Liverpool Rumours Archive January 13 2019

13 Jan 2019 21:12:35
Reports saying Newcastle still attempting to sign Milan's Diego Laxalt, with Milan wanting €12 million for him.

Not sure if it's true but we were interested at one point for him, would we not look to hijack this?

Versatile players too.

Also was there any genuine interest from us in Omur? Never seen him play so wouldn't know how good he is. Reports were reporting fee in region of £14 and £18 million.

If true viable fees for two players we are reportedly interested in.

Is there also any movement on Origi moving? Seems there's interest from both Fulham and Wolves.

{Ed002's Note - (a) Yes, Liverpool has shown an interest and indeed have watched him again this season after his summer move. (b) You can search and find the answer as far as I know it to be. (c) I don't think there are any plans to sell before the summer.}

13 Jan 2019 21:49:19
Thanks Ed02 for answering. Especially as you had a lot to contend with last night. Your insight and input is really appreciated by me.

14 Jan 2019 07:30:29
Very happy to see your reply here. Cheers ed2.

14 Jan 2019 10:45:54
I really don't think we should go for Laxalt.
To me he is an average winger who can play at LB/ LWB. He isn't great at either IMO.
I know he'd only be cover in both positions but I'd rather have a quality youngster than versatility.

{Ed002's Note - He is not a winger - he is a left sided midfield player who can play elsewhere.}

14 Jan 2019 14:45:10
Thought he played well at the WC, not seen him play domestic league but 12 mill seems too good to be true.
Nice hair too. 😉.

14 Jan 2019 17:27:47
Cheers for reply Ed. I have complete trust in Klopp with whoever he signs, Robertson and chamberlain were both slated as bad buys but look at them under Klopp.

13 Jan 2019 00:34:33
ED002/ ED001

Greetings lads, love your work like always.

Question regarding James Tarkowski;

Whats the latest on this English lad, certain threads have been coming through past few days saying Liverpool have enquired about his availability this window.

Macca mentioned interest 6months with him.
Any word?
Or if you gents know if we could go in for him next window perhaps?
I sense Matip could leave for more game time next window, allowing a CB to come in.

Cheers gents.

{Ed001's Note - as far as I am aware nothing has happened with regard to him, other than he has lost what little form he had.}

13 Jan 2019 04:30:02
What's this obsession with CBs all of a sudden? We have 4 senior ones and a couple of youth waiting for their chance. It's the last position that needs strengthening.
We could do with another fullback though.

13 Jan 2019 09:51:49
We have 4 CB’s the 5th should be a position that the youth can push for.

13 Jan 2019 10:05:30
What top 6 team do Lovren and Matip get in?

We can sell one to buy another.

{Ed025's Note - sell both and buy a mars bar.. :)

13 Jan 2019 11:11:05
Kloppsboss, have u seen Man Utd's and Arsenal's CBs? I'd have Matip and Lovren over anything those two clubs have in their backline.
Phil JOnes? Smalling? Rojo? Mustafi? Washed up Koscielny?
Are u telling me they are better than Lovren and Matip?

13 Jan 2019 11:20:15
Are those 2 5th and 6th. Sorry what top 4 team would Lovren and Matip get in?

Sell both and replace. Simples.

13 Jan 2019 11:32:05
Lovren and Matip would both get into Arsenal, or Man Utd's team.

I'd say Lovren gets into Chelsea's team as well ahead of Luiz and at least in the Man City and Spurs squads ahead of Otamemdi, Stones, Foyth or Sanchez.

Are people just going to pretend he's not the best defender in a Croatia side that got to a World Cup final and part of the back 4 which got us to a Champions League final? He's the best 3rd choice centre back in the league in my opinion and he'd start in at least 16 of the 20 teams in the division.

13 Jan 2019 11:43:16
Maybe when fit but that's the point MK.

13 Jan 2019 11:52:51
What is all this "when fit" nonsense about? How often are Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Kompany, Otamendi etc getting injured? All the time. We're just unlucky that we lost 3 out 4 senior centre backs over a miniscule 2 game period.

It hardly cost us though. Hoever and Fabinho were certainly not the reason we lost in the FA cup, and we breezed past Brighton. Got out of 1st gear? I think Klopp just got out and pushed without turning the engine on.

Matip will be back for Crystal Palace and Gomez will be back the week after. This is all very dramatic. Anybody would think our team had been decimated by Spanish Flu.

13 Jan 2019 12:15:05
I think we need to upgrade our 3rd choice CB. I don't rate Lovren or Matip highly at all, yes they've stepped in well this season but would you want them in the team for an extended period of time say if VVD was injured or against the top oppostion? Even disregarding that their injury records are too poor to be a reliable 3rd choice. We've took a risk this season going in with just these 4 but I understand we had to prioritise other areas first. But now I believe Klopp will sort it out this summer I think Ed001 mentioned Matip could leave and Ed002 has said we've been scouting Ruben Dias. I also think the club don't see Phillips/ Masterson making it, indicated by us having looked at youngsters like Francisco Ferreira and Per Schuurs. VVD, Gomez, NEW CB, Lovren and a high potential youngster for 5th choice would be ideal for next season.

13 Jan 2019 14:16:55
I don’t get why anyone would think Tarkowski would be remotely good enough, he’s been found wanting this season, he’s had one good season in his career ever, he’s a mid table championship defender at best. Plus he’s a dyed in the wool Man United supporter and I don’t want one of those at the club.

13 Jan 2019 18:51:43
Actually MK. I could not agree more with you. Well said.

14 Jan 2019 06:20:11
Xabi, agree on all points except keeping Lovren. The man dies on occasion step up to be counted but even in games where we don’t concede he makes mistakes and gets bailed out by either his defensive comrades or the other teams lack of quality. The man is to unpredictable and talks rubbish far to often as well. Rather keep Matip than him or just replace them both.