Liverpool Rumours Archive July 05 2015

05 Jul 2015 19:58:16
"Liverpool have signed midfielder Elijah Dixon-Bonner from Arsenal after he turned down a new contract at the Emirates Stadium."

another promising academy player enters the ranks

06 Jul 2015 15:08:39
Think he'll be in the U16s this year, rather than first year Academy - same year as Okera Simmonds. We'll see Yan Dhanda, Herbie Kane, Toni Gomes and Trent Alexander-Arnold join the academy proper this month though. Lot of talent this time round.

05 Jul 2015 19:33:39
benteke buy out clause will be met Liverpool will try to push the deal threw by Friday

05 Jul 2015 20:17:22
Believe it when it happens!

05 Jul 2015 13:36:59
Sorry to mention a random name ed but i was just wondering what your opinions are on Charles Aranguiz?

Personally he's a player who every time i have watched he has been near enough the best player on the pitch and seems perfectly able to play in either a more attacking role or as a deep lying midfielder.

I'm also wondering if any bigger club has shown an interest in him? In my opinion he could be the perfect alternative to Kovacic.

{Ed002's Note - Internacionale's Charles Aranguiz was getting good reviews last season and, although tailing off a little season has attracted the attention of scouts from Europe. Bielsa has admitted that he would like to take Aranguiz to Marseille and Bayer Leverkusen have also spoken with his club but are aware a move would be difficult. It is also known that Sporting, Arsenal, Chelsea and Valencia have had the player watched in recent months. Asked about the interest of Arsenal the player did say it would be "a dream" to play for them but neither his club nor his representatives have been approached by anyone other than Marseille and Bayer Leverkusen.}

05 Jul 2015 14:03:19
Cheers ed, appreciate the in-depth response.

05 Jul 2015 10:25:09
Morning Ed002

Can I just ask please, has Firmino been bought in as a replacement for Sterling or are they not linked?

{Ed002's Note - It is hard to see how all of the players will be used. For Sterling as a winger no - for Stirling behind a striker perhaps.}

05 Jul 2015 12:40:18
Hey ed - is the club actually looking for a replacement of Sterling as a winger? In my opinion, one is not needed - we already have Marcovic and Ibe, Lallana and Cou have been used there, and Ings and especially Origi could also be given a shot. that's more than enough players, and all with high potential if properly trained and utilised.

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware, but it will depend also on who is sold.}

05 Jul 2015 12:56:05
I think between Coutinho, firmino and Ibe they can all fulfil the positions he played in. I'd sooner see a top quality striker come in than another winger at this time personally

05 Jul 2015 13:31:24
Agree, although we don't have a vast supply of born wingers (apart from perhaps Ibe and Markovic who are both still relatively inexperienced), Firmino, Llalala, Coutinho, Origi and even Milner can also all play there and so shouldn't be a priority position IMO.

05 Jul 2015 16:57:57
Sheyi Ojo

05 Jul 2015 17:27:50
good shout essex i was thinking the exact same ojo looks like he could be a much better player than sterling perhaps he gets another loan at a premier league club he did well on loan last year

05 Jul 2015 17:35:17
Hi Ed002
You might be able to answer the question but I will submit anyways.
who of the existing wingers would LFC consider selling or loaning? I saw some rumours suggesting Markovic loaned back to Benfica for further development. I do not see who else could be moved to make room for a Sterling replacement but maybe you have some better insight.
thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Clubs do not buy replacements for players they send on loan.}

05 Jul 2015 17:55:26
I believe that Chelsea has been doing it rather successfully. That gives the team additional time to assess the player attributes and then maybe a year later sell the least impressive within the squad. if done propeely it can also be a way to make additional revenue if the player's value increase as a result of thenloan (playing time).
I can think of Salah loan and purchase of Cuadrado as an example. I believe that there many other examples.
It obviously does not always work in favor of the club that I understand.
Thanks

06 Jul 2015 15:32:20
Salah was bought as a replacement for Mata/De Bruyne. Cuadrado was bought as replacement for Schurrle. At least get your facts right if you're going to challenge either or the Eds.