Liverpool Rumours Archive December 27 2018

 

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27 Dec 2018 20:13:21
I've just read that Alberto Moreno is claiming that he has been offered a new contract at Liverpool but he hasn't decided whether to sign it yet. Does anyone know anything about this? Eds? Surely if he has been offered a contact, it would be on severely lower wages. He's only played twice all season.

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{Ed002's Note - The wages are of no relevance but the role is to provide cover. The supporters seem to be struggling with all of these €100M players they want as squad players are not viable. If he agrees a new contract fine, else he will be replaced by someone else who will only likely play a handful of games a year.}

27 Dec 2018 20:37:12
Ed002, thank you so much for your input. I was shocked when I read the article, but I guess it's just because I'd imagined he'd be one of the first out of the door in the summer. Signing players of any quality who are prepared to be backup must be very difficult and any potential incoming left back will be very aware that Robertson will be very hard to shift. I hope you're enjoying the holiday and have a great new year. Thanks again.

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{Ed002's Note - Actually I do expect he will go and Liverpool will look elsewhere, perhaps to the likes of Lewis, Gallacher and any other youngsters who are looking like possibilities. Else, the youngsters will know that without a roadmap they stand little chance. There was another kid whose nmame I cannot recall.}

27 Dec 2018 21:18:42
Arroyo?

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27 Dec 2018 20:50:36
Anderson Arroyo by any chance Ed002?

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{Ed002's Note - That's the one, thanks.}

27 Dec 2018 23:03:59
Funny reading this conversation about moreno and robertson. This time a year and a half ago never would i think we have got the best left back in europe.

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28 Dec 2018 00:14:03
I read a different article that didn’t mention anything about a new deal.

More that he was tiered of the cold weather he was unhappy with his treatment and considered moving to Spain. It stated he was free to talk to clubs in January and free to leave in summer.

I can’t see us offering him one as we have a few good youngsters who can play the role of cover for much cheaper.

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28 Dec 2018 01:36:30
We have several academy players like Lewis and gallacher that can step up to replace Moreno. No point wasting money on a backup lb just to play around 7-8 games a season coz Robbo is a machine.

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28 Dec 2018 01:39:42
Jonesred, he's quoted as saying he was offered a new contract.

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{Ed001's Note - he has been offered one.}

28 Dec 2018 02:55:40
Juanma is 20 (? ) but injuries have set back his progress. The others are only 19 so we shouldn't be expecting too much from them.

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28 Dec 2018 04:54:45
Honest question for Ed0001:

WHY?
Does Klopp's have no faith in any of the youth left backs? Giving Moreno a new contract is just waste of money for a player who contributes zilch and plays 5 times a season. The money, game time and senior football exposure could be used to groom one of the youth players to play second fiddle to Robbo.

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{Ed001's Note - the plan is to free up any seen as close from the youth team to go out on loan.}

28 Dec 2018 05:58:50
Never understood the situation with Moreno. It was obvious a long time ago he was not good enough to be our starting fullback.

So why the snarky interviews now, four and a half years later?

Why was the situation not explained to him a long time, and Moreno not moved on if he didn't like it?

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{Ed025's Note - im guessing that nobody would pay the wages he is getting at liverpool R67, he is doing exactly what we all would do mate..

28 Dec 2018 07:14:49
I think Moreno has done no harm to his stock, he has not been disruptive, worked hard in training and this time last year was our number one left back. I think he will move on in the summer and hope he gets himself a nice new club to play for and plenty of playing time.

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28 Dec 2018 09:34:57
Moreno is a very well liked character around the dressing room apparently and has helped a number of new players settle in.

I do find it slightly odd that we’ve offered him a new contract though.

But what do I know.

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28 Dec 2018 13:05:18
If he goes, then let’s have a youngster step up to cover Robertson. Lewis or Arroyo could make that step.

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28 Dec 2018 19:43:19
We already have 3 players that can cover left back without Moreno.
Milner
Gomez
Clyne
We definitely don't need to sign a replacement.

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{Ed002's Note - Plus some well thought of youngsters.}

28 Dec 2018 21:28:33
Moreno took unbelievable stick from so called fans as a youngster. Some of you have very short memories. The lad has developed well so pay him his dues and allow him the minutes when possible. On another note I mentioned a while ago an update on the ox and regarding his fitness and physio parent. I've heard today that's klopps update is conservative and could b available earlier.

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28 Dec 2018 23:47:34
If moreno has been offered a contract then I feel lile it'd be because the club feel there are few other viable options out there to bring in as a backup and that the academy players need playing time either thru U23 or on loan.

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31 Dec 2018 09:37:51
I read at the weekend that Van Sarn holt may be available
I would definitely take him as a back up as he scores a lot of goals.
We used to have two grest scoring full backs in Lawler and Lyndsay.

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{Ed002's Note - Why would Van Aanholt move to simply provide cover? He has a club chasing him who want him as a starter and if they up their bid they might well get him.}

27 Dec 2018 16:16:46
Talks ongoing for Clyne to join Palace on loan with a view to a permanent in the summer. Wan Bissaka has been mentioned to be part of any deal.

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27 Dec 2018 16:56:25
Straight swap. Seems a reasonable deal to me. If carlsberg did transfers, it would be this one.

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27 Dec 2018 17:54:00
I can’t see them going for a straight swap. Would you swap TAA (a young promising right back) for Stephan lichsteiner at Arsenal (an older back squad filler)? I don’t think so.

Wan Bissaka could command a high fee whereas we will be lucky to get £10 million for Clyne.

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27 Dec 2018 18:01:24
Clyne + Moreno + Solanke Loan.

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27 Dec 2018 18:05:33
assuming this holds up if JG comes back from injury in time, otherwise it may wait?

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27 Dec 2018 18:18:59
Lucky to get £1m for Clyne let alone £10m.

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27 Dec 2018 19:05:16
Zero truth in this.

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{Ed025's Note - i agree virgi..

27 Dec 2018 19:17:45
Lol agreed mikey, if I were another PL club I wouldn't be given him!

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27 Dec 2018 19:39:48
@Salah couldn’t agree more but I hope we’re wrong because we need to say thank you and send him on his bike.

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27 Dec 2018 19:43:54
I don't believe this in the slightest. But to say Clyne isn't worth 10m in this day and age is also silly. He's 27 and an England International. Granted he hasn't played for England for a bit now but what does 10m get yiu in this day and age? Not a lot, I'm not the biggest of fans of Clyne because I feel he has very little end product. But he has to be worth North of 10m in my opinion.

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27 Dec 2018 20:37:02
Looking for a RB / wide right player?
I like West Ham’s Antonio, very good, probably expensive though.
There has been rumours in the past of Liverpool interest too.

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{Ed002's Note - And change from the sale of TAA then?}

27 Dec 2018 20:59:19
I don't get the hang up so many have on back up players. I understand its a squad game and we need cover. But how many teams lose a player for the whole season? 1 or 2 at most I would have thought a team may lose a season. You can't have a squad of players on 100k a week and paying 50m+ in transfers. Our squad is extremely strong as it stands. EVERY squad can be improved upon but its a juggling act between having a strong 11 and a strong squad. I think we have enough quality in our squad to see us through and if needed to call upon a youth player or 2 to fill up the bench. We need to provide these youth players with a route even a chance to play in the first team squad. If not then our youth set up will suffer due to no youth player want to come to us. For me Mignolet Clyne Lovren Matip Moreno Henderson Milner Wijnaldum Shaqiri Origi Sturridge is an extremely strong second string and would be safe in the prem on there own in my opinion. Allison Trent Gomez VVD Robertson Fabinho Keita Ox (when fit) Mané Firmino Salah would be my thoughts of our strongest 11.

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27 Dec 2018 21:09:37
how is clyne not worth £10m spurs got £50m for walker. you all pay extra for English players and he gets far to much stick from this site. I for one would not sell him for £10m would find it hard to get a right back as good as him for £10m there is not to many Robertson out there. so many people call him but use to think Karius was a good keeper lol.

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27 Dec 2018 21:56:15
To be honest, it makes sense for me apart from the fact that he'd also be backup there. He's not better than Wan Bissaka, but he played there in the past and will no doubt still have friends and connections there.

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27 Dec 2018 22:44:07
This is as bad as the Fabinho to PSG on loan rumor. If Palace's chairman was so stupid to make deals like these, CP would be in the Sunday league.

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28 Dec 2018 01:21:44
Swap deals were not mentioned. We simply enquired if Wan Bissaka could be available next season during talks over Clyne. I think you read too much into it.

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{Ed001's Note - no, that is the nonsense that you wrote. I will quote the relevant bit for you: "Wan Bissaka has been mentioned to be part of any deal." Just not true.}

28 Dec 2018 01:33:53
If Clyne leaves and we get Bissaka A. Arnold could replace Milner.
If Moreno leaves we can try youngsters or get someone like Tierney or Chilwell.
If Lallana leaves we can try Coutinho on Loan or recall Wilson.

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28 Dec 2018 07:17:59
West Ham are looking for fullback cover, not sure if they would bid for him. I think his market value is quite attractive and he is a proven international player as well. Could become a bargain buy for someone.

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26 Dec 2018 21:55:32
Hi Ed's hope you've had a great Xmas, I've read online (not twitter) that Dayot Upamecano is available for 30 million, this is very cheap for a player of his age and quality so I'm not sure how true it is but if so would you see Klopp taking an interest in signing him? Hope you have a great new year everyone 👍🏻

Many thanks

Red GT.

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{Ed001's Note - I very much doubt that there will be any movement on central defence when both fullback positions have so little cover and the midfield might lose a couple of players in the summer...}

27 Dec 2018 05:32:39
Yeah Ed001. With Clyne, Moreno, Lallana and Milner (hope not) adding to it Origi and sturridge, we can expect a 3-4 signings and also back up keeper when Mignolet departs.

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27 Dec 2018 06:20:10
We have 4 senior CBs in the squad. The fact that 2 of them suffered injuries at the same time is simply unfortunate, not a reason to sign a 5th CB. Like Ed001 said, the cover for Robbo and TAA is bang average and needs upgrading the coming summer and we could do with another forward to compete with our front 3 while Shaqiri drops down into midfield. OX also back next season so i think that the MIlner and Lallana departures will be covered by these 2.

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27 Dec 2018 08:47:19
I would keep origi specifically for derby day!

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27 Dec 2018 09:53:26
Is there a good chance that Milner will go in the summer Ed001? I'd let Winjnaldum go before Milner tbh.

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{Ed001's Note - depends on him.}

27 Dec 2018 10:27:22
Every time i read Coutinho hard time in Barcelona makes me wonder if there is a little chance of him returning here he could replace Lallana but i know it won't happen just a dream. 😩😩😩.

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27 Dec 2018 11:53:25
I like the idea of Couts coming back as our Lallana replacement, ie. squad player we rarely use other than to rest others for the last 20 minutes of the odd game.

It would be funny to see Couts fulfill that role after the way he forced his way out.

In practical terms it can’t happen, his attitude would be cancerous to our squads current dynamic, but it would be funny him warming our bench week after week.

I’m not bitter about how he left, honest.

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{Ed002's Note - Coutinho will not be returning to Liverpool.}

27 Dec 2018 11:57:56
I don’t think our full back cover is too bad atm, Milners versatility really helps this but if he left it would leave us thin on the ground.

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{Ed002's Note - Fabinho is a more than capable RB.}

27 Dec 2018 13:28:00
If Adam Lewis steps up, I think LB back up position is covered.
If we really look TAA future is in Middle then we have to buy a first team RB
When Lallana and Milner (hopefully not) departs, we have Ox to cover. Maybe anyone from Academy (I don't know)
I think we need a quality forward who can rotate with our front 3. Wilson needs another loan to Prem team IMO
And then a back up GK as Migs will leave
If Matip also looks to leave we have Nat. If Klopp deems he isn't good enough now then another 4th choice CB
I think this will be our summer transfers. Rest depends on the outgoing.

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27 Dec 2018 15:06:33
LB cover/ competition should be a priority, especially with Moreno complaining about Klopp's man-management and not playing as well as his expiring contract. Someone who can also double as a RB as well would be perfect.

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27 Dec 2018 18:23:24
I'd like to see Camacho given Clynes role next season. Gomez and Fabinho both more than capable RB plus Milner. Maybe invest in a left back who can play LW? I hear Gareth Bale is available (kidding)

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