03 Feb 2015 13:54:54
Afternoon Eds - I was just wondering whether someone could shed a bit of light on the Delli Ali debacle. I was under the impression that an agreement had been made in principle with MK Dons during the summer. Apart from Hendo, we have no box to box midfielder, we now effectively have 4DM's in Lucas, Can, Allen and Rossiter emerging, 2 creative mids in phil and Lallana and 1 box to box in Hendo. This guys a red, his heros Gerrard, he's 18, undoubted quality and at £5 mill surely ticks the transfer policy criteria. Is the lack of activity a clear indication that Ted and the committee can no longer be entrusted with a cheque book? Or does any activity moving forward hinge on shifting Borini, Balotelli, Alberto, Aspas, Coates, Enrique, Lambert and Allen?

{Ed002's Note - There was no agreement in the summer but there was interest from Liverpool. And no offer was made. This past couple of weeks MK Dons and Newcastle agreed the sale of the player with a loan back to the end of the season. At some subsequent point before contracts were signed, the player opted out of this - thereby opening the door for a move elsewhere.

The summer will see much depend on the sale of players - and they may decide to sell some before the end of June to improve how the accounts (FFP) look for this season. Liverpool cannot afford to abuse FFP any longer.}

1.) 04 Feb 2015
03 Feb 2015 23:25:50
Allen isn't a defensive midfielder, he can't tackle for starters, not actually sure what his actual role is?

2.) 05 Feb 2015
05 Feb 2015 17:47:03
Can and Hendo are box to box midfielders, Lucas is a defensive midfielder and Allen is [supposed to be] a playmaker.

In my opinion we should sell Allen and replace him with someone who brings more to the table. Someone who can do more than just "recycle possession". Schneiderlin for me, brings defensive qualities and ability on the ball and could either play centre midfield or defensive midfield.

Henderson, Can, Schneiderlin, Lucas and Rossiter would be a sufficient number of players competing for 2 places.

Red Rum

3.) 05 Feb 2015
05 Feb 2015 18:51:35
Please excuse my ignorance but who is or what is Ed? I've seen it used frequently by posters. Thanks

{Ed002's Note - Editors.}

4.) 05 Feb 2015
05 Feb 2015 19:01:26
sorry ed2 i'm referring to the above post by Ozone. "Is the lack of activity a clear indication that Ted and the committee can no longer be entrusted with a cheque book?"
Thanks

{Ed002's Note - He is referring to The Nose.}

5.) 06 Feb 2015
06 Feb 2015 04:06:00
We already need a DM by the looks of it. If we're selling Allen, then i'd leave that spot for the youngsters instead of going for a new one.

6.) 09 Feb 2015
09 Feb 2015 06:55:23
Liverpool are not ignoring the FFP as Ed002 says. They are well within the rules.

{Ed001's Note - no they are not, you are quite simply wrong.}