18 Jun 2020 15:31:07
Any truth in keita leaving and neves joining?

{Ed002's Note - It seems rather speculative based on Rangnick taking over as coach, but he has been a disaster at Liverpool. The Italian government could block a move based on his conviction and I don't see how Milan could easily pay for him. Regardless, if there were a good offer for Keita I would expect Liverpool to seriously consider it as the return on their investment has been dreadful. I am also told he has played well in the recent "pre-season".

Neves is a DM and plays in a different position to Keita - so he would be a more suitable replacement for Fabinho - I am not aware of any approach by Liverpool.}

1.) 18 Jun 2020
18 Jun 2020 18:29:50
Ed002, is there frustration within Liverpool towards Keita, or is his situation viewed as mostly unlucky? I know we've discussed issues with learning English, and also overall maturity, but those seem immaterial to being able to affect such a big talent so much. I'm not sure how a guy can be "on the cusp of breaking out" for so long. Something's not right here.

{Ed002's Note - Well the club is hardly going to be happy with the advance payment they made, the last season in Germany with his beaviour, the court case and conviction, him failimg to learn English giving work permit issues and his occasionally being picked as a starter given the significant investment.}

2.) 19 Jun 2020
18 Jun 2020 21:12:04
Do you mind to specify the "court case and conviction" part, Edd002? All in all, sounds like Liverpool wouldn't mind passing Keita on if the money is right? Maybe that would free om some minutes for Curtis Jones.

{Ed002's Note - The player has got himself in to trouble.}