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11 Jun 2025 11:22:42
It appears that Darwin is not ready for Saudi - fair enough, he's still young.
A Liverpool Echo article mentioned he preferred Italy or Spain and shouted out Atletico and Napoli as interested parties.
I'd love it if a deal with Atletico could be done that sees Darwin going their way and Alvarez coming ours, but it seems his heart is not in the NW of England.
I could see a deal happening whereby Osimhen comes our way and Nunez goes to Napoli, but I guess the true test of whether Victor really is keen on the EPL is whether his wage demands could be affordable for us - who knows as if he was purely about the money, he would have taken the rumoured £650k/ week offered by Saudi earlier this week (but again, just gossip sites, so who knows the truth? )
So my current hope is that Inter come in for Darwin and we can do a deal involving Martinez!
Any of the latest informed posters hear anything about Inter interest in Darwin?
*disclaimer, all of the above potential deals may be structured as swaps with money or separate deals, whatever works best for PSR.
1.) 11 Jun 2025 11:54:08
It's so early in the window. So much could still happen and Darwin's stance could also change as the window evolves.
I can see why he would want to go to Atleti, but at the same time Alvarez and Sorloth have had excellent seasons, so the need is not obvious.
We shall see!
2.) 11 Jun 2025 12:01:57
And I’d like to moondance, son, but life’s a rubbish house.
3.) 11 Jun 2025 12:42:42
I don't think Darwin would settle for anywhere in England, maybe the capital if the sold him a dream with crazy money. His wife isn't swapping Spain for rain.
4.) 11 Jun 2025 12:45:03
550K A WEEK TO EVENTUALLY TEMPT DARWIN.
5.) 11 Jun 2025 13:37:09
I think Inter are in poor shape financially. That’s why they are open to sales for some of their top players. Can’t see them interested in Dawin.
6.) 11 Jun 2025 14:54:59
Victor Osimhen is linked to 24 clubs in 24 hours.
Better he gets settled and signed early in the transfer window so it allows other clubs to prioritize their options.
7.) 11 Jun 2025 14:55:00
After an incredible summer transfer window - you watch, deadline day we'll go and give him a new contract. Imagine!
8.) 11 Jun 2025 17:33:29
Do not be surprised if Darwin is given another chance to prove himself. Don't say it wouldn't be satisfying seeing him hit 25+ goals this season. Wirtz will unlock a complete new avenue that we have been missing, which will suit Darwin
Thanks.
{Ed025's Note - if the goal was 60ft x 30ft it would suit him more AS..
9.) 11 Jun 2025 20:11:49
Perhaps the new avenue will be contact lenses?
05 Jun 2025 19:10:55
Can any of the Eds shed any light on why it is being widely reported (albeit by mainly clickbait sites) that there is "little expectation of a fresh agreement" for Diaz?
(the quote above is from a The Athletic article about him) .
He is not the most consistent, but the fact he is sitting on £55k p/ w when most of the other starters are on £100k+ does seem a little incongruous.
Is it because he has been pushing for a move (and therefore why pay more per week if he wants to leave), or something else?
Or it could just be made up nonsense in the press.
{Ed001's Note - because he wants to leave to play for Barca.}
1.) 05 Jun 2025 19:38:52
I read somewhere that Rafina doesn't want Lucho there as competition. Given the fact that Barcelona can not afford or register players with them facing issues every window, why on earth would lucho come out and say those things. Negotiating tactics for his new contract? Or is he and his camp just plain assenine?
2.) 05 Jun 2025 20:03:35
How can he talk to other clubs with 2 years left on his deal? Surely he has to wait until there's only 6 mo ths left?
3.) 05 Jun 2025 20:22:32
He can't directly, but his agents can if I remember correctly.
4.) 05 Jun 2025 20:42:09
I believe, 6 months out is to be offered a contract and to sign in principle.
It’s norms for Agents and players to be aware of their options, especially when he’s looking for a pay rise or a new deal somewhere else if not (eg Barca)
5.) 05 Jun 2025 21:06:46
It would be a shame to see him go but not a suprise.
Do you think Barcelona would pay what we would want for him?
Any idea on potential replacements?
Thanks.
6.) 05 Jun 2025 21:22:50
Sell him.
He's always had one foot out the door.
7.) 05 Jun 2025 21:32:55
Barca will try and lowball us and he will have a strop. I think he’ll go for 50 mill.
8.) 05 Jun 2025 21:57:50
Diaz has the best song. Keep him.
9.) 05 Jun 2025 22:23:11
He must have the worst agent in the game - how do you join a top team in the prem for £55k at his age. I know it’s crazy money in the real world, but in context he’s on less than Phillips.
10.) 06 Jun 2025 00:08:04
I think there might be a world in which the powers that be, might simply just let his contract run down and let him go on a free at the age of 30. If his wages are indeed that low, then maybe the loss of transfer fee is worth keeping here for 2 more years.
My Maths might be wrong, but….
50m lost transfer fee, plus £5.72 million in salary for two years is just shy of £28 million a year….
What would it cost to replace him with someone better per year, taking in to consideration transfer fees and wages and agents fees?
I can’t see us offering him a new contract. He would want a minimum of £200k I’m guessing and we would probably only offer 4 years (taking him to 32) so that’s the best part of £42 mil…. best to just pay £5.72 for the next 2 years surely?
Forget the sums, as I’m sure it’s not that simple…. but the concept makes sense.
04 Jun 2025 13:32:08
Also, it's only coming from TBR Football's chief football correspondent (Graeme Bailey? ), but they claim the Kerkez deal is done pending medical.
We apparently initially offered £356m, Bournemouth wanted closer to £50m and we have settled on £40m
Kerkez did, apparently, have approaches from a number of clubs last month, but he told them he only wanted Liverpool.
Let's see if other sites are reporting the same soon, apparently the medical is due this week so the signing can be confirmed.
{Ed001's Note - they really beat us down there. I think they will regret not taking that initial offer....}
1.) 04 Jun 2025 13:41:51
Lol ed1.
2.) 04 Jun 2025 13:44:39
Did Bournemouth go to the Peter Ridsdale school of negotiating?
3.) 04 Jun 2025 13:47:32
Jezo Zedd. With the money saved, maybe we can afford to go after Isak.
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4.) 04 Jun 2025 13:49:21
Ah damn! Fat fingers again!
The Trigger school of negotiation! (first episode of OFAH for the geeks, where Del and Trig are bartering over 'old English vinyl' suitcases with lost combinations! )
Of course, £35m!
5.) 04 Jun 2025 13:49:43
Art of the deal.
6.) 04 Jun 2025 13:56:19
I can only imagine after the initial offer was rejected and they went with 40 instead
Hughes said to Slot, should we tell FSG we saved all this money on what they gave us for Kerkez.
Slot, na, let's get Wirtz instead.
7.) 04 Jun 2025 14:01:06
Brilliant ?? ?? ??.
8.) 04 Jun 2025 14:05:52
Yes £356m does seem a lot! ?.
9.) 04 Jun 2025 14:14:16
£356 million!?!?!?
Nah, this Hughes and Edwards dick riding needs to end :P.
10.) 04 Jun 2025 14:28:15
Zed was clearly negotiating in yen rather than GBP, easy mistake to make!
11.) 04 Jun 2025 14:42:41
A million a day makes the doctor go away type offer ?.
12.) 04 Jun 2025 14:51:39
At least it was the right club though zed so that's a win.
13.) 04 Jun 2025 15:05:48
Zed. Wibble.
14.) 04 Jun 2025 15:13:49
Its a lot less than 40m. I think these rumours posters are perennially confused between £ € and $.
15.) 04 Jun 2025 15:21:11
Small steps forward, aoe, small steps forward!
16.) 04 Jun 2025 15:30:25
Ah jeez, Rome, ever since you referenced Blackadder I've been dropping at least a clanger a day!
Thanks Akira, I look forward to seeing the final figure.
17.) 04 Jun 2025 16:25:46
Ed001 that sound like that haggle Del Boy and trigger had lol.
18.) 04 Jun 2025 16:31:38
Zed - you had the cheek to correct me for my RW and LW salah typo just the other day ?.
19.) 04 Jun 2025 16:32:59
And people accused the hierarchy of not being able to negotiate. Snip at half the price.
20.) 04 Jun 2025 17:16:49
Can someone please post another rumour so this is not at the top anymore! Please!
???.
21.) 04 Jun 2025 17:59:05
This is all too funny. ROFL. Lol. Literally the funniest thing I’ve ever read or seen or heard. 356m? Hahahaha Roflmao.
22.) 04 Jun 2025 18:21:09
It's not that funny, HowHilarious. I bet you're horrendous on first dates for faking laughs.
23.) 04 Jun 2025 19:14:11
356m, could have bought Everton and dissolved them, then I suppose, there would be less things to amuse us.
24.) 04 Jun 2025 19:18:02
Still laffing. Two hours on! ROFL.
03 Jun 2025 20:34:11
Bournemouth and Palace apparently (clickbait sites) interested in Doak and Palace also in Elliot.
Could be involved in a deal for Kerkez?
Also, with Palace, maybe Guehi?
Ed001, is there any chance of prising Elliot Andersen from Palace, maybe with Elliot going the other way?
{Ed001's Note - I am sure Palace would happily sell him to us but Nottingham Forest might object as he is their player.}
1.) 03 Jun 2025 20:55:46
Hah! As I hit send, I did think "does he play for Palace? Should I double check? Nah, seems good! "
*hides face*.
2.) 03 Jun 2025 20:59:17
Ed001 with another zinger, enjoying these I have to say ?
Is that a typo for Wharton Zed?
3.) 03 Jun 2025 21:10:47
Yeah, THAT's who I was thinking of Navy, thank you!
4.) 03 Jun 2025 21:18:11
Zed. Wibble.
5.) 03 Jun 2025 21:30:46
No pants this time, Rome, no pants :-)
6.) 03 Jun 2025 21:44:41
Hello Zeddicus,
I thought you had gotten over Minteh and Timber, "Hans Christian" Andersen appears to suggest to the contrary? however Wharton is quite acceptable one would say, and Zeddicus back on track hopefully?
So far all of Arne's supposed transfer targets have been recommended by the many posters on here, who i would say most sincerely would make pretty good player scouts as a living, certainly better than Neville as I don't watch other leagues, I totally rely on fellow posters comments to players wanted by Arne.
I am waiting for the Arne signing that has everybody googling straight away for player information to the effect of "Who's That"! as Arne does think "outside of the box"!
7.) 03 Jun 2025 21:50:55
Can’t we keep Elliott and give Palace Gibbs White instead.
8.) 03 Jun 2025 22:28:17
You’re on to something here OneKiss.
Maybe we offer Haaland for Isak, Gibbs White for Wharton and Bournemouth would love to have Alt Nouri for Kerkez.
If Hughes can pull that off he’ll deserve a knighthood.
9.) 04 Jun 2025 11:59:10
Martinez would be a perfect false 9.
28 May 2025 12:59:42
Agent Henderson could be heading back to Sunderland. Would be great for him to finish his career there - full circle.
Hopefully he can be whispering in Chris Rigg's (or Jobe Bellingham's? ) ear about how great Liverpool is!
1.) 28 May 2025 13:26:18
Bellingham seems to be headed to Germany, so I'd rule him out, Rigg on the other hand, he'd be a great addition, possibly next summer.
2.) 28 May 2025 13:42:21
Jobe is not good enough for LFC. He would not be a biblical signing.
3.) 28 May 2025 13:50:14
Anyone else concerned about losing MacAllister to Real Madrid .?
So many reports of Alonso wanting him .
4.) 28 May 2025 13:59:08
Not really, Liver_La. He's a great player and we always knew he would head to Spain at some point as so many South American's choose to do. However, the reports from him don't seem to suggest he is off. If he is, we're looking at a mega-money move (€85m+) and Madrid have a few midfielders themselves who I wouldn't mind in return - Camavinga, Tchoameni or Valverde to name 3!
I'm fairly relaxed on outgoings, just enjoy the ride!
5.) 28 May 2025 13:59:37
Johnny, you saying he's a bit of a jobesworth?
6.) 28 May 2025 14:10:14
Liver_LA, I doubt we'd sell to Madrid after what they've done with Trent. Mac Allister doesn't seem the type to down tools and force a move either.
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17 Jun 2025 19:26:46
Photo of Wirtz on holiday with Frimpong on a boat.
Who’s taking the photo though?
Please could we have a poll?
Is it:
Isak
Alvarez
Martinez
Stassin
Bobby.
{Ed025's Note - Bobby, pretending to be a photographer like he did a footballer..
1.) 17 Jun 2025 20:56:59
Victor.
@25, is it right some people refer to Everton fans as the ‘bitters’ ?.
{Ed025's Note - some do i expect WDW but they are usually wearing red shirts, have a very low IQ and speak with a Norwegian accent mate.. :)
2.) 17 Jun 2025 21:07:37
It’s Hincapie. Virgil’s long term successor.
3.) 17 Jun 2025 21:10:42
They don't need a bigger boat if it's got a Frimpong table on it.
4.) 17 Jun 2025 21:12:57
One of the new members of the Scouse wives?
5.) 17 Jun 2025 21:13:22
Ange Postecoglou has already admitted taking photos of Liverpool players in his spare time but since that's not on your list. Isak.
6.) 17 Jun 2025 21:57:06
Federico "CHEESE"-asa!
and it's definitely not Jota as he's sitting in the Liverpool Royal Hospital A&E Department!
7.) 17 Jun 2025 22:31:32
The Liverpool professional photographer for the premier league champions season is Martin Odegaard ain’t it?
16 Jun 2025 10:20:25
Genuine question for Ed001:
I'm sure it won't come to this, but if a player (like Konate) actually refuses to sign a new contract, refuses to move to another club and is instead waiting for another club to move to when their contract expires, is there anything the club can do?
It seems stupid that all we could do is bench him. I do think the Bosman ruling was a step forward, but this sort of scenario seems bizarre.
For the record, i DO NOT expect this to happen with Konate, I think the recent stories originate in the Real Madrid press who are trying to pressurise the situation (and get clicks) .
I fully expect Ibou to sign a new contract and if he really wants to play for Madrid, maybe a clause with a price for them may be in the contract (but it's a long shot! )
{Ed001's Note - the only thing they can really do is drop him to train with the kids. There is no real power that the clubs can wield over players any more. That is why it is more important than ever to get the right type of person, as well as type of player, when you are making signings.}
1.) 16 Jun 2025 10:30:12
Thank you Ed001, I didn't think there was anything, which is a shame.
Certainly confirms that looking for players who want to play for us is so important, glad the club are prioritising this.
{Ed001's Note - the game has gone too far in favour of players. What I find strange is that it has had so little effect on transfer fees. It is such a huge risk spending big money now, compared to pre-Bosman era.}
2.) 16 Jun 2025 10:48:24
Like Ed says there is little that the clubs can do but the threat of being dropped for the season would carry a lot more weight in a season where he would be playing for his place at the World Cup. Unlike Trent, Mo and Virg, he's not undroppable, especially if we bring in another CB before next season.
3.) 16 Jun 2025 10:42:16
Wonder would it be at all possible to implement some sort of Gardening Leave rule, where if the club decides not to extend your contract, you can leave on a free as normal, but if the club does actually offer you an extension (with a reasonable payrise or something maybe) and you refuse to sign it, there could be a period of like 6 months gardening leave after your contract ends, where you are not allowed to play for a different club. Just a thought!
{Ed001's Note - there does need to be something, because right now it is silly. Just enough to make it balanced between players and clubs.}
4.) 16 Jun 2025 11:10:34
Isn't a transfer fee compensation for a club when a player doesn't fulfill a contract? If a player fulfills a contract, the club is owed nothing.
Getting the right players at the right price is vital and that's why I don't get the obsession some have with bringing in new players.
I can see both the clubs' and the players' sides when it comes to contracts and transfers.
You never know, the club might be looking to replace Konate and unwilling to pay him what he thinks he is worth.
{Ed001's Note - also compensation for the work they have done coaching the player etc to help him earn a bigger salary. Players already get 5% of the transfer fee, so it is not like they get nothing when they move under contract. But yes, broadly speaking you are correct. And I agree with you as well on all your points. God that felt weird agreeing with you, is that the first time?}
5.) 16 Jun 2025 11:25:39
Player power is a real thing now. It is what it is. It's better to let them go and move on than to try to have them "rot in the reserves" and all that. No one's doing that anymore and that goes back a couple of decades now or at least, almost.
{Ed077's Note - you do have to pay their salaries anyways so at least get some use of them, on the field instead of having them in reserves, out of anger.
6.) 16 Jun 2025 12:38:42
I guess if you find yourself at an impasse as Oli suggests, maybe it is better to cut your losses and let them go for a nominal amount? You save the wages at least.
Again, I don't think this is the case with Konate, but I wonder if there has been a case of a player properly downing tools for a period of time? I don't really count Countinho as it was only for a couple of games. Has a player properly refused to play for a season?
7.) 16 Jun 2025 12:51:06
Public shaming simples.
8.) 16 Jun 2025 12:55:40
It is probably is, Ed001 ?.
And it's a good point about clubs being compensated for coaching and player development. PLayers also get sold for more than they were bought.
Players also get compensated when let go before their contracts are up. Some will get a pay off and allowed to find another club.
{Ed001's Note - I have to admit, my main bugbear with football contracts is when a manager is a miserable failure but gets paid up their contract anyway. It is ludicrous to see them getting millions for being useless.}
9.) 16 Jun 2025 13:55:15
Imagine what Watford's outlay on sacked managers must be in the last 10 years.
10.) 16 Jun 2025 14:05:40
I agree Ed, there is absolutely no pressure on managers anymore because if they under-perform, they get sacked and paid in full, and are generally free to take up a new job immediately (and in most cases, these serial failures still manage to walk into new jobs all the time! ) .
With players, obviously their contracts are guaranteed for the length of the contract while they're with the club, but a career can go really downhill if a player is dropped to the reserves for a season or 2 (or 9, in some of Chelsea's players cases! ), so there's obviously more pressure on them to perform.
11.) 16 Jun 2025 14:06:19
I find it crazy that a top player will be sold for £100m plus but a top manager will be sold for a tenth of that.
One great player can’t do it on his own but a one great manager can elevate the entire club.
If anything, the Jurgen Klopps of this world are significantly more valuable than any player will ever be.
12.) 16 Jun 2025 12:41:17
Exactly, Ed77. That would be dumb, for sure. Either you get some use out of them on the pitch or get whatever money you can get for them and let them go.
{Ed077's Note - there really isn't a way to "force" players to move clubs or sign new deal if they have set their minds on a free transfer.
13.) 16 Jun 2025 15:06:09
There's just too much money in the game, far too much and it's given the players the power to do what they want to do. I dread to think what it'll be like in 20-30 years from now.
14.) 16 Jun 2025 15:30:46
I’ve mentioned it before but with it being a World Cup year Konate will need to play. We know he’s leaving next year so ask for him to sign a one year contract extension with a small buy out clause. If he doesn’t sign then buy his replacement now and let him play second fiddle for the year.
15.) 16 Jun 2025 15:14:16
That as well, Ed77. It is what it is.
16.) 16 Jun 2025 19:20:09
Zed…. You asked if a player had chosen to sit out a season. Rangers signed an Italian named Marco Negri for £3.5m (a big fee at the time) Supplied by Gascogne and Laudrup he scored 23 goals in his first 10 games and more than 30 in his first season.
In the following 3 seasons he played 3 games for the club. The story goes that he injured an eye playing squash and resented being disciplined publicly by Walter Smith.
Regarding his absences, when Smith was asked if it was injury related, Smith sneered, ”No! ”.
Negri went on record saying, “As far as I am concerned I shall be here until my contract ends and then I shall look at things, but that is a long way off. I signed a deal to stay with Rangers for four years and nothing that has happened here in Glasgow so far has changed my mind about that. ” He pocketed £18,000 a week for 3 years while sitting in a cream puff.
17.) 16 Jun 2025 19:39:01
Wow, great story RN.
Given it was Rangers, I would’ve put him in a room with Souness, Big Dunc and Terry Butcher - he would’ve meekly played to the best of his ability ?.
{Ed001's Note - Bogarde at Chelsea is another one, sat out his contract for years.}
13 Jun 2025 18:48:51
Really pleased to see that James Milner has extended his Brighton contract by 1 more year. He's only 15 appearances behind Gareth Barry in the EPL all time list - go get em Milly!
1.) 13 Jun 2025 19:03:36
Top guy.
2.) 13 Jun 2025 19:14:59
Model professional.
3.) 13 Jun 2025 19:18:22
Would be fantastic if he got the record. Absolute model professional him.
4.) 13 Jun 2025 19:25:25
I’d love to see him get the record.
There was a phrase in vogue a few years back now. - Model Professional. If ever it applied to anybody it has to be Millie. One of my favourite players.
5.) 13 Jun 2025 19:32:37
In Vogue? That would have probably been a professional model.
6.) 13 Jun 2025 19:40:06
He should stay in the game after he hangs up his boots. He has so much to offer, as a coach or (assistant) management.
Young players can gain so much from players like him.
7.) 13 Jun 2025 19:45:34
Did you like that one @DS ?
8.) 13 Jun 2025 19:52:53
I’d love him to join our coaching team when he retires, Ron ?.
9.) 13 Jun 2025 19:56:28
Every team/ squad needs a Milner. Managers dream.
10.) 13 Jun 2025 20:14:53
I'll raise a glass of Ribena to him when he overtakes Gareth Barry.
11.) 14 Jun 2025 06:15:32
If he was En Vogue he would definitely get the record.
10 Jun 2025 12:34:58
With all the striker talk, we were linked a couple of seasons ago to Karim Adeyemi.
Has he gone off the boil at Leipzig or has he kicked on? A pretty decent age at 23 so not sure why he hasn't cropped up in clickbait articles, given the past connection?
1.) 10 Jun 2025 13:05:38
I think he plays for Dortmund Zed - Had a quick google. His numbers aren't great. 102 games for them and 27 goals. Slightly worse than Darwin in a league that is defensively wide open. I wouldn't bother.
2.) 10 Jun 2025 14:47:59
Thanks Lamborini - I was thinking Leipzig, checked, saw it was Dortmund, and still wrote Leipzig! Doh!
3.) 10 Jun 2025 14:56:31
He's a winger Zed.
10 Jun 2025 10:36:10
I'm going to put forward a controversial viewpoint now!
We need a striker, neither Nunez nor Jota are the right one.
Nunez has suitors but a few people have mentioned that it may be more difficult to move on Jota.
Osimhen may be doable, but Isak may have to wait a season. There are unproven ones, but their clubs are asking for crazy money.
Do we sell on Nunez, keep Jota and bring back Bobby, who is surplus to requirements at Al Ahli?
He's not as good as he once was but he still has the brain and knows us.
Buys us time for relatively little outlay (probably c£20m + c£100k pw or less wages) .
Keeps our powder dry, and have him rotate with Jota and Danns?
Full disclosure - read it in a clickbait site (Anfield Watch) and it got me thinking.
Terrible idea or does it have some legs given our investments elsewhere this window?
1.) 10 Jun 2025 11:30:57
I’d love to say yes because I love Bobby, but the truth is he’s no longer at the top level. That said, no need to worry - we’ll bring in Isak this summer.
2.) 10 Jun 2025 11:34:24
Good Post Zed.
Would personally be a hard pass for me mate.
3 years ago you Bobby was a bit part player and the fact he's surplus in a retirement league shows where his current levels with age are at.
Saying that though if he's coming in, in a player coach kind or role i think it could be a great idea.
In the one season he's been here Slot has shown that anyone he believes isn't up to the standard will not get game time out of sentiment.
3.) 10 Jun 2025 11:41:29
Not Bobby but I would consider keeping buying an unproven youngster at the cheaper end of the market.
Ed mention Lukas Stassin as a potential option and that sounds reasonable to me but I would prefer one of the more proven quality options if possible.
But if we think Isak is gettable next season, I'd consider waiting with Stassin as an Option there.
I'd probably be looking to keep Diaz for sure then and he can battle with Stassin for top CF spot or perhaps Wirtz as false nine.
4.) 10 Jun 2025 12:02:00
I agree with both Salah and JK. While Bonny was one of my favourite players to wear the red shirt, he is past it now and wouldn't be able to play at the highest level. He was struggling in his last season with us so I'd expect him to struggle even more now. So no, our rather we invest in someone who can at least play.
5.) 10 Jun 2025 12:03:08
Bobby was at the end of his Liverpool career at that right time . so to revisit it 2 years later is a definite no no for me . we need nunez n maybe jota gone . n a top striker in.
6.) 10 Jun 2025 12:07:43
Fair enough, I did half think it was too much for him!
Stassin or one of the other younger linked strikers could be an option. Or maybe we can swap Diaz for Lewa!
7.) 10 Jun 2025 12:19:00
I think Martinez from Inter is the ideal target and listening to Akira and Carra he's possibly available.
A Consistent goal scorer, leader (Inter Captain), won major trophies and is old enough not to block the progression of Jayden Danns who I think has the potential to succeed him and lead the attack in the future.
This team has the potential to dominate on all fronts these next few seasons while others rebuild so why not add the best in class instead of adding the usual players with just potential which block the top talent from our academy.
8.) 10 Jun 2025 12:22:36
Or, Crouchy scored twice against Chelsea in a legends match recently - a return?
9.) 10 Jun 2025 12:25:05
Nice one, Zed. An absolutely brilliant player Bobbie was for us. An absolute unicorn/ one off in that false 9 position, IMO. He is now part of our illustrious past and frankly, I'd prefer it to remain that way.
10.) 10 Jun 2025 12:28:46
I would prefer if we buy over Son Heung Min for 1 year contract as back up striker. His form dip but hat an anomaly. He will regain form again but with age, he plays less. Deadly finisher.
11.) 10 Jun 2025 12:41:08
Just to throw another “for” in the mix, Bobby was struggling in his last year playing the Klopp way, we have seen this year at times we have struggled to break down teams when it gets slow - I know Wirtz once confirmed will help massively with that but the way LFC play now at times is a lot slower so would Bobby not be able to show off what he can do ? just a thought
My opinion is that he shouldn’t come back, I loved Bobby and still find myself signing his song on occasion. I would hate for his reputation to take a hit by coming back and it not going how we all want it to go - I’ve seen it to often with my RL team bringing back playing legends and making them managers for them to fail and dent that legacy.
12.) 10 Jun 2025 13:19:54
@Davey Sulls
I get what you’re saying with going out and getting someone younger who wants to prove themselves.
However, if they are the centre forward for Liverpool alongside Jota or even as the only recognised centre forward, that is a lot of pressure.
Whether they cost £10m or £50m, someone needs to put the ball in the back of the net for us next season and do what Nunez and Jota haven’t been able to do consistently.
I’d hate us to bring someone younger in with potential and the “fans” to be on his back by Christmas because he’s not performing.
13.) 10 Jun 2025 14:04:14
Was expecting Ed025 to come charging into this thread as he was such a Bobby fan ???.
{Ed025's Note - Bobby was a figment of your imaginations im afraid Mcgoveb, a one trick pony and as a false 9 about as false as you can get mate, a little flick here and a back heel there had you all drooling, truth be known he was bang average and not involved for 70% of matches mate, nice guy though and great teeth..but thats it im afraid for me..
17 Jun 2025 16:52:09
Nothing to do with numbers, W0W, just to do with priorities and timings, imo.
Last year, I was really looking forward to a UK holiday this year, however, a few weeks ago I got a really cheap deal on a holiday in Spain. Doesn't mean I don't want to go to the UK resort, but I had to jump on the Spain offer or someone else would have got it.
We seem to have been keen on Isak for a while, but Wirtz, popped up available. We couldn't leave him and wait to see if we got Isak as he was going to move. Isak seems to be happy waiting for us or staying at Newcastle.
All a fair bit of supposition and guesswork, but all seems perfectly plausible.
17 Jun 2025 16:10:37
I'm assuming your question was rhetorical as you followed up with "Paff Bunkum"
I don't know we didn't expect Wirtz to be available, but basing it on reports like from The Athletic. Not gospel by any means, but maybe more so that the other clickbait sites.
17 Jun 2025 15:32:38
Why0Why, where do you get that from?
We weren't expecting Wirtz to be available this summer, is what I'm taking from the recent events, and even if he was, we expected him to go to Bayern. But the stars aligned and here we are.
That doesn't detract from the fact that we have been interested in Isak for a while - just wish we had gone for him instead of Darwin the in the first place!
17 Jun 2025 03:17:13
Disappointing that Romano is only at 90% accuracy when he waits until others have confirmed a transfer before he announces it. 10% being brain farts?
16 Jun 2025 19:41:04
Once made a dessert in honour of George Michael.
Had random pieces of chocolate on top.
Yep, it was sprinkled with careless whispas
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17 Jun 2025 16:55:02
Yeah, that's what I can see too, Leedm, albeit it may be a hdden attacking gem rather than necessarily a striker given how few there are around! definitely see the cheaper, younger CBs coming in unless we have to sell Konate in which case I could see a more established (ie more expensive! ) CB coming in. Younger seem to be Ait Boudlal and Zeze that we have been linked with. More established could be Diomande, maybe Hato if Robbo goes?
17 Jun 2025 15:40:49
I'd love to get Isak, but I also want to see Hughes prove his worth with hidden gems! Maybe a key position like ST in our current situation (with Nunez almost definitely going, Diaz and Jota possibly going) is too important, but I certainly want to see the wheeling and dealing Dickie too!
17 Jun 2025 15:39:21
No he hasn't. Why make stuff up?
If you check his injury history on Transfermarkt:
He did his ACL in March 22 which led to him missing 266 days and 43 matches (Bayer and Germany) .
Between Dec 22 and Mar 25 he only missed a total of 6 games across 2.5 years.
He had an MCL injury (different ligament) in Mar 25 which required 30 days to recover from, missing 7 games.
2 separate injuries, one much more serious than the other, the more serious one being one he recovered from 2.5 years ago.
17 Jun 2025 11:22:55
They’d certainly gloss over any short comings, Kenny.
If you take the emulsion out of the decision, those two would brush up pretty well.
We’re on a roll (er)!
17 Jun 2025 05:25:06
Drac, there was another instalment yesterday - see below.