Liverpool rumours 2

13 Apr 2024 07:31:59
Inacio, Koopmeiners, Kudus

Good summer that would be.
8 players to leave, Thiago, Matip, Tsimikas, Phillips, Salah, Kelleher, Adrian, Carvalho.
Maybe a couple of academy players too.
New reserve keeper needed too.

Ed002 have we looked at any keepers recently do you know, and where is Kelleher likely to go?

{Ed002's Note - Filip Jorgensen (G) Villareal are stll struggling financially and will sell at the right price. Manchester City and Liverpool are searching for a number 2 goalkeeper and have both sent scouts. Seems an odd choice.
Anthony Patterson (G) Arsenal and Liverpool have sent scouts to watch the Sunderland player.
Closer to home Vitezslav Jaros (G) Having a good loan at Sturm Graz and perhaps an option to take over as number two but he may want more game time.
Kelleher will have options including Celtic and Wolves.}

13 Apr 2024 13:53:33
I think we need to invest in some new flags for Anfield.

Players might play the games but flags are what wins them.

13 Apr 2024 13:56:29
Can’t see West Ham being willing to sell Kudus given the likelihood that Pacquetta will probably be going to Man City and they’re not easy to negotiate with at all. As for Koopmeiners, don’t see the fuss, looks immobile and one paced, not suited to the premier league.

13 Apr 2024 14:30:47
What about Gomez he should go to in my opinion poor defender and passing very poor.

14 Apr 2024 03:17:40
@Isillbe red. I disagree with your opinion.

14 Apr 2024 03:50:55
Gomez was running the show with two MOM appearances a few games back. Fickle.

12 Apr 2024 13:18:08
Hi Eds,

Who do you see being sold in the summer?

Salah to Saudi for hig money
Diaz because he's tweaking for Barca

Do you see Nunez being soldnas he's diabolical in front on goal?

{Ed002's Note - Perhaps something like this:
Marcelo Pitaluga (G) Needs to consider his future or bide his time at Liverpool. Struggling in the League of Ireland.
Caoimhín Kelleher (G) Decision time for the player and Wolves may try to tempt him after some scouting. Celtic have spoken with his representative.
Vitezslav Jaros (G) Having a good loan at Sturm Graz and perhaps an option to take over as number two but he may want more game time.
Adrian (G) Out of contract in the summer and will depart.
Anderson Arroyo (RB) Time to move on. Zero chance at Liverpool after seven loans in five years.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB/RWB/RM) Seen by Real Madrid as an option to Reece James. May offer an exchange for Rodrygo Goes or could try and persuade the player's agent to have their client run down his contract.
Kostas Tsimikas (LB) Agent previously said he was being forced out of the club to raise €20M or more. Since then it has been quiet and I am not aware of any approaches.
Nat Phillips (CB) Time to move on come the summer.
Sepp van den Berg (CB) He won't get a chance at Liverpool and will likely be sold in the summer to taise funds - could be a mistake by the club. There is no option to buy for Mainz.
Billy Koumetio (CB) Seemingly not worked out. Basel may offer a route away from Liverpool.
Joel Matip (CB) Time has come in my view and Besiktas would like to take him but his agent suggests he will be offered a contract extension. Saudi PL may offer a solution.
Joe Gomez (CB) Agent is talking to Michael Emanalo but I doubt Liverpool will want anymore HG players to leave.
Virgil van Dijk (CB) I am told that van Dijk's agents have said that had approaches from both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Real Madrid see VvD as a low cost solution in terms of transfer fee but need to make space in the wage structure. Barcelona offer an option but will need to agree sales first. At this point in time it will be very general enquiries only and I doubt either club will move for him.
Rhys Williams (CB) Will need to find a new home which will likely mean dropping down a tier.
Bobby Clark (CM) Loan possible.
Curtis Jones (CM) Getting more game time. Liverpool will not sell.
Thiago Alcantara (CM) His representatives have spoken to Barcelona about the player finishing his career back at the club but he would need to have reduced wages. Seems unlikely. Galatasaray or Flamengo may offer an option - else it will need to be the ME. Out of contract.
Fabio Carvalho (AM/LW) Available.
Kaide Gordan (W) At the behest of his agent Birmingham City have again asked for a loan, perhaps with an option to buy. Seems to have no future at Liverpool and such a move would be good for the player.
Mateusz Musialowski (RW) Out of contract in the summer. Another Liverpool player that Birmingham has an interest in. Basel and Leeds offer options.
Diogo Jota (LW) With the addition of Gakpo and Diaz performing well, Jota may just be sacrificed to bring in much needed funds. I am not aware of any interest just yet but JM will be looking for suiters. I am not aware of any approach from Newcastle and whilst his father speaks of Barcelona, such a move seems very unlikely give there other plans.
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.
Mo Salah (RW) His agent is hawking him around for one last big payday - Saudi Pro League with the support of Michael Emenalo would certainly seem the most likely destination with Al-Ittihad. Liverpool will look to try and do something to have him extend but his agent will look for a significant increase in salary.

13 Apr 2024 16:21:05
I wonder how big a clear-out will happen once Klopp and his alleged loyalty to certain players is gone.

13 Apr 2024 15:29:01
Wow thanks Ed002.

So Allison, Mac Allister and Nunez are staying 😂.

13 Apr 2024 21:26:23
Strange Gordon seen as having no future. Been injured for two years so can't be unhappy about game time. back building his fitness with the 21's and doing well, scored a cracker against Utd lastnight.

13 Apr 2024 18:45:21
Seen a rumour linking us with Inacio, Edwards and Grimaldo, any likeliness of these coming off.

{Ed002's Note - Goncalo Inacio (CB) Watched by scouts from a number of PL sides, including Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, with each declaring an interest. Sporting will not be keen to do business with Liverpool although the club could potentially arrange to pay his full Release Clause in a single payment and force the situation if the player is interested - and that seems a strong possibility. The other sides to declare an interest are Newcastle and PSG, but PSG have a plan over another player but it is looking unlikely he will join - so Inacio might become the focus. Real Madrid offer a wildcard option. Sporting would rather not sell and are looking to a further new contract and an increased release clause. Newcastle have held talks with Sporting in order to be able to speak directly to the player and to understand if there is flexibility in the payment schedule – but there isn't. Arsenal interest would have departed with the signing of Timber although it has returned with the injury to Timber and impending departures. They are actively seeking talks with Sporting. The player has also been offered to Chelsea by his agent when discussing another player, but they have preferred options for a long-term Silva replacement although do have an interest in Inacio's CB partner Diomande. Arsenal have made a tentative offer that has been rejected. The player's agent has also said that Inacio is open to a move to Manchester United and they may push depending on departures.
Alejandro Grimaldo (LWB) No intention of leaving Bayer Leverkusen having rejected Manchester City and Leeds. Bayern Munich have the player on a short list of options to replace Alphonso Davies.
Marcus Edwards (RW/AM) Spurs would like to re-sign the player they let leave for Guimaraes and there is interest from West Ham, but that will go nowhere. Crystal Palace have a declared interest. Discussed with Chelsea on an informal basis and on the list of RW/AM players Chelsea need - but they have a preferred options. Could prove a suitable Salah replacement for Liverpool but Sporting may still have no interest in dealing with Liverpool and they have preferred options, but with a change of coach that may change. Manchester United see him as a potential addition and have declared an interest - but much will depend on what happens in the summer with the coach. Sporting has no interest in selling and would demand his full release clause in a single payment.}

14 Apr 2024 11:37:21
Ed, you think Musialowski won't be offered to stay, or is he wanting to leave? I thought he was very highly thought of.

I'd personally prefer Jota over Gakpo, I just think he's a much better finisher. Although he gets injured quite a bit. Gakpo seems quite good with injuries.

{Ed002's Note - I am told that Mateusz Musialowski is very well thought of but as we stand right now he is out of contract in the summer and not getting game time.}

14 Apr 2024 13:06:41
He seemed to not grow up and head down, I hope it works out for him somewhere as looked talented at a young age.

12 Apr 2024 08:59:38
Hi Ed2

Are Liverpool still considering potential managerial candidates or has a decision made to pursue one in particular (Amorim) .

It's clear that we still need a CDM, CB and perhaps another forward. Will the new manager have any input in what type of player he wants recruited or is this taken out of the managers hands due to the new structure.

{Ed002's Note - Amorim is now first choice and I expect the club to push. He will have an imput to the choice of players but for now they remain the Hunter, Fallows and Klopp targets.}

12 Apr 2024 10:52:18
Thanks Ed and hope you have a good day.

12 Apr 2024 18:28:30
Thank you ed002 😉👍.

12 Apr 2024 13:42:22
Ed2. Can I ask why an outgoing manager is having a say on potential targets for a new manager?

Also, correct me if I’m wrong here but I’m also surprised that Richard Hughes and or Micheal Edwards would allow that to take place. Now, I don’t claim to know the ins and outs of the transfer process, but from my perspective that is odd.

{Ed002's Note - I am sure the club value the input of Klopp in addition to Hunter and Fallows.}

14 Apr 2024 03:19:27
@Alonso, it’s possible the club value Jurgen’s knowledge of football rather than any particular position or job tile that he may hold.

11 Apr 2024 19:08:00
A couple of reports appearing in the media that Luis Diaz has asked for a "renegotiation" of his contract. If true, then we're about to see how Hughes handles and reacts to such situations.

I, myself, don't see why it is warranted. Where is (or are) the achievements that justify re-doing a contract before it has even reached half-way? Am aware many contracts were re-done in the past, but there were achievements (as a team) that justified these types of "rewards", back then.

If someone comes in for him (PSG supposedly), I would insist on 75 million and then spend it towards bringing in Kvaratskhelia (while adding in whatever is necessary) .

11 Apr 2024 20:28:56
I personally feel it time for Diaz to move on. Not quite done enough and don't see him getting any better.
If a decent offer comes in I'd be happy to see him go. Works well for both the player and club.

11 Apr 2024 21:28:44
Given De Laurentis and Napoli are renowned for asking for top dollar and the fact Osimhen will likely be leaving for 100-130m. They’ll have even less need to sell Kvicha so can see needing to pay at least 50m on top of whatever Diaz may fetch.

12 Apr 2024 02:57:27
We've really seen the drop off in recent weeks of converting good chances. Diaz, for all his endeavour is the least productive of all our forwards. Given that Salah is not getting any younger and if you take away his Penalty goals, he has 17 open play goals whereas Nunez has 18. We are losing goals from Salah and cannot rely on Diaz to help out.

Given that Diaz is older than Nunez and Gakpo and has been here longer, I would allow Diaz to leave. Provided we can spend on a couple of quality replacements. I would also cash in on Salah.

Lastly, I can't believe it but I actually found myself giving NegativeWalter a thumbs up!

12 Apr 2024 09:42:21
I don't want to see the back of him but I think a transfer is on the cards in the summer. Which, if true good luck to the lad, we move on.

Ed2, do you know of any interest in Diaz?

{Ed002's Note - 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.}

12 Apr 2024 11:17:48
Many thanks Ed2. Have a good day.

12 Apr 2024 11:24:28
Sick of international breaks and family coming saying this and that, if he wants to go elsewhere go, the fee should be top dollar for him approaching his prime, very replaceable.

12 Apr 2024 12:21:07
If he is sold I would be disappointed, but it's not a disaster. He's a very good player no doubt but we have plenty of cover on the left side and there's no guarantee that that sort of player will be what the next manager wants. He is definitely one of those players I think Amorim would consider expendable based on the system he plays.

12 Apr 2024 14:43:12
Rafinha is nowhere near good enough to replace salah.

12 Apr 2024 13:01:52
Talk about throw the baby out with the bath!
Ok we got well beat last night i think it was down to pre match talk of fan club with the no flags or banners the atmosphere was very poor and it transfered on to the pitch and the players .
So let's get rid of Diaz he was the best thing since sliced bread the other week wow come on reds.

The player to cash in on is MO. He is coming to the end of time at LFC . Gomez is just not good enough his passing is so poor and last night he struggled to get back to defend sorry but not of the quality expected of LFC Timikas not good enough either and klopp made a mistake in the side he picked sorry but is a fact . Keller looked like he had concushion after he saved with his head . Maybe that is the kick up the arse that the manager his coaches and the players needed because we have been very sloppy the first fifteen mins of every game so far this season and it has not been delt with why is that? is it because it is near the time when all the coaches and manager go i don't know do you?

12 Apr 2024 18:30:17
I like Diaz, he wouldn’t be on my list to sell but if he wants to go, he goes.

12 Apr 2024 23:37:28
The new manger will form his own view but personally I don’t think he will/ can accept Diaz or Nunez lack of clinical finishing. Diaz is a tricky winger with not enough end product, loses the ball too much and does not provide enoug assists. Nunez numbers are good and I like him but as has been evident in recent games his misses have meant we don't capitalise on our game control and then let teams back in to punish us. If I was the new manager I’d be saying we need better up top.

13 Apr 2024 05:10:19
I'd move on all of our front 3 and start over if I'm being brutally honest 😅.

13 Apr 2024 11:03:44
I'd sell Salah and Diaz, but keep Nunez and play him on the left. Utilise his physical attributes as a winger.

13 Apr 2024 11:31:18
Klopt agree reference Diaz as he is more a traditional wide player that Amorim doesn't tend to play in his system. Nunez though I think is tailor made for Amorims system. He plays a traditional number 9 up top and Nunez is the only one we have. Alongside getting width back in the team with wingbacks, The two supporting attacking players in Amorims system is where I am most excited because we have so many players that could thrive in those positions - Gakpo, Jota, Elliot, Jones, Szob, maybe even Carvalho coming back into the fold.

13 Apr 2024 14:16:57
Albey how comes you didn’t take your own flag into the game or improve the atmosphere with some chants?

14 Apr 2024 03:21:23
@OP, do you think it is possible that employees elsewhere have also asked for a pay rise from time to time? I’m pretty sure Luchio wouldn’t be the first to ask.

09 Apr 2024 21:23:45
Hi eds, now that Kim Min Jae is out of favour at Bayern, any chance we can grab him?

{Ed002's Note - No.}

09 Apr 2024 21:48:09
Thanks Ed, brilliant.

10 Apr 2024 16:31:07
That is exactly what we need. A 7th center back.

10 Apr 2024 17:03:39
To be fair to Leek, there are dozens of posts on the Banter page where everyone agrees, including from Ed002, which say Amorim will need to bring in two centre backs to play his system.

10 Apr 2024 18:18:43
Is there any chance Liverpool will shock the world and appoint Zidane as Manager?

10 Apr 2024 18:41:09
@DarwinTheGoat yes, Zidane would love to manage the great LFC but the club would have to move to France.

11 Apr 2024 16:40:21
It's hard to say what the club needs right now without knowing who will succeed Klopp.

11 Apr 2024 17:44:17
Whatever happens in the CB department I would really hope Sepp VDB gets an opportunity. I think he could be great.

12 Apr 2024 18:31:40
Ed002 doesn’t usually answer “any chance…” posts - understandably.
His succinct answer here speaks volumes. Thanks Ed002.

14 Apr 2024 03:23:35
@Mftonjes - it’s not that hard to say what the club needs right now. I’m thinking they need to get the new manager sorted out.

09 Apr 2024 19:07:58
Hearing new info that Postecoglu is favourite to be our new manager, and not Amorim.

Anyone else hearing this?

09 Apr 2024 19:19:44
Amorim is 90% done. Always that 10% but we aren’t talking to Ange currently.

09 Apr 2024 20:04:56
I really hope not. Can't see him leaving Tottenham if I'm honest, especially this early, think he still thinks he has a lot to do there.

09 Apr 2024 21:21:58
no chance.

10 Apr 2024 09:46:23
Always intrigued about what people hear and where!?

10 Apr 2024 12:53:19
I happen to know for a fact that Liverpool is Ange’s ultimate goal so he would jump at the chance.

I hope we don’t go for him though he still has a lot to prove for me.

10 Apr 2024 13:41:35
I’m intrigued how anyone can say that it’s 90% done.

10 Apr 2024 14:01:15
Your right Irish, its 95% .

10 Apr 2024 16:32:52
[[ LOOKS IN THE MIRROR ]]

“Big Ange new Liverpool manager”.

[[ logs on ]]

I’m hearing Ange is getting the job now.

10 Apr 2024 22:36:25
Irish Rover - trust me, I know.

11 Apr 2024 09:05:02
1jj - trust me, no you don't.

11 Apr 2024 10:52:39
I think he will set us back tactically
Offensively, he is at best on par with Klopp
Defensively, worse off
Personality, not sure how people will take to him after his high horse nonsense after the game against us
People management, I’m unsure about that too
So a no for me but I’m not in charge.

11 Apr 2024 14:05:50
68% of all statistics are made up.

11 Apr 2024 14:39:58
KBL your post won’t date well.

11 Apr 2024 17:01:29
1jj Amorim has come out and denied any agreement or even a meeting with the club. Of course he could just be lying.

10 Apr 2024 19:26:58
Hope not. Can’t stand that man, absolute hypocrite him, he was happy to say we should soak up the bad decisions against Spurs but whined like a little girl when it happened to Spurs. He can stay as far away as possible. Can’t see FSG being as stupid as to employ that man.

11 Apr 2024 18:46:59
Wouldn’t touch ange with a barge pole he’s just not good enough maaate.

12 Apr 2024 08:15:54
1jj - I'm not saying that Amorim won't be our next manager, but I am saying that you don't know one way or another - unless of course you are his agent, or employed in a most senior capacity at LFC.

12 Apr 2024 09:00:27
KBL so if he doesn’t join you’ll say told you so and if he does join you’ll say I didn’t know. Genius.

You have no idea who I am or what I know.

12 Apr 2024 11:33:22
1jj - why would I say I told you so? I've never said he is or isn't coming. You've got a 50% chance of being right (or wrong) . If you know he's coming why only rate it at 90%.

I don't have any idea who you are or what you know, but vice versa my fellow red.

12 Apr 2024 11:44:18
1jj - why would I say told you so? I've never said he will come or not. Let's face it you have a 50% chance of being right, and a 50% chance of being wrong.

Amorim may well come, and if he does, no doubt you'll be on here telling all and sundrie how you were right.

I don't know you or what you know, and vice versa, but my comments about you knowing for sure that he is coming is led by all the cli ckbait I feel. I hope you are right though, because I think it would be a good appointment.

08 Apr 2024 14:54:10
Hi Ed002, hope you are well. Are you aware of any updates with the manager search, mainly regarding Amorim? Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - As far as I know they are looking to talk again with his agent.}

08 Apr 2024 16:15:25
Thanks Ed002. Have a good day.

08 Apr 2024 16:15:25
Thanks Ed002. Have a good day.

{Ed002's Note - And you.}

08 Apr 2024 17:00:48
Hi. Is talking to his agent to ascertain interest or more to talk details of demands and contract before an approach to Sporting Lisbon?

{Ed002's Note - Yes.}

08 Apr 2024 18:08:26
Both?!

{Ed002's Note - Yes both but an approach will need to be made to Sporting.}

08 Apr 2024 18:50:07
Hopefully talks progress well with both Amorim and Sporting and the deal gets done soon.

08 Apr 2024 18:24:20
Thanks Ed002. I take it then that Amorim is the one they want and if agreements can be made he will likely be the next manager of LFC?

{Ed002's Note - He would certainly be the preferred choice now.}

08 Apr 2024 18:28:28
Lots of rumours tonight saying he wants Liverpool job and 3 year deal agreed…. probably bull but seems it’s hotting up atleast. He impresses me to be fair, it would have loved Alonso still. Who would you have chosen Ed’s?

{Ed002's Note - Arne Slot.}

08 Apr 2024 18:57:41
Magico mate. For me it was between Alonso and Amorim. Both are great young managers and are destined for greatness. But Alonso was my first choice more so on the sentimental side.

But if you take the sentiment aside, Amorim has more experience than Alonso. And whilst only turning 39 years old in January, he has already won major honours over in Portugal. If we can get the deal done for Amorim, a lot of our fans will soon see how special he is.

08 Apr 2024 19:03:27
Thanks Ed002.

08 Apr 2024 21:10:49
Hopefully Alonso, have to say i didn't really know him until we were linked with him. Seems to have done a great job at Sporting.

09 Apr 2024 00:37:34
@Jude Nkunku - Yeah mate, he has done a great job thus far.

One thing we do know though is the Premier League is a different beast. But I’m confident Amorim will do a great job for us if/ when he joins us.

09 Apr 2024 07:38:35
Arne slot? Feyernord manager? After seeing ten Haag I’d stay away from managers from that league lol, however not saying the Portuguese is any better. So who knows.

09 Apr 2024 10:08:55
I don’t think the league in which they manage is a factor so much, if it’s a major league. For feyenoord they only won the league for 2nd time in 20 odd years and got to the conference league final. that's still hard to do, and needs a top manager.

09 Apr 2024 11:40:36
I don't know anything about Amorim. In fact I had never heard of him before our search for a new manager got underway.

All I will say is I hope he is better than the last 39 year old manager we had, who had also had success in a different league.

That is if he ends up at LFC.

09 Apr 2024 12:05:03
Will fit us as good if not better than Alonso, especially with the players we have, I put on here a while ago that he would be my choice along with Alonso, both on a par, a different way of playing will re invigorate the squad too, personally would look to sell Salah while he has the value and bring in ball playing CB and more of a central goalscorer, the way Amorim plays Jota, Nunez and Diaz, and definitely Elliott could all play RW, we need a goalscorer more than a Salah replacement.

09 Apr 2024 12:41:26
KBL - Souness?

09 Apr 2024 13:18:54
Lofty - Rogers.

09 Apr 2024 22:11:01
think it was Alonso being an ex Liverpool player, and him having such a brilliant season had all LFC fans calling for him . but Amorim def has a lot more experience and won a lot more, so I will be very happy if or when he arrives .

09 Apr 2024 23:32:12
There’s a fair bit of re-writing of recent history going on isn’t there?

10 Apr 2024 10:26:36
KBL you confused me when you said success in a different league, as Rodgers won nowt prior to joining us, whereas Souness was successfull in a different league before setting us back by a decade.

10 Apr 2024 14:32:09
Souness was a success when Rangers went absolutely mad with their spending

It was when English clubs were banned from European competition and a fair few players headed north over the border, including Souness who was Rangers player manager from ‘86 to ‘91

The season before Souness took over they had one non-Scottish player make an appearance

They signed:

Chris Woods
Terry Butcher
Mark Falco
Trevor Francis
Richard Gough
Mark Walters
Gary Stevens
Andy Gray
Mel Sterland
Trevor Steven
Mo Johnston
Nigel Spackman

during the time English clubs were banned from European competition


In Scotland- I could manage that list and win trophies.

10 Apr 2024 07:27:51
Whoever comes in will need time and support to follow the absolute legend Klopp is. It will take at least a season to adapt properly to a new style and formation and compete with it at the highest level. Very much looking forward to seeing how we attack with a back 3 though. A back 3 with wingbacks has always been my preferred way of playing and I think it will suit us really well.

10 Apr 2024 19:28:37
Rodgers had very little in the way of success KBL. He only had success in Scotland after leaving us.