Liverpool Rumours Archive January 02 2018

 

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02 Jan 2018 18:55:40
Ed002 has played a blinder with wonderdogsparky, my opinion is that Couts is off and VVD has taken his house.

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02 Jan 2018 20:10:46
It'd seem to obvious to me that scenario, I think he's talking about somebody else coming in lol but who knows, his 'clues' are about enough to make Einstein go round the twist.

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02 Jan 2018 20:20:56
Samir "smooth hands" Handanovic, methinks.

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02 Jan 2018 20:25:40
He ‘or she’ Ed002 may be a she, is just sending us into a frenzy, silly season is underway!

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{Ed002's Note - I rather think I have done no such thing.}

02 Jan 2018 20:43:59
It does seem its couts and vvd but there does seem to be another one at least in there.

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02 Jan 2018 20:44:01
Ed002 I think its great mate what you have done. Certainly makes it fun us all stressing over who it is arriving. Is it someone youve mentioned before like on the Sharkopod?

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{Ed002's Note - you have missed the entire point.}

02 Jan 2018 20:50:51
John parrot lives in coutinhos basement.

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02 Jan 2018 20:59:27
It’s all riddles
Hand cream Shea butter
Could be
Shay given (Shea)
Jack butland (butter)

I hope I’ve stirred this pot into more frenzy.

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02 Jan 2018 21:17:41
Wonder Dog Sparky is and anagram of Skyward Pogo Nerd

The prodigal son returns. I give you Peter Crouch!

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02 Jan 2018 21:54:08
There won’t be a keeper. We have four. Two whom expect to be playing.

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02 Jan 2018 21:55:46
Tbh I don't even think it relates to any new arrival now.

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02 Jan 2018 22:13:33
My reading of the players ‘dropping by to say hi’ to WDS are other players that will be leaving. Marco, Ings etc.

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02 Jan 2018 23:21:15
Shea Butter = sturridge out
Old Friends = masch and Suare, pepe reina?

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03 Jan 2018 03:10:10
Shea butter made from Pea-like fruit off the Shea tree.

Mascara - Spanish for Mask

Old Friend

Auba is on his way!

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03 Jan 2018 10:33:46
Rborhara, it could be Nuri Sahin you know.

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03 Jan 2018 13:16:34
Bull Moose Jackson plays R&B Keiata’s on his way!

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02 Jan 2018 17:41:59
Hello Eds I am new to this site what is Sharkopod?

Sounds like a podcast am i incorrect.

Happy New year :)

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{Ed002's Note - No Alfie. A Sharkopod is not like a Podcast at all. You should be able to use the search engine and find a link to the most recent - which is a month or so old now. Else I am sure someone can provide a link (I have no idea what the link is). And Happy NY.}

02 Jan 2018 23:50:25
sharkopod 16

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02 Jan 2018 17:34:34
Heard that Ryan Kent is returning from loan, is this true and for what reason?

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02 Jan 2018 17:46:08
He doesn't play.

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02 Jan 2018 15:41:57
Happy New Year RedMen!

Is there any progress in Can's contract or transfer situation?

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02 Jan 2018 15:58:23
Can's off, basically. Juventus, Dortmund, Man City and Bayern Munich all reportedly interested.

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02 Jan 2018 17:48:20
Why is he not signing a contract with a £30m clause in? We have to try to make him sign one or sell in Jan. We haven't got £30-£40 to waste.

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02 Jan 2018 18:01:45
You can't make a player sign anything and trying to opens up more problems.

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02 Jan 2018 18:10:27
He wanted a release clause and the club refused, so here we are with him going on a free. (I think that’s correct) .

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02 Jan 2018 18:16:15
Sign this or be sold this month. Many players who are coming to the end of their contracts with other clubs have just signed contracts with clauses in. At least one of the Ed's said he would sign with a low release clause in the contract. Some money has got to be better than nothing.

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02 Jan 2018 19:09:39
If we sell him then we’re stuffed as he is literally the only proper centre midfielder we have, given that Henderson is out long term and Lallana, Milner and Wijnaldum doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence. If Can goes we have to buy to replace or it will be a very tough second half of the season.

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02 Jan 2018 20:58:34
Funny how opinions differ, I couldn't care less if he leaves. Seems average a lot of the time. Wouldn't stand out in a stoke team type average. Some good games but otherwise is a waste of a squad place.

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02 Jan 2018 20:59:25
Well, Stoke in years gone by. Maybe not this year.

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02 Jan 2018 22:34:50
I agree Dennis but we have to buy 2 midfielders in the summer so might as well buy one of those now. Get £30m in for Can then we can overspend a little on a replacement. Can is having an average season but I understand the need for a sort of holding midfield. Get rid now and get in Nobby's partner.

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03 Jan 2018 00:41:38
It’s not that simple Mark - selling him or getting him to sign a contract requires his participation and agreement on terms and where he’s going to. Why would he sign a contract that may mess with his desire to move to Juve on a free and a nice sign on bonus in the summer? Besides we will need him in midfield second half of the season for sure unless we can find a suitable replacement which may not be that easy one jan. Rather we wait for the right player.

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03 Jan 2018 01:15:15
How did we miss out Paulinho for 35mil?

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02 Jan 2018 15:28:54
So Leon Goretzka has liked a post on Instagram of Jurgen Klopp saying his passion is on fire or along them lines Is it happening? Who knows :-)

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02 Jan 2018 16:18:04
Remember Depay?

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02 Jan 2018 16:30:48
Mesut Özil liked Loris Karius's Facebook post last month.

It means nothing.

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02 Jan 2018 21:03:31
I liked a picture of Scarlett Johansson once.

I'm now in a 5 year contract and my lawyers can't find a hole anywhere.

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02 Jan 2018 14:53:24
Hi Eds,

As always appreciate your hard work - any truth in rumours Liverpool would look to sue Nike for the website mishap?

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{Ed001's Note - for what?}

02 Jan 2018 13:35:00
Hi Eds,

Seen a lot of talk about Lemar still being on the radar especially if Coutinho is sold. I haven't seen him much this season but do you reckon Monaco will still be looking at £90m for him? How's his form been?
Fee seems a bit excessive but I am sure there will be people with better judgement around this transfer.

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{Ed002's Note - Monaco are not looking to sell Thomas Lemar in January and have made it clear to a couple of interested sides - although they would no doubt think again should an obscene offer be made. I expect it will be different in the summer.}

02 Jan 2018 14:12:59
Ed002 - that quashes my take on wonderdogsparky. Wrongly assumed the reference to Percy was a gentle nod to the 1963 album A Look At Monaco by Percy Faith. Which obviously meant Lemar was the new room mate. You big tease :)

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02 Jan 2018 14:50:02
That quashes my hopes of landing Lemar as replacement also Matthino.

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02 Jan 2018 15:35:23
Why you lads dismissing our chances? They'd reconsider if someone offered a ridiculous amount. If Coutinho is off, I'm sure we'll be prepared to break the bank to sign a replacement.

Lemar and Brandt are still front runners in my opinion, with perhaps Draxler and Meyer as outside bets. Who knows though. There may be a completely new player in the frame since the last Sharkopod took place.

If Coutinho leaves though, I'm sure he'll be replaced. So don't get too down! The main fear is that we accept Rafinha as his replacement in a swap deal!

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02 Jan 2018 15:51:58
Not dismissing it MK mate just going on what Monaco have said and what ed has explained above. They won't sell in Jan mate.

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02 Jan 2018 16:09:17
I can't see that happening in regards to Rafinha MK, surely? It's concerning to say the least now you've said it. This month is going to be long until we know what's happening anyway, wish it'd all get sorted and we can flog Coutinho now get it over and done with. Surely Barcelona want the deal to happen ASAP, what are we waiting for, get it done!

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02 Jan 2018 16:24:15
Let's hope not mate, but Rafinha is an attacking midfielder who can also play comfortably on either wing. So it is a concern for me that Klopp likes him. It may be seen as a quick Coutinho replacement who also won't be cup tied for the CL as he hasn't even played for Barcelona once this season.

Barca want rid and Klopp likes him. If Rafinha signs, i guess I'll shut up and support him until he gives me reason not to! I really don't think he's the right option though. Recent rumours suggest it could be a genuine option though! I have no idea what is wrong with Rafinha though. I cannot find any record of him even being on the bench this season.

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03 Jan 2018 01:19:19
Why is insigne or forsberg not in consideration?

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02 Jan 2018 12:54:15
Pip won't be going anywhere this window . Although there will be an announcement with an agreement in place for deal for the summer ala nabby

Announcement will be made after the derby.

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02 Jan 2018 13:19:38
What's your source? Eds, any truth in this? There's so much speculation today, I'm tired!

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{Ed002's Note - There is no agreement at this time.}

02 Jan 2018 14:03:21
I remain naively optimistic! Barcelona should have La Liga wrapped up and PC cup tied for CL, deal now and move in the summer.
I have no "sources" just hope lol.

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02 Jan 2018 13:53:24
Eds in your opinion will the deal be done now for the summer or will he move now? I would assume if the intention was to sell now then it should be done quickly so we can get a "replacement". Sad to think how we will perform without him, becoming so influential.

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{Ed002's Note - The answer has been provided over and over.}

02 Jan 2018 12:25:29
Ed do we hold any interest in Mahrez. On Saturday Klopp had nothing but high praise for him saying he is a wonderful player. I know he is not everyone's cup of tea and they will say he's only had 1 good season ( but it was 1 amazing season which is 1 more than most of our players) he's also having a very good season this year with 7 goals and 7 assists. Last season he had 4 goals and 2 assists in 9 CL games. Unlike the other players we have been linked with his advantage is he is premier league proven and would be available for half the price of Lemar who is proven in a French league. His weakness is most definitely his attitude but that is where Klopp excels.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, we have certainly not shown any prior to this window.}

02 Jan 2018 12:51:49
Cheers for the reply Ed01. Like I said he may not be everyone's cup of tea but neither was the Ox and he's doing alright. Also When we were first linked to Salah I don't think many LFC fans were overly excited including myself and look how that is turning out. Klopp is building something here and if it's one thing I've learnt it's to trust his judgement and support whoever comes in regardless of the already pre judged feelings we might have.

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{Ed001's Note - agreed. I look on it that we give our opinion until it happens, then we are best to give them a chance to prove themselves either way.}

02 Jan 2018 13:09:30
Be very interesting if Mahrez was to come in, do you believe he would play deeper Ed? or can he play a little bit deeper rather then be a winger/ Inside forward? there is no doubting his talent when he is on form like said above its his attitude that let's him down.

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{Ed001's Note - no mate, he does not put in enough effort for me to play any deeper.}

02 Jan 2018 19:46:55
Funnily enough. I live by John Lennon airport and have just been to the corner shop to pay me leccy. . and there's mahrez right in front of me buying a toblerone and a can of tizer. I tell thee.

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02 Jan 2018 23:53:31
I must agree with @Jayden23. Mahrez look to me the closest to Coutinho, he can open any team with his brilliant passing, good left foot too. He will do well with our front three. and if he were to come here i believe he will improve his work rate which is his weakness.

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02 Jan 2018 12:00:13
Expect Max Meyer to be announced as a Liverpool player, no idea of a timeframe yet but it will be announced before end of window. That's what I have just been told.

Very reliable source.

If it happens I personally would be delighted as he is an excellent player.

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02 Jan 2018 12:26:16
He is a good player but i don't see where he fits in the team.

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02 Jan 2018 12:34:46
Literally only yesterday Ed002 informed us that our interest in Meyer was seemingly completely gone for now.

I know he said "for now" but I'd be amazed if in less than 24 hours we've gone from not even being in talks with Schalke to an announcement being made.

Seems unlikely to me. If your source gets it right, fair play. Ed002 is rarely wrong, so i remain a skeptic. I think Meyer will sign a pre-contract with Spurs to be honest.

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02 Jan 2018 12:38:44
He's a right footed attacking midfielder who can play anywhere across the middle of the pitch. It would be unfair to compare him to any other footballer, but he could easily slit straight into let's say.

A similar role Couts has been doing so far this season.

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02 Jan 2018 12:41:45
Fits in with the cryptic mascara clue, maybe "Max Factor"?

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02 Jan 2018 12:41:57
and so it begins, after getting it so wrong about AOC, whoever comes in gets my support.

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02 Jan 2018 12:44:04
Your source named him? Or a player from schalke?

Would seem more likely to be goretzka if it's a player from schalke given current reports.

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02 Jan 2018 12:54:26
Ed002 said a few days back to forget about Max Meyer for now.

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02 Jan 2018 13:18:04
Meyer is said to favour going to Spurs so I’d be surprised if he did come.

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02 Jan 2018 13:19:40
I got slated in the past when I said that Suarez was coming, when everyone else said no.

Jordz to answer your question.
Source.

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02 Jan 2018 13:20:40
I hardly doubt that Goretzka, if joining would be the replacement for Coutinho. As I see it, it would be Max Meyer for Coutinho and Goretzka for Can if he is to leave. Exciting times ahead.

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02 Jan 2018 13:27:06
Thanks for reply savvy.

Agree Smed. Think that would be a decent. Two players with plenty of potential.

Meyer not at couts level yet, but feel goretzka would be an upgrade on can.

Time will tell.

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02 Jan 2018 14:05:14
With all the links to their players to us it seems a bit like Schalke are the German Southampton. They must be doing well in their scouting department and academy to keep finding all these talents.

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02 Jan 2018 07:27:54
Hi Ed02

A Twitter account by name of WonderDogSparky (you may be familiar with it) has updated that Coutinho to Barcelona is effectively done, THIS month. And that Thomas Lemar to Liverpool as PipCo's replacement is in hand and should be completed.

Now am not sure how reliable WonderDogSparky is. But I know that YOU are. And yeah, I know Twitter is largely garbage and I should know better than to validate its rumours from.

Nonetheless, I beg for your confirmation or denial of the updates as offered by the Dog Wonder, Sparky.

Danke.

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{Ed002's Note - From what I understand it is just business as usual for #WonderDogSparky as Pipco returns to say goodbye and removes they last of his belongings and someone moves in o Nobby's room until the summer. Usually WDS has two house guests at a tio perhaps someone else will come later in January. I am also told, but please don't tell anyone else, that a few old friends will be dropping by to say "Hi" in the coming weeks. Perhaps even the Dinsdale Brothers}

02 Jan 2018 09:18:46
Ed002 your killing me mate lol. don't understand at all. RBL how do you get to Thomas Lemar being completed from the clues?

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02 Jan 2018 09:32:35
Ed2, any more clear cut clues? You lost me at #wonderdogsparky.

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02 Jan 2018 09:40:50
I don't have a clue either, I am ok with PC going if we get a top player instead. Not too bothered on exact position as long as player is of the required standard.

What about another clue ED002 for us mere mortals.

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{Ed002's Note - I have repeatedly explained about potential replacements - there is nothing to add.}

02 Jan 2018 10:21:20
Could it be Samir Handonovic? Plays in red, 6ft 4in and has the hand reference in his name?

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02 Jan 2018 10:28:08
Not sure if the mascara clue refers to VVD or Javier?

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02 Jan 2018 10:35:02
I’m thinking Javier, willshanks. He is an old friend and would prob be worthwhile on loan for rest of the season.

I def think the other reference is to Samir, Klopp is known to like him, and he has liked a few LFC posts on twitter recently. Supposed to be a cracking keeper and prob an excellent mentor for Karius?

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{Ed002's Note - You would do best to just forget it all.}

02 Jan 2018 10:43:47
Oh Ed002, I was getting all excited thinking we would actually have a decent keeper coming in! We need one!

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02 Jan 2018 11:08:50
This window only has 30 days left in it Gents so stop panicking and what will be will be and will soon play out.

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02 Jan 2018 11:09:03
I have to admit I find the curious case of WonderDogSpark very interesting, ED002 always tells us not to listen to anyone off Twitter yet gave us a twitter handle to follow for clues. So for me it's either a constant wind up to remind us how gullible we are, or it is in fact ed002s way of communicating what's happening without actually saying anything. The mystery lives on.

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{Ed002's Note - It's the first.}

02 Jan 2018 11:10:04
It's Reina guys. It's obviously Reina! 🤣.

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02 Jan 2018 11:21:42
Kloppsreds17

Just a "guess" on my part mate lol.
That said, I believe PipCo is a goner. I suspect PipCo and both teams committed to making the deal happen and now only a matter of closing it. My hunch that Coutinho has played his last game for Liverpool. And he knows it. Klopp, too, I believe.

Ed02 has provided a list of potential "replacements". I think LFC has identified its man and am convinced they presently looking to secure him and expect to do so.

Who that is I don't know, but am leaning towards Lemar. He was the man earmarked in the summer and we know Monaco be open to selling and the player open to a move.
Given especially his natural position, flexibility, CL experience (albeit be unavailable for us), he seems a suitable fit.
Monaco's high intensity play would stand him in good stead for our style.

The kid one of the most exciting of remarkable French young talents. He be up there in 2,3 years. I can see Klopp doing wonders with him.
A no-brainer for me. PipCo replacement don't have to be like-for-like, no. He just has to be phenomenal in his own way and bring something different to the table.

Thank you and good luck to Phil. Been awesome seeing his growth as a player all this time. Will be even more awesome seeing Lemar, VVD, Keita, Mane, Firmino, Salah, Trent. Difference to before is that we now have a very strong team, getting better and better and we likely to win more and stay competing at the highest level. We'll find it less difficult to keep our important players.

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02 Jan 2018 11:56:47
Well said rbl.

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02 Jan 2018 12:25:30
That WDS! pesky mutt.

My Guess. smooth hands, 6ft4, in Red. Donnarumma (I hope)

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02 Jan 2018 13:03:22
Could it, in fact, be Coutinho as the old friend moving back in for the remainder of the season, after signing for Barca?
Hope the Mascherano link is a misleading one. Spent enough time trying to get out the club. Donna rummy is wishful thinking in my opinion. Just wish Sparky could tell someone a secret.

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02 Jan 2018 13:39:51
Could be right Bobby. I hope we keep pip until the end of season if only for continuity. I can't see what Mascherano could offer long term so I hope there is no link and I don't believe in going backwards because its never the same.

Anyway, Labradoodles fart a lot and Javier is used to clean catalan air. also. does he have enough hair for restyling to LFC standards?

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02 Jan 2018 13:56:07
Now being linked with Sanchez too! Good player when he can be bothered but I don’t see him coming to Liverpool!

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02 Jan 2018 19:22:40
NO thanks to Sanchez. Didn’t want to come when he had the chance originally and he hasn’t covered himself in glory with his current contract situation.

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02 Jan 2018 23:07:30
Shea Butter = sturridge

Old Friends = masch and Suarez.

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03 Jan 2018 03:30:12
6’4” in a red dress. Marouane Fellaini?

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03 Jan 2018 07:52:50
Lock96 - that isn’t even remotely funny. Please think before you post irresponsible messages. Yellow card offence.

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03 Jan 2018 09:23:40
What in gods name is a wonderdogsparky?

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03 Jan 2018 12:23:13
Hahaha sorry buddy he is 6 4 in red lol.

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02 Jan 2018 08:23:42
Lijnders left to coach in Holland. All the bed to him, always spoke of very highly by klopp, hopefully can find a good replacement!

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02 Jan 2018 08:40:37
Top guy, best wishes for the future Pep.

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02 Jan 2018 12:06:48
My brother in law tells me that he's a really great guy and he's wonderful to have around. Apparently he was very highly thought of at the club too so that is a big loss to us imo.

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