Liverpool Rumours Archive January 08 2014

08 Jan 2014 23:45:59
Ian Ayre flew to Moscow today. I have no info on who he is meeting. Do the eds know of any interest in any Russian based players?

Best case scenario Yann M'vila worst case Aiden McGeady.

Could perhaps be Dzsudzsak, we're in the market for a wide forward allegedly. Just speculation of course. Unless there is some kind of reason why it wouldn't be him(new contract or just recently moved or permit issues).

Any of the Ed's know of any interest recently at all?

Best case Yarmolenko.

09 Jan 2014 07:36:30
Best would definately not be Mvila.
Best would be someone like Dzagoev, Witsel or Dzusdak (spelling)

Perhaps he's gone to try to negotiate with Zenith so they withdraw their offer for Salah? Maybe he's offering to do the washing up for a month or he'll let them have a ride on his Harley.

08 Jan 2014 22:22:44
Liverpool could be in the frame to make a shock move for Palermo striker Abel Hernandez.

According to the Mirror, Brendan Rodgers could be aiming to snatch Hernandez from under the noses of rival clubs, just like he did with Philippe Coutinho.

Uruguayan Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the best young strikers in Europe and he has netted 11 times in 17 Serie 'B'games this season.

If Rodgers were to sign Hernandez though, it would have to be for a substantial figure - eight figures at least.

Apparently an attempt for Hernandez's signature was made by Liverpool in the summer but neither club could agree on a figure.

The 23-year-old is know across Europe and South America for his pace and technical ability. He has also scored seven goals in 11 international appearances.

He has previously been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur and Fiorentina reportedly had an offer knocked back in the summer.
SOURCE-Sportsvibe

If he was good enough he surely wouldn't be playing in the 2nd tier at the age of 23.

Just a thought.

No wonder we couldn't reach an agreement when they want an 8 figure sum for a 'seria B' player

08 Jan 2014 20:50:16
Arsenal and Liverpool are both in talks with Anderlecht over a deal to sign defender Cheikhou Kouyate, his agent has reported.
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{Ed002's Note - Arsenal and Southampton are interested but Lazio and Galatasaray may have now dropped there interest. The talks, I don't know about Liverpool, have only been with his agent according to Anderlecht.}

Cheers Ed002. The report I read never mentioned Southampton just Arsenal and Liverpool. His agent (and these were direct quotes from the guy) also said he expected Kouyate to be playing in the EPL before the end of January.
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{Ed002's Note - A coup for Liverpool being the first club to have 10 centre backs on the books.}

LOL. That's what I was thinking. But as you know there is interest in some of our CB's. I think some will be shipped out this window if teams can be found to take them.
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08 Jan 2014 23:04:53
We need ten cbs. One centre back for each of Chelsea's acm's

08 Jan 2014 19:38:17
Alonso sign's 2 year contract extension with RM.
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Who puts unbelievable, there's photographic evidence haha

10 Jan 2014 16:21:02
Thank God for that. too old now!

08 Jan 2014 16:36:17
Eds, is Michael Ngoo going out on loan to Swindon Town?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know, we have been trying to sell him.}

08 Jan 2014 15:45:04
Just following on from my post yesterday about Conor coady.the loan with sheff utd has been extended till end of feb.

08 Jan 2014 13:24:48
Hi Eds

Are Liverpool still looking to get a few younger players out on loan for experience? if so who is available for loan?

Thanks

{Ed001's Note - the club always want to farm out a few players for experience, though it has to be the right club wanting to take them. I am not sure who is currently available, as injuries have clouded the issue. Smith was a prospective loanee, for instance, but right now he is not likely to be allowed to go out on loan.}

08 Jan 2014 14:53:14
Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund now in for Salad, aswell as Zenit. Dragging our heels as usual. Oh well sure we can get a youngster in on loan to help the push for top 4. FSG penny pinching.

Penny pinching? You don't get how business works do you? You don't pay 50% more than you think something is worth.

That's not actually how business works at all. If it's true that three other parties are willing to pay more than you, then your valuation is no longer correct. Players, like houses, are only worth the max that buyers are willing to pay.

We have not lost out on him yet, and if his fee gets stupid then we will move on to other targets.

I still think we will get him.

Actually what others offer for one item isn't really relevant when there's a whole market of other options out there. Just because the rich guy comes in with more money doesn't mean you're willing to pay that much.

That may be the case if one "rich" club outbids you, but not if THREE others are willing to outbid you. That clearly means the player is worth more and his club will know that. Of course, this is all assuming that the three other clubs are actually offering a lot more than us - no one really knows that for sure.

A thing has more than one value doesn't it? It all depends on how much you want the thing. So, for instance, we may need a certain type of player - say, a right winger. Other clubs may be happy with the players that they have in that position and logically ya that would mean that we would value a good player in that position more than other clubs. So our valuation of the plater would be higher than that of other climbs.mthat aid there would come a point where the players worth would not match the amount of money being requested and this happens quite regularly when certain clubs decide they want to buy another object to adorn their reserves for a couple of years .

08 Jan 2014 13:21:35
is it true that we are after abel hernandez? Is he any good?

{Ed002's Note - Roma, Napoli, Arsenal and Dortmund have enquired about Abel Hernandez and been told he is not available - although this has not deterred Fiorentina to continue to push for talks.}

08 Jan 2014 11:02:16
Ed002 reports in Italy say that ac Milan are very close to signing Fernando reges. Is this true?

{Ed002's Note - As I have explained a move to Italy remains the most likely option if he is not to agree a new deal with Porto. Although Everton have shown an interest he seems keen on Italy and may well be looking to sign a pre-contract for a summer move.}

Ed002 are Liverpool actually interested in a defensive midfielder like fernando?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has not shown an interest in Fernando and the focus remains on a forward player (e.g. Salah) and a central midfield player with perhaps a player on a loan to buy deal.}

Ed002 apart from will hughes have we shown any interest in any other central midfield players?

{Ed002's Note - I think that Liverpool are looking very seriously to Hughes but will need to avoid any slip-ups in securing him for the summer - otherwise he will go elsewhere with interest growing from other EPL sides. I am not aware of any significant efforts to look elsewhere. This is one that can be nailed now for the summer - but I fear the reluctance to commit to an already growing fee could be the downfall.}

Ed002 so Liverpool are not looking for a midfielder to come into the first team now?

{Ed002's Note - Why try and twist things?}

Ed002 even u have said that will hughes would not be ready to play for the first team now?

{Ed002's Note - It would be a summer arrival - not now. But to secure him, the time to act is now or chance the bitter taste of disappointment.}

08 Jan 2014 09:27:43
Has Liverpool shown any interest in Fabio Coentrao? Would suit our style of play and is available.

{Ed002's Note - None.}

08 Jan 2014 07:59:49
Good morning Eds. How are you this morning sir?

Any interest in Caner Erkin, left back from Fenerbache?

Any updates on Rakitic please?

Have a great day.

{Ed002's Note - Fenerbahce and Caner Erkin have scheduled some discussions over his contract which runs out in 2014. Fenerbahce have said there have been no offers - perhaps one for the summer.

There is nothing new with Rakitic that relates to Liverpool.}

08 Jan 2014 02:59:42
how much is it true that Agger will leave for Napoli?
And is there any chance that Reina will be call back?
What about Borini future?

A poster on here confidently stated that Napoli would bid for Agger within 72hours. That however was 5 days ago and as yet no bid. He then hedged his bets by saying no bid until the extent of Agger's injury was known. I'll predict no bid and anyway how could we release him? Our squad is thin and with Sakho unfit our centre backs are reduced to Agger, Skrtel, and Toure who is currently covering for Johnson. It would be pointless to sell Agger and then have to buy another CB to replace him. And anyway who is available cheaply and good enough?

I am that said poster.
Hedged my bets? Would you seriously expect a club be it Napoli or any other to bid on a player that comes off the field injured?
Which happened within 48 hours of my post.
When the extent of the injury to Daniel is known, Then Napoli will be better placed to decide whether to pursue there interest in the player.
And at no time in the said post did I say the BR or LFC would accept the offer and sell said player.
You really need to read posts that are put up and stop trying to diss what is written because events take an unfortunate turn. I understand now why ED002 is more guarded with what they write on here now.
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Hmmmmm. if memory serves didn't we not only bid. but, actually cough up $35 million for an injured Andy Carroll??

No malice intended VR. just being a smartass and couldn't resist the door you left ajar.

TBF Red-NOT BLUE-Lenses there is a bit of a difference.
We were towards the very end of the transfer window when we signed Carroll and knew the full extent of his injury when he was signed. Plus we were desperate and short of strikers at the time having sold Torres. Everyone knew it was a panic buy and a gamble at the time.
Napoli are not in anywhere near the same position.
Agger is still undergoing assessments and the extent of his injury is not known at this present time. Plus there is still 3 weeks of the window open which gives Napoli ample time to asses his injury and look for an alternative if that should be needed.
Had no injury taken place on Sunday I stand by my post they would have made a bid for the player.
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