Liverpool Rumours Archive June 27 2015

 

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27 Jun 2015 23:50:14
Gazette are reporting that we have ended interest in Kovacic and want his team mate Hernanes. Just as Ed002 has suggested.

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28 Jun 2015 02:31:42
Having seen Kovacic play a number of times I hope we still go after him. I think he could do a great job with us.

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28 Jun 2015 09:19:16
Is Hernanes capable of playing at DM? Never seen him play but seems that's what we need most at the moment with Hendo, Milner, Can all able to play box to box roles and Coutinho, Llalana, Firmino in the more attacking midfield.

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28 Jun 2015 18:56:43
Ever thought that maybe this rag has reproduced the rumour from reading Ed002s comments. I believe Ed said the he personally would suggest going for him, not that we are actually interested in him.

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27 Jun 2015 18:14:34
Bacca off to AC Milan ed?

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{Ed002's Note - I explained the situation last night. However, they have put an offer to Sevilla that allowed them to speak to the player himself last night. I also explained last night that Liverpool would need to make a decision over the weekend as to how to proceed, but that there may well be a financial situation stopping them progressing. We'll see what happens.}

27 Jun 2015 19:45:32
ok mate, I hope we go for him as it seems him or Benteke atm and I no which one most fans would prefer.

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27 Jun 2015 20:20:28
How can we go and put an offer on the table for benteke (that was rejected) yet not even put an offer on the table for bacca? Find it strange myself,

Cheers

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27 Jun 2015 21:13:20
Because of his age - we all know FSG ain't paying over 20m for a player his age.

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27 Jun 2015 23:22:53
Eds to your knowledge have we yet made a decision on how we will proceed with this or not at this stage please.

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28 Jun 2015 00:51:07
Surely it's over isn't it? Even if we bid the £21m he has agreed terms elsewhere. Is there really a chance at this stage?

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28 Jun 2015 01:45:48
If we can't get Bacca, I would love us to go for Walcott over Benteke/Rondon. Can lead the line but can also play wing/AM when Studge back.

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28 Jun 2015 09:02:00
Eds u say let's see wot happens do u still expect us to make an offer for him hope so

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{Ed002's Note - RTP. It is the same thing over and over again.}

27 Jun 2015 18:00:21
Not the news most will want to hear but Bacca has agreed a deal in principle to join AC Milan. Its now up to our committee to decide quickly if they want to hijack the deal before he puts pen to paper. Waiting on Villa for a response on Benteke could prove costly.

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27 Jun 2015 18:19:49
So they would accept 17mill from Milan but they want us to pay the full release clause. Unless this is a fabricated story I think a lot of clubs lack in respect, this has happened on a few occasions. Why do they think they can take English clubs for a ride but shake at the knees when clubs like AC Milan come calling? Who knows maybe if we put in that sort of offer a deal could be done, but it seems English clubs are most held at ransom, and when we offer below the asking price (which is what other European clubs do) we are having a laugh?

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{Ed002's Note - Just to be clear, Milan are in a much better position to negotiate than the only other club who made an offer, Roma. Liverpool didn't make an offer at all. The club knew the asking price but critically, as I explained, knew the terms and that was the issue that needed to be overcome.

The first offer made for Kovacic was, quite frankly, a joke. The overpaying for Firmino will form the basis of a joke as well someday. But please don't forget, the terms of any deal are important - which is why the Kovacic price was higher for Liverpool.}

27 Jun 2015 18:55:49
Is that why we paid £35m for Andy Caroll?

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{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with AC.}

27 Jun 2015 18:58:58
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I presume things will become a lot clearer by tomorrow if Liverpool want to make the move for bacca or try for benteke etc? Or is bacca definitely moving to Milan

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{Ed002's Note - It is as I have explained.}

27 Jun 2015 18:58:58
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I presume things will become a lot clearer by tomorrow if Liverpool want to make the move for bacca or try for benteke etc? Or is bacca definitely moving to Milan

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{Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation.}

27 Jun 2015 21:01:09
Your not expecting firmino to live up to his price tag then ed?

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{Ed002's Note - I didn't say that - the point is that Liverpool significantly overbid anyone else.}

27 Jun 2015 21:45:29
I would be very disappointed if we don't bid for bacca then pay more for Benteke when clearly he won't suit the way we play just when you think the transfer commitee have got things right

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28 Jun 2015 07:20:42
Is it a case of the total value for Benteke would be higher but Sevilla would want a higher up front fee fot Bacca which might rule us out from making a bid?

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{Ed002's Note - I would not try to compare the two quite so bluntly. I have explained that Sevilla want a single cash payment for the player but the offer from Roma was not enough. Liverpool did not make an offer to Sevilla. Milan have an advantage - but we have been there. For Benteke the terms are unknown to me but Aston Villa has a price for the player and Liverpool are keen, but want a lower price.}

27 Jun 2015 17:39:46
Hi Eds, do we have any interest in Keita Balde Diao? Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Nope.}

27 Jun 2015 17:22:39
Ive not seen anything about skrtl recently. so forgive my dumbness if I've missed it.

But is he staying or going??

Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - He has a new contract offer but I am not aware if he has agreed it or is still talking to the club.}

27 Jun 2015 18:25:36
I think we should be doing everything we can to keep him. For me 1st class

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28 Jun 2015 01:41:55
GBR are you a Kremlin internet troll or what? 1st class!? He's been part of the problem for a few years now and needs to be replaced with somebody better asap.

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27 Jun 2015 17:11:31
Hi eds, first time poster here but been reading for years and love this site. Just saw that lfc are looking at Hernandez from UTD on sky sports , any truth to this as I think (even tho he's played for Utd) he would be quite a good aquisition and would fit in well ?? Thanks in advance

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{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

27 Jun 2015 17:47:39
He scores goals, but I don't think he's what we need.

From what I've seen, he doesn't press much, he doesn't really get involved in the build up and he's quite a static player.

But I've only seen him play against us and once or twice for Madrid.

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27 Jun 2015 20:33:41
Might be getting mixed up with hernanes,,the midfielder from inter as they've had a look at him

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29 Jun 2015 22:55:41
posted that he would be a superb signing last april. nothing has changed my view . he you fit in with the system of 2 forwards now with firmino playing just behind . amazed that no definite interest has been shownor is it that BR feels he can't carry all the goalscoring responsibities .

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27 Jun 2015 16:53:18
Hi Eds, just wondering if Liverpool have any interest in signing Zapcosta from Atlanta. A highly rated full back who impressed against England in the U21 euros and could be long term solution at a reasonable price? And if we do would we still go for him along clyne. Cheers and great job on the site

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{Ed002's Note - It makes zero sense to me. I am not aware of Liverpool looking to him, particularly given Clyne is all but done.}

27 Jun 2015 17:52:53
Does seem an odd link. Even the player has stated he doesn't know if there is anything in it. I think it's just paper talk.

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27 Jun 2015 06:19:38
Hey eds, was just wondering if we're getting any closer to appointing an assistant manager? If we aren't yet, have you heard any specific names that have been identified?

Thank you in advance, and have a lovely weekend.

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{Ed001's Note - not sure mate sorry.}

27 Jun 2015 12:03:18
What do you reckon of Alex Inglethorpe, as an assistant manager? Just wondering, since Ibe said he is going to work on his shooting with him, not sure if that indicates anything, but I thought the Eds would know more about the role of an academy director or I guess that he just has a good working relationship with Ibe and used to be a striker.

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{Ed001's Note - I would not want to move away from the academy personally.}

27 Jun 2015 13:57:01
Cheers Ed. Probably a big promotion after only being the academy director for a year.

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27 Jun 2015 13:35:04
Strong rumour he's been appointed already, but that the club will only release his name on July 1st! Any truth in that Ed?

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27 Jun 2015 16:37:38
Colin Pascoe and Mike Marsh are still listed on the club's website as first team staff. Maybe something to do with contract expiry date ?

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27 Jun 2015 19:10:30
First time poster long time reader bring back little sammy lee

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27 Jun 2015 09:39:32
In regards to the Kovavic and Hernanes situation are the similar in what they bring to the game? Yes they both seem extremely accomplished players but unless they were pretty much of a similar mould why if we couldn't get 1st choice Kovavic would we go for 2nd choice? What does Hernanes bring? Would you see him as being a suitable fit if 1st choice doesn't go accordingly? How do you rate him in comparison?

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{Ed002's Note - My view has not changed since May 13 when I said:

"13 May 2015 19:05:35

{Ed002's Note - As everyone has been very good today, I am going to offer up a little opinion that relates to Italy and is perhaps something folks want to mull over. And perhaps this could be considered the "marquee" signing everyone craves?

A little bit of a wild card, but here goes. Talks with Barcelona over Kovacic have not really come to any useful conclusion and no one seems interested in putting any sort of acceptable offer on the table for him Inter need to sell a couple of midfield players to bring in the replacements they want - like Liverpool they are constrained by previous spending and the FFP rules. So, Inter now say they will keep Kovacic as no deal seems possible, and will make another player available - so I will throw the name of Brazilian Hernanes in to the ring as a player Liverpool might well consider. I appreciate that at 30 he is far from young, but he would be a very worthy free kick taking, goal scoring central midfield addition to the squad - and one to ably replace Gerrard. He is available and will be at a price that would suit Liverpool.

I would certainly advise the club to give him serious consideration.}"

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27 Jun 2015 10:22:25
Thanks for the info and your opinion ED002

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27 Jun 2015 11:09:38
So are LFC declaring an interest in Hernanes?

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{Ed002's Note - We'll see.}

27 Jun 2015 11:26:24
If we signed kova I would be happy but I feel Hernanes would be pointless because of his age. Kovacic is at a similar level too Hernanes now and should improve, and say they both take a year to fully settle, it would be near the end of his career at the top level. Unless the player is a significant improvment, or has potential to be our best cm, then we should stick to our boys currently.

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27 Jun 2015 12:41:27
Your info from May on Hernanes was good ed. Let's see if we go for him. I think you might no more than your letting on in our interest in him lol. Good on Ya, I understand sometimes you keeping your cards close to your chest.

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27 Jun 2015 13:13:26
A bit old - but i wouldn't mind hernanes if we can't get kovacic.

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27 Jun 2015 13:22:00
Interesting the ed as a couple of papers have linked us with utds Hernandez in the last 24 hrs. Chineese whispers confusion maybe?? A bit like when we signed texeria and everyone thought we were after the other one. Lol

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27 Jun 2015 14:05:01
Hernanes could be an excellent option for the deep playmaking role. I wouldn't be against it if we can't secure Kovacic for that role.

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28 Jun 2015 13:11:27
Are we buying the whole Brazilian midfield? Last season we nearly bought the whole of Southampton.

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27 Jun 2015 07:12:18
I read LFC are in for 16 year old Bobby Adekanye after Barca were forced to release him from his contract after breaking rules when he was signed.

Can this be confirmed by any of the Eds please?

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{Ed001's Note - no sorry, not a clue about it.{

27 Jun 2015 08:58:03
No worries and thx Ed001.

I thought with him being only 16 it may be under the radar.

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

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{Ed002's Note - I thought agreement had been reached with Ajax? I am not certain though.}

 
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