30 May 2022 22:54:02
Little list from what I can find for anyone interested.
Arnaut danjuma seems we had a lot of interest even when he left Bournemouth
Lewandoski nothing in the media, just a decent shout from akira who's got a few right so far.
Cody gakpo again akira shout with some media outlets suggesting it's a shout.
Gnabry media suggested a swap deal with mane, but media have moved on
Dembele, klopp is keen
Traore again all has gone cold but wouldn't be surprised if he returns from barca.
Sarr seems dead in the water
Nunez again nothing really concrete but when seagulls circle :)
Bowen had a long interest from media which has never gone away
Harvey barnes old school rumour
Joa felix once upon a time he liked a tweet and was nailed on for a firmino replacement.
Raheem sterling 2 + 2 equals 26 or something.
Chiesa IF ONLY but the rumours were once there, simular to martinez.
My own little outsider timo Werner looks like Chelsea might sell and could klopp get him going again.
Feel free to add just a few I've remembered and looked at through media rumours.
Can see a mad one out of nowhere tbf one of them curve balls that you just never see coming.
1.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 00:02:06
Nkunku is out there and could fit the bill. Good season.
Moussa Diaby is pacy tricky customer. The kind klopp likes.
Saka has been mentioned in the past and he has serious potential in my eyes. Would be tough to get out of arsenal but maybe not impossible.
Raphina, possibly Barcelona bound but linked in the past.
I want Nunez myself but let's see how the wind blows.
2.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 08:01:14
Hope we go nowhere near Raphina, sulky Richarlson type, can't stand him, not as good as Bowen, Nunez is the one all day for me, if only he came in i'd be happy, he would be that good.
3.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 08:26:40
Sangare another option.
Antony linked but not sure if there is interest.
4.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 08:49:11
Raphinha is bang average. Well said Lancaster. He's not even the best winger at Leeds.
I want Lewandowski but the reality is he will probably go to Barcelona and we'll sign Dembele on a free so more money can be poured into a major signing in midfield.
The fact we were in the race for Tchouameni at €80-100m should tell everyone that we're prepared to go big on the right player for our midfield.
{Ed001's Note - in what world is Raphinha not the best winger at Leeds? He is definitely not bang average. He had a poor season thanks to the interference of his idiot agent Deco, but he is an excellent player.}
5.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 08:54:04
I’m excited to see whatever player (s) we get in. Preferably an unknown that klopp can work wonders with. A real gem. Considering how Elliot started last season, seeing him back in form would be absolutely massive. I thought he was outstanding and were he fit all season could only have helped our league chances. Everyone else wants Nunez so therefore I want nunez too. I only saw him play quite well against us in the cl. Didn’t see him elsewhere.
6.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 10:22:34
I think getting Dembele on a free is the best piece of business we can do that gives no excuse for us to then splash the cash in midfield.
7.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 10:29:40
Ed001, what do you think of Dembele, if he joins? It’s frustrating seeing these supremely talented guys not having the right attitude, but seemed like he matured a lot the past year?
{Ed001's Note - he has got a worrying past, doing midnight flits and leaving his apartment behind absolutely trashed, plus a terrible injury history. Yes he has played well this season, but is that just simply the Darren Anderton thing of turning up for a season when his contract is running out so he can get a new deal or move? Maybe he has matured, but I would still prefer to look elsewhere, though he is extremely talented.}
8.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 11:04:27
In other words a massive gamble that could end up causing disruption.
Let chelsea buy him.
This reminds me of that other talented but idotic player we once had, Mario B - where is he again now?
9.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 11:05:10
Just don't rate him Ed001. He had 84 non-penalty shots last season and managed 7 goals. His 4 in 4 penalty record papered over the fact that he is completely erratic in the final third shooting from silly positions when a better option was on. Last thing we need is a forward who needs 12 shots per goal.
Raphinha is the Brazilian Grealish. Flatters to deceive. Put him in a team where it isn't all about him shooting from anywhere and everywhere and he'll be shown up as the painfully average player he is. Harrison is a better player in my opinion and i wouldn't go near him either as he's too inconsistent.
Only my opinion of course, i just wouldn't touch him.
{Ed001's Note - I don't care about his stats. They tell you nothing about him and he is nothing like Grealish.}
10.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 11:21:30
KopEnd did you seriously say that “getting Dembele on a free is the best piece of business we can do�
LMFAO in what way? He’s got congenital injury issues that are only going to get worse. His hammies are done. And once you keep getting hamstring injuries repeatedly, then your tendons are next. That’s not even going into his poor attitude and lack of professionalism.
He’s not changed one bit, he is still the last in to training and the first out and takes random sick days off citing various “ailmentsâ€, if he was a horse they’d have taken him to the knackers yard years ago. He’s like a hybrid of Balotelli’s poor attitude with Daniel Sturridge’s body.
11.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 11:29:02
The stats are merely support to my argument that he tries to do too much himself. I've watched him about 10 times this season and the amount of shots he's smashed into a crowd of players or miles over the bar is ridiculous. Sometimes he needs to just move the ball on and be more patient. He comes across as a bit of a diva who needs to be the hero and the big fish (hence the Grealish comparison; another example is Zaha) . I just don't like that in a player. I'm not saying he's similar to Grealish as a player, but i think like Grealish and Zaha he will flop at a big club. I think he stands out in highlights because everything goes through him, but what Match of the Day don't show are the 10 times he made the wrong decision.
Maybe he just had a bad season like you said in your initial reply. I'd be hesitant if we signed him. If we want to buy Prem proven, Bowen is streets ahead.
12.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 11:37:00
VVVV, i agree with you fully regarding Dembele. I don't think one half decent season makes up for the last 3 where he's let everyone down repeatedly.
If Klopp insists on signing him, i just hope the better culture we have around the club (guys like Milner, Hendo etc) can knock any bad habits out of him. He's so talented but it means nothing if you're not committed to the cause on and off the pitch.
13.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 14:54:14
MK I'm with you on Raphina, not all that and the Arsenal game put me right off him, having to be dragged away by his team mates to save him getting sent off, all i could see in his face was Richarlson, Dembele we need to learn from Keita that turds can't be polished.
14.) 31 May 2022
31 May 2022 19:30:45
Find some of these comments difficult to read. Raphinha has been absolutely quality when I’ve watched him play and has been, imo, Leeds best player this season.
Wouldn’t be my choice to replace mane but would be a class Salah replacement.
{Ed002's Note - I would forget Raphina, he is close to moving elsewhere.}