Liverpool Rumours Archive July 15 2015

15 Jul 2015 20:48:07
Not Liverpool related and I hope you don't mind the question Eds but do you have any idea on the future of Breel-Donald Embolo?
Cheers

{Ed002's Note - Basel's Breel Embolo is a target of Spurs, Red Bull Leipzig and West Ham with Basel aware of interest from all three clubs.}

15 Jul 2015 22:26:59
Cheers Ed

16 Jul 2015 00:31:34
I'm not sure why you even post questions like this on here Ed.
Do you just pretend to imagine that it was phrased in a Liverpool relevant way? Or do you actually enjoy the challenge of a new and complicated-sounding name? I could give you one or two if you like, but, if I'm honest, they'd probably be relevant, sorry. :(

So, what's Allan Rodriguez de Souza up to this summer?

{Ed002's Note - I am sorry but Chris has been a very good, consistent and decent contributor who asked a question I happened to know the answer to.

I am sure you will find other editors to abuse elsewhere.}

16 Jul 2015 17:17:07
Chris in Tamworth was here before both the chicken and the egg ;)

15 Jul 2015 15:07:14
A few reports are saying that Man U are looking to sign Benteke, or are these just scare stories to push into signing or moving on Eds?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you mean by "scare stories". Manchester United interest in a striker is elsewhere - not Benteke.}

15 Jul 2015 15:43:56
Is benteke not an alternative to United if they miss out on their first choice?

{Ed002's Note - They have not shown any interest in him. And he would not be either second or third choice as far as I understand the situation.}

15 Jul 2015 16:21:45
why is that a lot of people have been saying we don't want benteke, won't suit our style etc soon as he is backed to be going somewere else everyone wants him?

15 Jul 2015 16:43:17
Ed2 do you know if we have made that offer yet that should see us enter final negotiations with Villa?

{Ed002's Note - No, but according to someone in Belgium it will happen.}

15 Jul 2015 16:46:19
I was going to mention that allyblfc, a lot of our fans have been slating him and talking about he's the opposite of what we need, all the mancs I've spoken too believe they are signing him and can't wait to sign him up.
They reckon he's a great striker and they say it's going to be sweeter as they've gotten one over on us. Funny how opinions vary eh?

15 Jul 2015 17:36:38
I'd guess that a lot of Liverpool or United fans haven't seen enough of Benteke to form a sensible opinion - I certainly haven't. What I do know is that his stats look good (which is good) but that he's apparently a big lump who won't suit our playing style (whatever that actually is).

I think that because he's not coming from a top foreign club then folk think he's rubbish. As he's got PL experience I'd probably take him ahead of someone like Higuain who has spent his career in slower or less physical leagues.

I just hope he doesn't turn out to be more money wasted.

15 Jul 2015 19:45:10
It could be a media trick to make Man utd look weak when Benteke finally signs for us. Certainly wouln't be the first time.

15 Jul 2015 20:06:20
Eds, does that sort of stuff happen (media tricks)?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool fans are seemingly of the opinion that media hacks sit around the office plotting stories about Liverpool. In reality they can be found in cheap bars playing spoof - which is difficult when they have palms on both sides of their hands.}

15 Jul 2015 23:52:09
Hehehe

15 Jul 2015 11:19:49
Got a mate down in London who does cleaning audits. Anyway he claims he carried out an audit for someone linked to Tottenham whom he can't name due to company confidentiality policy.

The rumour he was told is that Tottenham have a strong interest in Adam Lallana and will look to complete a deal this summer.

You heard anything about this Ed002?

{Ed002's Note - Nope.}

15 Jul 2015 11:34:59
Would we even consider a bid for Lallana?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has to move players on.}

15 Jul 2015 11:47:20
would be good if true.

15 Jul 2015 11:47:47
Hi Ed002, is Lallana the 'surprise transfer' that everyone is talking about?

Thanks

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what "surprise transfers" people are talking about but so far this season Liverpool have added 6 players and have two returning from loans and have only sold one and bought two off from last seasons squad - so they have increased the squad size by five and are trying to get a deal done for Benteke. The only other sales were of players out on loan last season so they are of no consequence. No sales should be a surprise but there are players available - such as Borini (soon to leave) and Balotelli.}

15 Jul 2015 12:09:54
Hope not, he is a good player.

15 Jul 2015 12:17:38
All due respect Ed2, you brought this "surprise transfer" speculation on yourself when you left a cryptic enough message a few days ago alluding to someone leaving that we, as fans, don't expect to be leaving.

Most if not all of us expected the likes of Aspas, Alberto, mario, borini, lambert, possibly Lucas to leave(possibly other names that allude me right now) so aside from these "expected" names anything other than them would be considered a surprise departure.

As always we do appreciate anything you choose to tell us so it's not being held against you and I'm not having a dig at you

{Ed002's Note - I said there was a player who might leave but it would be unexpected that was all - I have since explained it would not be possible given the price given to his agent by Liverpool. So that was the end of that - but to date Liverpool has spent considerably more on transfers in and buying off players than they have earned through sales - and with the likely Benteke to come the club need cash and they need spaces in the squad.}

15 Jul 2015 12:37:33
Well I must have missed the follow on message about prices quoted as I wasn't aware of that. I suspect more people weren't aware of that either if the speculation persists! Point taken nonetheles. As for balancing the books I can barely keep my bank balance in a healthy position so I don't want to even try get my head around the complexities of a football clubs finances!

15 Jul 2015 13:16:54
Idiotic to sell Lallana. Write off after a stop start season? Ridiculous. Play him in midfield, he is better than any other attack minded midfielder we have.

15 Jul 2015 13:19:25
What is a cleaning audit and how can checking on cleanliness give any insights into Lallana's future.

{Ed001's Note - maybe it was a typo and he meant his mate cleans Audis? Just kidding, it is when you have someone go round checking that the cleaning is done properly, in layman's terms.}

15 Jul 2015 14:09:52
The suprise transfer would obviously be Marchovic.

15 Jul 2015 14:11:14
Well, thanks Ed. I have a mental image of a cleaning auditor checking how well a toilet has been cleaned while the guy in the next stall passes on transfer gossip.

{Ed001's Note - if it is good enough for MI5, then it is good enough for us to find out info from!}

15 Jul 2015 06:33:19
Being reported that Liverpool interest in Zenit St. Petersburg striker Salomon Rondon is intensifying, and it appears that the Reds are actively trying to seal a deal worth £15 million.
Some info about 25-year old Rondon:

* 2012: Became the most expensive Venezuelan footballer in history when he signed for Rubin Khazan in a €10m deal.

* 2013: Broke the record for most goals by a Venezuelan player in La Liga.

* 2014: Cost Zenit St. Petersburg £15.8m.

* Malaga: 27 goals/7 assists in 72 apps (Goal/assist every 2 games)

* Rubin: 25 goals/3 assists in 56 apps (Goal/assist every 2 games)

* Zenit: 28 goals/8 assists in 55 apps (Goal/assist every 1.5 games)

* Totals: 80 goals/18 assists (98) 183 apps (Goal/assist every 1.8 games).
Worth a bid???

15 Jul 2015 08:59:33
I have absolutely no idea what Rondon would bring as I haven't watched him play. Would appreciate comments from people who have seen him play (in real matches, not just YouTube!).

However, I remember one of the Eds (Ed001, I think?) saying he's not the right player for us.

So £15m may be half of what is being mooted for Benteke, but for a player who isn't right for us (based on opinion of someone I trust with these matters) and is untested in the premier league and is already 25, doesn't seem like such a great deal to me.

Happy to be proved wrong, but seems like too much of a gamble.

15 Jul 2015 09:00:44
* 2013: Broke the record for most goals by a Venezuelan player in La Liga.


Haha, what a record to have, can't imagine much competition

15 Jul 2015 09:42:25
@op6, exactly ya. Also the calculator seems to be broken and figures rounded down when it suits.

@Slaphead, worth a bid? I would say no. Why bother with him, we need either someone clearly a step up on what we have (other than a fit Sturridge) and he's not that.

15 Jul 2015 12:22:55
Just going to say that it seems your post is based on wishful thinking and being a Rondon fan. The facts you decided to include being the main pointer here. What is the speculation more precisely?

15 Jul 2015 12:36:49
Would prefer Rondon to Benteke if I am honest

15 Jul 2015 16:52:00
benteke is better than Rondon by a country mile due to a better upside to improve as well as experience in the PL. i watched Rondon at the Copa America and was not impressed at all.