Liverpool Rumours Archive May 07 2011

 

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07 May 2011 23:03:00
Mata, Young, Adam/ Sissoko, Downing/ Johnson, Benzema, Cahill, Jones, Enrique

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:39:53
Just heard we may take upson from west ham for 2m, to give kelly time to develop into the class centre half he is going to be, surely with west ham going down this is more than plausible

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:42:51
07 May 2011 22:33:08
Believe this or not

The big BIG signing of the summer will be so unexpected.

i have a very good source, who is an agent that C.Ronaldo is very interested for playing for us.

unsettled at madrid, prefers england.

trust me words

*****the jackanory*****

Oh god, if you believe this then you need to get out the house more.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:46:31
Just an observation but would you really want bale, off injured again and the strapping he had on 2day ridiculous

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:33:08
Believe this or not

The big BIG signing of the summer will be so unexpected.

i have a very good source, who is an agent that C.Ronaldo is very interested for playing for us.

unsettled at madrid, prefers england.

trust me words

*****the jackanory*****

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:23:29
{Ed001's Note - if Mancini stays we have a chance, he is unhappy with Mancini, otherwise no chance.}
some good news then i guess, if they win the fa cup and secure champions league football, do you think its likely mancini wil stay? {Ed002's Note - Tough to say - they previously approached Mourinho.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:29:33
Liverpool to reignite you interest in Ibrahim Affelay after losing out to Barca last time. - Mint player who is perfect and could be world class for us on the right wing.

Other ideals for me would be Cavani and not El Pocho from Napoli, but all and sundry will be after the Uruguyan now after topping Serie A goals table. A seriously talented big man who will go on to be a much better player than perenially overrated Ibrahimovic.

We definitely need a class football playing CB as Agger is unfortunately Mr Glass these days. Skrtel has been shocking at times this season and too much in the Carra mould, but minus the leadership and organisational skills. We definitely need someone who can play the ball on the floor and not a hoofer, as Agger is the only one who can do this but a crock. I'd hope for Real Sociedad's Mikel Gonzales, or Porto's Rolando (with Kelly and Wilson blooded now and again)

For LW I think I would rather go for Charles Nzobia than Young. He'll be easier to prise; and I feel more consistent. He's also stronger and better defensive adept.

On top of that I know we need a good creative CM and CDM as Stevie is getting on; and Lucas et al are not League winning players.

Also love to see Joe Cole ditched and bring Dani Pacheco back for more chances.

McBoob

 

 

 

07 May 2011 22:04:27
Just a message to any liverpool fans from dublin , steven gerrard, luis suarez and dirk kuyt are to be in lifestyle sports in the square tallaght this thursday to launch the new away kit.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 21:17:34
07 May 2011 17:17:19
I know someone from melwood and apparently they over heard a couple of players mentioning Mata's representitives have been in liverpool to hold talks with us, also adam johnson and ashley young are all going to plan but 2 of them will go ahead, who do you guys want, Mata and Johnson, Mata and Young or Young and Johnson ??
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If we only signed Mata and Johnson it would be an absolute dream window. Add Sissokho, a pacey striker - ideally Gervinho - and (I suppose) Enrique and it would be the best window I've been alive for by a long way. I know Gervinho's recent statement but do you think they're all viable targets Ed?

Isaac {Ed002's Note - I assume you mean Sissoko, then yes.}

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that would be a really good summer + we need a decent striker that would be willing to be back up for suarez and carroll. we have kuyt that can do that but like i said before, kuyt has been class and he should rewarded by being kept and being put in the first team :)

 

 

 

07 May 2011 21:17:59
Got to have my say on this one, Adam Johnson - good player, but he ain't no world class eff'in superstar. He would do a good job for us, Granted, but to me he's no more than an upgrade on Riera

In fact, I'm going one more step, his main asset in my opinion is goal scoring, I don't think you'll see much hogging of the touchline, taking people on . . . .again, don't get me wrong, he's an intelligent player, but he fits well at City as he is more Rolls Royce, (nice to have player), rather than what I believe we need, especially if we pay between £15-£20m. If we'd had bid for him at £7m, then that to me is more his true value

 

 

 

07 May 2011 21:28:40
Wuick question for any of the eds if liverpool do manage to grab 4th spot what do u think our chances of hazard and the likes joinig us? seeing how tht seems to be the main stumbling block
lfc4lifeynwa

{Ed002's Note - Very slim - and it is not the main stumbling block. There has been no interest from Liverpool in the likes of neymar etc..}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 21:00:06
Thomas Hitzlsperger, anyone?! He's a decent player and if West Ham goes down; would be easy to get. Handy player to have around.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 21:01:05
What annoys me is people state the team for next season with no sign of dirk kuyt or the two very impressive youngsters

dirk kuyt has been fantastic and martin kelly and john flanagan look so proosing both being young and english keep the youngsters coing through

we don't need all these foreigners

sign brits

charlie adam
connor wickham
ashley young
stuart downing


we have tried the foreign game to much and when did we last challenge for the title !

lets create a squad who bond with each other like barcelona not a squad that is for themselves

 

 

 

07 May 2011 21:10:03
Just to clear everything up, is the recent macca post about johnson, benzema, young and downing fake? Thought it may have been to good to be true
JF92 {Ed002's Note - Correct.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 20:37:36
Players i want this Summer and that are possibilities :
-Dimitri Payet (winger - likely)
-Sylvain Marveaux (winger - almost certain)
-Adam Johnson/ Juan Mata (winger - as I stated/ world class winger)
-Moussa Sissoko (good chance - Gerrard's succeeder)
-Jose Enrique (good chance - don't want it to happen should get Sakho LB/ CB)
-Sakho (hopefully instead of Enrique)
-Iker Muniain/ Romelu Lukaku (backup striker - possible)
Ed what do you think of our chances of getting these players
Cheers mate ,
Adam O'K ;) YNWA {Ed002's Note - All are possible to one degree or another.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 20:37:40
I beleive macca has said a.johnson is coming to us in the summer, i really don't see this happeming at all

how bout you ed ? {Ed002's Note - Ignore what you believe Macca said.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 20:07:19
ha ED bit of a mistake when i said Lennon, I meant Aaron Lennon not Neil Thanks

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:28:39
Lol there is NO chance neil lennon will even be considered for the managerial role at Anfield. and thank god to, hes an idiot {Ed002's Note -I understand the plan is to bring him out of retirement to play as part of the dream central midfield pairing with Joey Barton.}

ha h don't forget Charlie Adam! we'l win all the trophies!

{Ed002's Note - I got trashed when I said I did not think Adam was good enough.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:26:11
Ed, do you still think or is there still a good chance we will sign Payet'. I believe he will solve our problems on the right wing'. Oh, and what about M.sissoko mate, do you still think hes high on the priority list?

{Ed002's Note - I think there is a chance of Payet and the opposition will be Paris Saint Germain. and a good chance of Sissoko with interest from Juventus.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:26:31
ED, When KK built Blackburn who would have said Wilcox and Ripley were not world class but its about building a team and buying to suit that team, its not all about spending millions on players who are not proven in the PL trust Kenny
Mike lfc

{Ed002's Note - It seems the original post may have been a fake Macca after all.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:20:56
06 May 2011 19:27:48
So Macca is saying Adam Johnson is certain? That's good enough for me, get in there you beauty! {Ed001's Note - no, he said it wasn't him who posted that.}

Sorry, was this Macca or not? Ed001 says no, but another Ed says there are no fake Maccas? Confused a bit 'ere

{Ed002's Note - In which case there are fake Macca still around.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:20:47
Lol there is NO chance neil lennon will even be considered for the managerial role at Anfield. and thank god to, hes an idiot {Ed002's Note -I understand the plan is to bring him out of retirement to play as part of the dream central midfield pairing with Joey Barton.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:10:57
Not seen much of villa this season so not 100% but doesn't downing fill in at left back quite often? could be one reson why we seem so interested

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:13:20
Macca, do you think that if we sign Young and Downing, we will get another winger? And you heard anything on Benzema? Im hearing we're planning to make a move soon.
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As i said, Young and Downling are very likely and i am certain of Adam Johnson. Benzema deal is agreed and will still go ahead.

Macca

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Ed do you know if this is the real Macca? {Ed002's Note - There are no fake Macca's.}
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Ed was Macca saying we are certain to sign Adam Johnson or we are not signing him ? Sound.

{Ed002's Note - He is saying that he is signing.}
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What do you think Ed ? Do you think he will sign ? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - It is possible.}


ED, if this is true, then I am gutted mate. Not about adam johnson, he is superb but about benzema who is camollis choice I HUGELY believe and young and downing who in my eyes are not good enough. Not only that but where does that leave PAYET' who i had my heart on him signing as he is far better han the latter and would be cheap. Ed your thoughts mate?

{Ed002's Note - The man says these four deals are in pretty good shape and they are all good players so I think you should be happy with what he said.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:58:32
Please rate the chances of signing them in the summer:
Adam, Enrique, Marveaux, Lennon, G Cahill, P Jones, Downing, {Ed002's Note - 6, 6, 9, 3 (Aaron) 8 (Neil), 4, 4, 2}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:59:40
Ed, do you think we are taking a look at Miralem Pjanic from Lyon. He's quite a good player at such a young age. And also a bit un-settled with the arrival od Yoann gourcuff. Do you think, he can be bought out by us. Thanks. . {Ed002's Note - Possible interest but unlikely to move.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 19:03:12
07 May 2011 18:52:19
Ed what's the big deal with connor wickham hes championship average at best and everyone is raving about the kid is it an agent thing bigging him up or did he have one good game infront of a few scouts
Thanks mate keep up the great work

KopEndDannyLFC {Ed002's Note - Many folk think he is a good option for the future hence the interest from Spurs, Newcastle and Liverpool.}

What do you think of him ed do you rate him as high as others who would spend 10m or even 15m on him

KopEndDannyLFC

{Ed002's Note - I know little of him I am afraid.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:51:36
Is afellay's prefered position on the wing or attacking mid? He would be an ample replacement for Aqua (imo).

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:51:38
Macca, do you think that if we sign Young and Downing, we will get another winger? And you heard anything on Benzema? Im hearing we're planning to make a move soon.
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As i said, Young and Downling are very likely and i am certain of Adam Johnson. Benzema deal is agreed and will still go ahead.

Macca

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Ed do you know if this is the real Macca? {Ed002's Note - There are no fake Macca's.}
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Ed was Macca saying we are certain to sign Adam Johnson or we are not signing him ? Sound.

{Ed002's Note - He is saying that he is signing.}
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What do you think Ed ? Do you think he will sign ? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - It is possible.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:52:19
Ed what's the big deal with connor wickham hes championship average at best and everyone is raving about the kid is it an agent thing bigging him up or did he have one good game infront of a few scouts
Thanks mate keep up the great work

KopEndDannyLFC {Ed002's Note - Many folk think he is a good option for the future hence the interest from Spurs, Newcastle and Liverpool.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:43:10
Will everyone stop silly rumours that Benzema, Mata, Aguero and Hazard will sign for Liverpool.

Be more realistic people


Adam
Young
Jones
Wickham
Enrique
Marveaux

Thats more like what we will target

Coxy

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:45:01
Hello Ed we've all heard these rumours about Lennon coming to Liverpool. What possibility do we have of signing him Ed? {Ed002's Note -A slim chance of Aaron as I think he may move on; Neil appears happy in his job at Celtic but could perhaps be persuaded with teh right deal offered.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:47:37
Is there any interest at all in Ola Toivonen? Seems ideal to me but that said I'm no euro football expert

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:33:39
Macca, do you think that if we sign Young and Downing, we will get another winger? And you heard anything on Benzema? Im hearing we're planning to make a move soon.
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As i said, Young and Downling are very likely and i am certain of Adam Johnson. Benzema deal is agreed and will still go ahead.

Macca

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Ed do you know if this is the real Macca? {Ed002's Note - There are no fake Macca's.}
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Ed was Macca saying we are certain to sign Adam Johnson or we are not signing him ? Sound.

{Ed002's Note - He is saying that he is signing.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:35:18
Hey Ed do you think this is a realistic transfer market for Liverpool this year?

Mata £20m (marquee signing)
Cahill £15m
Lennon £10m + Joe Cole
Enrique £9m
Adam £9m
Mauvoux Free

{Ed002's Note - A slim chance, but I would have thought disappointing.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:31:48
That John Cena rumour might have some legs, I was in my local boozer and overheard a couple of lads talking about it. The first I heard about it was on this site this morning, but word seems to be spreading. I was thinking, Maybe Henry is recruiting as many of the superstar American athletes that he can to raise our profile. John Cena has a got a large fanbase, so could make Liverpool serious money. Especially if he wears the lfc badge when he's wrestling. They should probably target American football or baseball. Have all major American sports covered! If anyone else has any info it would be appreciated.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:29:28
Ed what would the chances of us signing Mata and/ or Adam Johnson ? Cheers mate great site !

{Ed002's Note - You have to read the other posts - I have just answered about Mata. Adam Johnson has been discussed at length.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:24:09
02 May 2011 19:49:43

Macca, do you think that if we sign Young and Downing, we will get another winger? And you heard anything on Benzema? Im hearing we're planning to make a move soon.
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As i said, Young and Downling are very likely and i am certain of Adam Johnson. Benzema deal is agreed and will still go ahead.

Macca

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Ed do you know if this is the real Macca? {Ed002's Note - There are no fake Macca's.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:16:55
Hi ed. any news on Hamsik off Napoli is there any interest from us at all. very good player. cheers

irishred {Ed002's Note - No, nothing at all right now.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:18:21
Ed, What ever happened to that Marcus Berg?

He was highly rated and linked with Liverpool last year.

Could he still be a possibilty?


Reina
Johnson Carra Jones Enrique

Lucas
Gerrard Adam

Suarez Carroll Young


That will be Liverpool 1st 11 next season. {Ed002's Note - Berg is at PSV on loan. I don't know of any interest at present. Seems unlikely.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:14:58
Ed, do you believe, we are in for mata. have seen alot about him on this site. Do you believe, he would be signed and how much do you rate his chances out of ten? thanks alot. .

{Ed002's Note - I don't believe that Liverpool are looking seriously at Juan Mata at this time and it is not now certain that he will move this summer. Valencia had been preparing for life after Mata and were challenging Atletico Madrid in discussions with Arda Turan's representatives. Although there is no known solid interest at the moment, it would not be entirely out of the question that Liverpool could move for the player. There has been interest from Manchester United and Chelsea but if he does move it may well be to Manchester City who would no doubt offer a much better package. If pressed to name a possible surprise signing for Liverpool I would probably suggest Mata as one option.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:04:11
Hi ed can u ratee these players out of ten to come to liverpool


honda
elia
turan
m'villa
aguero
sakho
allefay
bojan
baines
young
lennon

cheers! ! ! mate! {Ed002's Note - Look back over the ratings that were provided earlier and yesterday. Simply search on "0,"}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 18:04:33
Hi Guys,

Thought id give you the latest on Muniain of Athletic Bilbao. As i stated previously from what ive learned, Joey Barton looks very very likely, with Muniain ive heard Man Utd will put together a bid in the region of £22m for the striker. This is however on the basis Berbatov gets sold in the summer. I hope them clowns don't get him as i see Muniain as the most promising young strikers in europe. Our back up options could quite possibly be Daniel Sturridge, Gervinho or Barrios.

Any thoughts?

Adzii

 

 

 

07 May 2011 17:46:37
Ive heard lots about Liverppol talking with Juan Mata's representatives about him coming if a deal can be agreed.

Also keeping a close eye on the A.Johnson situation, if mancini stays then he wants to leave and apparently would be happy to move to liverpool to play regularaly and be part of the new era.

A.young would prefer a move to Man U however apparently they arer not too sure about him so we have a chance, but apparently Spurs are also heavily interested but are arguably in a worse position than us.

With Hazard, DC spoke to him and Lille in a few months back but Lille said he won't be leaving yet, and Hazard said he would like to move to a team in the CL and preferably arsenal, however there may still be a tiny possibility depending on if anyone in CL or Arsenal acc go for him this year, and we manage to agree a deal and KK pursuades him, Gervinho is more likely because he understands we are on the up and not many teams in a better position than us are after him atm.

for LB, we have spoken to Newcastle about Enrique where we know he would come if we can get an agreed fee, but KK still undecided, others we have looked at is Wendt, Monreal and Armero.

CB i don't really know all i do is that we have looked at Cahill and Jones quite a few times and have thought about Dann.

M.Sissoko is quite likely atm, DC has spoken to his reps and Toulouse about him being a SG replacement and coming to liverpool, Moussa apparently would love to come join us and Toulouse are willing to sell at a reasonable price probs about 10 -15M.

Ladders!

 

 

 

07 May 2011 17:48:05
Ive been told that Liverpool looking at DiNatale as a Striker. not sure how reliable tbh.

any thoughts on that ed?? {Ed002's Note - None.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 17:54:00
Hi all.

Things are constantly changing. We want 2 CB's, 1 CM, 2 wingers, 1 AM, 1 ST and a LB. Anyway, this is what I know.

Ashley Young and Jose Enrique are basically done deals, just waiting for the window to open.

DC has made contact with Moussa Sissoko, talks are positive and he is interested in a move here. Toulouse are open to offers. He's very similar to Michael Essien, from what I've seen. DC has also made contact with Eden Hazard, Mario Goetze, Jeremy Toulalan and Alexis Sanchez, though they are not interested in moves here at all. They all just want CL and a fat pay cheque.

Juan Mata has emerged as a top target and reps have been spoken to recently due to Adam Johnson, Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez all not wanting a move here. Kenny is also very interested in Stewart Downing, although AV don't want to sell especially because of the loss of Young.

Sammy Lee was watching James McCarthy last weekend, and scouts were watching him today, as Kenny rates him alot and feels he would be an ideal future replacement for Stevie G. Charlie Adam is also of interest. I expect Adam and Sissoko. I don't think McCarthy will sign this season, he might in the future.

Jonjo Shelvey is set to go out on loan to Bolton, as part of a deal for Gary Cahill to replace Daniel Agger, who will leave if an offer of 10m+ comes in. We also want Phil Jones as Soto is off.

We are lining up a bid for Karim Benzema, who is out of favour, due to other options not being for sale or not wanting to join us. We want a ST with pace and lethal in front of goal.

Cheers.

( I cannot reveal my name, sorry )

 

 

 

07 May 2011 17:17:19
I know someone from melwood and apparently they over heard a couple of players mentioning Mata's representitives have been in liverpool to hold talks with us, also adam johnson and ashley young are all going to plan but 2 of them will go ahead, who do you guys want, Mata and Johnson, Mata and Young or Young and Johnson ??
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If we only signed Mata and Johnson it would be an absolute dream window. Add Sissokho, a pacey striker - ideally Gervinho - and (I suppose) Enrique and it would be the best window I've been alive for by a long way. I know Gervinho's recent statement but do you think they're all viable targets Ed?

Isaac {Ed002's Note - I assume you mean Sissoko, then yes.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 17:17:33
I know someone from melwood and apparently they over heard a couple of players mentioning Mata's representitives have been in liverpool to hold talks with us, also adam johnson and ashley young are all going to plan but 2 of them will go ahead, who do you guys want, Mata and Johnson, Mata and Young or Young and Johnson ??

Mata and Johnson all day long :)

anyone got any concrete news on either of these players?

 

 

 

07 May 2011 16:33:42
I know someone from melwood and apparently they over heard a couple of players mentioning Mata's representitives have been in liverpool to hold talks with us, also adam johnson and ashley young are all going to plan but 2 of them will go ahead, who do you guys want, Mata and Johnson, Mata and Young or Young and Johnson ??

 

 

 

07 May 2011 16:15:33
YNWA {Ed002's Note - It is not the strikers that need immediate attention I am afraid. There is a neeed for a centre back, a long-term replacement for Gerrard, a couple of wingers and a left back. These are the priorities.}

Is a long term replacement for Gerrard really a priority for THIS season? I understand we will need to replace him eventually but "long term" makes it sound like the next guy we do go for has to stay there for the rest of his career. Aren't we looking for "long term" replacements for every position?? Gerrard is a once in a generation player. There will be no replacement. Just another guy being given the label and suffering for it. Thats my question/ opinion anyway. Cheers eds
Chris

{Ed002's Note - Maybe Liverpool should drop there interest in Sissoko then. It seems the fans are not interested. Perhaps Joey Barton will be back on the agenda.}

Well do you know for a fact that if Sissoko does come and play for us, he will have the same impact as Gerrard? It's a little unfair to label the guy as his long term replacement before we've even seen how he copes in the league. Whether or not Aquilani was really signed as Alonso's "long term replacement", he certainly suffered for it. I wish we could just sign players and see how they get on. Let them surprise us, then forge their own identity and stamp on Liverpool's history instead of trying to follow the footsteps of a previous players.

Also, with the team ethic under Kenny and the number of players we are likely to have with better quality than we've had over the last ten years, I'm not sure a Roy of the Rovers style player will be something we depend on. P.s. I hate Barton's attitude but he would be a decent player. Would just be a stain on the teams sheet though. Cheers Ed.

Chris

{Ed002's Note - Just to be clear about "facts", I know for a "fact" that Damien Comolli has already let Sissoko's agent know that Liverpool see his man as the ideal long-term replacement for Steven Gerrard.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 16:01:23
Jonjo is going to Bolton on loan as part of the Cahill
Liverpool are also back in for Benzema due to other targets not wanting to join, they want to add some pace in front of goal, again I'm not saying Benzema is definitely going to happen we are just exploring the situation. We have meet with Mata representatives as well again not going to say it's defiantly going to happen, but it does seem that talks are progressing well will Sissoko. Final bit of info we will not sign Adam if we can sign McCarthy, but should be noted that Wigan are confident of holding on to him if they stay up and also a surprise move from Chelsea may occur. Any thoughts?

Welshred

 

 

 

07 May 2011 16:00:03
{Ed002's Note - The problem is that fans only want to see high profile strikers coming in and don't seem to be interested in centre backs or any of the less glamorous positions. I suspect that the club may not agree with your view.}

Most people don't want only world class strikers. From my viewing of this forum, they want world class wingers, Sanchez, Hazard, Mata.

{Ed002's Note - Right, which reinforces my point.}

But the difference is that we need wingers, not strikers. They may not be likely signings but they are 95% of liverpool's fans dream signings.

We can't play Suarez/ Carroll for 90mins of every game. Okay, we have Kuyt scring regularly (at international level also) but we need one more. Lukaku would be the perfect signing for me.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 15:59:25
Ed, how do you rate Peter Odemwingie of west brom?

12 goals this season

do you think Liverpool would consider him a target? {Ed002's Note - He has done OK recently but if anyone from West Brom is a target it will be Chris Brunt.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 15:54:56
07 May 2011 15:43:23
HI guys,
Just moved to New York from Australia, anyone watching the game on Monday & if so where?
SHOTGUN! The Kop.

Sky sports mate.
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Cheers for responding.
No cable (or even TV) where I'm living. Streaming games at the mo, it's killing me, awful buffering.

{Ed002's Note - There will be plenty of bars in NYC showing the game. Try the forum at: lfcny.org}
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Thanks Ed (for the info & for the kick ass job you guys do on a continual basis).

While I've got you, just wondering if you could rate out of 1000000 the chances of us signing the following:

 

 

 

07 May 2011 15:55:07
YNWA {Ed002's Note - It is not the strikers that need immediate attention I am afraid. There is a neeed for a centre back, a long-term replacement for Gerrard, a couple of wingers and a left back. These are the priorities.}

Is a long term replacement for Gerrard really a priority for THIS season? I understand we will need to replace him eventually but "long term" makes it sound like the next guy we do go for has to stay there for the rest of his career. Aren't we looking for "long term" replacements for every position?? Gerrard is a once in a generation player. There will be no replacement. Just another guy being given the label and suffering for it. Thats my question/ opinion anyway. Cheers eds
Chris

{Ed002's Note - Maybe Liverpool should drop there interest in Sissoko then. It seems the fans are not interested. Perhaps Joey Barton will be back on the agenda.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 15:43:23
HI guys,
Just moved to New York from Australia, anyone watching the game on Monday & if so where?
SHOTGUN! The Kop.

Sky sports mate.
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Cheers for responding.
No cable (or even TV) where I'm living. Streaming games at the mo, it's killing me, awful buffering.

{Ed002's Note - There will be plenty of bars in NYC showing the game. Try the forum at: lfcny.org}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 15:03:02
07 May 2011 14:52:19
{Ed002's Note - The problem is that fans only want to see high profile strikers coming in and don't seem to be interested in centre backs or any of the less glamorous positions. I suspect that the club may not agree with your view.}

Most people don't want only world class strikers. From my viewing of this forum, they want world class wingers, Sanchez, Hazard, Mata.

{Ed002's Note - Right, which reinforces my point.}

But the difference is that we need wingers, not strikers. They may not be likely signings but they are 95% of liverpool's fans dream signings.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 14:52:19
{Ed002's Note - The problem is that fans only want to see high profile strikers coming in and don't seem to be interested in centre backs or any of the less glamorous positions. I suspect that the club may not agree with your view.}

Most people don't want only world class strikers. From my viewing of this forum, they want world class wingers, Sanchez, Hazard, Mata.

{Ed002's Note - Right, which reinforces my point.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 14:44:55
{Ed002's Note - It is not the strikers that need immediate attention I am afraid. There is a neeed for a centre back, a long-term replacement for Gerrard, a couple of wingers and a left back. These are the priorities.}

Ed002 I completey see where your coming from but with lucas (come on leaps and bands the same as a few others We have coped extremly well with gerrard in some major match like the arsenal one and the man city one), spearing, shelvey, Coady all geting games under Kenny I think one of these will develop to be the next gerrard type of player and help fill his shoes when he does call a day on his career (hope not soon) I did sugguest that we need a winger Downing/ Young and a left back. Also with Wilson and Ayala (coming back from a loan at derby) surley they are the future that will step up to take the place of Soto and Carragher I fill that if we buy for to postions it will slow down our up rise as those players mwill need to settle into the club and get use to our style of play and thewy could be flops like Konchesky, Jovanovic, Poulsen. So why waste money on players for positions that we have. The reason i suggested a striker was if two were to get injuried who would replace them the likes of Ngog (thats really going to stike fear into the oppositions defence if we play him) Adam Morgan isn't read yet and still needs to develop and with Gomez here he could help him into a regular prem goal scorer in the future just like fowler and owen

Judoliverpoolfan

{Ed002's Note - The problem is that fans only want to see high profile strikers coming in and don't seem to be interested in centre backs or any of the less glamorous positions. I suspect that the club may not agree with your view.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 14:19:27
Heard that Mario Gomez is finding it tough with the fact that van Gaal is leaving as he has help him so much this season allowing and trusting him to find his form once again and he did. He is said to fell upset by the owner decision and wants a move to Liverpool and prove himself outside of Germany.

Do you think that Carroll, Suarez and Gomez could work togerther to create a striking trio like chelsea did have last season with Drogba Anelka and Malouda on there day?

I don't think that we need to many players like most people are saying Adam Morgan and Pacheco will come through during next season and will prove to be prem hits. Also with the signing of Gomez our attack would be unstopable. Maybe a winger for the left like Downing or Young (who are quality players and know a lot about the prem and have that important bit of expirence) to change the game during a sticky period in the match if things aren't doing well. kuyt, maxi and move glen johnson to right mid and that should be sound we have enought centre mids with the likes of Gerrard, Meireles, Lucas, Spearing, Alberto Aquilani and Shelvey we could do with a left back unless we bring insua back to cover Robinson and Johnson can be played there he has done a very good job there under Kenny. We have enough Centre backs and right backs and the goal keeper is a position that we could strenght by signing someone better than Jones as his future is nearing to an end at anfield maybe bring in Hennessy/ Green to cover renia if he were to get and injury, They would cost much as both teams are expected to go down Greens contract is expiring according to sources around upton park and Hennessy would cost £2-£3.5 million max and then we look to kick on and challenge for a top 4 place or even the title.

We should use the cups to our advantage and give some of the younger talents that we have a few games like arsenal did when they were developing the team they have now. Give them the expirence of an Anfield Europan match and it could give a steady foundation to get use to the system that Kenny use and to see what players have a future and who don't

We should sell some of the players on the fringe of the squad players like Degen, Konchesky, Jones, El Zhar, Jovanovic, Poulsen and Cole (QPR now that they are being promoted as winners look likely to sign him as they are look for players that have that bit of expirence in the prem and that out of there teams. Joe Wants a move back to london as his wife Carley misses london and they can't settle in the area)

What are your thoughts ed on any of this happening and how much investment do you think the team needs with the players that are coming through like spearing robinson and flanagan and the suggestion that i have made.

JudoLiverpoolfan Thanks eds
YNWA {Ed002's Note - It is not the strikers that need immediate attention I am afraid. There is a neeed for a centre back, a long-term replacement for Gerrard, a couple of wingers and a left back. These are the priorities.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 14:09:41
Ed002 - Do you have a reliable source for your comments re: Honda and Turan? Could it be possible that LFC are working behind the scenes to get these players? I'm a bit sceptical about some of the names we are linked with and can't help wondering that we are in for some surprises this summer :)

Gillinho {Ed002's Note - Liverpool had the opportunity to move for Honda in January and decided not to - which I was surprised at. Arda Turan was not for sale in January although looks Atletico Madrid bound now. Talks have been going on for a while and he will move this summer. Dortmund apparently, remain interested but Villarreal have dropped any interest that they had. Spurs have dipped their toe in the water over the player and I suspect Valencia are keeping a watchful eye on matters. I am surprised that Liverpool have not followed up the interest they previously had in the player.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 13:10:09
I know you don't like these sorts of questions ed but,
Who would you say is most likely to join in the summer?
My preference would be: P.Jones, Young, A.Johnson, Payet, Sissoko and A left back. Is this viable?
Please post in rumours
Many thanks
Dj {Ed002's Note - I am not going to make any predictions. I think all of those you have listed are possible, but I doubt so many wide players will be moving to Anfield.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 13:30:14
Villa have opened talks with winger Stewart Downing over a new contract at the club. (Daily Express)

 

 

 

07 May 2011 13:23:48
Joe Cole will be at Q.P.R. next season and will be sold for the remainder of his contract with Liverpool.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 13:16:00
To the person who wrote wwe superstar john cena is going to join john w henry as owner are u serious and can u tell me more information and did u know im a fan of . . . . JOHN CENA

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Though I doubt this had legs, if it were true, I'd imagine it would be on much the same scale as the Lebron James thing where he has a minimal investment with FSG and no say over the strategy of the company or club. Having said that, Cena is originally from Massachusetts which is in New England (as in NESV), so the link is certainly plausible.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 13:17:51
Bale and Lennon to come for 35M+J Cole or 25M+G Johnson

 

 

 

07 May 2011 12:57:07
"07 May 2011 12:12:33
Gael Clichy out of contract at the end of next season, 5 million bid should get him. I'd prefer paying 5 million for Clichy than 15 million for Enrique . ."

Whilst i agree that'd be the better option, neither can win a 50/ 50 challenge to save their lives. I can't be the only one who wants a FB who can first and foremost defend?

 

 

 

07 May 2011 12:54:06
Ed,
i heard from some people mentioning us linked with a couple players. . a winger called gaitan from benfica. this fella looks intersting for the left wing position and he is highly rated over there.
the other is korean winger lee chung yong from bolton.
have u heard anything of this? {Ed002's Note - I don't know of specific interest in Gaitan and I doubt he would be for sale so soon in to his Benfica career. Lee Chung Yong has had a good year but I don't know of any firm interest.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 12:29:52
I posted last night with regards to a query as to whether or not we had made made an approach for jamaine defoe in jan, just wondered if any of the other eds had any knowledge of this i have notice that after i posted a few other post have popped up regarding this, many thanks {Ed002's Note - I don't know of any interest from Liverpool at all.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:46:09
Hi ed why did liverpool walk away from sighning elia and honda and will liverpool go back and look at them again because i really like these two iv seen them play they are quality {Ed002's Note - Elia was simple, it was the price quoted by Hamburg. Honda - I don't know why Liverpool failed to follow up previous interest. The same story appears now to be happening with Arda Turan.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:50:30
Heard a little rumour from a women who works in liverpool finance or somethin along them lines that liverpool have been talkin to stoke about one of the centre backs but she didn't know the name. It could only be shawcross or huth. Also from a different person that liverpool have enquired about juan mata and held talks in the past several weeks. Just letting you know what ive been told so please don't shoot the messenger :)

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:57:24
So the talk of jose enrique coming in paul konchesky going to newcastle

who would every rather, konchesky or enrique??? to be honest, i would rather neither as they don't seem like the best possible option for left back. get rid of paul and don't even bother with enrique. instead, put some attention of cissokho of lyon or, and very unlikely, baines from everton. if we didn't sign baines or cissohko, id rather put johnson at left back with robinson as cover and martin kelly as right back with flanagan as cover.

what do u think ed??? {Ed002's Note - I am not convinced about Enrique and my views on Konchesky were made clear when the club signed him. Cissokho or Baines would be much better.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 12:09:52
In response to:
'It does not look bright, if your post has anything to do with it. Aqualani is not coming back, Gerrard will not be sold, we are not going to be buying Defoe. Agger will not be moving to Real. We are not going to be buying Hazard, this has been answered million of times already, And I hope we don't keep Jones, please try and at least make your post sound plausible. Because this is rubbish! Ross'

Dont get me wrong - don't agree with all of the post, but a lot makes sense - Explain then Ross, why would Agger not go to Real if an offer was made, and why would Hazard not want to move to a club on the up, where he could become a real star? - Its all well and good slating other peoples rumours, but what about something constructive from you???

Anyway, rant over - Heard we are looking seriously at Johnson from Man City, along with Nolan from Newcastle

 

 

 

07 May 2011 12:12:33
Gael Clichy out of contract at the end of next season, 5 million bid should get him. I'd prefer paying 5 million for Clichy than 15 million for Enrique . .

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:02:31
Liverpool looking at Lennon and Johnson for the wings next season, Gomez as the main striking target. Adam won't be joining as Aquilani will be returning, expect either Jones or Cahill to come in aswell.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:10:17
Can we just say that gareth bale, vdv, modric, lennon & dawson will NOT be leaving! bale & modric have both come out and said they will not be moving its kinda the same quote as your keeper about leaving your club? the rumour does get very boring, one other boring post is the joe cole to spurs! it aint gonna happen, your getting mixed up with last year?

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:23:51
For LM are targets include:
Gareth Bale (40mil) if Bale shows any willingness to leave
Antoinne Griezmann (10mil) He will want to come
Stewart Downing (13mil) He will want to come
Charles N'Zogbia (8mil) Last resort if wigan go down

For LB:
Jose Enrique (9mil) Very likely
Aly Cissokho (15mil) A poss if Enrique doesn't join
Leighton Baines (14mil) See Cissokho

For CM:
James McCarthy (9mil) Dalglish seems to be in love with this player and I can see why. .the red hair :P

For RM:
Lee Chung Yong (9mil) Possibility. Lot of potential to work with and great commercial business too
Dmitri Payet (9mil) Good possibility too
Marko Marin (17mil) If he shows a willigness to come
Ashley Young (15mil) Unlikely

For ST:
Demba Ba (8mil) if West Ham go down (only problem is African Cup ON in January) but at this price he could be a steal

For CB: (depends if Skrtel goes. If not:)
Scott Dann (8mil)
Nobody. .Ayala (loan return)

I think the most likely signings will be
Jose Enrique (9mil)
Downing/ Griezmann (cant split them)
James McCarthy (9mil)
Lee Chung Yong (9mil)
Demba Ba (8mil)

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:36:31
Just saw on the the LFC website we could be interested in Negredo and Affelay. Affelay would be a good signing in my view, he was brilliant for PSV, good for Holland and when he's had the chance he's played well for Barca, 8.5m would be a very good bit of business. Negredo I have not seen but I've heard he has scored quite a few this season, he's been in the Spanish National side so he obviously got a bit about him, would be good back up for suarez and Carroll and he's left footed which we have little of in the team.

These two, Marveaux for free, then a really top quality, expensive winger, left back, creative midfielder and goalkeeper if Reina goes and we'll be good!

Marveaux Free
Negredo 14m
Affellay 8.5m
Hulk/ Marin/ Mata 18m
Banega/ Defour 12-15m
Cissokho/ Monreal 6-10m
Lloris 20m (If Reina leaves)

Total: £78.5m - £85.5m

Plus Player sales, not much investment is needed and we'll have a really quality exciting squad of players, with youngsters (pacheco, spearing, shelvey, robinson, flanagen, suso, sterling amoo) given a chance in league cup, fa cup and europa league!

E.H LFC

 

 

 

07 May 2011 11:42:12
Morning ed,
rate theese players on a possible move to anfield

aguero sanchez hazard baines young marauvex(spelling) turan allefay bojan honda m'villa sakho mario gomez

cheers! ! ! {Ed002's Note - 1, 0, 0, 4, 7, 9, 3, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 10:47:07
Im not sure of you will alow to out this on, as it is copy and pasted and rather lengthy, but here goes.
Source: Anfield Index
Dead or Non starters:

Defoe: as i reported a couple of weeks ago we were looking at him but this deal is officially dead.

Bale: Was never going to happen, he is Madrid bound IMHO

Hazard: RAWK are running with this&i'm getting stick from their members. .this player will not come to us.

Sanchez: again this player has shown no interest in us at all&UTD are heavily linked as are Real Madrid, Chelsea&Milan Clubs

Sahin: see Sanchez.

Turan: Unfortunately i believe this player is Atheltico Madrid bound.

Xabi Alonso: We would all love to see him back, but it's not going to happen he's the lynchpin of Reals midfield and won't be moving IMHO

Possibilities:

Aguero: This deal has serious legs and there as been talks between the clubs. nothing overly formal but enough discussion since Jan to suggest it's still a goer. (i reported we had 1st choice&i stand by that)

Pastore: This name came out the blue last week and we have tested the water to enquire his avaiability. .we have not been warned off. .i expect a bidding war but we're in the mix.

Gervinho: Masive massive chatter about this player with Journo's&Ex-Reds mentioning his name. .we were linked under Rafa but never had the funds. links have returned and this has real possibilities so keep an ear open.

Coentrao: again another player heavily linked in the summer&Jan. chatter has eased off on this with many believing he's Chelsea bound. .i personally think he's high on our wanted list, getting him with be tough so i'll leave him as a possible.

Downing: Linked recently and i understand LFC management have put him on our list of potential buys in the summer.

Baines: Highly possible. .Everton not willing to talk but the player is.

McCarthy: This youngster is highly thought off by Kenny and i would not be surised if we made a move. .not much chatter so onl a possible.

Deals that are on

Ashley Young: This deal is almost certainly on and the player is ours if we want him. .we've made strides and personal terms have been agreed. .fee has been discussed at Chairman level with Kenny's approval.

Enrique: His agent has visited Melwood on at least 2 occaisions, which would suggest to me that this deal is in a similar state to Youngs whereby the player is ours should we want him.

Cahill: We are persuing this player on a daily basis. fee is around the £12.5-£15m mark which fits our plan and the player would jump at the chance to move.

Adam: We came agonisingly close to sealing this deal in Jan & Kenny assured him we would be back to conclude the deal. .nothing i've heard has changed my mind on this.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 10:48:30
I can confirm from an extremely reliable source that an agreement has been made between Newcastle and Liverpool which will involve Spanish Left-Back Jose Enrique moving to Anfield for 7.5 Million and Paul Konchesky moving to Tyneside.

This is 100% accurate, you may not wish to believe me but the deal is near enough dead set, expect to see it within the first 2 weeks of the transfer window at the latest.

Nico

 

 

 

07 May 2011 10:25:53
To the person who wrote wwe superstar john cena is going to join john w henry as owner are u serious and can u tell me more information and did u know im a fan of . . . . JOHN CENA

 

 

 

07 May 2011 10:20:12
Joe Cole is off to QPR spurs will be signing Parker, where would Cole fit in to Harrys side, and £5 milllion you must be joking, all Cole will be sold for is the remainder of his contract with you, maybe £2 million.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 09:54:34
'I know that it's unlikly but with Bayern Munich having a new coach would it be possible to sign some of there big name players aswell as if the finish in europa league like Mario Gomez, Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben'

is this a possibility ed and would you take any of them i know i would take the majority of them as they are all very good players and they could improve the team alot.
Gomez would bring goals
Ribery would bring width
Robben with the departure of van Gaal could follow out of the door has prem expirence and would strike fear into any left or right back
Lahm can play at left back and started there in the early part of his career before playing on the right
Schweinsteiger is young and a world class midfield
Muller can help create goals and can score them himself can play as a striker or a winger
Would love this to happen at the right price as it would make our team a lot stronger with a lot of strenght and depth like chelsea man utd do so we could rest and rotate to keep players fresh and may be what we need to help win the league and back into champions league. We still need a centre back and i don't see that any of bayerns being good enough to push into the first team of ours would like scott danns to come to replace soto.

Forever red {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath over these players I am afraid. At a push perhaps Gomez may be an option, but he would not be looking to start on the bench.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 09:50:44
A fair few things will happen over the summer, some of which may surprise one or two - Despite all the talk, we will only be signing three players, but we will have a few going - Out of the door:

Agger - Surprise move to Real Madrid on the cards - Mourinho is on the look out for a more 'cultured' central defender, and see's Agger as a fairly cheap option, with his long history of injuries reducing the asking price - Expect in the region of £12m

Gerrard - Will be following Agger to Madrid - Again, Mourinho see's him as a cheap option given the quality of the player, in view of his age - Expect c£15m.

Cole - Off to Spurs - £5m

Jovanovic - Juve have apparently been sniffing around - Still highly regarded around Europe - £6m.

Konchesky - The club have already been approched by Norwich City, with a view to a move - fee £2m.

Aurelio - Good player, but constantly injured - However, have heard WBA are interested. Fee £?

Poulsen - Back to Italy - poss on a free.


Coming in -
Jones - Blackburn - Excellent prospect - seen as a cheaper option to Cahill / Sakho - £10m

Hazard - Lille - confirm we have won the race for his signature, but he will cost in excess of £20m - replacement for Gerrard.

Defoe - Spurs - Deal completed in January - fee £13m

No left back will be coming - KK is delighted with the job Johnson has done in that position and believes Wilson, Robinson and even the returning Insua are more than adequate back up.

Kelly (once fit) will continue on the right, with Flanagan and Carra as back up.

Aquilani WILL be retuning, as KK is a big fan - He will be given the season (with regular appearances) to prove the quality he has.

And expect to see more youth being given the chance - Amoo, Shelvey, Sterling, Souso, Coady, Spearing (altho not so youthful now!), Ayala and Ince, will all be seen and told to go prove themselves.

A few players will leave on loan - These are the players KK believes have what it takes, but have not developed quite as he would have like - so leaving on season long loans will be: Pacheco, Ngog (as stated above), Eccleston, Mavinga and Darby - KK will llok for them all to go to another Premiership club or decent european club.

Leaving on a free: Degan & El Zhar.

Team: (options in brackets)
GK: Reina (Jones)
LB: Johnson (Wilson/ Robinson/ Insua)
RB: Kelly (Flanagan/ Carra)
CB: Skrtel (Carra/ Kyrgiakos/ Ayala/ Wilson)
CB: Jones (Carra/ Kyrgiakos/ Ayala/ Wilson)
MF: Hazard (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
MF:Meireles (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
MF: Lucas (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
MF:Aquilani (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
ST: Carroll (Defoe/ Sterling/ Kuyt)
ST: Saurez (Defoe/ Sterling/ Kuyt)

Future looks great ! However, I would personally like to see a quaility, tough tackling defensive midfielder!
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It does not look bright, if your post has anything to do with it. Aqualani is not coming back, Gerrard will not be sold, we are not going to be buying Defoe. Agger will not be moving to Real. We are not going to be buying Hazard, this has been answered million of times already, And I hope we don't keep Jones, please try and at least make your post sound plausible. Because this is rubbish! Ross

 

 

 

07 May 2011 09:31:57
Tevez 2 inter with wesley goin to city
drogba to liverpool and bale 2 the mancs with berba goin back to spurs just remember what ive said i know you won't believe it but it come from a translater who knows tevez

 

 

 

07 May 2011 08:55:10
A fair few things will happen over the summer, some of which may surprise one or two - Despite all the talk, we will only be signing three players, but we will have a few going - Out of the door:

Agger - Surprise move to Real Madrid on the cards - Mourinho is on the look out for a more 'cultured' central defender, and see's Agger as a fairly cheap option, with his long history of injuries reducing the asking price - Expect in the region of £12m

Gerrard - Will be following Agger to Madrid - Again, Mourinho see's him as a cheap option given the quality of the player, in view of his age - Expect c£15m.

Cole - Off to Spurs - £5m

Jovanovic - Juve have apparently been sniffing around - Still highly regarded around Europe - £6m.

Konchesky - The club have already been approched by Norwich City, with a view to a move - fee £2m.

Aurelio - Good player, but constantly injured - However, have heard WBA are interested. Fee £?

Poulsen - Back to Italy - poss on a free.


Coming in -
Jones - Blackburn - Excellent prospect - seen as a cheaper option to Cahill / Sakho - £10m

Hazard - Lille - confirm we have won the race for his signature, but he will cost in excess of £20m - replacement for Gerrard.

Defoe - Spurs - Deal completed in January - fee £13m

No left back will be coming - KK is delighted with the job Johnson has done in that position and believes Wilson, Robinson and even the returning Insua are more than adequate back up.

Kelly (once fit) will continue on the right, with Flanagan and Carra as back up.

Aquilani WILL be retuning, as KK is a big fan - He will be given the season (with regular appearances) to prove the quality he has.

And expect to see more youth being given the chance - Amoo, Shelvey, Sterling, Souso, Coady, Spearing (altho not so youthful now!), Ayala and Ince, will all be seen and told to go prove themselves.

A few players will leave on loan - These are the players KK believes have what it takes, but have not developed quite as he would have like - so leaving on season long loans will be: Pacheco, Ngog (as stated above), Eccleston, Mavinga and Darby - KK will llok for them all to go to another Premiership club or decent european club.

Leaving on a free: Degan & El Zhar.

Team: (options in brackets)
GK: Reina (Jones)
LB: Johnson (Wilson/ Robinson/ Insua)
RB: Kelly (Flanagan/ Carra)
CB: Skrtel (Carra/ Kyrgiakos/ Ayala/ Wilson)
CB: Jones (Carra/ Kyrgiakos/ Ayala/ Wilson)
MF: Hazard (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
MF:Meireles (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
MF: Lucas (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
MF:Aquilani (Speaing/ Kuyt/ Maxi/ Shelvey)
ST: Carroll (Defoe/ Sterling/ Kuyt)
ST: Saurez (Defoe/ Sterling/ Kuyt)

Future looks great ! However, I would personally like to see a quaility, tough tackling defensive midfielder!

 

 

 

07 May 2011 08:58:25
My brother currently lives in Boston massachusetts due to his work as sales executive for a leading american sports brand. He told me that their are rumours that WWE wrestler John Cena will sign some sort of business agreement with John Henry and be given shares in Liverpool FC, in a deal similar to that of James Lebron. It's just a rumour right now but hey, you never know whats going on.

His name is Lebron James NOT James Lebron

 

 

 

07 May 2011 02:00:35
D005's Note - Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but worthwhile mentioning that Johnson has been injured for a chunk of this has been injured for a chunk of this season, and Roberto Mancini doesn't seem to like him. He isn't considered key to Man City and considered key to Man City and people would perhaps look at that and suggest that its because he isn't good enough, but consider that it is the vastly over-rated Roberto Mancini managing Man City. The man who plays a defensive midfielder (Y.Toure) behind the striker and believes that his attacking ability is so great that he chooses to shove David Silva out on the left and compromise his ability to accomodate Toure. I don't think Mancini is a great judge of a player apart from the obvious quality.} chooses to shove David Silva out on the left and compromise his ability to accomodate Toure. I don't think Mancini is a great judge of a player apart from the obvious quality.} Mancini is a great judge of a player
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All good points there ed.
Also I don't think johnson would give us much width as he cuts inside too often. Who would be your ideal signing for the wings?
rewflo

 

 

 

07 May 2011 03:22:47
Arsene Wenger lost his interest on Gary Cahill. He won't pay more than 10 mil for him. So, if we go little bit higher, maybe 12-15 mil, he's ours. Though Man City may steal the deal, if they are really looking to buy him.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 06:56:47
What do you think of Ricardo Quaresma? He is really good player and still 27. We'll have him as a back up.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 06:59:55
I know that it's unlikly but with Bayern Munich having a new coach would it be possible to sign some of there big name players aswell as if the finish in europa league like Mario Gomez, Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben

 

 

 

07 May 2011 07:15:57
Just heard harry is interested in pacheco and cole as part of deal involving lennon, what u guys think

 

 

 

07 May 2011 07:53:34
Agger (if a bid of 10m comes in), Soto, Poulsen, Konchesky, Degen, El Zhar, Jones, Ayala, Insua, Ngog, Cole, Aquilani, Maxi, Jovanovic will all leave.

Benzema, Sissoko, Mata, Young, Cahill, Jones, Downing, Enrique will sign.

DC has got his knife out, he knows there are a lot of players that are not good enough. Next season will be a transition season, letting all new faces settle in. Expect lots of rotation. FSG aim to impress and will be spending big. Deals will be tried to be wrapped up as quick as possible. Kenny and Clarke will get 3 year contract extensions.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 08:34:35
Morning all my cousin is a member of Liverpool youth squad and rumour has it that KK has refused to sign a 2 year contract until Comolli powers are rained in and its KK who has last say on transfer not Comolli (i can see a rafa coming on) and that also according to the same youth player Comolli has spoke to a leading European managers reps about the job after the season has come to a end and that's why KK is keeping quite about transfers ed please tell me this inst true

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07 May 2011 08:40:38
This is my first post. I have to say I enjoy the conjecturer about our likely signings. As wide players I don't think we can go too far wrong with Adam Johnson and N'Zogbia, who would be a relatively cheap option.

Also why have we not tried Glenn Johnson on either wing; he has pace, a good delivery and he scores the odd goal?

Ed what is your take on Glenn Johnson playing on either wing? {Ed002's Note - It would be playing him out of position on the left wing.}

 

 

 

07 May 2011 02:20:02
Comolli enquired about giovinco.

Just got this info now. In january comolli enquired about the availability of sebastian giovinco from juve (on loan at parma) and were told not for sale. Dunno if we will go back in summer but thought id share

Rewflo

 

 

 

07 May 2011 02:08:11
5 May 2011 20:14:31 Hi ed any news that k.honda will come to anfield {Ed005's Note - We passed on the opportunity to sign him in January.}
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My italian connections are adament that he will ply his trade at napoli soon.
Rewflo

 

 

 

07 May 2011 01:36:16
John cena the wrestler is a spurs fan, why would liverpool want him?

 

 

 

07 May 2011 01:30:38
My brother currently lives in Boston massachusetts due to his work as sales executive for a leading american sports brand. He told me that their are rumours that WWE wrestler John Cena will sign some sort of business agreement with John Henry and be given shares in Liverpool FC, in a deal similar to that of James Lebron. It's just a rumour right now but hey, you never know whats going on.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 00:58:47
07 May 2011 00:21:56
I understand Bale is also a reds fan although many say they are so not sure on that! Have you heard anything about this ED?? I think it would be one hell of a statement and would end any interest in Young! Please post in rumours! Thanks. {Ed001's Note - I think there is more chance of me winning the lottery to be honest, especially as he is clearly not a Liverpool fan.}

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surprisingly, Bale is an Arsenal fan

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Jamie Carragher, Everton fan. . Whats your point? Just because someone follows a team doesn't mean they're gonna go to that club.

 

 

 

07 May 2011 00:21:56
I understand Bale is also a reds fan although many say they are so not sure on that! Have you heard anything about this ED?? I think it would be one hell of a statement and would end any interest in Young! Please post in rumours! Thanks. {Ed001's Note - I think there is more chance of me winning the lottery to be honest, especially as he is clearly not a Liverpool fan.}

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surprisingly, Bale is an Arsenal fan

 

 

 

07 May 2011 00:07:18
Agger is going for 10 million don't know who yet though.
DC is desperate for Hazard, there had seemed to be a lack of interest for him from other teams so DC thinks he maybe able to have the upper hand on negations, but it is known arsenal have interest therefore DC may try to rush the deal even if it is not for the best price before arsenal stick there nose in, but I'm not saying a deal will be reached its just DC is very interested.
Finally Lennon's agent maybe touting Lennon about as he knows Liverpool need wingers, I'm a little bit sceptical about this though. Any thoughts?


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