Liverpool Rumours Archive June 16 2013

16 Jun 2013 18:27:30
hey eds I tried the search function but the only post I found was from a person asking about 500 players at once. with soldado coming out and saying he would like to play in the premier league next season do you believe Liverpool will continue there previous interest and maybe put a bid in? do you see him moving to england at all? and if so do you see other teams ahead of us getting him such as spurs/chelsea? cheers eds and thanks for all the hard work great site I check it daily. CRAIG {Ed002's Note - Liverpool did previously show some interest in Soldado as did Napoli, Milan and PSG. However, Valencia wanted him to stay and he signed a new deal in last summer. Spurs are interested now but I suspect he will stay another season in Spain unless an attractive offer is made to the club and player. It would be seemingly a change of direction for Liverpool to make a move for him now.}

Thank you for the answer eds much appreciated i'm sure whoever we get in will do a great job and we can push for top 4 next season I just hope people don't do what they normally do and abuse players after 1 or 2 bad games players need time to learn and embed themselves into tactics an squads I just don't like how fickle not all but some fans can be I myself have been guilty off it once but I was right lol it was bruno cheyrou CRAIG

16 Jun 2013 17:20:03
Hear Renia will move to Napoli for a fee of six mil euros. Far to low. Hope source is wrong but if right we've been had again in the market.

Really don't see that one happening and especially for bloody 6M euros Reina should command a fee of £10M at least.

And! and. both Skrtel & Agger are also going to Napoli for a combined 13m euros

smh. These journos in Italy are off their meds, BIG TIME!

How old is Pepe. 31?so we, re signing a young talented keeper for probably 8 million and selling one for 6 million. Good business for me. How many seasons does pepe have left. 3?He, ll go to barça anyway for about 8

Pepe is 30 which is not old for a keeper he is currently worth around 10 million, MARK

I don't think we've been had, I think you've been had if you believe he'll go for €6m.

And Pepe has closer to 10 years in him than 3 years

Reina out for £10m, Mignolet in for £8m. Good deals and probably what both players are worth.

"How many seasons does pepe have left. 3?". what a stupid statement to make.

Do supporters understand that goalkeepers can still be playing at the top of their game into their early 40's. the list is long I won't even bother saying it. and in very many cases they tend to peak in their 30's. I'll be sad to see Pepe go, I think he's a very good keeper and if he wasn't good why on earth would Barca want him? Because he IS good! Personally unless he's asked to leave and go to Barca I wouldn't sell Pepe at all.

Big John

Rubbish - Napoli will not pay him £120k/week - which is the reason why LFC want to move Reina on - same goes for Johnson and Skrtel

I agree Big John and I hope we do keep him. If Barca don't come in for him then surely the signing of a good AM and a good CB should keep Reina happy for another year.

Off to Barcelona

16 Jun 2013 13:13:29
Hi eds, great site!

1: If suarez goes will we buy direct replacement for him, or are his replacements possibly aspas and alberto?

2: You know anything about downings situation? Can`t see him in next season`s squad.

3: Do we have interest in atsu or tello or are other clubs possibly buyin them?

Hope you answer {Ed002's Note - (1) Aspas, Alberto and HM being added would likely suffice. (2) I know nothing of any situation right now. (3) I am not aware of an offer for Atsu from Liverpool at this time. Everton, Spurs and Toulouse have enquired as to his availability and Porto want a new deal. Whilst there remains speculation that Dortmund, Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool could be interested it is hard to see Barcelona simply selling Tello on with the others leaving - although Schalke have made a direct approach to Barcelona to see what options may exist and they are particularly interested in a loan. If the situation is such that Barcelona decide to make an approach for Suarez, it is possible that Tello might be part of the negotiations, but right now they have told Suarez's representatives that they have no interest in the player.}

I reckon we will buy an attacking player if/when Suarez leaves but he will most likely be a right forward/winger rather than a striker as
1. Alberto will most likely be back-up to coutinho at LW.
2. Aspas will either play ST or RW replacing Downing (or atleast I hope so) and
3. Mkhi will play CAM.

Ed if we enquired about Benteke with the intention of him being a suarez replacement. surely we would try to sign Benteke or someone similar to replace Suarez? Cheers {Ed002's Note - It is hard to see more forward and attacking midfield players being added than Aspas, Alberto and Mkhitaryan.}

On this occasion I disagree with you Ed2. I think another forward player will be signed after Suarez leaves.
HOWEVER, as I have said before I don't think Liverpool will be signing a 'replacement' as such for Suarez but instead strengthen up top with a few players including but not limited to Aspas, Alberto, Mkhitaryan.
Just my thoughts but I suppose we just have to wait and see.

I think Ed002 is right. Aspas, Alberto and Mkhitaryan seem to be all of this windows attacking additions. LFC could be moving to get the forwards it wants before/in case Suarez goes so as to avoid inflated prices. (or at least I like to think so. )

I agree with puzzled, they are saying Alberto, mikh and Aspas are being added regardless of Suarez leaving. I think they will sign one more striker. The £50m won't just be spent on defenders will it?! Plus you got the sale of Carroll and probably a couple others.

You probably won't print this as it goes against the grain of what you think will happen with the outcome and future of Suarez, but I can 100% assure you that you are totally wrong in stating that Barcelona have shown any interest in Suarez. lol. funny! {Ed002's Note - I did not say that Barcelona have shown any interest in Suarez. You can look elsewhere and I have explained that when approached by Suarez's representatives they made it clear they were no interested at this time. Idiot.}

Problem here is that Suarez cannot be replaced. Perhaps my knowledge of European players is limited but a player of Suarez ability is a very limited commodity and I just can't see us attracting proven players.

16 Jun 2013 11:53:01
Why is Mykhitaryan's price tag so high if other teams aren't showing interest?

Why aren't other teams showing interest? price tag or ability or both? {Ed002's Note - There is interest from Italy but the clubs are unwilling to pay the asking price. This has been explained on numerous occasions.}

Only English teams can afford the expensive players!

And eds what would happen if they were willing to pay the asking price? {Ed002's Note - I really have no idea what sort of response you expect to the question. The player is available, there is an asking price, he has his ideal places he would like to play, Liverpool are interested, he has been offered around - it is the transfer process. Sooner or later a club will agree a fee with Shakhtar and a deal with the player and that will likely see the transfer go through.}

My worry Is whether he a good enough player for us eds? Money isn't somethng BR's can control and TBF to kenny he couldn't control what the club payed for the players during his time but transfers seem to always be judged on the price tag of a player.
I want to know whether this players BR's choice or the clubs and if it is BR would he be telling them to get him at any price?

Daniellambretta {Ed002's Note - There is no question about his abilities as a player - but I see the asking price as high.}

Personally I think it is a little over what it should be but I do think he is world class and would be perfect for LFC. I do not know much about him as a personality off the field but on it I really see him being a great signing

Yes he is expensive but if we do get him and he proves me and many others right he could be worth more in 2-3 years time

Gareth

We are talking about a player who literally scores more goals than your average striker as well as registering assists which rank amongst the top 5 in that league. And all this while he is a Midfielder?. I'd say that is outrageous, now the Ukrainian League and EPL are different matters but IMO if a player can prove his worth in that league he is ready for the step up!.

20 million for a player who scored 30+ goals and played well in europe I don't know what the problem is get it done LFC
HOWKER

He's useless

16 Jun 2013 10:15:00
tv lfc transfer page say that we are favourites too sign villas young striker beneteke, is this true or wide of the mark ED think with a very young squad with talented players and some with loads of experience we should do well next season YNWA {Ed002's Note - An enquiry was made as previously explained - for now a move to Liverpool looks unlikely.}

At the begining of the season Benteke was quoted as saying he see's Villa as a stepping stone in his career on his way to playing for Real madrid or Barcelona.
Sound familiar?

Would much prefer mkhitaryan, way more exciting player

16 Jun 2013 09:59:17
Hey Eds, could the fact Mkhitaryan hired Mino Raiola as his new agent help Liverpool? I know he has worked on some deals in the past. Also, is it true Mkhitaryan is only earning about £10,000 a week at Shakhtar? Seems quite a low amount.

Thanks. {Ed002's Note - Hiring MR was seen as a way to get a move to a much "bigger" club who will pay a lot more. The downside is that the buying club will be picking up the tab for MR's efforts.}

Hes on 20k a week at the moment

20 k a week if Liverpool had any sense they would put him on a contract similar to Sturridge and have it very incentive based contract.
Davylivercabs

I wouldn't mind 10k a week