Liverpool Rumours Archive May 25 2019

 

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25 May 2019 20:20:16
Ed you mentioned we have interest in Diego Lllorente, do you no if we are looking to bring him in this window please?

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{Ed002's Note - As I have previously said, Diego Llorente (CB) has been watched by Marseille, Spurs, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, West Ham, Fulham and Sevilla since joining Real Sociedad in the summer - Spurs could be tempted as they expect TA to leave – and I would certainly not rule out a Liverpool offer.}

25 May 2019 22:44:37
Never seen him play, I assume to replace Lovren or matip? What’s he like?

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26 May 2019 08:49:55
I've not seen him either Firmane. According to his Whoscored player profile he can play either centre back or defensive midfield.

They've got his strengths listed as concentration and passing. His weaknesses listed as tackling and discipline. His playing style listed as a player who likes to carry the ball out from the back and offers an aerial threat from set pieces.

I agree he'd be a Lovren or Matip replacement though. Sounds a lot like Matip actually.

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26 May 2019 06:33:11
Thank you Ed!
Would that mean Gomez losing his starting spot or would Llorente come in as back up to him and Virgil, with one pf Lovren and Matip leaving either way?

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{Ed002's Note - One would expect someone to make way if Llorente were to join - and I would expect that to be Matip or Lovren. If Llorente were to arrive as a starter then I could only assume Gomez would simply be expected to provide cover for all defensive positions.}

26 May 2019 09:08:04
He would have to be a replacement for Lovren as no way is he as good as Matip or Gomez.
He isn't particularly tall at 6ft 1 and isn't quick either. Underwhelming if I'm honest!

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26 May 2019 09:28:05
To be fair, Matip and van Dijk have looked a very good partnership at the back.

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26 May 2019 10:14:04
When fit, Gomez is number one with Virgil. He was too good not to be. Anyone brought would be as cover IMO.

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26 May 2019 12:28:49
I dunno. Joe gomez was outstanding before his injury. I don't see us buying a high profile cb. And when called upon, lovren and mainly matip (even the kid can't remember his name) did well.

The only concern is keeping joe fit. I think the very best teams have a solid cb partnership and vvd and gomez seems perfect. Matip seemed to be favoured over lovren and if dejan decides to leave then we may buy someone. In my humble opinion.

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26 May 2019 18:50:32
Could be a "Just-in-case" scouting. 40 mil offer for Lovren in late July, and were do we turn?

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26 May 2019 21:55:08
I'm looking forward to that £40m bid for Lovren. VVD and Gomez should be our main CB partnership with Matip as backup and even Fabinho if we get desperate or maybe even some youth players. I'm not sure we need to be buying another CB unless both Lovren and Matip were to leave.

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26 May 2019 23:30:14
Ah if one were to leave they would need replacing. You need 4 strong CBs in a squad particularly with our injury record with the ones we have. We saw early on this year with 2 or 3 injuries in defence we struggled to get results. Fabinho Henderson and Milner all did jobs when needed but the fall back then was our midfield was being left depleted and unbalanced. I'm happy with our CB options at moment with VVD and gomez first choice. If matip or lovren leaves then we need a replacement of similar or better quality. Too soon for Hoever to be relied on just yet.

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27 May 2019 06:40:09
Ideally we need 8 defenders, 2 for each position. Like har_red said, we were knackered this season when a few were injured.

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27 May 2019 08:33:28
Matip, Gomez, llorente and vvd.

vvd might even get a rest, now and again.

stones, otamendi, laporte and another probably Maguire.

should have 2 world class and 2 solid cbs. that's it.

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27 May 2019 10:10:12
Personally, I just think having a fully fit Joe Gomez all season would make a huge difference to the team. Unless there are genuine concerns about his long term fitness, I wouldn't look to replace him.

A fully fit and settled Naby Keita would be incredible too.

This is possibly the first summer where I won't be anxious over new signings. We perhaps need a couple of new faces to supplement what we already have and to replace some of those leaving (who barely played this season anyway) .

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27 May 2019 13:50:32
This sure does feel like something they would explore. Klopp doesn't like a very deep bench (17-18 man rotation), but rather flexibility from guys that can play multiple positions. I wonder if they view Llorente as potential fullback cover too, considering his ability to pass and handle the ball?

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25 May 2019 19:43:18
We are being linked to joao Pedro of fluminese in one of the papers today, anyone know if there is anything in it, cheers.

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25 May 2019 21:23:51
Would be surprised as Watford have already agreed a deal.

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26 May 2019 11:49:32
That's what it said, but said Liverpool were ready to hijack the move.

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26 May 2019 12:30:57
He isn't 18 yet so the deal can be "hijacked" doubt it though with duncan and brewster looking to break through, perhaps why we need a strong forward, to replace the under 18s lads.

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25 May 2019 16:33:19
We are fighting it with Wolves to sign Memphis Depay.

Not even sure I want him. He didn't do much for the mancs did he.

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25 May 2019 17:17:59
Salah didn't do much for Chelsea either.

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25 May 2019 17:27:12
And salah didn't do much for Chelsea.

I don't believe this rumour tbh doesn't seem like a Klopp player but anyone who signs will have my full support.

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25 May 2019 18:29:11
I’d like to think we would be more of a draw that wolves.

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25 May 2019 18:57:39
Not sure on him. Rubbish at man u. Looked good for lyon but it's a poor league.

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25 May 2019 19:06:36
He joined Man Utd far too soon and was not ready for the step up to the premier league. Depay is skillful and quick and I reckon Klopp could seriously improve him.
Liverpool really need a new attacker, so he could be an option.

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25 May 2019 19:16:22
We are fighting Wolves for Depay? Nah not for me. Not unless one of front 3 is leaving. He ain’t a back up player.

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25 May 2019 19:18:00
I said on another post how good it would feel if we signed Depay and he become really good for us. Big slap in the face to the Mancs.

I'm also in the camp where I don't think it's going to happen though.

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25 May 2019 21:11:18
Very good player, perhaps not as top as Mane and Salah but not far off. Quick, and has become his national team’s go-to attacking choice.
Can play wide or through the middle.
I’d be happy with Depay as the Sturridge replacement.

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25 May 2019 22:08:04
Any replacement for Danny sturridge would be beneficial.

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{Ed002's Note - Move Brewster on then?}

26 May 2019 02:52:15
Obviously, we hope Brewster can become a monster so it would be foolish to sign any other young talent in that position. I guess it depends on whether we decide to Keep Origi or not. I hope he stays, he has been reliable when called upon and most of the stars out there wouldn't be comfortable playing every third or fourth game. Id Rather see us aiming for one top class player, whatever the position and moving on a few. Maybe we pull another Allison and sign the best possible player available. In this case Werner or De Lift? Lol.

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26 May 2019 04:35:08
I'd take him. We need a player who can fight our front 3 for a spot so we can challenge on all fronts. The Shaq is good but we need another player for so many games. I imagine Studge might be leaving and Brewster will be eased in.

I think the rumour comes from his Instagram stories. He posted a couple of videos wearing a red suit, boarding a red jet and the video said "Merci Lyon" - Doubt he's going back to United. Not sure what other red teams have been linked with him apart from us. Maybe the Eds know?

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26 May 2019 07:53:17
Will Depay want to be at a club and not be first choice? I also don’t see him going Wolves.

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26 May 2019 09:38:51
Ed. no absolutely not move brewster on. But sturridge for anyone in any other position 100%.

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{Ed002's Note - So what are Liverpool going to do with all of these players? Or is Depay a Firmino replacement?}

26 May 2019 11:28:46
I don’t get when people say Depay isn’t a Klopp type player. Neither was Shaqiri apparently, yet we still signed him and he still did we at times this year.

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26 May 2019 12:36:47
If anyone talks about selling origi again i will eat my scarf, my shirt and my tracksuit.

That said depay would be a decent option. What side does he play? Left footed on the right? If so its possible but if he is left footed and plays on the right it seems doubtfull as we have mane and origi who have been brilliant for us in that position. Could an attacking mid be made out of him?

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26 May 2019 13:14:30
Sorry, i really mean if he plays on the left, we don't need him. If he plays on the right its more of a possibility.

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26 May 2019 23:38:00
He's versatile, can play from the left, up top or in behind. I like him as a player and his attributes are technically strong. It's his mentality I'm unsure of, I don't know if he's matured in his time at Lyon or not but if he has he'd be a good option to compete for that frontline. Brewster offers us that no.9 type option while origi and a possible depay type player offer more versatile competition

I'd rather fekir personally if we were to revive interest in him.

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27 May 2019 13:53:48
They're likely following Depay in case Real Madrid surprises them with an offer they can't refuse for Mane. Eds noted weeks ago that Depay would be a direct replacement for someone up front, and not cover for the front 3.

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28 May 2019 10:37:51
Ed there’s this thing called depth. Brewster hasn’t proved himself yet, why should we stand still and hope he finally gets to the desired level we need. Not saying we should bin him, but not signing another attacker and putting all our hopes in a kid would be a poor decision, and judging by the names we are being linked I doubt Klopp and Edwards will make that mistake. Depay, Origi and Shaqiri as backup would be ideal.

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{Ed002's Note - Nobody is suggesting that Liverpool will not look to signing an attacking player - but Liverpool has no interest in signing Depay.

25 May 2019 12:50:17
Neil Jones or Goal ( formerly journo for Liverpool Echo) has said that Napoli have made contact with Liverpool for the services of Nathaniel Clyne. They have been heavily linked with a number of right backs, namely Kieran Trippier, so this may well have some legs.

Have a great day all.

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25 May 2019 14:04:15
Hope it pans out as it looks like Clyne has no future at LFC. I thought he was a decent buy at first but I hadn't really seen him play that much beforehand and it also seems like there are some behind the scenes issues.

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25 May 2019 15:44:21
He was a bit of a liability off the field.

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25 May 2019 16:15:13
And on the field 😂.

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26 May 2019 12:38:59
We must surely sign a rb this season and even promote lewis or gallagher or buy a lb too. Clyne is gone, he won't play a competitive match again.

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25 May 2019 07:46:49
According to Sly sports, we have shown an interest in bringing Ramos to the premier league. silly season at its best! 🤦‍♂️.

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25 May 2019 09:01:44
This is from the section where Sly sports just post rumours from other newspapers. This one originated from the Daily Star which tells you everything you need to know about the 'rumour'.

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25 May 2019 10:20:21
Probably comes from the same source who thinks we are going to spend €700m on Asensio 😂.

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25 May 2019 11:15:13
not going to happen. both of them.

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25 May 2019 11:54:45
Came from AS so assume it’s BS. Hopefully he’ll join the pensioners club at United.

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25 May 2019 19:13:30
Yeah, he'd fit right in at Utd.

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26 May 2019 12:45:27
He may be 33 and he may be a cheating thug (so was skrtel) but the bloke is and has been one of the best in the business for a long time.

I hate him for breaking salah in the final. But players of his calibre should not be laughed off as only good enough for utd. (feels good saying that about utd) no offence salah mate.

W/ e though, he can't run fast enpugh to play in our system and he is a leader who will want to "run" whichever defence he plays for next season. Which i suspect will be real madrid. We have our leader at the back and i wouldn't swap him for 2 ramos'

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25 May 2019 00:32:50
If Sane moves to Bayern Munich, is he looked at as a priority over Timo Werner?
Does this put Liverpool in a better position to pursue Timo if Sane were to make the move to Bayern?
Is this also the reason why Bayern have stalled with paying the amount to RB Leipzig or is there no distinguished link?

Tommy T.

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25 May 2019 01:48:23
We are not signing Werner regardless of what happens in every corner of this universe. Origi has been offered a new deal and Brewster will be fast tracked into the first team squad. Salah has not done too badly up front either. Makes no sense to splurge on Werner imo.
I would be very worried if we don't get a wide player though. We need one of those desperately.

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25 May 2019 03:49:39
Didn’t you ask this exact same question yesterday?

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25 May 2019 06:10:40
I'm pretty sure ed002 said the Sane and Werner transfers were completely unrelated.

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25 May 2019 07:19:32
Werner is still a real option and possibility.

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25 May 2019 11:16:06
Werner is going to Bayern.

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25 May 2019 12:05:24
I know they have played less this season, but Bayern are losing ribery and robben. If they sign Werner and sane, they still have gnabry and Lewandowski and a young Davies for the front three positions. That’s not silly for a team like Bayern.

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25 May 2019 22:54:40
Firmane, you're forgetting they have Kingsley Coman also.

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26 May 2019 12:49:07
We need to side wingers? Not sure i agree. The supply from the fbs has been unbelievable and we have mane, salah, origi and shaqiri.

I don't see shaq leaving. Not after 1 season. Not really klopps style. The way he celebrates on the sideline makes me think he is well bedded into the team.

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26 May 2019 23:45:36
Sane and Werner wouldn't be considered as 2 similar options, bayern need at least 1 top quality winger and sane be perfect for them. I'm sure Werner would be their option as long term no.9 to replace lewandowski.

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24 May 2019 22:38:48
Are Napoli interested in Clyne?

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