club. Both he and Sanchez will be sacrificed by Barcelona. }
{Ed052's Note - Villa may be a (very) unlikely option when Suarez goes, but I doubt it with interest in MK and Benteke, as well as deals for Alberto and Aspas. }

� Wanyama
{Ed001's Note - I have heard of no interest from us in Wanyama. }
{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath. }
{Ed002's Note - I don't see it happening. }

� Willems
{Ed023's Note - we have scouted Jetro Willems}
{Ed001's Note - Willems is attracting a lot of interest from the English Prem, Arsenal and Manchester United have both had him scouted recently as well. }
{Ed002's Note - Jetro Willems has been of long-term interest to Manchester United but they don't seem to be interested in doing much about a deal just yet. }

� Williams
{Ed001's Note - we have only been linked with Williams by journalists making an assumption based on him working with Rodgers before. There is no evidence of interest, though, on the other hand, there is no evidence that we are not interested. With him having worked with Rodgers before, there is no need for us to scout him, so we will only know one way or the other if an offer actually goes in for him. }
{Ed002's Note - I don't know about Williams, I suspect he is a player they have considered. }
{Ed019's Note - Rather Toure on a free than Williams for £10M}

� Witsel
{Ed002's Note - I really don't expect Axel Witsel to be moving to Liverpool this summer. }

� Yilmaz
{Ed002's Note - Burak Yilmaz has attracted interest in the past year from Sevilla, Spurs, Fulham, Dortmund, Beyer Leverkusen and Newcastle. There are also unconfirmed rumours of interest from Liverpool dating from as long ago as early June. Lazio and Lokomotiv Moscow spoke with the player in January after the clubs agreed that they would meet the asking price from Galatasaray - but that has now risen with his recent performances. Chelsea were quoted a very significant fee when enquiring recently. Atletico Madrid remain very keen to discuss a move for the player but might struggle to finance a deal without a third party contribution at the price now being asked.
{Ed002's Note - A club enquired very recently and were quoted �40M - and a firm bid of �24M has already been turned down. They are hoping they don't regret it I suspect. }

� Zambrano
{Ed002's Note - Zambrano is a player who has been looked at by Liverpool but I am not aware at this time whether they have made any approach to Frankfurt. A move would certainly not be out of the question. }

� Zouma
{Ed002's Note - There has been no interest in Zouma by Liverpool. }
{Ed052's Note - Its looks like he's off to Anzhi (courtesy of Ed002}

Any goalkeepers being signed are dependent on Barcelona coming in for Reina.


{Ed052's Note - SUPERB. Hats off to you mate. Ive read through and theres nothing new to add.-}

Excellent work E's, much appreciated.

Excellent! Are you by any chance the same guy who has been doing this every window? Also, leave a name man!

The real AG

Hi Eds could you just confirm whether there is any interest in. lol. Hopefully this might make your job a bit easier and people might stop asking questions over and over again. {Ed023's Note - Can I say hats off to the guy who done the summary..}

If ever there was a moment to start a slow hand clap. this is it. well done fella!

DEMOM

Thank you!. but seriously. what do you do all day?

Well done but eds what are the chances of Ibra?

haha just kidding

Shud copy that and have a link 4 this edds so posters can access as summary
5gold stars

Well done lads!

Fantastic post

Absolutely Brillant summary welll done Mate! Appreciate your hard work.

Conor

That summary was brilliant we want some more o that! Sign him up as an Ed, Eds! I also agree with the real AG leave your name dude!
In Buck we trust {Ed002's Note - The person who did the summary before was abused by a number of Liverpool fans for it. I hope it does not happen again.}

Brillliant work take a well deserved bow

I'm on a few other Liverpool forums, mind if I nick this for the most sensible one? I'd love to credit you as well if you want to leave a name

Best post ever thanks mate

Bloody hell you deserve a medal mate! Could just make that list a separate page on its own. Although doubt it will make much difference people can't use the search function they prob won't be able to click on a page

06 Jun 2013 15:14:16
Excellent. Hattss off.

Its bloody unfair that you dint leave a name for me to thank you! Just a suggestion Eds, if you could somehow pin this post to the start of the page you might actually reduce your stress in answering repeated questions.

KrishnaYNWA {Ed002's Note - It won't.}

Probably the best post l have read in 3 years reading this website. I have never posted before but this was worth it.

Many thanks

Darren

Great work, you should've signed your name mystery poster, you deserve the credit, though it will probably be ignored by the impatient people on here that can't be bothered to read.

Nevada

Shall we call him "The Summary Man"?

The real AG

06 Jun 2013 09:41:43
Am I the only one that noticed that, off all the LFC contingent that played in last night's u21 match, non stood out at all. as a matter of fact all of them were horrendous. Henderson, Shelvey and Borini. oh dear. haha only Robinson looked half decent. {Ed052's Note - Henderson played very well, he kept the England midfield together. Most passes and accurate passes. Borini looked good to me, good pace and movement}

But Borini had one hell of a freshy Ed. could not stop laughing. I like Borini! just wnt him to score some goals!

Did you watch the game? Borini's movement was fantastic throughout, Henderson was the only good English player to

Jonjo looked out of position being forced to the wing, but in fairness he was pushed to the wing.

A lack of attacking outlet without Zaha, Ince, Sterling or Chamberlin on the field meant that Hendo was pegged back a lot, but he kept the midfield line well, kept people organised and did very well as a captain against superior opposition.

Robinson did a good job. He was against their better wing with the slightly slower Craig Dawson partnering him as the CB all night and absolutely nothing came through him, it was all blocked or forced wide.

Borini was exactly like the rest of the Italian team - good movement, good technique, poor chance creation. Caulker and Dawson did a great and very understated job in the center of keeping them out and not giving them a clear shot, and despite the good build up play they failed to get past them (goal aside).

The only players who I feel were really a let down yesterday were the Italian keeper who look terrified all game, Lowe who added nothing to the midfield and Clyne, who just had a shocking game from such a consistently good player. And as I said, Jonjo was a long way from good. But the only way you can say that all LFC players were terrible yesterday is to literally say 'Did they score? No? Then they were terrible'.

06 Jun 2013 09:35:32
Morning Eds,

Longtime no post! Great idea being able to register and post without the pretenders!

RAWK reporting Ayre is flying out to Barcelona aswell as completing deals for Aspas, Llori and the xfer of Carroll.

Any idea why Ayre is flying out? who for? costs? or just nonsense?

Thanks {Ed052's Note - if he is going, it would probably be to tie up the Aspas deal}

06 Jun 2013 07:33:15
Morning Ed's, bit of a philosophical question for you today. Kolo Toure has been brought in to fill Carra's "old sweat" role, and most people would agree on the benefits of having an older, experienced player in the squad. My question is, why does that player always appear to be a defender? At least in England anyway. Is there room in our squad for an experienced striker? For example, Pizzaro, Totti, Del Piero, Di Natale, etc. They always seem good for a goal off the bench or from the start against lower clubs. Is it to do with the speed and quality of the Premier League? Very interested to hear your thoughts and those of the Liverpool faithful! Cheers. {Ed052's Note you need an experienced defender to organise the defence. That type of organisation isn't needed up top, hence why you hardly ever bring in experienced srikers for organisation}

06 Jun 2013 09:09:06
any interest in nathan redmond?

Decent player but we already have Sterling & Ibe who are similar and better.

06 Jun 2013 09:55:22
I don't think so!
We have Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe, both are just as good and have higher potential! Btw only reason redmond is in the euros was because of sterling's injury!

Malak

06 Jun 2013 08:42:18
I am hoping something like this could happen for this summer transfer window

Outs:

Carroll 15m
Downing 10m
Spearing 3m
Coates 5m
Assaidi 5m

Ins:

Toure free
Papadoupoulos 15m

There is no way we will receive 10m for Downing, 5m for Coates and 5m for Assaidi.

So you hope we sell £38m, spend £15m and are left light on cover and with no RW in the entire team? Ambitious

So you only want Papa to join us?

So you only want Papa to join us?

Torres, alonso, mash' please they know what we want.

06 Jun 2013 08:38:33
I watched the Under 21 euros last night. Stuart Pearce is worse than Hodgson. No creativity or spark in the team. I simply fail to understand why that dumb*** plays Hendo as a cdm. If he actually watches us play, he should know Hendo's best position is either as a CAM or a box to box midfielder. His talent and work rate is completely wasted while protecting the back 4.

Henderson was useless last night for England - but not the only one.

You watched one match and start spouting rubbish. The team failed to turn up yesterday but Pearce for 6 years has done a great job with the U21's, including taking us to the last European Championship finals.

He doesn't play Hendo as a CDM - he plays him as a CM who was pegged back yesterday and unable to get forward. We were trying to compensate for the loss of Rodwell, Zaha and Ince and struggled to do so - that doesn't make Pearce a bad manager. Stop making these rash, on the spot judgements about players and coaches when you know next to nothing about them or their achievements - it's embarrassing {Ed001's Note - rubbish, Pearce is a terrible coach and has turned a top quality bunch of youngsters into a bunch of hoofers. I have no idea what you have been watching because it is clear to see he has taken the U21s backwards.}

06 Jun 2013 10:04:32
I actually agree! I also fail to see why Shelvy is so highly rated by some of our fans or england in general! Not one good pass or touch or shot or nothing, lazy and slow, at least yesterday
and he has this stinky attitude, England trailing and he uses an hour to walk off the pitch when subbed off! Borini looked ok, so did robinson!
Yesterdays stand out performer was italy's L. Insigne!
Also why exactly is Butland so highly rated? Stoke would be insane and wanting to get relegated if Butland is to take over from Begovic this season!

I utterly disagree Ed001, I think he's done a very good job with awful resources. We have quality young players but they are never allowed to play for him, they have to play for the senior team!

Dont get me wrong, I get exceptional examples like Wilshere but why are Phil Jones, Alex Ox, Danny Welbeck etc not allowed to play for the U21's in a tournament rather than pointless friendlies? Since he took us to the 2009 final every significant player to build something around has been called up to the senior squad - even Hendo and Sterling have been! He still managed to get us keeping 9 clean sheets in a row up till yesterday, a reasonable scoring return seeing as his strike force has been reduced to Wickham and Sordell and about as classy a game as you'll ever produce from people like Lowe. I'm not saying he's the greatest coach ever but the criticisms of him that I can see and almost everything I hear about him are almost all reflections of coping with every decent player he has being taken to the senior squad, often for no real reason

06 Jun 2013 08:05:17
According to Liverpool Echo we are very close to signing Iago Aspas and Tiago Ilori.

06 Jun 2013 07:34:54
his goal against france was just brilliance.
the way he gets past the defenders is amazing, this guys is very special, an absolute gem on the pitch, first touch, finish, the dribble.
Liverpool fc will have to work real hard to replace him.

06 Jun 2013 07:24:19
"There were a lot of changes made on both sides. It was a pretty even game all things told and one moment from Suarez made the difference. "

Deschamps

06 Jun 2013 10:09:07
Alright alright, we know suarez is world class and nothing has changed that fact! At least not a goal in friendly anyway! Your man crush is way way too much!

He bit me

Ivanovic

06 Jun 2013 06:12:46
Updates are pretty slow eds aren't they? {Ed052's Note - why are you complaining. Eds do this for nothing, and have to sleep at sometime. Is it a shock there was no Ed about at 6am? We will update you when we have information. At the minute, Ed002 is away, so you'll have to wait. As far as I know, nothing new has happened}

Follow on query from that post Ed-are all the Eds uk based? I've always wondered as there is such a worldwide knowledge from you all.
In Buck we trust. {Ed052's Note - no, some aren't}

Follow on query from that post Ed-are all the Eds uk based? I've always wondered as there is such a worldwide knowledge from you all.
In Buck we trust. {Ed001's Note - not all, mainly though.}

05 Jun 2013 17:46:46
Eds Please answer with your thoughts

Man City seem to have secured Fernadinho from Shaktar - Would you think this would dent chances of LFC buying Mkhitaryan (spelling) if he really is a target. {Ed052's Note - no, I don't see that they are related}

06 Jun 2013 03:38:59
Suarez not going anywhere.

LFC owners have talked with him and they all agreed that he will stay for next season.

I wouldn't be suprised if he came out in the next couple of days saying he really loves the support of the fans and that he Is 'at home' with them

Agger is happy, club are happy with him, Monaco have got the message.

As for other transfers? Very difficult to get info at all. Word from Germany is Papadopolus will come.

No fee agreed for Aspas or that Armenian lad, Eriksen still a big target but seems he is Germany bound.

Kolo Toure was a suprise but I found out on club website like everyone else, lile how everyone else kbew there wasnterest.

Club have watched a lot of players but info is extremely hard to get info on

DB9 {Ed023's Note - Imagine if info was easy, you would have 20 more bits of news for us?}

06 Jun 2013 10:09:47
I would keep him, The lad is a goal scoring sensation, he will score every match. possibly every match we play, friendly, international, fa, league, away home. he doesn't care where he plays.
goal from outside of his right foot, time and time again, remote angles, execptional first touch.

I wonder we are working hard to find a replacement, someone who we predict has to fit in right away and do the work immediatly.

common let's talk to suarez understand the mans problems and keep him at the club. we need him more than he needs us.

whats the managmnet duty?, you have to deal with 100 of mindset of players, you need to tame them.

yes he speaks blah blah. outspoken, arrogant, you name it.
but he is the best what we have got and people will laugh at if we are in market to replace this lad, which is impossible.

Clueless!

DB9 talks nonsense regarding Suarez while Harry's man crush in Suarez continues.

You would keep him eh Harry?

SUAREZ WANTS TO LEAVE you numties. Get it through your thick skulls!

The real AG

06 Jun 2013 15:19:26
Suarez last said. he might jump into the atlantic and have a kool ride. u atually think he does that.
anger and frustautions sometimes makes u prettu odd and you vomit things out of it.
He loves our club. and that's as simple as u get.

He will stay. and we will watch this genius next summer bang on another 30+ goals.

I am guessing the no name poster after my first reply is you Harry? Atleast, the writing is like Harry's, clueless and thick headed.

If it is you Harry, let's make a bet, nothing serious, just a humble apology. What do you say?

I say, Suarez will not be at LFC.

On a different note, you should start consulting a psychiatric or a psychologist, because Suarez is leaving, and I think you will have problems dealing with it.

The real AG

05 Jun 2013 23:21:49
Christian Tello arrived in Liverpool tonight and will undergo a medical over the next two days along with Iago Aspas. They are both staying in a hotel in Woolton. {Ed023's Note - So, you said a few days back that Sanchez was sealed with Ayre arriving from Barcelona. Then you said Macca was fooling everyone and Pepe was staying and then you gave a list of signings and had Tello in a straight swap for Reina and now Tello is staying in a hotel in Woolton?

We shall wait and see ;)}

You must know Ed023 that things change very fast in football, lol! Noname busted.

HB

Busted. I suppose the schools are closed.

The real AG

05 Jun 2013 23:08:34
To the ed's great site. we were told all transfers would be done early. How early did rodgers and arye mean? And whoever said "No news is good news" is a liar! ;-)


Ynwa {Ed023's Note - In a great world all deals would be done by the first session in pre-season. All deals are different and the selling club like to get the best deal they can and if the buying club don't want to do that deal, they step back and look for alternatives and if the man they wanted first day cannot be bettered in the market then negotiations will begin with the original club}

05 Jun 2013 23:03:03
I just saw that West Ham might agree to the 100k waged which Carroll is requesting and a deal could soon be finalized.

05 Jun 2013 21:48:30
Eds would MK be Suarez's replcement or could we sign him and a striker such as benteke. {Ed023's Note - MK will IMO replace Henderson in the team if signed but Henderson will still have an important role to play in the squad}

06 Jun 2013 00:22:20
I can only see us slipping further behind the other teams. Getting rid of Suarez and bringing in some of the poor players being mentioned on here will only see us weakening our squad. Selling Suarez for a pathetic £40m and blowing £25m on Benteke sounds just like Liverpool.

We have to get some balls and demand £50m AT LEAST and if someone pays it, get some ambition in our signings and go for players like Eriksen Sanchez and Muriel. We won't touch United City and Chelsea yet but we have to buy players that are better than the ones at Arsenal Spurs and Everton. It's time to get the cheque books out and buy some quality, maybe then our best players will want to stick around, and not use the club as a stepping stone. Torres Masch Suarez.

06 Jun 2013 10:27:32
If you read the posts or used the search function you wouldn't have posted such tripe and BS info!

Liverpool have already agreed a fee for both Aspas and Luis Alberto and both are to come to have their medicals soon! Luis Alberto will come a bit later because of Barcelonas option on him! And we are very close to completing the signing of Tiago Ilori!