Liverpool Transfer Rumours

20 Jan 2022 16:45:03
Rhys Williams is recalled. Maybe to make the way for Joe to leave on loan to Villa?

20 Jan 2022 17:03:26
Expect more likely to be for Nat to leave and Rhys to become new 5th choice.

20 Jan 2022 17:05:51
More likely Nat Phillips, lad deserves his move. Hopefully he goes to a team that see him as a starter.

20 Jan 2022 17:26:20
Swansea weren't using him. That's why he's back.

20 Jan 2022 19:49:26
I would be very surprised if Rhys Williams didn't go right back out somewhere else. He wasn't getting the minutes he needs at Swansea.

20 Jan 2022 20:35:23
Unfortunately he is not good enough for the Championship.

20 Jan 2022 20:45:28
Might need a loan in league 1 if he's to get the full games he needs. No shame in dat he's still young.

21 Jan 2022 07:09:53
Philips to Watford acc. To bBC?

20 Jan 2022 09:33:06
Barca director, Alemany, just announced that Dembele will be leaving the club before Jan 31st as it's been made clear he will not be staying.

Ed002, I know you've previously stated that Klopp has the klipperties for the player but with him now becoming available in the market (although I really hope not) could you see Liverpool potentially trying to get a deal completed before the window ends?

{Ed002's Note - Ousmane Dembele (RW/LW/F) Klopp's interest does not seem to go away but the attraction will be that he is a Free Agent in the summer although his preference is likely to be elsewhere unless Salah or Mane were to leave. Barcelona have tried again with a new contract with no luck and a January sale could be difficult but his agent is offering him around - but looking for a very large signing on package. Barcelona may spring a surprise in January and look to see if something could be done with potential targets at Juventus or Milan to reduce the price although Juve may look to an agreement to take him as a Free Agent in the summer. Financially, it is in the best interests of the player to stay until the summer. They may also look to an exchange with Chelsea for Rudiger but the Chelsea interest is elsewhere rather than Dembele and can probably be discounted. With Sancho having arrived it is hard to see interest from Manchester United although they have been approached and they will need a Martial replacement at some point. Arsenal would need to offload Pepe to make space and remain an unattractive option - it would be madness to consider adding Dembele. PSG are seeking a French player still but have a preferred option as a Mbappe replacement. Injury concerns, inconsistent form and high wages must be considered by any potential buyers.

20 Jan 2022 11:50:00
Non exhaustive list of better value for money players than Ousmane Dembele:

Bozo Texino
Snoogy Doogie
Ken Aguero
Navy Keith
Former Leeds United and Scotland frontman Arthur Graham
Even Adama Traore

Dembele has AVOID AT ALL COSTS written all over him in big neon letters, there’s definitely no bargain to be had as he’s in such poor physical condition and he never will be, he’s as congenitally broken as a Lancia Beta. And a complete retromingent gilfnard of epic proportions.

His career will fizzle out in the next two/ three years and he’ll be struggling to get games at a mid table Turkish club. Odds on. Hard pass.

20 Jan 2022 12:41:17
You seem to be on the fence about Dembele, VVVV. Tell us how you really feel.

Jokes aside, you're right. Idk why we still seem to be interested, but everything about this bloke screams Balotelli all over again. Except probably more costly given his likely wage demands.

20 Jan 2022 12:54:12
Wondered how long it would be before VVVV commented how much he dislikes Ousmane. ;)

20 Jan 2022 12:36:51
So you're not a fan VVV? 😅.

20 Jan 2022 13:34:57
Someone better tell the big German lad.

20 Jan 2022 14:06:10
Scary how good he was coming from France to Dortmund. He was Mbappe level of potential but then injuries got the better of him. Nobody knew what footed he was as a youngster.

20 Jan 2022 13:17:38
Thing is, we don’t have a lot of money and we can’t make mistakes in the transfer market. Sign him on a long term deal on huge wages and we’re lumbered with him if and when it inevitably goes wrong as no one in their right mind would take him off our hands on the salary he’d be on. Besides which, it’s well documented by some very reliable sources that he’s for far more than what Salah is alleged to have asked us for, how happy do you think Salah would be if Dembele walked in (well hobbled, on crutches), on a salary of over £500’000 a week when the club had tyre kicked around his negotiations? Let him be someone else’s mistake.

20 Jan 2022 15:01:42
I don’t always agree with VVVV but he’s got this one spot on I reckon.

20 Jan 2022 15:13:29
On paper, he's said to be among the elite footballers of the world but in reality he's just a nightmare. Clearly the boy has talent but looking at how he disrespected Dortmund to force his way to Barca, and now he's trying to milk Barcelona after being injured so frequently, I just don't see why clubs even bother anymore. His attitude is poor and his wage demands are high plus his injury records are horrendous. That's a recipe for disaster, so it is a clear NO if you ask me.

20 Jan 2022 15:40:22
Just can't see the club taking such risks considering the way they operate and that its the last 2.5 years of JK, and if there is any chance of him coming back after a year off, the team needs to be rocking its 2.0 version.
Smoke and mirrors IMO.
Diaz is another matter. Can see this one coming straight out the bag and catching everyone out.

20 Jan 2022 18:36:05
If the money is right I can see both signing. I know he’s not what everyone wants but I think Klopp will push for him given he is free. Diaz I think will arrive in the summer.

21 Jan 2022 09:34:01
Made me laugh when I read Newcastle was considering Super Mario.

21 Jan 2022 10:56:12
Dembele has clearly got talent and it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility that he establishes himself as one of the best players around. That said his injury record and seeming bad attitude would put me off plus he seems to want (and probably will get being a free transfer/ contract running down) massive money so it would seem one to swerve.

18 Jan 2022 16:57:02
Ed, you mentioned Firmino being the most likely to be the first of the ‘front three’ to be phased out.

Who do you think would be a good replacement?

And who do you think the replacement might be? You’ve put together an extensive list of wingers who we’ve expressed interest in but very few are the versatile forward like Firmino.

{Ed002's Note - arias would be a potential replacement.}

18 Jan 2022 18:26:04
Yes, he gets into some very dangerous arias.

18 Jan 2022 18:59:21
Arias? Only Arias I know of is the right back?

Someone fill me in!

18 Jan 2022 17:09:42
Did you mean Dias Ed002?

{Ed002's Note - Yes Luis Diaz.}

18 Jan 2022 17:18:48
Did you mean Diaz, Ed?

{Ed002's Note - Yes - a phone issue.}

18 Jan 2022 20:09:26
It’s all good Ed.

18 Jan 2022 20:14:38
Do you
See LFC signing Diaz Ed 2 or is he priced out of reach?

{Ed002's Note - If the club are able to raise the money or strike a deal over a plan, then maybe.}

18 Jan 2022 20:23:18
Would that be Jota to take the central role permanently and Mane and Diaz rotate on the left wing? Or would Diaz also play through the middle?

{Ed002's Note - Diaz would be the catalyst to moving Firmino on. The players are versatile.}

18 Jan 2022 20:38:04
Has any of Ed's seen much of Diaz? I've only seen him twice in the 2 champ league games against us and he didn't stand out I thought.

{Ed002's Note - He is liked by many as a decent player.}

18 jan 2022 21:11:13
at the start of the transfer window the eds were saying that diaz will not be moving to liverpool, are we saying it has a chance now?

id love this one to have legs.

{Ed002's Note - Only if Liverpool can borrow the money from somewhere to offer the required €80M and the player is interested in the move. If you don’t like what has been said, we can easily remove your account.}

18 Jan 2022 23:19:28
Ed I no you don’t like timing questions but I’m presuming if we were to make a move it would be summer window and zero chance it happens in next 11days?

{Ed002's Note - I cannot answer questions without knowing more.}

19 Jan 2022 12:10:51
Hi Ed002

With Luiz Diaz being owned by Porto and Junior, would it be a difficult deal to get done this window?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - It is unrelated to any of the potential buying clubs. The €80M buy out clause covers the additional monies owed by Porto to have 100% ownership.}

19 Jan 2022 13:32:42
So it's just a simple case of paying the set price and of course, the player wanting the move.

Thanks ed002.

{Ed002's Note - Subject to a couple of other matters, yes.}

19 Jan 2022 13:35:42
One more thing on Diaz is I may Ed002,

Have Liverpool made any type of contact with the players reps or Porto direct, with regards to starting the ball rolling on getting a deal done?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - There is not going to be an attempt to sign him immediately.}

19 Jan 2022 13:59:01
Thank you kindly for your replies .

19 Jan 2022 18:35:44
I think maybe a desk for the summer if anything Bergersleeg. Nit sure if it’s possible to strike a deal now fir the summer or not, I guess we wait and see mate.

20 Jan 2022 12:19:32
I only have one question Ed002, would you consider Diaz to be nifty?

{Ed002's Note - Some do.}

20 Jan 2022 13:03:51
There is strong reports that Liverpool may do a deal for 19 year old Fabio Carvalho of Fulham in January, could be a long term potential replacement for Bobby?

17 Jan 2022 22:51:38
Hey Eds and Reds! Any chance Jonathan David could be one we're interested in this summer? As a Canadian I'd love to see it!

{Ed002's Note - There is nothing to suggest it.}

18 Jan 2022 07:29:11
Excellent player. Can’t see it happening myself.

18 Jan 2022 07:29:11
Excellent player. Can’t see it happening myself.

18 Jan 2022 07:29:11
Excellent player. Can’t see it happening myself.

18 Jan 2022 07:58:30
I wonder if Transition_Time can see it happening.

18 Jan 2022 07:35:34
You must feel strongly about not seeing it yourself mate, 3 times you mention it 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

18 Jan 2022 08:02:40
I’m not sure he can?

18 Jan 2022 09:14:56
I believe him!

18 Jan 2022 13:37:53
Excellent player. Can’t see it happening myself.

18 Jan 2022 13:40:09
Excellent player. Can’t see it happening myself.

18 Jan 2022 17:49:45
Is he any good? Can you see it happening?

18 Jan 2022 18:23:14
Can't see it happening myself, excellent player though.