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28 Mar 2024 11:28:47
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28 Mar 2024 04:16:32
ED2.sorry if you have answered it already but which positions Liverpool will be looking to strengthen in summer. Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - A GK, perhaps 2, perhaps a LB, a CB, a versatile DM/CM, a RW and perhaps a versatile F depending on departures.}

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28 Mar 2024 10:11:11
Hi Mr Ed002

Are there any goalkeepers we are tracking or you think would be a good option for the number 2/ 3? Assuming Allison is staying :)

Perhaps Vitezslav Jaros can replace Caoimhin Kelleher, if he leaves.

Also, I saw mention of Maximilian Beier a while ago. Looks like a good player. Is he on the list for the versatile forward?

Much thanks as ever!

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{Ed002's Note - The situation with the goalkeepers is perhaps something like this:
Marcelo Pitaluga (G) Needs to consider his future or bide his time at Liverpool.
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.

Maximilian Beier (S/F) Opted for a contract extension at Hoffenheim over a move to Brentford after a loan at Hannover. Seen as a potential Hlozek replacement for Bayer Leverkusen or a Sesko Replacement for RBL. Everton, Liverpool and Luton have sent scouts to watch the player. May be available in the summer.

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28 Mar 2024 11:21:46
I can't believe there are not more of the 'top tier' clubs sniffing around Kelleher. In Alissons absence, he has been excellent and whilst certainly not the best in the world, he would be an excellent No 1 for most top clubs.

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28 Mar 2024 11:23:55
Potentially a lot more activity than we expect it seems, especially given the team is doing well and the kids are doing a brilliant job of providing quality depth. Of those positions Ed mentions, a Matip replacement has to be the priority.

We have essentially replaced Thiago already with MacAllister imo. Endo is doing remarkably well and the question there is whether he can physically deliver another season to give Bajcetic time to build himself up for the rigours of the Premier League.

The rest depends on the players who have decisions to make ie Kelleher, Tsimikas, Salah (yikes) and Diaz (if the constant rumours are anything to go by) .

Ugh, a summer window I am the least excited by regardless of the incomings because it will be without a certain German fella at the helm. Not ready!

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27 Mar 2024 09:00:06
Morning Ed’s and fellow reds… with potentially another injury to Robbo. Do we think it’s time to move on one if not two left backs and freshen up the area. And have we been looking or scouting anyone in particular? Obv if Xabi comes in Grimaldo would be first choice but is there anyone else we’ve been putting through the tests? Ta.

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{Ed002's Note - There has not been serious interest shown in LBs but Grimaldo will not be joining.}

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27 Mar 2024 10:28:33
I expect Luke Chambers will get the opportunity to impress in pre-season. He seems to be doing well on loan at Wigan.

Do people think he has Conor Bradley potential?

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{Ed001's Note - no. Bradley is special.}

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27 Mar 2024 10:47:14
Agree Ed001. His goal for NI yesterday was terrific.

I don't want to put pressure on the lad but there's a Stevie G vib about him. He too started out at RB from what I remember.

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{Ed001's Note - totally different thing, Gerrard was always a midfielder who just filled in at right-back.}

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27 Mar 2024 13:07:43
Bradley played further forward for NI yesterday. Took his goal really well, he doesn’t shirk out of challenges. this boy. He certainly isn’t Gerrard but there are similarities in his size, his body shape with a young Gerrard, he’s not afraid to shoot as we have seen already for LFC. I could certainly see him playing in midfield as long as he progresses on the right lines.

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{Ed025's Note - i dont get the obsession with wanting to change players into different positions Irish, Trent and now Bradley are doing well where they are mate and there is nothing wrong with the midfield so i just dont get it myself..

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27 Mar 2024 14:12:31
Ed025 if we find a terrific right back they suddenly have to play midfield instead of keeping brilliant players in alternative positions.

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{Ed025's Note - it seems that way MIZER, i just hope Alisson doesn,t start spraying balls around in training mate.. :)

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27 Mar 2024 14:14:47
Why was Robbo playing in a friendly knowing what is at stake with LFC or why did he just play 20 mins.

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27 Mar 2024 17:43:24
Strangely enough Mizer most people would say we have had a great RB in Trent who you seem to criticise on every given occasion.

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27 Mar 2024 19:09:52
Big summer for Chambers though, might not be a bradley but is a very good young player in his own right.

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27 Mar 2024 20:41:56
@Iwill because the Scottish manager wanted hi to play, because Robbo wanted to captain / play for his country and because neither of them, or you, or me couldn’t know that he was going to be injured. Unlike us not everybody thinks that LFC is the be all or end all.

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27 Mar 2024 20:58:54
Chambers looked a mile off it from what I seen of him this season in his few games for 1st team.
That's not to say he won't improve and make it with us, by all accounts he v highly rated but he will definitely need to show a massive improvement.

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27 Mar 2024 21:20:15
Trent was also always a midfielder. Only difference is he's been filling in at RB for a few years now.

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27 Mar 2024 22:17:12
Nearly 8 years West, and he only played midfield up to u18's. a huge ask to even expect him to get a game for us. Whos place woUld he take in our side? and that's before we buy any more midfielders this summer.

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28 Mar 2024 00:00:54
Owen Beck might be ahead of Luke Chambers. Did well on loan at Dundee!

Actually, it is quite possible the LB role will change with a new coach preferring a LCB/ LWB combination.

Inacio/ Hincapie for LCB and Ait-Nouri for LWB have been mentioned a few times as options.

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28 Mar 2024 00:02:29
Given we employ an inverted RB, whoever plays there needs to be comfortable in midfield as well. Not too many players have the skillset for the position.

Trent's such a good passer. Personally I would unshackle him from RB duties and concentrate on being a play maker.

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28 Mar 2024 01:10:18
That's why I think we have to many midfielders Nkunku. TBH I'm not sure I would drop Bradley for Trent purely with the RB position in mind. Not saying he's not a good RB, he's proven he is. But in my humble opinion, even with how good he's been, he could do so much better in midfield. His talent is such that I think it would be a travesty to not try. I'v said it hundreds of times but I think he should be on the right of the midfield 3. He can dictate the game more, still get wide and cross the ball, let Connor go wide past him and Trent can cover etc. Whether it happens or not I'm dying on this hill.

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28 Mar 2024 06:41:43
Agree with nearly all that West, i love trent and he is supremely talented. but the reality is that all we've seen of trent in the middle so far is as a FREE man, how would he do without that luxury? would teams target him? would he be better than dom, curtis or harvey? id love him to be brilliant there i just have my doubts.

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28 Mar 2024 08:45:04
West derby if you run on to a football pitch, fella there is a 50/ 50 chance you will get injured and who pays robbos wages, scotland or Liverpool. listen i am of scots decent, but i would still of wanted robbo on the bench and only come on if needed mate.

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25 Mar 2024 13:47:46
Ed002,
Just wondering if you know of any updates on the manager search over the last few weeks?
Thanks!

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{Ed002's Note - The situation remains largely the same as I understand. Alonso remains first choice but there is interest from Bayern Munich which might be more attractive and asuming he wins the league, then I think it will be tough for him to lead som he has the option to stay and wait for the Real Madrid job. Manchester United may offer Amorin an option - another option may be Liverpool, but not first choice - but I think they will move for him if Alonso does not join. If needs force the situation and given the likely link between the club and Sporting, Chelsea may start pushing. Then of course Roberto de Zerbi. Brighton would fight to keep him but another who will certainly be discussed by Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United with Jim Ratcliffe having an interest in him. A significant issue exists in the cost of Brighton releasing him. Deco has de Zerbi as his preferred option which he has shared with Yuste and Laporte but it will not be Deco's decision. Not top of Chelsea's list, but on the list.}

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25 Mar 2024 16:43:27
Top class knowledge Ed, as always, thanks!

May I Ask,
Where do you get all your reliable info and contacts. Were you a scout?

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{Ed002's Note - No I was never a scout Joey.}

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25 Mar 2024 17:38:36
Dib dib.

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25 Mar 2024 17:02:32
Hi Ed02. Just come back to this site. Are you able to say who would likely cost us the most to sign one of 3 managers suggested? I'm reading all of them have high release clauses?

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{Ed002's Note - Alonso would cost the most but there is no termination clause that is relevant this summer - Leverkusen will ask for €30M and accept €25M.}

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26 Mar 2024 00:01:42
Thanks for the post, Ed. Sorry to bother you, but one question: when you say "another option may be Liverpool, but not first choice, " do you mean that Liverpool isn't Amorim's first choice or he isn't ours? I'd hate to see any promising manager go to United, let alone one I'd like to have here!

Also, who in their right mind would want to manage Chelsea in their current shape?

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{Ed002's Note - Alonso is first choice for Liverpool. There is plenty of interest in Amorim.}

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26 Mar 2024 09:49:10
Curious to know why Bayern would be more attractive than Liverpool to Alonso, or any other ambitious young coach? The club, the stadium, the current playing squad, the training facilities and the academy are all in great shape for any new coaching team to inherit. Other than being enamoured with Bavarian lifestyle, is there really much difference between the two?

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{Ed002's Note - Bayern Munich have an astonishing stadium and a junior and youth set up which has been hugely successful. They have a scouting network in Bavaria that is exceptional and a world-wide scouting network that only perhaps three sides have bettered. They have a work ethic that runs through the club. Their recruitment process is far better than most. Liverpool's summer recruitment may be over-influenced by the departing manager which will be a concern to any new manager.}

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26 Mar 2024 10:51:58
Thanks, Ed. Interesting perspective. Out of interest, where do you think Liverpool ranks in the world-wide scouting network league?

I am surprised to hear that Klopp may have influence on this summer's business. I had naively thought with Edwards plugging back into the existing Spearman/ Fallows/ Hunter machinery, it would be able to operate without too much of Klopp's input, other than gathering his feedback on existing playing staff.

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{Ed002's Note - OKish but they focus on England and Wales with perhaps 10 in place then one for Ireland and Scotland. In Europe there are four perhaps and I think now three covering Argentina and Brazil. They have taken back Sven Dworaczek recently to cover just Germany - which is a good thing. Some are ex-players and Liverpool, like many clubs use specialist scouts as needed. All of this comes under Dave Fallows and Barry Hunter.

In terms of Klopp, Hunter and Fallows will have been involved in all of the discussions about players with Klopp and the scouts - so that list remains valid. Edwards will not be in a position to change that. An early decision on a new manager/coach may be one thing that will change that - but right now the likes of Leroy Sane are still on the list of potential targets - and Sane will be available with a bit of a clear out coming in Munich.}

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26 Mar 2024 12:54:26
Cheers Ed. Very interesting.

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26 Mar 2024 13:44:53
Great questions Former flypelican and unreal info in the answers from Ed002. That was very very interesting reading.

Thanks to you both.

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26 Mar 2024 16:31:48
Whilst Bayern might have a good stadium ( and I have been to the Alliance to watch Liverpool v Bayern ) the redevelopment at Anfield isn’t far off, especially when it comes to hospitality in the main stand. And whilst they may have a decent scouting network,
Bayern Munich has been known to pilfer top, in-prime talent from Borussia Dortmund over the years….

For me, a big influence for Alonso would be how settled the family is in Germany, schools etc etc.

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26 Mar 2024 17:10:29
Personally I don't see the purpose of conquering Germany with a smaller club in Bayer Leverkusen and then jumping ship to Bayern just to do it all over again. It's like completing a video game on hard mode and then playing again on easy mode.

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26 Mar 2024 19:27:25
Xabi Alonso could end up anywhere. Us, Munich or staying at Bayer Leverkusen.

But to me what does he gain exactly by winning the league with Munich. And that’s me removing myself as Liverpool supporter from the equation. I would find it a bizarre career choice, whereas others might see it differently. Each to their own I guess 🤷‍♂️.

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26 Mar 2024 19:41:08
If Xabi wins the league this year then the next step for him is Champions League. Id reckon his chances of winning that at Bayern are much better than at Bayer. And he would know German league pretty well by now so that would make the job easier.

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26 Mar 2024 20:00:50
It’s why Ed02 is priceless because the information they kindly give us we would never get anywhere else. Thanks Ed02 and your comments are always read with interest by this poster anyway.

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26 Mar 2024 23:28:40
I’m surprised Bayern would be seen as more attractive if he wins the league. I would have thought winning it with Leverkusen would be job done in Germany.

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27 Mar 2024 03:45:42
read an article today that reckoned that RM are very much front runners. When they extended Ancelotti's contract, it "coincidentally" lined up with when Xabis new contract at Bayer expires. And apparently Bayer renewed Xabis contract when it looked like ancellotti was going to leave RM last year.

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27 Mar 2024 18:08:17
I personally think Xabi is going to stay at BL for another season. Play, and experience, Champions league football with them, then see who us available (Real Madrid? ) in the summer. I also think that would be best for him as well. (Not Madrid, but to gain experience)

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24 Mar 2024 19:19:57
Edd002 Evan ferguson, have Liverpool any interest atm or any other clubs? Big fan of the lad.

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{Ed002's Note - There is no interest from Liverpool but there is from elsewhere but largely dependent on clubs losing preferred options.}

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25 Mar 2024 08:46:07
Everyone's waxing lyrical about this chap but I genuinely don't know what they are watching, because every time I watch Brighton he starts on the bench and has 6 goals in 35 appearances.

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25 Mar 2024 08:59:51
Didn’t he score a hat trick at the start of the season that had some of the ‘less grounded’ on social media putting him in the £100m bracket?

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25 Mar 2024 09:21:25
He's 19 and has all thr right attributes. He's going to be top drawer if he can avoid injuries.

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25 Mar 2024 10:27:57
He's 19 and is playing in an average team that's constantly being chopped and changed by someone who, imo, is an average manager. Half his 36 appearances have been off the bench.

That being said, I suspect he won't end up as good as Nunez, so what's the point?

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25 Mar 2024 11:30:20
Harry Kane wasn’t tearing up trees at 19 or 20 either and should’ve become the all time prem top scorer. As an isolated stat, 6 in 35 for a mid table team at 19 years old isn’t eye watering, but then isolated stats never give any context either.

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25 Mar 2024 19:36:45
I think he is another player that I hear how good he is jet every time I see him he looks bang average like Timo Werner and Caicedo I believed the hype and hope we signed both and am so glad we didn’t.
I really hope we go nowhere near him I would rather have Danns in the squad rather than blowing £100+m on another vastly overrated player.

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25 Mar 2024 23:43:41
@QV what’s Kane got to do with Ferguson?

On a separate note - “all time” started in August 1992 did it?

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26 Mar 2024 11:21:15
West Derby Wanderer - He did say all time Prem, so yeah that did start in 1992. He didn't say all time top flight did he?

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26 Mar 2024 11:23:05
Lack of pace could be a problem he is a bit of a lump who would rely on being in the right place at the right time and long distance shooting. Not Liverpool standard just yet but if he can master his movement and build up play ya never know. We currently have the second best striker in the world but a suitable understudy should be looked for. Gakpo is a midfielder end of.

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26 Mar 2024 16:19:56
WDW, I mean sure, I was thinking of using the example of a young Gandhi, but then I thought using another striker may be more relevant.

I was pointing out that you don't have to look world class at 19 to become world class a few short years later. I don't think anyone predicted Kane was destined to become the player he has become and therefore, the relevance of Ferguson’s goal record now on what he may or may not become is virtually nil. It’s called a comparison.

As Gunn10 pointed out, I did say all time PREM top scorer so obviously although not 100 percent fool proof, id say its a long enough length of time with a large enough player pool to judge a player’s ability against.

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24 Mar 2024 05:40:11
Ed002
Real Madrid are rumoured to be ready to sell some players this summer, to help fund the Mbappe deal and maybe a couple of other new signings.
Of their existing players, will Tchouameni, Valverde, Rodrygo become available?

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{Ed002's Note - Rodrygo Goes (RW/S) Real Madrid have no interest in selling but PSG did ask for him as part of a deal for Mbappe before he let his contract run down. Many Liverpool fans think there is some sort of pre-contract to join them, but of course their isn't. He agreed a new contract at Real Madrid and won't be moving anytime soon unless something like €120M offer is made or he could perhaps be offered to Liverpool in an exchange for Alexander Arnold. There will always be interest in him and with Mbappe arriving he may need to make his way back to the RW position - although the wide positions are areas where Real Madrid want more depth.
Aurelien Tchouameni (CM/DM) Real Madrid do not wish to sell but recovering the money spent last year would go a long way towards topping up the Mbappe pot. Real Madrid has spoken to with Chelsea, who were previously blocked from completing negotions, about him during discussions over two other players and some sort of exchange may be possible. Bayern Munich have also told Real Madrid that they will be interested if he were to be made available, but they would like a loan with an option to buy although an exchange may be possible with Davies. Manchester United would be interested in taking him if available. There is no declared interest from elsewhere and any move seems unlikely with Arsenal already signing Rice. Previously illegally tapped up by Klopp but Liverpool have other targets.
Federico Valverde (CM) New contract and staying.}

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24 Mar 2024 11:57:53
What do you think of a deal involving Rodrygo for Trent Ed’s? Not so much whether it could happen but do you think it would make any sense for us?

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{Ed001's Note - no, it would be crazy to let Trent go.}

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25 Mar 2024 19:14:31
Rodrygo for Trent?
wtf
Looking forward to trent returning to the team.

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23 Mar 2024 04:54:06
ED2 there is news circulating that Real Madrid is looking to sign Trent. How true is this and what is the contract situation at Liverpool. Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB/RWB/RM) Seen by Real Madrid as an othing to Reece James. May offer an exchange for Rodrygo Goes. I am not aware of a new contract being offered just yet but it will likely be on the to do list of Edwards.}

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23 Mar 2024 15:13:35
He could definitely go as Bellinghams there. I hope we don't go stupid on wages for him. If mardrid offer a huge amount and he wants the move, then so be it.

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23 Mar 2024 15:51:47
Didn't Trent sign a new contract a short while back?

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23 Mar 2024 16:54:33
Depends entirely on Trent's position for me (and I suspect for him as well) . If the club see him as a full back I reckon he'll want to go as he sees himself as a midfielder. In this instance I would sell him. If we play him as the right sided CM I think he's priceless and I think that's want he's going to want as well to sign a new deal. Really want this to happen. Been saying the same thing for nearly 5 years.

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23 Mar 2024 18:58:24
The thumbs up are amazing Mizer.

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24 Mar 2024 05:24:59
I was over in Liverpool last August and mentioned on here last September that I’d been told by a relative who knows a couple of people ‘associated with the club’ that TAA was learning Spanish. The person who told me seemed to believe that what he was saying was true.

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24 Mar 2024 08:29:27
TAA touted as generation Talent but unfortunately at wrong timing as Liverpool academy is producing a generation of generational talents.

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24 Mar 2024 09:36:09
I can see TAA fitting in well at Real Madrid and he's better than Dani Carvajal. He'd be playing with the likes of Mbappe, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Vinicius Júnior, Bellingham, Camavinga, Endrick, Alphonso Davies. He'd play under Ancelotti for a couple of seasons and then maybe reunite with Klopp.

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24 Mar 2024 09:44:48
Ultimately if Madrid want him and he wants to go, then it’s not the end of the world, particularly if they’d be prepared to offer Rodrygo in part exchange. Bradley has shown he’s more than capable at right back so it’s not like we’d be left short.

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24 Mar 2024 11:16:19
Trent will sign a new long term contract before the start of next season. He wants to stay, absolutely no interest in joining RM.

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24 Mar 2024 11:43:46
Trents a lifer, great having Bradley coming through but this is TAA were talking about. With a year left Madrid are only sniffing around with the hope they could unsettle him and get him on the cheap.

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24 Mar 2024 14:27:56
Just a theoretical question.

If Trent stays and is moved to midfield who is he replacing in people’s strongest 3 and if he stays at Right back what does that mean for Bradley moving forward?

Either way it’s good problems to have for whoever the new manager is.

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24 Mar 2024 15:37:51
Doesn't Alonso play with three at the back? If so then TAA isn't replacing anyone in midfield.

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{Ed001's Note - he has played 4 at the back as well.}

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24 Mar 2024 18:09:36
You really have to laugh concerning trent. No player is predictable. If Madrid put in a huge offer, the club will listen to it and so will trent. I'd put money on trent making the move too. Probably double the wages and seeing himself as a superstar in sunny Spain is highly attractive.

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{Ed025's Note - absolutely MIZER..

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24 Mar 2024 19:06:24
The thought of losing Trent going into the season was unthinkable. Now not so much with the emergence of Bradley. If the money is right and he wants the move, it's good for both parties then good luck to the lad. Be hard to turn down playing with those players in THAT stadium and living in the sun. But I'll be ecstatic if he extends w us. Win-win.

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24 Mar 2024 19:10:36
Ed025, i find a lot of fans soo naive because he's a "Liverpool lad". His demeanor changed long ago and he's an arrogance to him. I don't care what he does behind the scenes or the PR stuff. Either Liverpool will offer stupid wages and he'll show his "loyalty" or if his contract isn't sorted straight away and Madrid are knocking with a serious offer, he's gone. His best mate and arguably now the most famous footballer in the world is in mardrid in Bellingham and I'm sure all that would suit him. I could care less if he goes. I support players that want to be here and the club is far bigger than anyone that always ends up leaving.

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{Ed025's Note - your spot on MIZER, i have always said that if a player is not fully committed to the club then move them on, its very naive to think that a player was going to stay because hes a local lad mate...it just doesn,t work like that..its all about the money..

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24 Mar 2024 19:13:22
I’ve seen it rain in Madrid @Mizer.

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25 Mar 2024 00:34:43
‘No player is bigger than the club’ is often touted and completely true, but to compete at the very top of the game you need players that can do the extraordinary.

Trent is one of those game changers (like Salah and VVD) and is able to create chances with his passes that very few others can even see, let alone deliver.

We let him go at our peril, because replacing him with another game changer at the highest level would not be cheap or easy.

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25 Mar 2024 09:01:49
Unless they come through our Academy system @SG.

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25 Mar 2024 19:20:03
the 'no player is bigger than the club' line gets touted out when someone doesn't like a player.

The generation of generational talents coming out of the academy are highly unlikely to altogether deliver the production that Trent did at the same age.

I really think people are so un-loyal to our own players we forget what we actually have.

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{Ed025's Note - loyalty is a two way street though faith..

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26 Mar 2024 10:15:03
25 - got it but you’re not saying Trent hasn’t been loyal are you? I’m assuming you’re saying that as a general statement and I’m sure you’ll understand the nuance of what I’m saying here.

Here we have a Liverpool kid, risen through the academy, turned into a superstar, now has a few defensive lapses and suddenly there are fans ready to fling him off for next new model off the conveyor belt. That kind of “fan loyalty” is gross to me and imo is where the “loyalty goes two ways ends.

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{Ed025's Note - it was a generalization faith of course, i dont know about "superstar" but hes certainly a talented player who could become one, i get what you mean about fan loyalty though mate and was dismayed what a couple on here were saying about Darwin after the United game, im afraid its the symptom of the microwave generation these days..

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27 Mar 2024 10:21:13
25 - and the Gakpo hate after the Manu game too. Genuinely embarrassed to read some of the comments from our fans. For me, fans job is to be loyal until a player gives a reason otherwise. And by reason, I don’t mean missing a goal or a tackle I mean something like a player becomes toxic, sits out etc etc players make mistakes and surely our job is to support them to do better. Like what’s the point wasting energy bagging on our own players lol not like we can just replace them every weekend hahahaha.

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21 Mar 2024 22:40:40
Any substance in the rumours Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves?

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{Ed002's Note - Rayan Ait-Nouri (LWB) Barcelona's interest in Ait-Nouri has likely moved on as they focus on another.The player is on the list of LB options Chelsea are considering but they have a far preferred option. Potential option for Arsenal who need to bolster the position or Liverpool if they look to upgrade on Robertson although his injury issues seem to now be behind him. PSG have declared an interest in Ait-Nouri to replace Kurzawa and it is where his agent would like him to move to - but he would not be first pick.}

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22 Mar 2024 10:38:24
Is there any interest in Robertson Ed?

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{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any interest nor in Liverpool looking to sell him as they have other priorities to address.}

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22 Mar 2024 11:35:46
Hi Ed002,

Given the emergence of Quansah, Bradley, Clark, McConnel, Danns and Bajcetic, would the club still need to go into the market?

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{Ed002's Note - Yes, I would expect the club to still look to specific priorities such as replacing Salah, perhaps another goalkeeper, deciding what to do with the likes of Sepp van den Berg who is doing very well on loan and maybe replacing Diaz. Then there is the difficult situation of DM - keep Endo and Bajcetic or upgrade? Perhaps the youngsters could avoid the need to replace Thiago Alcantara - I am not so sure.}

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22 Mar 2024 11:57:51
Diaz upgrade is needed even if salha stays would go all in for vini if real get m app and build team round him.

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22 Mar 2024 12:07:39
Thank you Ed002

I think we need an attacker who can play LW/ RW, a DM so we can loan Baj or replace Endo and a CB to eventually replace Vvd.

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{Ed002's Note - I think there is reasonable depth on the LW but a RW, ideally left-footed continues to be the priority. The DM position is the one Liverpool have contuned to search for without much luck. With Matip off I rather doubt VvD will be leaving this summer.}

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22 Mar 2024 12:55:01
Vinicius Jnr at Liverpool more dreaming like with Mbappe and Jude. We make players into stars we don’t sign ready made stars.

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22 Mar 2024 17:40:36
Madrid wouldn’t sell Vinicius but I wonder if Rodrygo would become available with Endrick and Mbappe signing.

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22 Mar 2024 17:57:42
Replacing Salah and Diaz in one window sounds like a lot of work.

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22 Mar 2024 19:32:43
It would speak volumes about the character of AitNouri if after dedicating years to learning how to understand the accent in Wolverhampton he upped and moved to Liverpool of all places! 🤣.

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22 Mar 2024 20:29:43
Salah has intimated that he is up for renewing again, no?
I wonder if Eddie and the club would maintain his current wage on a new contract. He is a 7 season wonder, with no indication that he is going to stop scoring 20 a season anytime soon, so maybe some young competition is the best way for now.

Why would we sell Diaz, when he has been the best player on the pitch on numerous occasions? Does he want to leave already?

Why on earth would we look to replace Endo, a legend in the making, and Baj, a top class young player? I for one wanted Caicedo and yet couldn't have been more misguided considering how good Endo has been. Endo could play on for 4/ 5 years at this level.

I'd like to see a High level CB brought in to replace Matip if Sepp is not to be given a chance, but our youth set up and its riches should be given priority.

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22 Mar 2024 16:34:35
Eds, it is more a case of supplementing Endo or replacing him outright? Or is Endo a filler until Bajetic get's back to fitness and experience?

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{Ed002's Note - It is about having a DM player who can excel.}

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22 Mar 2024 21:31:25
It depends what you mean by excel though.

With Endo finding his feet, so to speak, our defence looks solid and our attacking midfield options have been freed up to actually attack (esp. Macca) . He also seems to instil the team with a bit more self confidence and VVD, Joe, Ibou and young Quansah all look like they have benefitted from having him playing in front of them. The first three seem a lot happier this season than last. I think you could make a good case that the team is excelling even if Endo, himself, will never be mentioned as a generational talent, as the current ‘buzz phrase’ would have it.

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22 Mar 2024 23:48:48
Endo brings terrific defensive cover but less in the way of creativity. It is noticable how opposition players don't always close him down when he is in possession as they know he will not hurt them with a killer pass or drive through dribbling.

Ideally we need a DM who is a monster tackling and also with real pace to cover the counter attack. Someone who is comfortable dropping into a back three and possesses an offensive threat.

Maybe Bajcetic can be the solution.

Fabinho was amazing in his prime!

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{Ed001's Note - and yet Endo has played a number of killer passes since joining.}

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23 Mar 2024 04:05:03
Curious Ed1, who out there that you think can be a replacement for VVD in the future? I know you are a fan of both Saliba and Gvardiol, but both are never going to happen. Someone that maybe realistic option for Liv?

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{Ed001's Note - with the changes coming to PSR, it might well have to be someone from the academy. Quansah has a good chance of being the long term replacement. Other than that, I don't really see any outstanding youngsters ready to step up. Lots of good ones out there, but none that look to be next level at the moment.}

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23 Mar 2024 07:02:06
Hi Ed001,

Would you assume that transfers would be on hold until the new manager is appointed who will obviously have his/ her own targets in mind?

Having said that, what are your thoughts on Endo's lack of pace and is there is real need to upgrade in that position?

I like the look of Quansah and for me, he is the Matip replacement.

My opinion is that Tsimikas will be sold and probably a LCB/ LB will be bought; a RW/ RF and a DM. Question is, who will that be.

Rob.

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{Ed001's Note - the whole point of the new set up is that the manager shouldn't really make a lot of difference to transfer plans.

I can't believe people are making up excuses to want to change Endo after his performances. This pace bollox is the latest. All because people want a shiny new toy that costs lots, rather than just someone who is damn good at the job.}

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23 Mar 2024 09:00:06
I’d be amazed if the club went out and spent money on a new DM because Endo has been outstanding and up there with Rodri. we have Bajcetic plus Trent who could also cover and even Gomez has played there this season. Surly we only spend on replacing players that are leaving.

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22 Mar 2024 21:11:11
Hi Ed002

Do you know if we retain any interest in Andre Trindade, Khephren Thuram or Alan Varela?

. or is there anyone else on the radar?

Thanks in advance.

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{Ed002's Note - Andre Trindade (DM) Recommended to Liverpool as Fabinho cover a couple of years ago but their interest has only come to the fore with Fabinho departing, but they may well have dropped the ball on this one now and stepped back. Arsenal have scouted the player and may just make a move with Edu being praised as being more respectful than a representative of another club, but I would think such a move unlikely. Prior interest of Barcelona and Braga has gone. I would not totally rule out Napoli but they may be some way off meeting the transfer fee or indeed Manchester United who will need a Casemiro replacement. Manchester City will need a Phillips replacement and may also make an offer. Fulham are keen to take him if Bayern Munich return and they lose Palinha - Fulham have worked on deal to overcome the issue of Fluminense only owning 80% of his rights and have agreed a fee with Fluminense, so it is still in the hands of the player to decide if he wants to move to Fulham or not, but it will only happen should Palhinho leave in the summer. Atletico offer an option.
Alan Varela (DM) Barcelona may offer a profit to Porto and a player in exchange. PSG has a declared interest. An option for Manchester City to replace Phillips, but not first choice although they have spoken with Porto. Liverpool may provide an option having sent scouts but there is no declared interest. Dortmund will not match his buy out clause. Porto has no interest in selling the player who only joined them in the summer of 2023 unless someone offered his buy out clause in a single payment, then the player will be consulted.
Khephren Thuram (DM/CM) Nice felt they were messed around by clubs last summer and then the player picked up an injury. Interest of Spurs and, in particular, Juventus remains but Liverpool will look to other options. Interest of Newcastle will likely of fallen away. If interest further grows his price will rise and the club would sell given the emergence of Alexis Beka Beka regardless of impressive youngster Reda Belahyane being sold to Verona. Nice do not want to sell and again a move to OLd Trafford will not be welcomed by the Nice supporters. Real Madrid have him on a list of potential additions given they are facing midfield departures in the summer - and I would not rule them, or indeed Manchester City, out. Player wants PSG but they have no interest at this time - but his representative is pushing PSG as well as Real Madrid and will encourage the player to wait and see what happens.

Liverpool do continue to scout DM players.}

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22 Mar 2024 21:36:39
Do Liverpool have Jaden Philogene on their list of forward targets? Having a good season! Appreciate he mostly plays LW but appears to be versatile.

I believe there was interest before he moved to Hull.

Much thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Jaden Philogene (LW) Doing well enough to attract the interest of Crystal Palace and Spurs. Aston Villa have a buy-back option but I cannot see the player being interested.}

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23 Mar 2024 07:19:57
Wouldn’t it make sense using TAA in DM?
Endo, Baj and TAA surely offers enough in that position,
TAA can also play other positions obviously but I think buying in that position is a waste of money.
Of course a new manager might play a different style or system like Alonso does.
But as things stand I’d prefer we focus on a left footed CB and replace any stars that may leave.

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{Ed002's Note - Alexander Arnold is not a DM player.}

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23 Mar 2024 09:38:34
From what I see a need for in our squad going forward, is genuine left footed players.
I could probably count on one hand, and still have fingers left, of our lack of our left footed out field players.

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23 Mar 2024 10:23:42
Diomande at Sporting ed? Looks a great long term Virgil replacement.

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{Ed001's Note - how can you tell? He plays in a back 3 and plays in Portugal where I could manage to look decent. Hell Sebastian Coates is one of the stars centre-backs there.}

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23 Mar 2024 11:01:23
The squad is good, but it’s not good enough for Prem and Champions League next season
To plod along in yes, but assuming we want to win them both? Need more top players.

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{Ed077's Note - In what positions? As starters or rotation options?

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23 Mar 2024 11:04:25
What about Lenny Yoro Ed1? Seems like a lot of top clubs is looking to add him into their squad. Must be highly rated to be look at by many high end clubs.

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{Ed001's Note - not seen him play yet sorry.}

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23 Mar 2024 12:09:49
Yoro, Kerkez and Bakayoko would be good targets for me. We dropped the ball on Moscardo imo.

I’m sure Chelsea, PSG and Real will get them all though.

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23 Mar 2024 12:28:31
I think this is the best squad we have had under klopp. If Matip leaves another cb. maybe cover for mo too. To say we are plodding along I hope we plod like this next season.

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23 Mar 2024 16:49:16
We don't need any midfielders. We already have loads, literally more than we will realistically be able to keep happy with game time to cover all positions. The only position we are weak is RW with no backup or continuity for Salah, that's literally it. We have at least two excellent options for every other position. Klopp is leaving an exceptionally strong squad behind for his successor.

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23 Mar 2024 21:53:07
ed002 are we interested in Ezequiel Fernandez still and florentino luis?

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{Ed002's Note - Ezequiel Fernandez (DM) After losing out on Boca youngster Alan Varela, Benfica have turned to another Boca youngster, Ezequiel Fernandez, as a potential Florentino replacement - Fernandez is also interesting Milan, Arsenal and Liverpool who had him scouted by an ex-PL player who is now a very high-end scout. Unlikely to be available until next January unless paying well over the odds.

FL can be forgotten.}

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