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05 Apr 2023 18:51:06
Hi eds,
Do you have any idea of how many midfielders the club may be targeting, and what types of midfielders these may be?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Two certainly and perhaps a more AM. So a CM and one who may be a little more defensive.}
1.) 05 Apr 2023 19:50:17
Ed, sounds like Liverpool will look to get a CB, DM, CM, attacking player/ Firmino replacement. Does that sound about right?
If we get four good ones, that could make a big difference to the squad.
Although I also agree with Ed001 that we need to better align our tactics better to our new players. They are not like for like with the players they, ve replaced but very talented all the same. I'm sure klopp and co are working hard on this although it isn't showing on pitch yet.
Hopefully, next season we get a big bounce back.
{Ed002's Note - That will be the priority.}
2.) 05 Apr 2023 20:24:29
Thank you for you response, ed.
What other positions are we looking at? I assume a backup GK (with Kelleher potentially searching for 1st team football) and a CB?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Yes, and I expect a couple of Free Agents might work there. I have mentiond Ndicka and there might be a cheap goalkeeping in someone like Ron-Robert Zieler, or a Free Agent such as Timo Horn.}
3.) 05 Apr 2023 20:32:25
According to an article in tonights Liverpool Echo 20 year old left footed midfielder Croatian Luka Sucic RB Salburg is being seriously considered this summer, £17 million is the transfer figure they quote with add ons.
{Ed002's Note - Luka Sucic (CM/AM) There has been growing interest in the youngster with RBS fending off interest from Arsenal and Juventus by making it clear he is not for sale. This has not stopped the interest of Lazio who see the youngster as a Sergej Milinkovic-Savic replacement. Newcastle have spoken with RBS about the player and will make a bid. Milan have a declared interest but a move seems unlikely. RBS have said a number of other sides have sent scouts to watch him and this will include Liverpool, considering him as an alternative to Bellingham. The player has said he would like to play in Germany.}
22 Mar 2023 19:46:10
Hi ed,
Who would you choose as a more realistic choice to Bellingham and Gvardiol? Both seem to be heading elsewhere.
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Perhaps Neves and Ndicka.}
1.) 22 Mar 2023 20:09:04
Ambition and reality!
2.) 22 Mar 2023 20:17:34
Kone and Nunes/ Rabiot with Ndicka or Salisu.
{Ed002's Note - Kone is heading elsewhere - Liverpool has made no approach. Salisu is not moving to Liverpool although he may well be moving elsewhere. There is plenty of interest in Ndicka including Liverpool. Rabiot just May be possible.}
3.) 22 Mar 2023 21:07:56
Thanks Ed002 although you ruining the fun as its meant to be speculation ? I’d be happy with Rabiot and Ndicka as a start though mate! Which CM/ DM would you add to that for a good window in your eyes? A realistic one, I’m aware who you’ve stated we are interested in but who would be your pick to add to them two?
{Ed002's Note - Neves. Perhaps Nunez.}
4.) 22 Mar 2023 22:04:06
Neves, Nunez and Rabiot would be very nice Ed ? Not that all 3 will happen.
5.) 22 Mar 2023 21:43:47
I have seen you speak of Nunes frequently although I’ve been very busy at work lately and not frequented the sight as much as I’d of liked, is Neves interest new and concrete or someone you just personally see as a good fit? Thanks as always in advance sir.
{Ed002's Note - Neves will become an option this summer and the expected interest of Barcelona might well drift away. He would be an excellent addition to midfield and is versatile.}
6.) 22 Mar 2023 22:58:44
Neves would be a superb Thiago successor. I think people forget how young he is because he’s been around forever.
7.) 23 Mar 2023 05:01:30
You're right OneKiss. I thought he'd be 28 or 29. Was really surprised to see that he had just turned 26 last week.
8.) 23 Mar 2023 08:31:46
I know right?! Dude looks about 35 ?.
9.) 23 Mar 2023 08:35:15
Neves is less mobile than Fabinho and Thiago. Just what we need.
10.) 23 Mar 2023 09:44:24
We’re having a very bad season (our midfield in particular are playing very badly (or so I’ve read) and we are still 15 points ahead of Wolves with 2 games in hand - seems to me Neves and Nunes are going to have to raise their game to get into our starting 11.
11.) 23 Mar 2023 10:41:38
WDW - of course 2+2=7 :)
Seriously though, Wolves have struggled to inject speed into their play for multiple seasons now, under multiple managers. Forwards have changed, wingers have changed, fullbacks have changed. Neves and Moutinho, while technically excellent, are part of the reason Wolves play slow football.
Judging Nunes on this season would be a bit harsh. The poor guy has been linked with a transfer away from Wolves from the moment he signed. He has also been played in about 4 different positions by a couple of managers. That can't be helpful either. No doubt Jorge Mendes has a plan for him.
12.) 23 Mar 2023 10:47:24
Neves is a really good player. He's not rapid, but he covers the ground really well and if a proper powerhouse. Also (vitally) he can score from outside the box unlike most of our midfielders which forces defenders to step out to close him down, opening up gaps in a low block.
Lindstrom, Mount, Neves, Rabiot and Ndicka would be good and realistic replacements for Firmino, Fabinho, Ox, Keita and Matip. Would add the steel and the work rate back to our midfield and allow us to drop Virgil if he was slacking.
13.) 23 Mar 2023 10:52:21
Manuel Ugate is one I'd look at personally.
14.) 23 Mar 2023 13:06:50
MK - did you actually say Neves is "a proper powerhouse"?
15.) 23 Mar 2023 13:08:29
stone - I am with you. Ugarte would be a brilliant replacement for Fabinho. But it sounds like there's no interest in him by us at the moment.
He's got that Mascherano/ Medel tenacity about him.
{Ed077's Note - oh Gary Medel. Ed001 has a big poster of Medel on his bathroom?
16.) 23 Mar 2023 13:16:47
I can’t think of too many players less mobile than Fabinho, if I’m honest.
17.) 23 Mar 2023 14:47:20
100% FPF. He's absolutely brilliant at coming away from ground duels with the ball. Strong in the tackle and hard to dispossess. I'm more surprised you haven't noticed how strong he is. He's in that same mould as Rice and Rodri. A ball winner and a ball carrier. He absolutely bullied us on more than one occasion this season. It's not his fault Wolves can't score goals.
I really rate him. I'm surprised Wolves have let him run his contract down to be honest. He's held their bang average team together for years.
18.) 23 Mar 2023 15:24:26
MK, I, like yourself am an admirer of Neves and think he’d be a great addition. He wouldn’t be bullied in midfield and is a real threat from set pieces and long shots! Good passer of the ball as well.
19.) 23 Mar 2023 16:22:06
MK - are we talking about Ruben Neves here? Come on. He's technically outstanding but lacks the legs to close space and track runs. His tackles are much like Thiago's - a bit desperate and out of control at times.
Let's say you're right about him being what you say he is, then where is the queue of top 6 PL clubs in for him. Everyone is after midfielders this summer. Surely everyone would be after him!
Nunez Nunez - maybe he won't be bullied, but he'll be run past at will.
20.) 23 Mar 2023 17:48:31
FPF, Man United and Barcelona both have had an interest in the last 12 months. I'll agree to disagree on his mobility. For me he's a very good player who works very hard snd has a good passing range. A perfect Fabinho replacement. I have to question how much you've seen him play recently if you think players run past him at will. Maybe 4 years ago he was a bit suspect defensively but he's matured into a really solid player. It's unfortunate for him that a once strong Wolves team has fallen apart due to a lack of consistency in the manager position.
21.) 23 Mar 2023 18:05:12
MK - yes, we'll definitely have to agree to disagree about his mobility. He's definitely less mobile than Fabinho.
As for Barcelona and Man Utd being linked with him - I don't think that is as flattering as you think these days.
22.) 23 Mar 2023 19:40:29
Discussion is all fine and good, but has anyone given to the thought of the question of whether Neves, Nunes and Rabiot (and all the others cited above) are actually better than Fabinho, Henderson and Bajcetic (which I believe has been our best midfield in this most mediocre of years)?
I'm not sure. The jury is definitely out for me. I definitely saw Fabinho improve with Bajcetic next to him, and I also definitely saw the team play very well when Klopp removed the shackles of whatever this new system is and let the players play the way they know how (and have been playing for some years) . (I'm referring to games we played this year against ManCity and ManU) .
My issue and concern is just going out and getting shiny new toys when it's not going to improve the team. After, Arthur, Kabak, Davies, Keita, Ox and Grujic I'm more sceltical than I used to be.
I won't argue with Bellingham, Barella or Chiesa coming in, though. ?.
23.) 23 Mar 2023 19:47:46
What's Ndicka like? Haven't seen him tbh - would he be like back up or more like a starter, rotating with Konate and VVD?
Aye, good few midfield options. Rabiot might be worth going for tbh, quality player and on a free - Neves is a good player too, lots of options mentioned - just hope we have a savvy window in regards to ins and outs.
24.) 23 Mar 2023 22:21:02
Who's better N'dicka or van de ven.
25.) 23 Mar 2023 22:33:47
Ndicka would initially be a back up I think, if we signed him. Similar level to Konate when he first came in and needed a season rotating with Matip.
26.) 23 Mar 2023 23:09:14
Ruben Neves is bang average, and won’t do anything to address our midfield problems.
27.) 23 Mar 2023 23:13:45
Neves an excellent option in midfield maybe if we had some legs. He’s a slow midfielder and we need some pace and agility. Moreover a goal scoring mid would be better. Awful option if you ask me.
15 May 2022 17:53:32
Hi eds,
I was going through some of the older posts and saw something about Bowen being the ideal replacement for Shaqiri. Has he ever been replaced? Is Bowen still seen as his potential replacement? What about young Kaide Gordon?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have used the likes of TM and DO when needing cover. They have also had youngsters coming through so it has not proven to be a problem.}
1.) 15 May 2022 22:14:41
Bowen will make a very fine addition to our team, especially if any of Sadio or Salah should leave. I really like him!
2.) 16 May 2022 01:03:28
Bowen had a fine game today. I’d be happy for the club to take a chance on him - unless he costs £100m of course!
3.) 16 May 2022 08:53:08
I think Bowen will be to expensive and other cheaper options may be looked at. Praying Aston Villa snatch a draw.
4.) 16 May 2022 09:18:36
yeah, he'd cost too much now.
5.) 16 May 2022 10:13:29
I don’t think he’d cost £100m as he’s not been capped by England yet, that normally pushes the price up. But he’d certainly be in the £60-75m range, question is whether he can kick on and keep improving, and I think he can. He’s proved himself capable at every level he’s played at and I reckon Klopp could turn him into an absolute top class player.
6.) 16 May 2022 11:52:50
A move is contingent on Bowen accepting he won't be a guaranteed starter. don't think fee and wages will be massive. Comes down to if the player really wants the move. Do think 1 of the front 3 will be leaving. Bowen is versatile enough to play in midfield and forward line.
7.) 16 May 2022 13:28:25
one season wonder.
8.) 16 May 2022 14:06:32
I rate Bowen highly. He'd be a star for us, bigger than what he's been at West Ham so far. Agree with VVVV that he and Klopp would be stellar together. Sign me up for 60M if we need a Salah replacement.
9.) 16 May 2022 17:07:08
I've not seen much progress bowen, everyone seems to be raving about him though. We have a great forward line, where would he fit In? Is he better than any of Diaz, Mane or Salah?
14 May 2022 09:31:49
Ed,
You previously mentioned the club looking towards a versatile midfielder, along with Carvalho.
Would this be Otavio?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Someone like him - or Vitinha, Konrad Laimer, Merino ....}
1.) 14 May 2022 13:42:46
I heard a rumour Laimer is going to Bayern.
{Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation previously. There is no agreement with Bayern at this time but they are one of the interested sides.}
14 May 2022 00:08:44
Hi eds,
Of the players of interest that you've mentioned, who would they potentially replace in the squad if signed?
Namely: Fabio Carvalho, Vitinha, Otavio, Mikel Merino, Calvin Ramsey.
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Carvalho would be an addition who might be seen as a Minamino replacement, the three midfield players would be considewred as potential Milner/AOC replacements - keeping in mind Thiago is getting older, Ramsey would be a Neco Williams replacement.}
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10 Aug 2023 16:05:45
Hi eds,
Just curious about the CB situation, and your potential opinion (s) :
If we do stick with this inverted full-back formation/ tactic, do you eventually see our left-backs - Robertson and Tsimikas - being phased out, and left-footed centre-backs being brought in? Especially ones with recovery pace (such as Van De Ven, for example, although he obviously just signed for Spurs) ?
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - well that was clearly part of the plan.}
1.) 10 Aug 2023 17:27:46
Very odd why we didn't pursue Micky Van de Ven. Would have been a good fit and with Robbo turning 30 early next year would have been a good transition. We seemed fixated with Colwill who was never going to join and Perr Schuurs is right-footed and can now see him joining Van de Ven at Spurs. Am very surprised that we are going into the new season with an unchanged defence.
2.) 10 Aug 2023 17:29:58
Chambers would be perfect, shame he's not a cuople of years further along.
3.) 10 Aug 2023 18:30:09
If you’re good enough, you’re old enough!
4.) 10 Aug 2023 18:53:45
Inverted fullback? I call it a free roll.
05 Apr 2023 21:26:47
Going off of what the eds have suggested and my own interpretations, I would imagine our transfer window may include:
- a second goalkeeper, such as Horn or Zieler.
- a centre-back in the form of Ndicka.
- a Fabinho replacement in Thuram.
- Matheus Nunes as the centre-midfielder.
- Lindstrøm as the Firmino replacement.
1.) 05 Apr 2023 21:41:11
If that is even close to our transfer activity in the Summer, then we are in real trouble.
I also suspect, as much as I am against the idea, that Klopp will push for Mount and get him at an over inflated price. Ala, Ox being out of contract in one year, and Liverpool spend 40 million on him, knowing this fact.
2.) 05 Apr 2023 21:58:06
I think there will be 1 more major signing on top of something like your prediction. Hopefully Bellingham.
3.) 05 Apr 2023 22:08:41
I’d prefer
Bellingham
Rabiot
Ndikia
Then take it from there.
4.) 05 Apr 2023 22:23:28
If FSG shirk on spending this summer, they can expect to see the club's valuation fall, and maybe for Jurgen to resign before the end of his contract.
Then they might promote Pep-what a treat that would be.
Rabiot is a trouble maker. No thanks.
Nunes, after his average season? What a master stroke getting the agent to see how he beds in at a feeder side before wasting loads of cash on him.
5.) 05 Apr 2023 23:14:49
Isn’t it Rabior’s mum who is the ‘sand in the Vaseline’? Rabiot himself is just a footballer with a crap advisor?
6.) 05 Apr 2023 23:54:52
That would be an absolutely AWFUL transfer window. As spaceman said, FSG can expect to see the club’s valuation to fall if they duck out of spending this summer, and I would say by a significant amount. It would only take a couple of seasons outside the CL for half a billion to be wiped off the valuation.
7.) 06 Apr 2023 01:26:58
I agree that we may be a signing or two short if that window transpires, but I do not think that would be a bad window:
- Zieler/ Horn are experienced, thus key for the development of Pitaluga, who may eventually replace Alisson.
- Ndicka could potentially replace Virgil, but in reality he will replace Matip - a decent upgrade.
- Nunes has not set the world alight, and he is the one I am most apprehensive about. However, he certainly has talent - leave it to Klopp to hone it.
- Thuram looks class: a decent Fabinho replacement, who has been shocking all season.
- Lindstrøm oozes class - a perfect Bobby replacement, or cover for the right wing when/ if Salah has dips in form.
Although I believe that the transfer market is key for the future of our club, I believe there are other factors that are equally - if not more - important, including the backroom staff (a new assistant manager, a new sporting director) ; previous tactics need to be revived or new tactics require new players to play differently; and figuring out how to manage youth, including Ramsey, Carvalho, Elliott, Bajcetic, Morton, Doak, Clarkson (perhaps), Bradley, Beck (if Kostas is to indeed to phased out) .
Thoughts everyone (including the eds)?
8.) 06 Apr 2023 04:08:28
That’s comfortably Europa league place for the next season then. Mediocrity breeding this page.
9.) 06 Apr 2023 09:10:04
The FSG-Klopp “we’re poor” and “we do it differently” propaganda working to a tee I see.
10.) 06 Apr 2023 10:47:48
In no particular order and off the top of my head, most people on here were underwhelmed when we bought Hendo, Robbo, Bobby, Fabs, VVD (attitude), Sadio (attitude), Mo (failed at Chelsea) and we requite happy when we signed Naby. Seems to me, despite all the in-depth analysis one reads on here, that perhaps we are not always totally accurate in our assessment of what potential new players might be able to achieve.
11.) 06 Apr 2023 12:18:00
WDW - you'll never get consensus on players. That is part of the fun of this page I guess.
For what it's worth, I was over the moon when we signed Bobby, Fab and Naby. I was definitely sceltical about the others you list but glad they proved me wrong.
I think what has changed more recently is that we have left problem positions neglected for whole seasons (centrebacks in 2021, midfielders over the last 2 years) and also bought players that don't seem to have an obvious fit for the system.
12.) 06 Apr 2023 14:03:08
Awk we've signed dome crackers for hardly record sums haven't we? (Salah, Mane)
Also we have spent heavily on the right players (VVD and Allison)
Also, some decent free transfers as well (Matip, Milner)
I'd imagine our summer transfer will be a mix of all 3, the likes of Bellingham, a 40m cm, Ndicka perhaps - I think we'll operate as we have previously
I think Klopp needs backed and would have loved him to have been better backed than he has
That said, we have spent big money when the 'right' players have become available, namely VVD and Allison. I think Bellingham is such a player
I would love Gvardiol as well if I'm honest, but we'd have to bring in a bit via sales to do both. Not impossible, but perhaps difficult to do it all in one window tbh
But would Bellingham, Ndicka and a 40m cm be a decent window?
Obviously others could come, but that would depend on who else goes. It is sales of players I think will be important as we have a very bloated squad atm, and in reality, how many of those are genuinely pushing for starting positions?
23 Mar 2023 12:04:47
Hi eds,
Earlier you mentioned that after next season, Henderson and Thiago may be replaced, or phased out of the team. Do you have any preferred replacements? Internal or external?
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - I never said that and I don't know which editor did sorry.}
1.) 23 Mar 2023 13:44:33
I think it goes without saying doesn’t it with their woeful injury records they should be leaving at the end of this season no? And after next season I suspect both will probably walk with a limp so running around a football pitch is highly unlikely.
2.) 23 Mar 2023 16:59:14
Where is hendersons woeful injury record lol.
3.) 23 Mar 2023 17:28:16
It's clear that the next major milestone for the team and club will be the summer of 2026, when Klopp will finish.
I think much of the backroom support personnel that he's built up may move on as well, not to mention that the older players may feel it's an obvious point at which to finish.
Up until then, the average age of the team has to come down and the every transfer window counts.
4.) 23 Mar 2023 18:31:25
ox, keita, Milner (possibly) off and then we want to let henderson and thiago just go? I guarantee you if that is the number leaving our midfield this season then we are giving up everything.
5.) 23 Mar 2023 19:23:49
Milner be staying and rightly so!
Model pro and gives it his all!
He’ll know he’s a bit part player but even at that he’s better then 90% of our mids!
6.) 23 Mar 2023 19:42:49
Henderson can only play every other game, and can only play well in one in eight. Too slow getting the ball out of his feet and getting the pass away. Take Milner out of the squad, so Klopp doesn’t feel obliged to bring him on every game, and let Henderson do the Milner role, while phasing him out.
04 Mar 2023 02:48:17
Hi Eds,
Any younger players that you would be looking to intergrate into the squad next season?
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - yes, for me Doak, Clarkson (maybe), Morton and Bradley.}
1.) 04 Mar 2023 09:10:40
We're very blessed with young talent
right now Ed001. Clakson looks much better playing further forward this season.
I also think Marcelo Pitaluga, Bobby Clark and Jarell Quansah have a chance to stake a claim in pre-season. Might be a year too early though, and a loan for next season.
Bradley is an exceptional talent though. I'm hoping we can bring him back to compete with Trent, and maybe send Ramsay on loan to Bolton for a year (seeing as they'll be short a right back) .
2.) 04 Mar 2023 08:49:05
Not Ramsey Ed?
{Ed001's Note - no, I would send him on loan. He was unnecessary signing imo.}
3.) 04 Mar 2023 09:35:28
I never thought Bradley was anything special when he got the odd game for us, how has he been getting on during his loan spell?
4.) 04 Mar 2023 09:47:01
Looking forward to seeing Doak has to offer in particular!
5.) 04 Mar 2023 10:42:38
Brilliant AW. Bolton are playing him as a wing back in a 3-4-3 and he's well into double figures for goal involvements. I personally think he's better than Ramsay.
6.) 04 Mar 2023 11:22:56
Young irish winger trent doherty may get a chance pre season, probably still a bit young but very exciting. Fully expect Chambers to push or even take Tsimikas's place in the squad also. Bradley obviously too, has had a great loan.
7.) 04 Mar 2023 12:01:32
Think Pitaluga might need a loan at higher level. Macclesfield only play in the lower tier's.
8.) 04 Mar 2023 12:12:20
To be fair AlFred, Kelleher never went on loan anywhere. The highest level he played before becoming our number 2 was the Reserve Premier League. Same for Trent and Jones.
It's not always a necessity. I would say though that Pitaluga would be better replacing Adrian as 3rd choice initially. Kelleher started as 3rd choice.
9.) 04 Mar 2023 13:08:16
MK - we always say that “we’ve got some good youngsters coming through”. What’s different today to any other time in the last 20 years? If anything, I’d say the academy has fallen behind others.
10.) 04 Mar 2023 14:23:45
FPF, the difference this time is we've invested a lot of money in recruiting the best young players in that 15-18 age bracket, and we've finally joined Melwood and Kirkby to make thay path into the first team that little bit more feasible.
Throw in that Elliott and Bajcetic already play regular following the likes of Trent, Kellher and Jones into the first team and its clearly improved in the last 5 years. Hopefully it keeps trending that way. Doak and Bradley are definitely the stand outs though from the next crop.
11.) 04 Mar 2023 14:58:39
It’s absolutely vital we get a couple of youngsters into the first team, we just don’t have the money to keep buying players. I have my doubts like you FPF because we hear the same thing every 2 years. I do have high hopes for Doak and hopefully Bradley is as good as this thread suggests.
12.) 04 Mar 2023 14:39:34
Level of kids coming in over the last few years has shot right up Pelican. Likes of Bradley, Pitaluga, Baj, Doak, Gordon, Clark, Kone Doherty. Only really sign top class youngsters for the 18's these days.
13.) 04 Mar 2023 15:31:39
Has the relative quality really gone up on previous years? Or are we guilty of romanticising the academy?
Trent is a generational talent. Curtis hasn’t managed to seize his chance. Perhaps he gets one more year to stake a claim next year.
Elliott - a Fulham product - we’ll see how far his career can go with us. If Klopp keeps playing him in midfield then I suspect he may find it difficult to hold down a place. A no10 role, however, could be interesting to see. Likewise Carvalho.
Yes we managed to grab Bajcetic from Celta Vigo before the rules changed. He looks like he could be the real deal. There’ll be no more of these types kids incoming.
Doak looks like a real talent though he’s still very young. Gordon will need to get himself fit and back on track again. Beck and Bradley - maybe they’ll get a shot to prove themselves at some point.
Morton, Clarkson, Clark, Connonier, Quansah - we’ll see.
Without being harsh, we always have a list of 6-8 youngsters we think are promising. It’s normal service.
14.) 04 Mar 2023 16:11:47
We beat Porto during the week without Mabaya, Chambers, Quansah, Bajcetic, Gordon and Cannonier who would ALL be in the starting 11 if available. That just wouldn't have happened a coupla years ago! We really do have some outstanding kids coming through.
15.) 04 Mar 2023 17:12:20
I thought Tamsey looked pretty good in the admittedly short time he had on display in red before he got injured. Can’t say Iv seen much of Bradley on loan either and maybe Ramsey was unnecessary. Doesn’t necessarily mean we should get shot of him though if he turns out to be better than Bradley. Personally I still think Trent is a midfielder waiting to step into the right sided midfielder role that Hendo has mainly occupied for the last 10 years. If so Ramsey and Bradley could battle for the 1st choice RB position perhaps?
16.) 04 Mar 2023 17:23:54
Jude, MK, I'll take your word for it.
17.) 04 Mar 2023 17:39:21
A point nobody else has made is we have made good money selling youngsters that would have never got into the side. So whether they make it into the team or we sell them for £10 million, it’s win win, no?
18.) 04 Mar 2023 19:14:07
I choose to look at it that we'll sign Bellingham, Bajcetic and Doak for £130,840,000.Bargain.
19.) 04 Mar 2023 22:18:59
Should only be real top level young players that get into the team Trent/ Sterling etc I think Elliott/ Bajcetic have a chance at making it too. Otherwise just do what we did well with the likes of Brewster Wilson Solanke Neco get them on loan and make good money should have done the same with Jones and Phillips. Think it’ll be though for Morton or Clarkson to get any games if we’re bringing in new midfielders. Doak is the one for me looks brilliant. Bradley or Ramsay flip a coin can’t see how both have long term futures.
27 Oct 2022 15:52:23
Hi eds,
Cannot find the search option - is it just me?
Just curious who our midfield targets were in the summer, besides Tchouameni?
Please can you copy and paste the list of potential midfield targets for January?
Kind regards,
LFCAIDZ.
{Ed033's Note - That would take all the fun out of you trying to find the answer using the search function. :)
The search function is now limited to only searching recent Eds Notes only.
Try using the search on https://liverpool-rumours.co.uk and type in Ed002 as the search text and happy reading of Ed002's recent Notes. :)
1.) 27 Oct 2022 17:17:15
Menna be getting this lad called Arthur from Juve.
I’m hearing it’s done from my sources. ?.
2.) 27 Oct 2022 20:17:44
Liverpool are 10/ 1 to sign a player in January.
For anyone who is unsure on betting it means if you put £10 on us signing a player at 10/ 1 you will lose £10.
3.) 27 Oct 2022 21:37:06
JK23 ???.
4.) 28 Oct 2022 04:27:50
I should stick a tender on Bissouma - he’s bound to end up here one day.
5.) 28 Oct 2022 12:45:33
WDW, only if the investigation of events he was allegedly involved in has finished (maybe it has) . Yet possibly because of the alleged scenario that lead to allegations maybe caused questions regarding his personality?
6.) 28 Oct 2022 14:17:59
We have an injury prone midfield, we need R. I. C. E.
05 Apr 2023 20:24:29
Thank you for you response, ed.
What other positions are we looking at? I assume a backup GK (with Kelleher potentially searching for 1st team football) and a CB?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Yes, and I expect a couple of Free Agents might work there. I have mentiond Ndicka and there might be a cheap goalkeeping in someone like Ron-Robert Zieler, or a Free Agent such as Timo Horn.}
06 Apr 2023 01:26:58
I agree that we may be a signing or two short if that window transpires, but I do not think that would be a bad window:
- Zieler/ Horn are experienced, thus key for the development of Pitaluga, who may eventually replace Alisson.
- Ndicka could potentially replace Virgil, but in reality he will replace Matip - a decent upgrade.
- Nunes has not set the world alight, and he is the one I am most apprehensive about. However, he certainly has talent - leave it to Klopp to hone it.
- Thuram looks class: a decent Fabinho replacement, who has been shocking all season.
- Lindstrøm oozes class - a perfect Bobby replacement, or cover for the right wing when/ if Salah has dips in form.
Although I believe that the transfer market is key for the future of our club, I believe there are other factors that are equally - if not more - important, including the backroom staff (a new assistant manager, a new sporting director) ; previous tactics need to be revived or new tactics require new players to play differently; and figuring out how to manage youth, including Ramsey, Carvalho, Elliott, Bajcetic, Morton, Doak, Clarkson (perhaps), Bradley, Beck (if Kostas is to indeed to phased out) .
Thoughts everyone (including the eds)?
26 Aug 2022 17:31:07
Cheers for the response, Ed.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
14 Aug 2022 09:06:00
Ed 001,
No goalkeepers? ;)
{Ed001's Note - Alisson has spoilt all other keepers for me, he is just so much better than the rest, they all look a bit lacking.}
14 May 2022 08:39:26
Cheers for the response.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
14 May 2022 06:48:19
Cheers for the reply, ed.
Any chance Gomez and Konate are seen are long-term centre back pairing?
{Ed001's Note - I would like to think so, but that is saying Gomez is still here for that to happen. He needs to stay fit and hold down a regular place. Right now Gomez is 4th choice centre-back and the right back cover.}