Liverpool Rumours Archive July 04 2017

 

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04 Jul 2017 23:24:58
According to the Express we have made a bid of 14,9 mio for Lyon defender Mammana.

Any truth behind this?

Also interesting fact: Mammana don't want to talk to us before the clubs made an agreement on the fee. So we can't mess this one up with tapping him up. :D.

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05 Jul 2017 01:16:42
This would make zero sense if we were indeed interested in VVD. how would anybody have a struggling 21 yr old (in a weak French league) as backup to VVD.?

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05 Jul 2017 08:34:44
Wasn't mamanna supposed to be the next big thing out of Argentina couple years back? Has he been awful since then? Haven't seen any of him.

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05 Jul 2017 08:52:33
Shanek: He is only 21 and transfered to Lyon last year. I wouldn't say he is a disapointment if he is not the same Class as Boateng, Ramos etc at his age. ^^

But tbh id rather get him then VVD for obvious reasons or any other defender who would cost 40/ 50+mio.

Any Ligue 1 experts on here? I haven't seen him play so i can't really say how much quality he really has.

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05 Jul 2017 09:16:55
I can't see the logic in signing a player who has struggled all season in the French league.

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05 Jul 2017 12:53:31
Me neither, Hansen. Even if we think we can work with him as a youngster, we already have Gomez chumping at the bit to get in on the action so don't know about this one.

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05 Jul 2017 13:36:44
Lets bring in some stats shall we:

Games played: 25 Games
Minutes played: 2.753 min
Min/ Game: 87 min
Injured: 80 Days/ Missed 16 Games

Everybody here is on about "he only played 17 games in the league 1 last season so he must have been struggling" but he actually missed a lot of games due to some injurys. When he played (stats for all competitions) he usually went the full distance so i don't really see where some of you get "he struggled in the league 1" from.

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05 Jul 2017 14:34:21
Crammie, they show a lot of Ligue 1 games on BT Sport, Lyon looked poor in defence, from what I remember of him he looked physically quite weak for a centre back, poor in the air and had to make a lot of recovery tackles because of a poor starting position, he was ok on the ball and relatively quick, but you could see him easily being given the once over here by the aerial bombardment teams.

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05 Jul 2017 18:57:05
Not going to happen.

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05 Jul 2017 19:11:30
If this is true I think we can assume that the vvd deal is gone, messed up. Ridiculous. If the lad is a success then brilliant but don't think he's in van dyke league. yet. at end of exciting season vvd was all but nailed on and we messed up our prime target, our record signing. I hope lad is being looked at as a last minute alternative to vvd and there is still some hope we might pinch vigil.

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05 Jul 2017 19:17:15
Sorry to repeat myself but sahko is the answer. This kid sounds very exciting and young cbs who are good at 21 become world class with right guidance. Think we should sign him.

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05 Jul 2017 20:32:48
The reason we wanted to bring another centre half in was to be more mobile and deal with aerial threats in the box, bringing in a centre half who isn't particularly physically strong or good in the air makes no sense to me, specially since he didn't set the world alight in France.

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04 Jul 2017 23:12:50
I'm hearing as well Nathaniel Clyne is unsettled ( whatever that means ) and mammana could also be a option for RB if needed. Not facts just what I've been told.

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04 Jul 2017 23:36:12
I've heard on these boards that Klopp and Clyne don't have the best relationship, and that Klopp doesn't rate Clyne that much.

I still maintain we will see Milner at RB come the start of the season, allowing time for TA-A to bed in properly over the course of the season.

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04 Jul 2017 23:42:46
Zed, you could be right mate.

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05 Jul 2017 06:54:48
I would not mind that at all, Zed as Milner will be able to contribute more at RB as he will be on his stronger and better right foot. Clyne needs to go as he was never good enough.

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05 Jul 2017 19:12:05
Clyne would feel unsettled if he read this page. Gets nothing but knocked down with occasional "I guess he's quite solid" I really don't get why people are not keen on him. I think he is class. Only young, confident and quick enough to go past people. Only going to get better. Our defence needs someone to take charge. Milner tries but it's difficult on the wing.

That is the problem. Like klopp a lot. Best manager this club has had since rafa but I'm not keen on the zonal system. Lovren hasn't stood up to be counted and take the line by the scruff of the neck. Matip is new. Think klavan has something to give. Hansen was dodgy at first. And henchoz. Give em a second to settle. If Clyne could get that final ball right he would be one of best in league.

Hope he stays. Don't wanna rock the boat too much and change our team that was top of mini 7 team league. City chelsea arsenal. Done em all. Can't wait to see salah in action. Thank you Fenway group!

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05 Jul 2017 19:18:34
Totally agree dude. Would be a fantastic wing back with 3 5 2 aswell but yeah good right back.

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05 Jul 2017 19:45:12
Clyne would be unsettled if he read this page. He gets knocked down on here day after day. If he can sort out his final ball he would be brilliant. Fast, confident to go past his man. Safe when passing triangles on the wing. Safe in a way Hendo makes us feel safe. He has everything you want from a RB except the final ball. He'll get it. TAA will come through this yr and next anyway. He puts in the distance, runs his socks off for us. Let's give him a break, I think he will surprise us this year.

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04 Jul 2017 22:54:22
This makes little or no sense given we have 3 keepers who could all arguably lay claim to the No 1 spot.

However, when browsing articles about Emanuel Mammana, I stumbled across a link (albeit from The Express) which says we have apparently bid £10m for the Sevilla No 1 keeper Sergio Rico.

Eds, I haven't found any reference to him via the search box, so are you aware of any approach being made to Sevilla about him? Offer seems low given he has an apparent £26m clause, but all negotiations have to start somewhere!

If the Eds can shed some light, and this is the case, I can only conclude that 1 or 2 of our keepers will be moving on this window, which is in line with my 'gut' feel of a couple of days ago.

Thanks Eds :)

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{Ed025's Note - apparently the spanish press seem to think so zeddicus, but as is liverpools want they are playing low ball again and are refusing to honour his buy out clause (now theres a surprise) if you want him then pay the bloody money and stop messing clubs around FFS, if you go to a supermarket and want to buy a loaf thats £1 and you offer them 40p see how much toast you will be eating that night..

04 Jul 2017 23:16:09
Thanks Ed025, a strange twist!

On the pricing point, though, if you could convince the loaf that it only wants to be sold to you and no-one else, I'm sure you could negotiate to around 70p with the supermarket.

I'm not sure what punishments could be imposed on you for 'bapping up' though?

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04 Jul 2017 23:51:45
It's called a 'negotiation' isn't it?

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05 Jul 2017 00:31:44
Crumbs!

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05 Jul 2017 00:31:14
I'm not sure LFC's 'middle eastern bazaar' tactics are going down too well with the other clubs!

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05 Jul 2017 00:30:30
Why would not try and negotiate a better price though? It's not like bread where there is an exact cost to the product and you then add a mark-up with very little profit margins. In my business I get asked for discounts all the time. If it's a silly price then sure I get a little irritated, but if they're making an effort then I usually ask a little more and the deal gets done. If I have a really nice piece I overprice it and there is very little leeway on price.

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05 Jul 2017 03:15:10
Hi Ed025, I agree that Liv are quite bad at their transfer dealings but I'm sure its a reasonable thing to put in a bid that they feel is a good starting point. Usually from what we read, clubs will have to negotiate to reach a sale agreement. Although the buy out clause of 26mil is considered peanuts these days, but surely we can't be paying everything clubs want for their players and some have ridiculous fees set as their buy out clause. Having said that, I don't think we need another keeper unless we plan to ship out either Karius or Mignolet.

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{Ed025's Note - i think making a lower offer is fair game DAP but it has to be one that is not an insult, i dont think a keeper is a priority either but if you are after any player at least make the offer reasonable mate..

05 Jul 2017 06:51:46
So we are trying to sign him ed? Very strange given we already have Migs, Karius and Ward.

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{Ed025's Note - it seems strange to me as well MR but the spanish press seem to think so mate..

05 Jul 2017 07:32:39
Are we therefore suggesting Sakho is approaching his sell by date ad should be on the reduced price shelf?
Yoh can eat toast for 40p if you are prepared to wait.
Imo, the goalkeeper interest is just paper talk.

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05 Jul 2017 09:51:06
Everybody getting excited about newspaper reports again. Surely we have learned by now that at least 90% of them are made up as they do not have any genuine news. Why do people want to beat the club up over fictitious reports.

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05 Jul 2017 10:55:18
We should just pay the buy-out-clausle and sell Mignolet.

Yes he got better at the end of the season but i allways have fear when the ball gets near our goal because of the stupid mistakes he made before. Bogdan will hopefully leave for Nottingham this summer, ward hopefully gets his loan move to huddelsfield and we would still have Karius as a back up and Rico as our first choice.

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05 Jul 2017 11:25:11
To borrow your analogy ed if the shopkeeper set the value of a load of bread at £50k would you just stroll in and pay it or would you expect the shopkeeper to justify its inflated price?

Inflation happens when people blindly pay the price. We have an inflated transfer market pricisely because teams are willing to pay silly fees and wages. Personally I think it's a bad thing that teams are willing to do this as it does ruin football a little.

Now it shouldn't be assumed that I agree with extreme lowballing either (i've been openly critical of LFC transfer dealings) but the idea you pay whatever is being asked is not only bad for the club it's bad for the game. The only people it's good for is agents.

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{Ed025's Note - i agree to a certain extent nevada but there has to be a modicum of realism in an offer, prices are massively inflated but you can bet someone will offer close to an evaluation its just the way it is, its no use liverpool being martyr,s and proudly boasting that they did not conform if you finish outside the top 4 mate, my problem with liverpool supporters is they are advocating that if couts goes then you should ask for £100m+, yet if you are buying the offer should be way below the asking price?, you cant have your cake and eat it mate..

05 Jul 2017 19:13:23
Spot on eds. But you won't win if you don't buy a ticket. Like you say, the low bid gets the ball rolling. Hope this one comes through. I genuinely love every man in a liverpool shirt and kissed the screen when mingnolet saved that sitter against West ham? In my heart of hearts we don't have a world class keeper.

No offence but Danny ward is not at ucl level. Yet. Good luck to him, let him go to Huddersfield and sign this rico. Good for us all. I want Joe Hart. Think we'd win league with him but jn all honesty I have never seen rico play. Hope he's good. Cheers guys.

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05 Jul 2017 20:15:08
Well I do agree there Ed. one cannot claim that transfers are inflated beyond reason and then inflate ones own at the same time.

I don't agree with sports economics at all. In particular a select few clubs (of which LFC is one) are spoiling many aspects of the game.

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05 Jul 2017 19:50:08
It's true isn't it crammie We are building something special here and from what I've seen we don't have a world class keeper. Imo it is vital if you wanna win the league. Don't know much about Rico (love the name) but he is highly thought of in Spain/ Portugal.

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04 Jul 2017 20:41:03
Hi Ed002, 2 years ago you mentioned a young River Plate player who moved last year to Lyon. and FINALLY LFC are said to be trying to sign him for around £15m. Any truth in the new Emanuel Mammana whispers going around?

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{Ed002's Note - Best question of the day - this was a real target before and I would need to check. If you have heard anything it has passed me by but is very viable.}

04 Jul 2017 22:26:57
Any more info on this lad Ed? What position does he play? How old is he? Is he highly rated? I will be honest I've never heard of the lad so any info would be appreciated.

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04 Jul 2017 22:41:42
Sorry, that was last season's stats, now 75 with potential of 86 - same potential as VVD. Not THAT's the clincher, lol!

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04 Jul 2017 22:40:29
From Wiki, he's a 21 year old Argentinian CB who moved to Lyon in 2016. Played 17 games for them last season. Has got 3 full caps for Argentina, as well as youth caps. Looks to be quick, but that's only based on FIFA, lol! If you're interested, rating of 72 with potential of 86!

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04 Jul 2017 22:43:21
Apparently, according to 'The Sport Review', the player is holding out discussing anything with the club until Liverpool and Lyon have reached an agreement, following Liverpool's €17m bid.

Sensible boy, wants to avoid any more tapping up issues. I like him already!

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04 Jul 2017 22:44:06
Absolute beast on footy man. A proper steal.

Ed002 is usualy spot on with him doubts and pros about a player.

This would be a good move based on those points alone.

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04 Jul 2017 22:26:57
Any more info on this lad Ed? What position does he play? How old is he? Is he highly rated? I will be honest I've never heard of the lad so any info would be appreciated.

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{Ed002's Note - He is a CB at Lyon.}

04 Jul 2017 22:33:42
You are going to be asked this 300 times a day now.

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04 Jul 2017 22:50:03
Hendos heel. Emanuel Mammana is 21 years old and a central defender that can also play at right back. In some ways he reminds me of Mascherano. He's comfortable on the ball in defensive pressure positions and has a fairly good footballing brain that would have been more at home in a midfielder (which is why I think of Masch) . he's fairly good in the air as well.

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04 Jul 2017 22:55:16
Best CB on the last two years FM. Therefor we should sign him.

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04 Jul 2017 23:20:26
This would end interest in any other centerbacks surely.

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05 Jul 2017 00:36:53
Does he call his mother
Mama Mammanna?

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05 Jul 2017 00:50:07
Lets hope he is nothing like masch then reynard. Good footballing brain is not something you associate with masch.

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05 Jul 2017 07:46:39
Simply if we carry on in this manner you can forget toast . This transfer window will be more like "brown bread"
For I think the eighth time in two years I'm posting. policy and who ever is in charge of our transfer approach need making accountable. Not good enough, Not acceptable .

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05 Jul 2017 08:50:41
Would he need a work permit?

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{Ed002's Note - Of course.}

05 Jul 2017 09:08:01
Hard to see how it will PAN out.

WE will do well if We Use our LOAF

WE need to get on a ROLL

The league is our BREAD and butter.

Hopefully we wll get a SLICE of luck.

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05 Jul 2017 12:45:55
Hope the window is like brown bread. Healthy for our title prospects, filling in terms of the squad depth and tasty in terms of quality.
The 2 signings we've made so far seem quality. Let's be patient and allow the loaf to rise, so to speak.

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05 Jul 2017 19:15:50
Sounds excellent. Forget Southampton and their 70 million price tag. Dreamers. We've paid their wages for three years and they treat us like dirt. Do one. 16 mil for promising ball playing beast of a young centre back.

Could grow into a fine defence. Hope we batter Southampton this season four times. Their gk giving it all that to Milner and he missed. Want Phil to curl one in bottom corner and sturridge with a brace znd mani and salah on sheet too.

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05 Jul 2017 19:16:09
And never deal with them again.

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05 Jul 2017 19:19:39
Depends what you mean by "a footballing brain" masch could break opposition attacks and find a red shirt. Barely played a poor pass (most passes were no more than ten feet) he could slow down games and also slot em in the bottom corner. Went to Barcelona dilakh2 I think he did have a good footballing brain although not the most creative. Imo you need both sorts of player in title winning midfield.

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06 Jul 2017 00:33:09
He was a good defensive mid jonny but his lack of footballing brain limited any other role he could play. Hence why Barcelona shoved him at cb were even there he is rubbish.

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{Ed007's Note - You can't beat a good defensive mid jonny, they give much needed extra protection compared to those ultra thin ones that just rip when you try to stretch it on.}

04 Jul 2017 21:40:44
I just came by a rumour about Emanuel Mammana of Lyon. Seems a good prospect, and great alternativ to Virgil van Dijk. Anything on this story?

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{Ed025's Note - not yet mate..

04 Jul 2017 22:08:01
What you mean by Not Yet Ed025, You expect something tomorrow early morning lol.

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{Ed025's Note - unfortunately not mate.. :)

04 Jul 2017 22:34:05
Seems better value than VVD. And young to boot with lots of potential.

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04 Jul 2017 22:49:14
Mammana looks a real talent. and would save us a hell of a lot of money that could be used towards a Keita deal.

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04 Jul 2017 18:21:22
According to Graeme Kelly who's very reliable Robertson will sign this week.

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04 Jul 2017 18:36:20
> graeme kelly

>very reliable

pick one.

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04 Jul 2017 19:51:55
Look, I know Robertson isn't everyone's first choice (including Klopp's), however if JK thinks he can come in and do a job for us I'm all for it.

JK has been able to develop a lot of our squad players from previous managers (Lallana, Milner, Can, Firmino) as well as work on developing new singinings too (Mane, Gini) .

If he thinks he can work with Robertson and bring him on in a similar fashion then for the rumoured cost he could be the answer.

What we need at fullback is someone that is dependable defensively and can put a ball in on his left foot. Robertson could still be that player for us and i hope we all get behind the lad if he does sign regardless of who is as fans might have wanted instead.

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04 Jul 2017 20:12:10
If I am entitled to an opinion. I am disaaponted and agree with Ed01 on the player. If he lad comes in ye he comes in and we accept it. He is certainly not my first or last choice!
I hope he prove to be a good signing, else we will have the same issue next summer!

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04 Jul 2017 20:17:52
Robertson seems to be this year's Bertrand when Rodgers was linked with him. Everyone said he wasn't good enough etc and wanted young Spanish lad called Moreno! Look how that turned out! Anyway am not saying he is or will be as good as Bertrand and we may not even get Robertson. But if we do I feel he could be a good buy with his age and the price suggested and potential to up his level playing with better players.

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04 Jul 2017 20:46:12
For under 10 million, give the lad a chance. We still have Milner and Gomez as back up. Still a step up from Moreno and Enrique in my opinion.

And will delay a big outlay for a year even if he doesn't work out for whatever reason. Give the lad a chance if he signs abs get behind him!

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04 Jul 2017 20:43:01
I find it amusing that so many aren't impressed with players like Robertson. A lot of the pundits have given him great reviews but because he plays for a club that's been relegated, he's not good enough for Liverpool. He is young and ok as many have said, he's not first choice but, he's one of 11 players on a pitch and by all accounts he has stood out very well. I'm pretty sure Klopp isn't going to buy rubbish he can't work with. Liverpool is a club that wants to get promising players that they can mould and make into great players. I have every faith in Klopp to deliver. Just look at two players bought last season that have been immense for us. Manè an Gini. THERE was a lot of negativity surrounding both of them. I'm excited because I think the club will buy great players and we will push on again.

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04 Jul 2017 20:44:57
I don't care who we sign. The season needs to start. Pornhub servers are going to crash on saturdays at this rate.

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04 Jul 2017 20:54:01
Wonder if people had never seen him play and he was called Robertsonino would they be happier?
Taking nothing away from those who have seen him, the little I have must say personally little underwhelmed but open to being proven wrong, wouldn't be the first or last time hopefully 😁.

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04 Jul 2017 21:13:22
Why not take a punt on clichy? He's free he's better than a lot of the LB's in the premier league plus it frees up more money for JK. I know he's not everyone's bag but I'd definitely take a chance.

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04 Jul 2017 21:22:32
StevieLlfc "klopp isn't going to buy rubbish he can't work with" explain Klavan then.

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04 Jul 2017 21:53:17
Fair point kingkenny. Just trying to make the point that he seems to have a raw talent and should be given a chance. Always the odd exception but stand by what i say, can't see Klopp bringing in rubbish.

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04 Jul 2017 21:54:21
He's obviously rubbish that he can work with.

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04 Jul 2017 22:08:34
Steven Caulker.

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{Ed025's Note - i dont think bringing steven into this is very appropriate IYKM, the guy has had some serious mental health issues to deal with and has been through some very hard times mate, please show some respect..

04 Jul 2017 22:29:53
I will never slag off a Liverpool player I get behind them all, but I will express my opinion of a player who we are supposedly looking to sign. i've watched Robertson play a few times this season and I'm not impressed. the game I remember the most is the palace game. zaha absolutely destroyed him. he was substituted at half time because he was having such a torrid time. imo he is no improvement on Moreno. positionally and defensively poor but with pace and although in possession of a sweet left foot, his distribution is severely lacking.

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04 Jul 2017 22:34:17
I just can't understand how in the whole world of LB's we ended up with Robertson as our choice, he's not a bad player but clearly there's much better out there.

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04 Jul 2017 22:46:11
Well said ED025. Caulker was incredibly brave to speak up and I wish him well.

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05 Jul 2017 00:47:41
Some of our best ever players were signed from lower and lesser league clubs.

Clemence and Keegan came from Scunthorpe and they didn't do too bad.

This is where the manager earns his doe by spotting some quality or potential in thr player and TAPPING INTO IT.

Sorry, I couldn't resist it.

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05 Jul 2017 09:40:19
Steven Caulker played through a very bad mental illness. which as a byproduct effects you physically. He did well just to train everyday!

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05 Jul 2017 19:18:49
I know klopp was interested in mendy ( who wouldn't be ) but Robertson has been linked since January. He was always going to sign. And I totally agree with other post that he will grow into an an field legend with klopps guidance.

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05 Jul 2017 19:19:08
He likes to get forward. He is very controlled on the ball. But. Best of all, he plays with his head up. Simple. People knock the ox too but again he is a player who puts his head up. So important if you wanna succeed at Liverpool. Robertson does have pace too. he's young but not a boy. a young man, just the right age to step up a level. We will sign him then on last day of window we will pinch clichy. Poor lad. Will motivate him though.

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04 Jul 2017 16:00:04
Hi eds I've used the search function but hasn't been asked in a few weeks. Have we looked at or enquired about Wendell for Leverkusen yet?

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{Ed002's Note - No, Liverpool has no interest in him.}

04 Jul 2017 18:05:27
Thankfully. The boy is abysmal defensively.

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04 Jul 2017 19:46:23
Moreno mark II.

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04 Jul 2017 17:17:10
Cheers ed002.

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04 Jul 2017 15:29:26
Any truth we're now looking at Nice left back Henrique Dalbert?

Never seen him, any good anyone?

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{Ed002's Note - No. Nice have offers from two sides that were enough to allow the clubs to talk with the player. So far one club has done so the other not. Both will be pondering whether to pay more. None of this involves Liverpool.}

04 Jul 2017 10:58:51
There's some rumours flying around that a deal for Robertson is almost done and that it will be announced in a couple of days?

Have you heard anything eds?

Cheers.

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{Ed002's Note - No, and I cannot comment of the timing of the completion of transfers. I can say that Watford and PSV Eindhoven are speaking with Hull already but Liverpool are keen.}

04 Jul 2017 11:29:15
If Watford or PSV are to wrap up a deal for Robertson, where will it leave us in regards of a LB. Go on like we did last season with Milly and Moreno?

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{Ed002's Note - It would be the same as any other player - you look elsewhere. Liverpool want to sell Moreno but they rejected one bid and are holding out for a price that no one is biting at.}

04 Jul 2017 11:44:20
PSV, but out of the blue. Guess he is rated across Europe and not just in England.

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04 Jul 2017 12:02:55
James Milner may be!

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04 Jul 2017 16:48:05
is willems leaving psv ed? and who for mate? it wasn't too long ago he was one of europe's hottest prospects.

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{Ed002's Note - Give me a break - this is the Liverpool page.}

04 Jul 2017 08:38:18
With Monaco signing Terence Kongolo, do you think that Mendy will now sign for Man City? Shame, probably the best young left back in Europe. I know this next question is repetitive, but what LB's are we considering other than Robertson. Surely we can do better than a relegated LB.

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{Ed002's Note - Yes MC are pushing to complete the transfer. Liverpool are unable to sign their first choice left back and they have seemingly dropped interest in the others but remain keen on Robertson.}

04 Jul 2017 10:00:30
Thank you ed. So correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that we are paying absolutely zero attention to our defense, and will end up with an overflow of midfield players. Surely if we were to sign Ox and Keita, either Wijnaldum, Lallana or Henderson would have to consider their future at the club.

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{Ed002's Note - No, Liverpool are keen on Robertson - I said that in my reply.

As I have said before, Liverpool cannot keep adding players without others leaving.}

04 Jul 2017 10:09:43
Ed, pardon me if this is naive, however, Is Robertson seemingly the LB choice due potential overspend in other positions being anticipated?

Thanks as always.

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{Ed002's Note - No, he is a player Klopp likes. He can't get his first choice so right now he is the one the club wants. Personally I thought Joe Gomez should be given another chance.}

04 Jul 2017 10:20:51
I agree Ed02 with Gomez given a chance, but for me at Centre back, just hope he gets it!

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04 Jul 2017 11:14:29
Gomez wants to play at centre half. He sees that as his best position. Likely to go on loan to a Premier League team for a season providing we buy a centre half.

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{Ed002's Note - Gomez has never played centre half at this level, only at Charlton. If Gomez is not prepared to play left back then his Liverpool career will be over if Klopp adds another centre back. Being 5th choice will be no fun.}

04 Jul 2017 11:43:49
Playing Gomez at LB is just an awful idea. He played a handful of games at LB, and got roasted by pacy wingers. He is a CB and should play there. Klopp needs to be honest with the lad and let him know where he stands in the club's future. A loan to a club which will play him at CB seems the best move imo. Playing Gomez at Lb will create the same width issues that we faced when Milner played there.

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04 Jul 2017 11:46:02
Ed,

Can I please ask who is/ was the first choice target for left back please?

Thanks.

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{Ed025's Note - mendy i think mate..

04 Jul 2017 15:34:44
Of all the high profile players were linked with it will be ox who signs. Vvd could be messed up already but I still think there is hope of signing him. Robertson will sign too imo.

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04 Jul 2017 16:41:42
Last month an Ed said we could add 2 players before we have to sell. Can you please tell me where we stand in regards to squad size? Can't remember if they said this before or after salah and solanke. Have any fringe players gone out?

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04 Jul 2017 19:40:24
Gomez is a CB and even tho he is untested at this level, he should play there cos he will be destroyed at LB cos he will be an easy target for the opposition.

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04 Jul 2017 08:37:57
Hi Eds

Do we have any back up targets with regards to Keita and VVD as it looks like a case of putting all are eggs in one basket ( and could end up with no one in those positions or a last minute panic buy.

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{Ed002's Note - I have answered elsewhere about van Dijk this morning but for midfield, of those originally of interest only Hector Herrera of Porto remains viable without looking elsewhere. Liverpool has sustained interest in the player.}

04 Jul 2017 15:48:55
Do you think we have a decent chance of signing herrera? Would you say more or less likely than kieta? Cheers guys. Personally I think this rumour has a real ring of truth to it. Sounds like our sort of deal. Hope it happens.

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04 Jul 2017 08:28:57
Hi Eds,

Do you know who the alternative CB options are that the club are looking at if we don't get Van Dijk?


Cheers
Willie.

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{Ed002's Note - Sakho will go and won't need replacing. Klopp took Matic and Klaven on board. Lovren is still at the club. If they are going for an addition like van Dijk it makes sense that one has to go or perhaps they will keep Gomez? Last summer when I was asked about the players I thought Liverpool should buy I suggested Sule - but that option has gone. Liverpool had a very low bid for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly rejected this summer. They could go back but would need to significantly increase their bid. One I have mentioned before is Mahamadou Dembele. He is a PSG kiddie who would be one for the reserves right now at Liverpool but one for the future to look out for. Liverpool were scouting another PSG player when their attention was drawn to him. He will be spending next season on loan at RBS.}

04 Jul 2017 10:03:56
What will he be doing at the royal Bank of Scotland ed02?

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{Ed002's Note - Work experience I tyhink you call it - internship.}

04 Jul 2017 21:13:07
Hi ed is there any news on Emmanuel Mammana from Lyon, he looks good, good in a tackle, read the game well., . personally I would get rid of Klavan and Lovren.

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{Ed025's Note - nothing pertaining to liverpool deano..

04 Jul 2017 18:13:53
Who is the other player at PSG that drew LFC's attention Ed002? Kipempe?

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{Ed002's Note - No, Mohamed Fahad.}

04 Jul 2017 07:19:18
Hi Eds,
Is JK happy with goalkeepers or is going to look for another?

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{Ed001's Note - he wants to have a look at them all in preseason, but it does seem he is happy for now, as we have shown no signs of moving for one. Shame as Donnarumma was available and he would have solved the keeping for years to come.}

04 Jul 2017 07:47:23
I doubt we can get Donnarumma Ed01. Wouldn't he be crazy expensive? Like €100m expensive or something insane like that?
Secondly, I believe it would be difficult to sign an "acceptable" left back. There are very few who understand that as defenders, they're meant to defend first.

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{Ed001's Note - his contract is running down, he would have been available for a reasonable price.}

04 Jul 2017 08:14:53
It is rumoured that donnarumma will extend his contract. 5 more years, €6mio a year, buy out clausle of €100mio if milan qualifies for the CL and €50mio if they fail to qualify.

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{Ed001's Note - yes and it is very likely to happen now, but that does not mean we couldn't have bought him if we had moved for him first.}

04 Jul 2017 08:36:43
We didn't sign him because he wasn't at Southampton, and couldn't take him to Blackpool tower, fancy missing out on the future Buffon, maybe we should sign another striker to get over it.

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04 Jul 2017 08:44:24
Im not so sure about that Ed001. I heared Madrid, Paris and a few other CL regulars were interested and if we face reality, we haven't been in the same league as they are for a few years now. Last time we were one of europes top 5 clubs was 10 years ago sadly.

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{Ed002's Note - Liverpool showed no interest in Donnarumma - neither did PSG. There remains a plan for him going forward and it doesn't involve Liverpool.}

 
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