Now, stop linking us with every CB in Europe - LFC Transfer Thread

But he would be a much more likely to come up with a goal out of nowhere than Origi or Minamino when chasing a game?

That being said, I agree it's unlikely to happen for the reasons mentioned.

 

Like Ings but no to LFC. We need younger player for the next group with Jota. Elliot will get some playing time next year close to but not the number of starts as Jones. We need someone else 20-22 range. I heard about this guy Mbappe who would fit the bill.

 

Marseille's 24-year-old Croatian centre-back Duje Caleta-Car was left devastated after a deadline-day move to Liverpool did not materialise.

 

I was a bit surprised by the Minamino loan - but with Shaq's resurgence and Thiago now embedding into midfield, we have different options to cover for the creativity of Firmino either when he is not playing or not creating. With Shaq injurted and no Thiago, Minamino was the only real continuity option....

 

On the Ings thing, I know stranger things have happened, but there are a number of compelling reasons to think it unlikely.

1. Age (for a forward).
2. Position - he’s more a straight up old fashioned No. 9 rather than a mobile, across the front 6 player.
3. Injuries.
4. A move to LFC would be a step up, no doubt, but would he be happy with an appearance ratio like say, Origi?
5. Contract - he’s going to want 3+ years.

I might just have to put this rumor into my friend’s 40% inaccuracy rate. You never know, but I think it unlikely.

 

Real Madrid have joined the race to sign reported Liverpool target and Sporting Lisbon forward Pedro Gonçalves, according to reports.

 

I'm going to ignore the thread title ..................

Fabrizio Romano shares details of Liverpool’s bids for Braga centre-back David Carmo
https://sportslens.com/fabrizio-romano-shares-details-of-liverpools-bids-for-braga-centre-back-david-carmo/331409/

 

Thinking more holistically about the squad right now.

We've got 3 injured centerbacks.
We've signed an always injured LB.

We've got in midfield:
Perma crocked Keita
50/50 fit or not Ox
Thiago only has a record of being available for 2/3 of his professional career
Milner at 112 years old
And a likely to depart Gini.

A front three that is aging (Bobby is already 29, Sadio turns 29 in a couple months, and Mo will be 29 before the start of next season) with their backup a now injured Jota and Origi likely to depart.

This is what our opening day squad could (assuming VvD and Gomez are fit and ready) look like:

Allison
TAA Gomez VvD Robbo
Fab
Hendo Thiago
Jota Salah Mane

Kelleher
Neco ___ Kabak Tsimi
Berge
Jones Ox
Shaq Daka Bamba

If its me, I'm letting Matip (seriously, anybody can have him), Keita (should get a german club to pay 20m), Bobby (an Italian club surely will pay 20m), Origi (getting 10m is good business) and Taki (likely a german club for 10m) all leave. (But the Europeans are going to continue to sit on their hands and cower in fear as always and we're likely to have another season with no/few fans, so our comings/goings will be minimal and cheap).​

If Kabak is signed permanently I don't think we'll do another CB signing (though I'd still be looking for another solid, reliably fit player to bring in - Conor Coady anyone? Would solve part of our homegrown problem, too).
I think we're still in need of a CM. Sign a relegated Berge to replace Gini? I'm all for that. Others we've been linked to are Bissouma and Sanches, neither of whom thrill me.
I think a player that can be a focal point in attack is necessary, so I'd look to Daka or Cunha. And we'll still need another player for depth purposes, so I'd look at Wamangituka or Bamba.
I know people will be saying, "What about Elliott?" but let's be real, are we going to see a 19 yr old play significantly next season? Unlikely. He's most likely to have the biggest impact in 2022 as Shaq's replacement on this depth chart.

There is a lot of work to do in the next two summer windows as players age out and move on. I'm interested to see how the club reacts to the need to refresh the squad and stay on top. Making the moves I've listed would require a net spend of ~50m, a figure unlikely to be given the green light by FSG, so most of this likely moot. And this all assumes we have finished in the top 4 and have CL cash coming in the door next year. If we finish 5th, god help us as FSG won't spend a nickel.

 

I don't have time to work through all this, but the first things that hit me was:
We've signed an always injured LB.

he's been on the bench the past few games. "always injured"? jeez ...

 

Also need to differentiate between COVID absence and injury.

 

after being available for about 4 games in the first 5 months of the season.

 

he had Covid. he wasn't injured.

 

Derby County confirm Kaide Gordon has joined Liverpool
Official: Derby County confirm Kaide Gordon has joined Liverpool (rousingthekop.com)

 

A move which went under the radar was the signing of Liam Hughes, the 19-year-old goalkeeper arrived from Celtic.
Liverpool signing Liam Hughes could reflect Marcelo Pitaluga progress (rousingthekop.com)

 

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#950Monday at 12:13 PM
Liverpool have completed the signing of 19-year-old goalkeeper Liam Hughes from Celtic.

 

Stop bragging about the size of your radar.

 

Another top prospect signs.....16 yr old Kaide Gordon

 

A lefty?

I read a funny article about how Leeds Utd. has more lefties than any other team in the PL...

 

Links to Raphinha from Leeds....he's done well in his first season in the league...4 goals and 4 assists...

 

I read that with sleepy eyes and thought it said Rapinoe - and thought 'she's too old to get up and down the wing anymore...'

 

Carra thinks Liverpool will need to make at least 3 marquee signings this summer and I tend to agree with him.

“They need three players to come in, they need that centre-back, maybe he’s here now in Kabak. Someone to replace Wijnaldum and they need someone in the front three and I’m not talking about players on the bench.