Liverpool rumours 2

18 Apr 2024 16:43:09
Ed2. One for the rumours page.

I saw you did a list the other day on potential outgoings within the Liverpool squad. Are you aware of our plans for Nunez. Is he on the not for sale list or is he available if the right bid comes in?

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any plans to replace him.}

18 Apr 2024 17:53:46
Okay, cheers Ed2.

Although he has frustrated the life out of many of us of late, including myself. I would like to see how he fairs in a different system and approach.

{Ed002's Note - Sure but he is not looking like a €100M player.}

18 Apr 2024 18:41:19
Ed2. Sadly I agree. He certainly is not looking like a €100 million player.

18 Apr 2024 22:23:42
He’s not looking like a £30m player to be honest.

19 Apr 2024 02:04:15
Don't lie Ron, we all know you love Nunez ;) .

19 Apr 2024 06:39:34
To be fair to Darwin, he was beginning to look like he could be the real deal - then we inexplicably decided to revert to the late years Wenger / Guardiola lite style of play that was such a disaster last season (presumably to boost Ljinders stock for job interviews or push sales of his book) .

It doesn’t suit him - or most of the squad tbh - and just exposes the weaknesses in his game.

Hopefully Amorim and his coaching staff play to his strengths and we can see the real Captain Chaos again.

19 Apr 2024 07:45:20
I thought he was doing alright causing problems out in the wing for a bit. But that only seemed to last a few games before he was moved central again. But then, what do I know…?

19 Apr 2024 08:02:03
If you need an example of what the right or wrong tactics can do for / to a player, look at Amorim’s current star striker - Viktor Gyokores.

In Brighton’s system he looked like a player who’d struggle to get a game on Stanley Park.

But stick him with 2 managers who play to his strengths (Robins at Cov and Amorim at Sporting) and he’s flying.

19 Apr 2024 08:03:43
He needs to play LW, can't be relied on as the main threat.

19 Apr 2024 12:50:20
We are overloaded with right footed left wingers.

Drawin is not the best of them.

19 Apr 2024 18:46:26
Nunez is in the top 5 goals/ assist chart in the top 5 leagues of Europe, which is not a walk in the park, however his easy misses have cost us points, and his erratic nature does not seem to be improving.

17 Apr 2024 09:53:09
Hi Eds

Just thinking . any interest in Ivan Toney from us?
With our below par finishing we prob need something of a goal getter .

I think i would sell both salah and lucho in the summer . replace with a proven goal getter in Toney . and perhaps leave a bot of space for some game time forna couple of the younger lads?

Would also like Neto . but his injuries suggest another Jota . brilliant when avai . just not avai as much as needed .

Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - No.}

17 Apr 2024 13:30:22
Surely that would be a huge gamble?

17 Apr 2024 13:49:40
Yeah VV. you can bet on it!

17 Apr 2024 15:50:21
Too lazy. Too costly for what he is. Not happening.

17 Apr 2024 17:40:37
Hardly worth punt, the odds are against him.

18 Apr 2024 22:41:31
Mo is already on the plane to Saudi imo and has been poor for a long time now and a shadow of his former self so cash in now and I’d love to see Isak at Anfield! Darwin is proving not to be the goal scoring answer sadly as much as the fans love him. Different manager and different system might give him a reprieve 🤷🏼.

16 Apr 2024 18:41:50
Heard that Alysson has put his Cheshire mansion on market for £4.75 mill - is he heading for the exit door with VVD TAA and Mo this summer?

16 Apr 2024 20:03:17
And don’t forget klopp. Might sound more plausible if you spelt his name correctly.

16 Apr 2024 20:34:08
I did mention a few months ago that Alison might be off. I was in the cafe when a few lads were discussing it.
No one seemed to believe he might be going. I think we're in for a shock come end of the season in regards to transfer requests.

16 Apr 2024 20:54:34
Cant people move house these days.

16 Apr 2024 21:41:18
Edd002 is allison happy at Liverpool and staying next season?

{Ed002's Note - As far as I know.}

16 Apr 2024 22:33:06
I’ll put in a bid when the market comes down a bit.

16 Apr 2024 23:36:26
Real coincidence it is put up for sale the same day it was announced Bobby has put his house up for sale for around the same price.

16 Apr 2024 23:37:10
It’s definitely on Rightmove. Whether that means anything is anyone’s guess but there aren’t many teams who can afford him or need a top keeper.

16 Apr 2024 23:55:32
What? For Ali or for his house @Ron?

17 Apr 2024 06:40:09
His house (just kidding )

17 Apr 2024 08:38:30
Articles say he bought another a while back any work/ improvements
No doubt finished so ready to live in he's now selling the old one tho he should have rented it to mbappe.

18 Apr 2024 12:37:51
He is moving into a new house, going nowhere.

16 Apr 2024 12:09:30
Probably not an option because he has no reason to leave Villa, especially with Champions League most likely next season but has Unai Emery been on Liverpool's radar at all eds?

{Ed002's Note - No.}

16 Apr 2024 13:06:24
I massively respect Emery as a manager/ coach. I think he is brilliant. But he is just a bad fit for us in terms of style and approach. I think he would not work out.

I'm really hoping it's going to be Amorim. Slightly worried by names such as Kovac right now. Hopefully that is bogus.

15 Apr 2024 13:14:09
I've seen Nico Kovac mentioned ed as manager. surely no truth?

{Ed002's Note - Niko Kovac (C) Another coach who is currently available after being sacked by Wolfburg - but has a so-so record and he sould be a surprising choice for Liverpool.}

15 Apr 2024 19:34:45
Surprising would be the understatement of the year. we all know who’s replacing Klopp.

15 Apr 2024 19:55:34
I don’t @Acered - who is it?

15 Apr 2024 20:48:27
It’s obviously Sam Allardyce wdw 🙄😂.

16 Apr 2024 01:01:24
Go away niko.

16 Apr 2024 06:52:52
I’d hope we’re not stupid enough to give him the job after he’s been sacked from his last three managerial positions. If there’s any truth in us even having considered him then we must be near the bottom of the barrel.

16 Apr 2024 16:55:43
WDW Amorim.

16 Apr 2024 19:15:12
The most likely candidates are Bozo Texino, Snoogy Doogie, Bob McKnob, Dick Buttkiss and Dick Riccabono.

16 Apr 2024 23:57:05
Ah, thanks @Acered, to be honest I’m surprised I missed the club’s announcement.

17 Apr 2024 19:53:25
WDW here’s a deal for you if Amorim is Liverpool manager next season you donate £100 to a children’s charity of my choice and if Amorim isn’t Liverpools manager next season I will donate £200 to a children’s charity of your choice.

17 Apr 2024 23:26:31
Ah, the old ‘put your money where your mouth’ is thing eh? Haven’t heard that since I was about 10.

Of course I’m not going to put a bet on it @Acered, Amorim might very well be our next manager.

The point is you said everybody knows when what you meant is ‘what I suspect’. I’ll be happy to hear it if and when the club announce it but 10 year old ITKs don’t do it for me.

18 Apr 2024 00:33:05
Bozo Texino would be a radical choice.
I’m not into Dick Buttkiss or Snoogey Doogie and I don’t think Dick Riccabono speaks good enough English.

Bozo Tex would get my vote.

14 Apr 2024 23:31:37
Hey Ed’s and reds, just a quick one spend the last few months over in San Sebastián working, watch a good bit of Takefusa Kubo seems like he might be a very decent salah replacement. Are we watching him? Or is he likely to go back to Real Madrid?

{Ed002's Note - Takefusa Kubo (RW/LW) Move has worked out well for him and he has signed a new long-term contract ending all interest from England.}

15 Apr 2024 10:43:32
Ed002 - what are your thoughts of Cole Palmer being able to do a job for Liverpool?

{Ed002's Note - I am sure he would do well but Liverpool have shown no interest in him and Chelsea won't be looking to sell.}

15 Apr 2024 21:33:35
He’s having a pretty good night tonight.

16 Apr 2024 06:55:40
Pretty sure Madrid would have first dibs on Kubo so we can forget about that. We’re probably still interested in dross like Sane, Raphinha or Marcus Edwards. Hardly an inspiring list.

16 Apr 2024 12:04:52
Viktor - Ask your doctor for some prozac mate, it might help you.

Under every post you're all doom and gloom, they'll help you lighten up lad.

16 Apr 2024 19:19:19
We probably are still interested in Sane, Raphinha and Edwards, Gunn10 and they are all dross. there's no disputing they’re dross either as that’s unequivocal fact.

16 Apr 2024 21:26:51
Sane is a great player with a shizer attitude.
Amorim might be able to manage him and direct him to improve off the pitch!

17 Apr 2024 09:16:30
😁😁😁@VV, you sure you don’t mean unequivocal opinion?

14 Apr 2024 18:00:04
Hi Ed2

Not a knee jerk reaction but can we expect Nunez and Diaz to potentially leave this summer. Whilst they are good players I don't think they have enough to really replace Mane/ Firmino. I just wondered if this was actually being considered by the club as we clearly have issues finishing our chances.

{Ed002's Note - Diaz perhaps. Luis Diaz (LW) Could be surplus. His agent already has one player in the Saudi league and has been offering another high profile player he has - so he may well be looking at Diaz as well given Liverpool are well stocked in the position. Al-Hillal may offer a solution. Liverpool will likely resist a deal but could look to a deal with Barcelona if they are serious about Raphinha. Using him in part exchange for another may be possible. Thoughts that PSG want him as an Mbappe replacement seem wide of the mark to me given they have very clear targets already, but his agent has approached PSG - but no more than that. Father says he wants to move to Spain.}

14 Apr 2024 21:52:14
Not Nunez then Ed?

No interest in him?

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of plans to sell him.}

14 Apr 2024 22:12:14
Thanks ed2 what a Sunday!

15 Apr 2024 09:56:57
I’d want to keep both, think it’s Salah who would make more sense to get rid of due to his age and the potential for a mammoth transfer fee from Saudi.

15 Apr 2024 10:44:21
Diaz Nunez and Gakpo just haven’t worked out. Lots of top attackers out there need a big refresh in the summer it’s a new era.

15 Apr 2024 11:18:45
It is safe to say we aren't simply going to sell all of our forwards and replace them. The new manager will have his own ideas and the folks in the new structure have their hands full with contract renewals, building the rest of the departments and making some decisions on fringe players.

Virgil and Trent renewals.
Salah decision and potential replacement.
Matip needs to be replaced.
A defensive midfielder is still needed.
Kelleher, Tsimikas will probably need to be replaced.
Career plans for all the breakout youngsters so they can continue their progression.

Replacing Diaz, Nunez and Gakpo as well would be too much work for a new structure to handle and a new manager to plan around.

15 Apr 2024 12:32:23
Gakpo would work out if he played on the left, Salah and Diaz are the ones i would be selling, because of their value, Nunez needs to go on the left and be a pest, we need a Jonathon David/ Oshimen type who will put the ball in the net

15 Apr 2024 13:29:50
FSGfleecingus - your argument started off ok until you suggested David/ Osimehn are the ones going to be putting the ball in the net.

15 Apr 2024 16:39:38
It was more an out and out central player, Davids finishing isn't too be sniffed at, i think his conversion rate would be better than Nunez, Oshimen is similar but again better than Nunez's.

15 Apr 2024 23:28:05
That’s why I said (2 much baggage) Toney or Watkins as an alternative would be clinical for us as strikers rather than risk another massive fee on another nunez. If Amorim comes in expect nunez to stay though as Will jota. Salah and diaz to leave along with other squad played and big earners.