Liverpool Rumours Archive July 06 2013

06 Jul 2013 15:53:44
I've asked this question a hundred times, other fans have asked this question a thousand times but I'm afraid I'm going to have to do it again!
Why don't we just go and get Turan? {Ed002's Note - Arda was certainly looked at by Liverpool back in the day but clearly those that were in control of transfers did not progress any initial interest. Eventually he moved to Spain. We knew very early on that he would be leaving Galatasaray for Atletico Madrid once money had been freed up through the sale of Aguero - although there was strong interest from elsewhere. If Arda Turan were to move this summer the likely destinations are Turkey, England, Germany and Italy - with sustained interest from Germany with both Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 declaring they would like to take the player and from his former club Galatasaray. Atletico Madrid previously rejected a move from Schalke saying they did not want to sell in January and they would ideally like to keep him for at least another year.}

I think I'm right in saying it wouldn't be too difficult to get him but BR appears not to want him.
I can't understand why personally

BR wants a goal-scoring creative attacking mid. Turan doesn't score many.

At the end of the day, is he really THAT good?

I'd rather have a big money defender!

I want a big money defender as well {Ed002's Note - If Sporting Lisbon get their way you will have one Chris.}

Yeah looks like you're right there Ed, has there been any progress made with that deal recently do you know? {Ed002's Note - There remains the gap in valuation.}

I agree with you Chris every set piece last season had me behind the sofa sort the defence out and that gains us another 8 - 10 points already

06 Jul 2013 13:47:33
Ed002, Any info on Liverpool inquiring about Hungarian winger Dzsuzak? Heard LFC officials have held talks with his agent.

Indian with a Red Heart {Ed002's Note - I suspect it is an old story being recycled, but Liverpool showed interest in Dzsudzsak whilst at PSV and again in January when the club enquired after a loan. More recently Inter, Schalke and Parma have shown an interest. It would certainly not be out of the question.}

Don't want him

06 Jul 2013 11:55:18
Will we be targeting Obi mikel or demba ba who both seem set to leave chelsea? {Ed002's Note - John Obi will probably complete a move to Turkey. Demba Ba is a risk due to problems with his knees and he is certainly not up to two games a week. He is pretty much uninsurable and it would take a low/free-ish transfer fee and wages at a minimum to make it viable in my view. I would think a move abroad beckons.}

So is Chelseas transfer policy this summer to buy young players Ed? van Ginkel Schurrle? Or are they still looking to buy a player for a big fee?

Alex {Ed002's Note - Try the Chelsea page.}

Yeah ed ba's knee is a real big problem. I don't want ba at LFC but i'm sick of hearing about this blokes knee.

Mikel?! You must be having a laugh if you want him at Liverpool, clearly never watched him play :P

Thanks eds

I didn't say I wanted him I just asked if the club was targeting him :)

Don't want either. Ba should have stayed at Newcastle

07 Jul 2013 16:00:28
Demba ba's injury most certainly didn't bother him last season for the jordies he was scoring for fun, I say he's wasted no the bench for Chelsea a risk worth taking I'd say

06 Jul 2013 11:38:43
Hey eds, can I ask where are these reports that we have lost out on HM? I have not heard or seen anything saying we won't be going for him, or that Dortmund have signed him etc. Am I missing something here? {Ed002's Note - Nothing has been finalised at this time but right now it looks like it will happen. There is zero point in my trying to explain the detail today.}

Do you still think we will sign him Eds? {Ed002's Note - See above.}

According to today's Echo website.
the problem was Raiola. (Mkhitaryans agent ). He, s apparently the reason why the deal hasn't happened.
Probably wanted to big'a slice of the cake.looks like he, s eaten plenty though!

06 Jul 2013 10:06:30
Hi eds, before I ask the question I could guess that we have no interest. But I'm going to go ahead anyway. Do we or any pl club hold an interest in arda turan? I no it's an old story but he is a top player. Thanks.

13reds {Ed002's Note - Arda was certainly looked at by Liverpool back in the day but clearly those that were in control of transfers did not progress any initial interest. Eventually he moved to Spain. We knew very early on that he would be leaving Galatasaray for Atletico Madrid once money had been freed up through the sale of Aguero - although there was strong interest from elsewhere. Arda Turan will almost certainly move this coming summer subject to a suitable bid being made - something in the order of £18M-£20M. The likely destinations are England, Germany and Italy with rapidly increasing interest from Germany with both Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 declaring they would like to take the player. Atletico Madrid have already rejected a move from Schalke saying they did not want to sell in January. There is an chance of a return to Turkey with Gala.}

06 Jul 2013 11:55:53
I know we're all sick of hearing the name mkhitaryan, especially now he's off to Germany, but I was just wondering if anyone knows what may have gone wrong with this transfer? I personally can't see past Mr Ayre as once again it was a very long public transfer and seems to have been messing around over 1-2 million, I mean how does a player go from signing Liverpool shirts two weeks ago (I've seen the photos) to signing for somebody else? Granted champions league is a big draw but by all accounts he was our player to sign just over a week ago and we only needed to agree a fee! If it was Ayre its definitely time to replace him.

Benzo {Ed002's Note - This is simply the transfer process.}

06 Jul 2013 07:50:18
Morning Eds, great site!

It seems that we have lost out on our marquee signing this summer (assuming Surarez is staying that is) - have LFC got any interest in Selçuk İnan from Galatassary? I remember they were keen last season on this player.

Is there any interest from any other clubs in any of our players? Reina, Agger, Skertyl, Downing, Spearing, Enrique?

Thanks {Ed002's Note - Galatasaray's Selcuk Inan has been interesting Rubin Kazan, Liverpool and Tavriya Simferopol since January - and whilst it was clear in January that nothing would be happening before the summer, AC Milan, Atletico Madid and Valencia are still looking to have discussions about the player. Gala has identified Alonso as a potential replacement but seemingly he is not keen on a move to Turkey. Ideally Galatasaray would like him to stay.}

06 Jul 2013 04:24:38
What are Chelsea doing with KDB? He played really well for Bremen last year, consistently outperforming Schurrle who they have signed and now they sign this Ginkel player who occupies the same position.

Have to be honest and question where he will be, would absolutely love Liverpool to sign him if he wants to leave due to no game time.

Any interest from any team? I think I saw Dortmund were interested? {Ed002's Note - Dortmund and Leverkusen are interested in KDB but he is staying at Chelsea this coming season.}

I think you don't realise they have signed him (Van Ginkel) as a Lampard replacement. De Bruyne won't be joining us as much as I'd like it, he will play in that attacking 3 interchanging with Mata, Oscar, Hazard and Schürlle.