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28 Jul 2024 11:06:29
Did Liverpool have any interest in Calafiori?
Seems a steal for Arsenal to get him for £42m.
{Ed002's Note - No, Liverpool never spoke to Bologna about the player and have very specific targets of their own, although it seems Richard Hughes scouted Calafiori when at Bournemouth.}
22 Jun 2024 16:19:48
Questions for the eds, Do you think Adrien Rabiot would be a good signing?
He'll be available on a free transfer but no doubt he'll want stupid wages?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - No.}
1.) 23 Jun 2024 23:21:57
I think Rabiot would be a great signing for the Theatre of Streams.
13 Mar 2024 00:09:56
Do we have any interest in the young Hungarian left back Kerkez, currently at Bournemouth?
{Ed002's Note - Milos Kerkez (LWB) Only joined in the summaer after picking Bournemouth over Lazio for game time. Down the list for Chelsea who have a much preferred target.}
1.) 14 Mar 2024 08:17:13
He is not getting much game time at all he has been dropped for some shocking performances. Nowhere near good enough for Liverpool I would forget his name as you won’t be seeing it much at our end of the table.
06 Jan 2024 21:53:40
Given the Age of Bajectic, wouldn't someone like Kimmich be a more realistic option for the CM/ DM position. Do you know if we hold any interest? Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - €90M plus for a 28 year old on €400k per week?}
1.) 07 Jan 2024 09:37:50
Seen them figures alright, sheer lunacy that.
2.) 07 Jan 2024 10:58:30
Kimmich would be a terrible signing. He’ll be 29 in just under a months time, Bayern want stupid money for him, he wants £400k a week and at his age it’s a big ask to adapt to the pace of the league, given that he’s got quite a cushy number playing for the most dominant team in Germany.
3.) 07 Jan 2024 14:10:47
What's wrong with Endo?
4.) 07 Jan 2024 15:04:20
Got shades of the Thiago signing all over it at them numbers. Highly doubt there is anything in this.
5.) 07 Jan 2024 15:44:33
Agree 100% Johnny.
6.) 07 Jan 2024 16:18:32
Personally, I think he's world class and he'll only have 12months left on his contract at the end of the season so €90mil seems a bit too farfetched. We'd get a world class midfielder in his prime. Wages wouldn't be an issue with Thiago most likely leaving at end of season.
7.) 08 Jan 2024 04:33:24
he might be good but pretty certain 400k a week will cause issues in a team where only salah is on anything approaching that.
8.) 08 Jan 2024 08:28:14
It would be even worse thanthe Thiago signing. Very very expensive and he would be better suited to slower leagues.
9.) 08 Jan 2024 09:19:32
No danger they get €90m that will be a silly figure they've quoted. I'm sure if someone offered €70m or thereabouts Bayern consider it. Regardless with wages being excessive its a swerve even though he's a fantastic player.
10.) 07 Jan 2024 09:29:20
How much did the Saudi’s offer for Mo? Isn’t Mo older than Kimmich? Perhaps obsessing on numbers we fans should stick to opinions about players’ capabilities?
11.) 08 Jan 2024 11:14:36
This has Manchester United written all over it.
12.) 09 Jan 2024 06:59:32
We don't need another midfielder, we just need Bajectic back fit again. Focus should be on VVD and Salah's long term successors.
13.) 16 Jan 2024 09:36:38
beat me to it robbie23, that had united signing all over it, there is certainly feeling of changing of a guard at bayern that's coming, Kimmich, Muller, Sane all been in the rumor mill a lot of this past couple months.
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24 Jul 2024 01:17:01
Do you know if we have any interest in Ugarte? Also, does anyone rate him?
Thanks.
1.) 24 Jul 2024 02:16:46
good player. but personally think that he is another torreira. terrier but lacking in ball skills.
2.) 24 Jul 2024 06:30:49
We were. but then apparently we tapped him up and upset the Sporting FC folk.
{Ed001's Note - why would that upset Sporting when he plays for PSG?}
3.) 24 Jul 2024 07:26:07
In fairness Ed I think he’s referring to when he was a sporting player last year and tapped him up.
Not sure why we wouldn’t still be interested mind you. I guess new dept in place transfers now with different ideas.
4.) 24 Jul 2024 08:05:19
He's well suited to EtH's "negative" approach. A good destroyer who gets about breaking up play to give others more freedom. An upgrade on Amrabat for sure, and much younger than Casemiro.
Ugarte is just not what a team that wants to play tidy possession football needs though, because he lacks any kind of incisive passing quality to play through the lines. He's effectively a body to receive it and give the ball straight back, when you're in possession, which he does fine and keeps the ball well enough. But you're not going to see many progressive passes or carries from him because he doesn't have it in the locker. Same as how you won't see him frequently hitting cross field passes or creating chances for team mates.
Good at what he does, but the wrong player for teams like City, Arsenal and Liverpool who want to play on the front foot and dominate possession in the opposition half. He'll really free up Mainoo to actually show what he can do though.
5.) 24 Jul 2024 09:38:19
Exactly, MKS. PSG paid 65m for him and they want rid already? Nah, that's a weird situation I ain't trying to touch. In fact, I think he got benched for the Portuguese Veitinha (boss player, IMO) who does not only know how to win the ball but also, is very good on the ball, great progressive passing ability, as well. And playing next to my BFF Fabian Ruiz for PSG was pretty good to watch in the CL, IMO.
I have said before, teams who are trying to play tidy, progressive footie are looking for DM's like Xabi Alonso rather than Mascherano or Ugarte type DM's who let's face it, are becoming obsolete right now, IMO. Utd are welcome to him.
6.) 24 Jul 2024 10:01:03
To mark Ugarte down as just some lumpen destroyer is doing him a bit of disservice here MK, in the season before he joined PSG, he played nearly as many long balls and made more forward runs with the ball than Fabinho at his best (18/ 19 and 19/ 20), who we widely accept as being one of the best around at his peak. Regrettably it seems like United may be getting their act together off the pitch. My only hope is that ten Hag continues with his complete lack of competency.
7.) 24 Jul 2024 11:25:46
What's Caicedo regarded as?
Because this time time year FSG and the club were being laudit over their bid for him.
8.) 24 Jul 2024 11:59:35
I think Caicedo is regarded to be London’s premier connoisseur of late night fried chicken shops, along with his slightly rotund mother. The Caicedo star rating is the equivalent of a Michelin star in the fried chicken industry, JK.
9.) 24 Jul 2024 12:12:26
I didn't really see the fuss in ugarte when we were originally rumoured. Some teams play a way which requires a physical midfielder who's sole job is to break up play but neither klopp or slot need that since both play with organised pressing.
A ball winning midfielder works in a team which is reactive when on defense. A team which is proactive on defense needs someone who is not only high energy but can retain and recycle play. Ugarte doesn't do that, as Viktor points out he wins the ball then plays it long forward. Slot doesn't play that way so he'd be an odd signing for slot and in 6 months everyone would be complaining about how often he's giving the ball away.
10.) 24 Jul 2024 12:32:41
Surely we want all of our players to be ball winners? And also be able to pass the ball more than 10 yards.
Preferably with both feet and without falling over.
11.) 24 Jul 2024 12:47:21
My point, Nevada, is that Ugarte doesn’t just win the ball and give it 5 yards to someone who can play it, at Sporting he mixed it up like Fabinho used to, although not quite as good a player. So to write him off as some kind of modern day David Batty is somewhat harsh. Truth is that until we have a top class centre midfielder who is defensively excellent, then we’re not winning a the league or champions league and we will continue to be also rans. Klopp’s best sides always played with one (we only won the league when we signed Fabinho. ) and Slot used Mats Wiefer as one of his midfield pairing, it did surprise me we didn’t have a look at him as he wasn’t hugely priced and is technically very good defensive midfielder. If the plan is to continue with what we have then we’ll just continue to give soft goals away.
12.) 24 Jul 2024 14:27:28
ViktorVaughan, the can't sign or look to sign anyone and everyone that me or you think they should. That's just impossible. That aside and as for Fab IMO, not only was he great at breaking up play defensively, he was brilliant on the ball and could pick a bass (a decisive pass) from deep or from the final third either diagonally or otherwise. Something Ugarte is not suited for, IMO. His (Fab's) ability on the ball seems to have been underrated and forgotten as time as went on, IMO.
Also remember before there was Rodri, there was Fab who was brilliant in the way he played the DM role for us under Klopp and many of us thought he was world class. Ugarte is not in his league and cannot do the things Fab could do for us esp. creatively.
Now you may think that we won't win the title with a top class DM. At the same time, one can also think that we won't win the title with an Ugarte type DM either cos Slot likes to have the ball hence, his inability to be creative from deep, like Fab was for us when we won the title. Just my take.
13.) 24 Jul 2024 14:40:19
With regards to the OP yes I rate him, he offers teams ball winning abilities and is very good at shielding the back line, something Endo was lauded for on here last season.
14.) 24 Jul 2024 16:27:39
My bad. I actually didn't realise he moved to PSG.
Thought he was still at Sporting. clearly didn't set the world alight in the French league.
15.) 24 Jul 2024 16:35:56
Not writing him off Viktor just pointing out that slot does not like his players to do that. He prefers players to make 5 yard passes so why the club would pursue a player who doesn't fit slots system or provide anything that slot needs doesn't make sense.
I doubt you'll see a "ball winner" signed by us this season because it's just not the way slot has liked to play previously. His team's defend in groups of pressing mostly on their feet. The old gattuso style ball winner isn't something he utilises.
It's not a slight against ugarte, it's just a square peg for a round hole. I do think ugarte is a little overrated though as well. Though psg aren't selling due to him not being good enough he's being sold for the same reason we won't buy him. He doesn't fit their style of play. Ugarte is much better suited to a team who don't expect to have possession much and play on the counter. For a possession based team as I expect slot will make us someone like zubimendi would make more sense as he fits the style.
* That's not me saying we'll sign zubimendi, it was just an example.
16.) 24 Jul 2024 17:34:09
Has Trent been told he’s only allowed to pass the ball 5 yards next season.
17.) 24 Jul 2024 17:34:49
Nevada, fully agree with all you have said. Ugarte is a player whose skill set we do not need in a Slot setup. I mean even if you look at Endo, he can win the ball cleanly and create from deep due to his short, mid and long range forward-passing ability as we all saw last season. Were he a few years younger, Im signing him over Ugarte all day, every day. Ugarte is a good/ very good player and will sign for a big club who needs his skill set. We're not that team, sorry.
25 Jun 2024 04:14:21
Thinking about players like Bajectic, Elliot, Gravenberch, Bradley and Quansah. It would be a shame to see them stagnate and not get enough minutes to fulfil their potential.
1.) 25 Jun 2024 05:50:05
I think that’s called overthinking mate.
All those players named will have a full pre season with Slot so if anything they have an advantage over the players away in tournaments to impress the manager and learn his system and methods.
2.) 25 Jun 2024 07:33:53
Looking forward to seeing who this years Bradley and Quansah will be.
3.) 25 Jun 2024 08:03:10
Whether they fulfil their potential is completely down to them.
If they work hard enough and are good enough they will play. Simple.
4.) 25 Jun 2024 07:33:03
Slot's got a great reputation for developing young players and putting his faith in them.
If they're good enough, I believe they'll get there chance. I've no ITK sources, but just have a gut feeling that one of the main reasons we've been so quiet in the market is that Slot wants to have a look at what he's got and has probably advised Hughes to hold fire. Normally we like to get our business done nice and early but that's not easy when your head coach hasn't had a chance to work with any of the existing players yet.
They will all get there chance in my opinion. Of all our u21 players, the 5 you've listed are the exceptional ones who have the best chance of making it but they need to stay grounded and earn their stripes. You could possibly throw Morton, Beck and Carvalho in there too but they're much more up against having only really made an impact on senior football at a level below the Premier League so far. Clark, Danns and Doak will also be looking to build on their cameo roles.
I'm backing Slot to give them all a fair chance mate. You do hear quite a few murmurs about Bajcetic's professionalism lately though. Time keeping is apparently an issue with him. He wants to be careful because with the season Morton has just had, plus a new manager coming in, first impressions count for a lot. He could slip down the pecking order if he doesn't demonstrate he's fully committed to his craft. Morton is no mug.
5.) 25 Jun 2024 08:21:18
Think Chambers has a chance to impress also, maybe Doak and Gordon.
6.) 25 Jun 2024 09:52:18
Bradley is definitely becoming a top player. There is no question about that.
7.) 25 Jun 2024 10:49:45
@June - won’t this years Bradley bad Quansah be Bradley and Quansah?
8.) 25 Jun 2024 11:25:26
DarwinTheGoat, Im having difficulty understanding the premise of your post. Do you think these players will not get playing time? Do you think they will not have the opportunity to prove themselves? If that is true then, we will have to wait and see BUT for the likes of Elliott, the kid has proved himself, IMO.
The others like Baj, Grav (both especially) have a lot to prove. Quansah and Bradley just need to up their game and improve as they have already shown they are at the level to compete for a spot in the starting 11, IMO.
9.) 25 Jun 2024 11:52:30
There are even more games than usual this season with the new CL format so everybody will get their chance. They have all proven enough to be considered as permanent members of the first team squad. I agree with Oli that Elliot shouldn't be lumped in with the others - he was starting games ahead of Szobo at the end of last season, he is part of the core midfielders.
The bigger questions are who will take that chance when it comes and who will be needed to play more than expected due to whatever injuries we pick up throughout the season.
Quansah and Bradley need to show that they can kick on and continue improving, Baj needs to first of all show that he is fit and then that he can get back to his pre injury level (and beyond) and Grav need to show he can live up to his potential from a few years ago.
10.) 25 Jun 2024 14:08:58
What ShipleyKopite just said, lol.
11.) 25 Jun 2024 14:09:14
Hopefully not West?see what you mean but i want our brilliant academy to keep churning them out.
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13 Jan 2025 07:39:15
Mo does need a new contract his form has been exceptional this season and if he continues and we win some major trophies he should get the balon d'or which will only improve the LFC global brand.
Two year deal is a no brainer. Could even sell next in 2026 to saudi.
13 Jan 2025 07:34:32
Looks like your engine needs more oil chaos.
09 Jan 2025 22:48:52
He can play anywhere
He is Kvaradona.
24 Aug 2024 09:04:01
Viktor, perhaps we've been negotiating with him since the window first opened?
23 Aug 2024 16:23:34
Kravadona is his nickname, huge potential imo. We could easily sign him for 150 mil and give him thiago and matips wages. Id rather we spent big on one top player than sign 3 or 4 50 mil punts.
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16 Jan 2025 03:45:03
Robbo should be sold, he's on fairly high wages and is a liability.
23 Aug 2024 16:18:51
It's slot and his staff who need to worry about making the team better.
As a fan, I'll just keep watching the games and hope we keep winning.
I know it's hard for people to understand but we do actually have players that can improve.
The only players that have already peaked are probably VVD and Salah.
12 Jul 2024 15:21:07
England will lose to Spain and Pickford will never win a trophy.
{Ed025's Note - but if England win DTG....you will win the trophy for prat of the year mate i believe.. :)
12 Jul 2024 15:18:40
The steroids must have done something then.
11 Jul 2024 15:46:19
Ed 25 keeps saying he's yet to see the clips yet has no problem making judgements on his limited information. What else can we expect from a blue nose.
{Ed025's Note - i made my assumption on the footage i have seen DTG thats all, and i have said i will wait for the inquiry before i comment fully and i think thats fair, dont be an arse hole all your life mate..