Liverpool Rumours Archive July 18 2016

18 Jul 2016 18:32:58
Ed01. Is there anything in the Medel rumours. Lazy recycled journalism?

Cheers pal.

{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, I will have to check, I would never take any notice without triple checking as he is one of my fave players.}

18 Jul 2016 19:55:41
I'd like this to happen if only to make an ed happy!

18 Jul 2016 20:34:21
Medel would be a quality signing. He's an utter nutter on the pitch, his aggression and commitment is fantastic. I remember his performance for Cardiff vs man city where he basically ran the show. He's a pivotal part of that great Chile team.

18 Jul 2016 20:40:03
i think he would be a great signing and upgrade on lucas. could cover for centre back position if opponent allow us, if we want better protection in away games he is the answer as he is not only good defender of the back 4,he is solid disturber of the ball, aggresive and good positioned. really like him as a player.

18 Jul 2016 21:09:09
I like the sound of can and Medel in the middle.

18 Jul 2016 21:38:24
Thanks ed01.

I remember you rating him a couple of seasons ago, has he performed in Italy? I believe that's where he went?

Let us know when you know buddy.

Cheers.

{Ed001's Note - he certainly did in his first season, but I never followed his progress last season.}

18 Jul 2016 22:46:35
It makes more sense than signing this lad from Augsburg.
Medel is a very good midfielder as well as being a capable emergency centre back.

18 Jul 2016 22:17:54
Cheers buddy.

19 Jul 2016 01:07:36
Actually Ron, I'd say it makes more sense than Wijnaldum.

19 Jul 2016 01:50:43
Now this is a signing I'd love to see, but some how I don't see a deal happening.

19 Jul 2016 07:17:57
But why would we sign a DM when 99% of people on here said we don't need one? They're an irrelevant player according to most. There isn't a tougher tackler in the business so surely he would be a needless buy whom most would rather us do without?

{Ed001's Note - he is more than a defensive midfielder, he is a playmaker from deep.}

19 Jul 2016 07:51:35
Eds that doesn't stop the fact that DM, deep lying playmakers were all mentioned in the same breath with most saying they were nothing more than a modern fiction I think Ron called them. An uneccessary anacronism. Like you eds I like the guy and think his kind of player is what's been missing from our midfield. Plus he can play CB if needed. Just a shame everything points to it being untrue.

19 Jul 2016 12:08:38
Np I was one of the people I think you're inferring about. However my point anyway was there's no point having essentially a third cb playing in midfield who contributes only when we are without the ball. I would need a bit of convincing regards medel however he is certainly capable of starting attacks and making runs from deep to the edge of the box that results in goals for him also. He does while maintaining good positional discipline and would slot in a midfield 2.
This is completely different from say playing a midfield 3 where you have one basically playing as a free roaming cb who doesn't get on the ball much and doesn't contribute to an attack. This in my opinion is a waste of a player in a 11 where the 2 in front should be competent enough to not be baby sat through a game because they have no positional discipline when without the ball. Of course when you have a strong midfield 2 like this you can then field an extra winger/ attacking midfielder/ striker which should contribute more to the team as a whole.

18 Jul 2016 15:57:38
Hi I saw an article in the Italian media saying that we have an interest in Gary medal and Brozovic of Inter, any truth?

18 Jul 2016 19:10:57
Medel would be a great signing.

18 Jul 2016 13:28:39
Apparently the club has confirmed Sakho will wear No 3 shirt which means he stays.
With Klavan coming in, All three of Ilori, Wisdom and Lucas is off clearly.

18 Jul 2016 13:31:25
Why is Lucas clearly off? He's a central midfield player.

18 Jul 2016 14:00:10
With the amount of midfielders we have I think his only hope was as a rotating cb/ cdm which is what Harry is getting at and the squad needs to be trimmed somewhere.

18 Jul 2016 13:55:12
Can, Hendo, Grujic, Milner, Wijnaldum, Brannagan, Stewart and we play only 2 in the middle most of the time.

18 Jul 2016 14:57:56
Not being negative towards the lads but Lucas is ahead of Brannaghan and Stewart. Milner plays out wide more than he does cm.
Lucas has looked very sharp during pre season to be fair (I've watched 2 live) . Never mind the level of the opposition, he clearly has stepped his game up.
And probably due to lack of strikers more than anything but we have been setting up with a clear 4-3-3 formation. Don't see klopp working on a formation for no reason.

18 Jul 2016 15:02:06
Wijnaldum, have I missed that confirmation?

18 Jul 2016 15:11:13
Apparently he's offered to sign all of the new season shirts already purchased with the no.17 on as a gesture to apologise to all of the fans who bought the shirt, might be simple but shows he cares about the club and the fans, got to love him he's a top class fella.

18 Jul 2016 15:21:27
I'd imagine Wijnaldum would play in the 3 behind the striker, no?

18 Jul 2016 15:29:21
GW is not yet a LFC player and you are already mentioning him. There is no confirmed interest in the first place. Whatever you feel or read from the tabloid becomes news. The lad is useless and I'm sure Klopp is well aware of that. GW and Sissoko are not confirmed targets.

18 Jul 2016 18:13:38
Yes ginger, and that's the problem we don't need another player that plays the 3 behind the striker. A mistake Harry has made I think is that wijnaldum actually doesn't play in the central midfield role like the like of hendo, can, Stewart etc so he would actually be competing with coutinho, firmino, mane, Milner, lallana, ojo, marko. We are far too overstocked even if marko was to leave or ojo on loan or something. I just don't see any signs of lallana or Milner leaving so it makes no sense unless at least 2 players leave.

As for midfield, it is a position we are in bed of more quality. I'm talking about central midfield. With the likes of Allen and Lucas mooted to leave, Brannagan, Stewart largely untested at the highest level, grujic, hendo and can seem to be our first choice midfielders. So if we persist with using the youngster for the midfield, why not in the more forward positions and centre back?

I hope GW doesn't happen even though I think he's a decent player, it just makes the transfer window even more senseless. We need a central midfielder and left back that is all. Use that money for that.

18 Jul 2016 18:53:27
GW is getting a lot of stick on here, while at PSV a lot of teams were after humour off by an injury, not being the kind of person who lives by stats but his for last year speak for themselves. Probably better than those for most of our midfielders last season. I think he's a good buy but my concern would be where he fits in. We've paid 30 odd for mane, United are looking at 100 for pogba, we got 15 for ibe. This season prices are all inflated, Newcastle rightly so want their share.

18 Jul 2016 19:57:47
If Wijnaldum signs I hope he is played at left back. Left back at Melwood.

18 Jul 2016 21:41:37
Why are people including GW in our list of midfield players. He plays for Newcastle!

19 Jul 2016 18:50:23
Two thoughts, one Lucas, as he gets older, isn't going to suddenly discover the extra yard of pace he lacks that means he ends up committing fouls in danger areas and two the likes of Brannaghan are going to remain untested at the highest level until we have a squad that means they get some games. But, if we're going to let Lucas go then it would make sense if it was actually because we have a direct replacement for him.

18 Jul 2016 10:07:05
With the signing of Klavan imminent perhaps Gomez will be used as cover for RB/ LB?

Theres rumours Clynn might be on the move or perhaps an LB now won't be coming in?

Sakho and Lovren both picked up a lot of Niggles last year, Gomez is returning from long term injury and apparently Matips injury record isn't the best so I think Klavan is a sensible addition.

I do fear it spells the end for Lucas though as he won't be needed as cover for CB and with us clearly in the Market for another CM his playing time will be limited.

18 Jul 2016 11:40:46
While not a critical signing, Klavan makes some sense to me, I wasn't completely comfortable with the idea one significant injury and we'd be with Gomez as our backup CB on the bench. As talented as he is, he's young and just recovering from an ACL injury, so makes sense to have someone like Klavan who as a bonus can cover other positions too.

Gomez I'd love to see given a shot at RB, LB or CB in cup games and selective PL games once proven his recovery and hopefully kicks on next season with a bit more experience. If we go this route though, spells the end for Wisdom and Illori and perhaps even Smith (Klavan can play LB)

Lucas I can see as a backup to Can and/ or Hendo in deep midfield.

18 Jul 2016 11:59:00
I wasn't aware klavan can play LB. If that's the case then I think this is our defence done for the summer. Klopp stressed he wanted his signings in before the tour.

It will be a big season for flanno and Gomez on the fringes to try and push themselves into the picture somewhere along the back 4.

18 Jul 2016 13:14:19
We would sign a LB without a doubt and klavan is signed to cover CB's in necessary.