Liverpool Rumours Archive May 31 2021

 

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31 May 2021 21:14:04
Apparently we are about to make a bid for Raphinha.

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31 May 2021 22:45:22
Hope so. But doubt anything will happen. Thanks for the tip off.

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01 Jun 2021 07:09:07
Counting the spare change down the back of the sofa and raiding the kids money box first?

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01 Jun 2021 07:09:30
Would he come to us to sit on the bench because he's only got 6 goals and 9 assists in 30 games so he’s not starting ahead of salah! He would be a good shaq replacement I suppose but would that stop Elliot progress. We definitely need a stronger bench and he would do that if he’s happy to.

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01 Jun 2021 07:22:01
I think he would be to expensive to to sit on the bench only see us getting him if Salah was leaving. So I hope not.

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01 Jun 2021 07:32:44
6 goals and 9 assists being 15 goal contributions is joint 10th most in the league. A good return but he had joint 5th most big chances created and 6th for key passes per game Bamford also had the most ‘big chances missed’ so those number can definitely go up especially in a better team. Raphinha on the right with Salah up top sounds good to me.

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01 Jun 2021 08:14:38
Ed's have told us many times that Salah's agent has been hawking him around for ages and that he is looking for a last huge contract. With Mbappe leaving, there is an opening at PSG, who clearly have the funds.
I have no fear about anyone leaving these days, since the team is never about one player.
IF we are about to bid to Raph, it must be because Salah or Mane is moving on.
Personally the Mbappe/ Salah swap seems to be the best course of action at this time. We can throw Matip into the bargain also.

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01 Jun 2021 09:43:02
Spaceman salah leaves and we drop a level his goals to games ratio is lethal!
I’d be not that confident if he left!
He’s not appreciated enough and like the saying goes you won’t miss it till it’s gone!

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01 Jun 2021 11:14:10
If Salah leaves we’ve got to find a player capable of scoring 25+ goals a season minimum. None of the mooted replacements such as Raphinha, Traore or Sarr are that player as there is absolutely no evidence that they can score at that level of consistency at a top level for more than one year (for the record Salah had scored 14 and 15 in the seasons preceding his joining us in a good league) .

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01 Jun 2021 13:18:07
if Salah goes, we may need 2 players to replace him. a RW and a FW with better scoring than Firmino. But can the FW do do what he does? or an absolute goal scoring CM in the mold of Gerrard / Lampard in their hey days. is there such a CM that is within our reach?

I think if Salah leaves, it leaves us with more than one gap to fill.

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01 Jun 2021 15:19:36
VVVV, isn't Patson Daka that sort of player? German league is pretty decent and he's scored 24 and 27 goals in the league over the last 2 seasons. Strike rate of around 0.8 goals per game or better.

Looking at SOFIFA (sorry! ) he has good stats for pace/ mobility and finishing.

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{Ed0666's Note - Daka plays in the Austrian league mate.

01 Jun 2021 15:31:52
Raphinha is class, anyone who watched much of Leeds would see he is at the heart of most things good they do. I would jump at the chance of signing him and think there is room in the side for him to get decent game time. Salah and Mane have AFCON plus I could see Salah and Jota rotating with Firmino through the middle leaving him a place outwide.
He seems to fit the bill with what Klopp looks for in a player and he’s tenacious both with and without the ball and he’s a similar profile to a few other signings he’s made that have turned into world class operators.
That being said the 32m being banded around looks rubbish to me, I’d say it will take double that to sign him.

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{Ed0666's Note - 32 million for raphinha sounds like pie in the sky to me also mate. That’s 3 million less than Andy caroll and 23 times the player

01 Jun 2021 15:36:55
Ah bugger! Sorry Ed0666! Its all Europe, isn't it :D :D

:hides face:

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{Ed0666's Note - at least you got something right today lol

01 Jun 2021 15:41:13
Can’t deny Daka looks a good player, seems like a natural finisher, is quick, good in the air, technique seems good and strong. Only question is can he step up from a weaker league, but then Mane and Haaland both did easily, so it could be well worth a punt.

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31 May 2021 19:41:03
Seems to be breaking on the net TAA isn’t going be on the England bus! I’m sure he’d be gutted and we’d all be gutted for the boy!
He deserves a break and hope he gets his rest! Chin up Trent if true.

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31 May 2021 20:39:55
Southgate is a complete tool, I hope England crash and he gets the sack. I haven’t watched England since he was appointed.

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31 May 2021 20:43:19
I am happy but gutted for him.

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{Ed014's Note - Southgate is a tool and wtf he is doing as England manager is a complete mystery.

Average player, crap manager.

31 May 2021 20:43:46
Southgate will hopefully be found out this tournament.

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31 May 2021 20:44:19
Good news for Liverpool if true, not sure how Trent will feel though. Also would confirm southgate to be the muppet I always thought he was.

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31 May 2021 20:51:56
Klopp will give Trent the support he needs he will be devastated no doubt every young footballer wants to be at the big tournaments! This will hopefully make him stronger and more determined to succeed and make that crow nose clown the mistake he made!

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31 May 2021 20:59:02
He should give Southgate his number and tell him to pass it on to the new manager.

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31 May 2021 21:08:30
To me it's a bit like not selecting a young Dani Alves because you've gone for Gary Neville and Danny Mills. If the Southgate does this I'll wager Trent ends up having a better summer than him.

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31 May 2021 21:36:29
Hasn’t been confirmed but if true I’m speechless. This whole TAA going to the Euros has honestly got on my nerves. Not sure why it’s even a debate about him being in the side let alone the squad. Best right back England have but Southgate will most likely not pick him and start Tripper. The irony is on that same line of thinking Sterling should not make the squad because his form has been iffy this season but he will most probably start. I also don’t see it as a good thing for us because TAA is competitive and not to mention is still young so I’m gutted for him if the news is true.

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{Ed0666's Note - TAA with a chip on his shoulder is good for us and bad for opposing defenders next season

31 May 2021 22:45:23
If I was Trent and left behind I would not play for him again. He said he was dropped for form but kept picking Pickford no matter how bad he was for Everton. Southgate is a joke media hungry idiot he showed that when he turned on Foden and Greenwood he said it was all done with then after an awful performance he chucked them under the bus same with Walker after his red card see he was upset in the interview but instead of support he goes on about how he should know better. Never should have got the job after making money out of his penalty miss straight after it. Horrible man.

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31 May 2021 22:49:28
Southgate is England manager for one reason and one reason only - he will never discuss or attack the way that football development happens in this country because he actively wants the sort of average bricks of a player that it produces. Which would be far more of a problem is I have a damn about international football never mind England in international football, but it does say a lot about the future of the sport in this country without a radical change of personnel in charge.

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31 May 2021 22:49:52
Being 100% selfish. I’m glad. He gets a rest. He certainly stepped up after the recent exclusion and if it means he plays out his skin next season with point to prove. Awesome. I’m not into international football except tournaments. U21 was good tonight. Anyway, England are not going to win this so there’s disappointment saved too.
But am gutted for TAA cause it’s important for him. At least everyone within pundits and a like are shocked which should give him a slight cushion to this blow.

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31 May 2021 23:02:51
I'm completely gutted for TAA if that's true. but let's not wish the whole England team fail for christs sake its the only footy we've got until August. I've not felt the same about England teams since 96 but I'll still cheer them on against any team in Europe especially since the Eurovision fiasco.

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31 May 2021 23:03:20
Southgate is a puppet that the FA want, a yes man and someone who keeps his mouth shut.

I'll be glad TAA gets a summers rest. Our national team never do well, we try to play European football which doesn't suit us.

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31 May 2021 23:13:20
If it’s true then Hendo should leave the England squad and tell them he is going on his hols with Trent.

Maybe they should all meet up in Ibiza with Jurgen.

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01 Jun 2021 07:05:40
Jurgen prefers Blackpool, mate.

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01 Jun 2021 08:49:48
Southgate is a puppet, he was found out at the last tournament.

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01 Jun 2021 11:15:50
If I was TAA. I’d throw my lot in with the National side and retire from International football.

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01 Jun 2021 12:26:17
if the manager don't want the player so what?, also you need to remeber that you have your rose specs on and think every liverpool players is the best ever which again is not true, trent is a top player and a good offensive full back I think the best going forward in world or was 12 months ago, but there are 3 rbs walker, james, bissaka who are all better defensively having watch all 4 for quite some time, with james proberly being the happy medium decent going forward, decent at the back although not the best at either.

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01 Jun 2021 12:35:50
Southgate has done one good thing ever. a Pizza Hut Advert with a paper bag on his head!

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01 Jun 2021 23:20:59
Haha, all this Southgate bashing and tantrum throwing and TAA is in the squad, I expect you lot are all feeling rather silly now.

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02 Jun 2021 06:31:39
Agreed thunderbird. A lot of bad energy in this post over absolutely nothing.

Enjoy the tournament or enjoy the break from football over the summer and the time off. No point getting so wound up over nothing lads.

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31 May 2021 16:19:37
Hi ed002, that time of the transfer window to ask my favourite question. Is there a player where Liverpool has shown interest that does not get mentioned too often?

Also, often you highlight a young player turning quite a few heads. Last time you mentioned Stefanovic and I have to say researching him, he looked quality. Look forward to seeing how he turns out. Who would be your latest "ED002 YOUNGSTER TO WATCH OUT FOR"? :)

Once again I'd like to also take the opportunity to thank you for the incredible insight and work you put into the site. You're an absolute legend.

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{Ed002's Note - Thanks Davey. Ben Grist (CM) is a kiddie from Grimsby who is of serious interest to LIverpool - and a bunch of other Premier League sides - Leicester are trying hard to strike a deal.

Amine Adli would certainly be one to look out for in the future.}

31 May 2021 16:54:31
We have to get Amine Adli - no time Toulouse
(sorry for the dad joke - quarantine make for boredom 😄)

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31 May 2021 17:14:24
You sir, are a wordsmith.

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31 May 2021 17:09:32
Thanks a mill Ed.

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31 May 2021 18:07:51
Goes to the bookies!

Top man 02!

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31 May 2021 22:50:12
I really hope we don't go for more youth players. We just aren't good at turning them into adult professionals.

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01 Jun 2021 03:05:04
Thanks ed02 for adding Grist to the rumour mill.

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