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01 Sep 2024 13:11:08
Good afternoon Ed02
With the obvious need for a centre back, what happened with the interest in Goncalo Ignacio?
Did the club leave it too late again, due to not settling on a specific target earlier, or was the player simply not interested after we spoke with his agent.
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Joe Gomez stayed and Liverpool did not want to spend a significant amount of cash in one go.}
1.) 01 Sep 2024 15:38:42
TBH I’m happy with that. Gomez is a decent player and it looks like VVD and Konate are first choice right now.
2.) 01 Sep 2024 19:20:11
Ed2, is Inacio still someone we’d be interested in next windows.
{Ed002's Note - It is hard to tell right now.}
3.) 01 Sep 2024 23:43:30
Gomez can play both full back positions and centre back. If you gave me the choice of Gomez or Guehi, I’d rather Gomez any day of the week.
4.) 02 Sep 2024 08:04:18
Three clean sheets. The only team in the league to manage that. Why is the need for a centre back obvious?
5.) 02 Sep 2024 09:04:33
Because the season has barely started stoneage. The tests will come soon as there will be games every few days.
6.) 02 Sep 2024 12:02:32
We are still reliant on Ali and VVD. Konate also has required exp and skill. But we need 3rd CB who is more capable then Qunasha and Gomez are at the moment.
I happy for Quansha to have game time but along side VVD.
7.) 02 Sep 2024 13:41:23
Players more capable than Quansah and Gomes expect to start games. They aren't going to sign to sit on the bench.
8.) 02 Sep 2024 17:37:27
So playing a supposedly resurgent United at their pit isn't classed as a test?
Or does that not fit the required negative narrative because we won?
9.) 02 Sep 2024 17:40:36
You mean Stones, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol are all asking to leave Man city as mostly 2 or 3 of them start games.
10.) 02 Sep 2024 18:29:30
Yep, those 3 clean sheets are great but they were it solely down to good defending, there was some ropey finishing and great goalkeeping.
VVD can’t play 60 games a season anymore, we need to succession plan.
11.) 02 Sep 2024 20:28:00
Report’s today that we are still looking To go back for M Z hope not let’s give R G some respect.
12.) 02 Sep 2024 21:01:11
I would still be okay with MZ if he joined another time. There’s so much to what happened that we don’t know about behind the scenes, and it seemed that Real Sociedad put significant pressure on MZ (maybe due to Merino going to Arsenal) .
Early days but also really happy with RGs start to the season.
13.) 03 Sep 2024 03:30:55
Merino looks like he is made of wool … I’ll get my coat.
14.) 03 Sep 2024 04:26:05
No need to feel sheepish StEtienne mate.
15.) 03 Sep 2024 08:33:37
There are enough Wools in the ground already .
16.) 03 Sep 2024 08:41:48
Braithwaite is the one to buy, settled in the area and proven in the league.
17.) 03 Sep 2024 12:30:17
Everton won't sell to us, IMO. No point worrying about it.
18.) 03 Sep 2024 15:19:35
Just speculating but maybe the flip-flopping was due to an expectation of Saudi bids for Mo and Virgil, that clearly never materialized.
Overall spend was down on the previous year. Perhaps FFP/ PSR is starting to focus minds. If we are moving toward squad building based on sustainable business models and not financial doping this has to be good for us in the long run.
Personally I'm happy with the approach and trust they know what they are doing. I don't buy the contract situation is down to incompetence. It's a strategy for Mo and Virgil.
For Trent, I suspect there's been conversations and he's not willing to commit. Next summer he will be 26, in his prime. Real sniffing around. It's probably tempting, expecially given the squad they are building. Become a club legend or a galactico?
Let's just enjoy the season. Looking good so far :)
19.) 04 Sep 2024 02:18:24
Thanks ed2. Assuming whoever we may target at CB would be dependent on sorting VVD’s contract situation first either way?
{Ed002's Note - It needs to be resolved regardless.}
05 Aug 2023 20:15:11
Hi Ed02. Is there any possibility that Liverpool could sign Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio.
I have looked on the site and elsewhere and have seen very little transfer news on him recently.
With several names no longer available to Liverpool, could he be an option, or would Sporting still refuse to deal with Liverpool, due to recent conduct. Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Goncalo Inacio (CB) Watched by scouts from a number of PL sides, including Liverpool and Manchester United, with the latter declaring an interest. The other side to declare an interest is PSG. Real Madrid offer a wildcard option. Sporting would rather not sell and are looking to a new contract and an increased release clause. Newcastle have begun talks with Sporting in order to be able to speak directly to the player and to understand if there is flexibility in the payment schedule. Arsenal interest would have departed with the signing of Timber. The player has also been offered to Chelsea but they have preferred options for a long-term Silva replacement. The player is open to a move to Manchester United. Liverpool have likely burned theri bridges already.}
1.) 06 Aug 2023 05:28:19
Honestly quite unbelievable that our conduct is still so amateurish and unprofessional that clubs actively refuse to deal with us. Culture at the club needs seriously evaluating.
2.) 06 Aug 2023 09:45:40
The amount of times we have lost out on a player or had to spend more just to stop a complaint going in is shocking. This is the one side of Klopp and the club that I really don’t like and the fact that it still happens after 7 years just shows that we thing we above the rules! Just stop .
3.) 06 Aug 2023 11:44:21
If we're persisting with this 3box3 system then Inacio is tailor made for the LCB role in it. It doesn't look like we're willing to go back and repair the relationship with Sporting any time soon though.
4.) 06 Aug 2023 12:10:05
Thanks for that detailed answer Edo2. That's another defender crossed off the list.
5.) 06 Aug 2023 16:12:19
We ain't buying no defender. more excuses to follow. We couldn't get the right player and other teams wanted them too, the players we wanted weren't available ect ect. This club won't move on till fsg sell up.
What's the crack with making interest known in players like kone and thuram and then just walking away. I don't get it myself.
6.) 06 Aug 2023 23:39:41
Magico - ed2 has already given you a couple responses that explain why 'x' player isn't coming. and none of those responses have been had anything to do with the owners.
7.) 07 Aug 2023 18:22:50
Wait, I thought the anti FSG Brigade tell us everytime that they are the sole reason we can’t sign players. I did not know Klopp tapping platers up was another one. Who would have thought?
21 May 2018 20:39:30
BRover, I do agree with you, there are several players in the PSG team who are arguably too good for the French league. Neymar knew the standard of football there before he signed. He and his father were more interested in money than sporting ambitions. I am sure player power will get him out of there though.
1.) 21 May 2018 21:44:49
What do you mean player power? Do they not want him there?
2.) 21 May 2018 23:14:58
I have wondered about mbappe if he will ever reach his potential playing in the French league. I think one of the eds has said he may well end up at Madrid, but he needs to be tested.
3.) 22 May 2018 00:08:02
I think it was more a list of predictions than anything, definitely not a list of done deals.
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25 Jul 2024 07:29:22
Was the Liverpool rep wearing a red scarf and hat too?
01 Sep 2023 07:54:41
Andre Trindade perhaps.
13 Aug 2023 11:51:19
Nice work Nevada, you post rumours on a rumours site. I do not understand how you can be criticised for that. Most of us appreciate the input but there is always somebody looking to shoot you down.
06 Aug 2023 12:10:05
Thanks for that detailed answer Edo2. That's another defender crossed off the list.
18 Jun 2023 06:00:54
I believe Ed02 said that any new investment was in FSG and not Liverpool.
Which means Liverpool fc may not benefit or see any extra funding for new players. Hope I'm wrong on this.
16 Apr 2025 22:32:49
I'm just glad Arsenal got rid of them, I simply do not like Real Madrid for numerous reasons. They're out and good riddance.
12 Apr 2025 14:25:05
Salah, as I previously stated, maybe Slot wanted to assess squad last summer.
Maybe the club thought the 2 current left backs would get us through this season, same with the midfield. January transfer window is always difficult, so I am not turning on Hughes yet.
It is now clear to us all that we need a new left back, forward, midfielder and centre back. So if Hughes fails to address these positions in the summer, then I will certainly criticise him.
Let's hope you get a couple of goals tomorrow Salah.
12 Apr 2025 12:27:36
Salah, I'm not brainwashed by anybody, I think for myself, I was simply responding to this thread about Hughes. It is a fact that there have been numerous posts on this site condemning Hughes, yet all these posters, including me, have no idea what goes on behind the scenes, so how do you know he is not doing his job properly.
So I will give Hughes credit, even though others were involved, as it is only him getting slagged off in this thread. You talk about balance and giving others credit, but you only criticise Hughes.
Furthermore, dismissing Hughes achievements at Bournemouth is laughable, as I'm certain that's what got him the Liverpool job in the first place. If he fails in this summer transfer window, then the criticism is justified, but so far it is over the top.
11 Apr 2025 17:18:30
I do not understand all this negativity about Hughes. Judge him after this window, maybe Slot needed a season to assess the squad before deciding on what players he needs.
Salah, Trent and Virgil should have been signed up long before Hughes started his job, so why dismiss his involvement in Salah signing a contract extension.
Just because Salah wanted to stay, doesn't mean negotiations are easy, so give Hughes credit.
I understood that Trent also wanted to stay, but he is going to Madrid and there will be plenty of posters on here who will then blame Hughes.
I guess Hughes cannot win either way, still he did very well at Bournemouth.
29 Mar 2025 14:06:42
Olired- Perhaps you could read Sofa-Fans' post again, he is obviously not referring to the back up players.
However, you imply that his post is embarrassing, where in reality you have failed to read his post correctly.
Sofa-Fan actually makes a good point, which I am sure you will agree with, once the fog clears.