This isn't Pornhub: The LFC Summer (Lack of) Transfers Thread 2024

Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by newterp, Jul 19, 2024.

  1. Red Bird

    Red Bird Member+

    Sep 30, 2003
    Oxford
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    The key to Slot’s system, rather than formation as in 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2, from what I’ve seen is the ability to look after the ball. I think it’s fair to say that we’ve largely been ordinary on that front in recent seasons but we’ve more compensated with blistering counter-attacking football.
     
  2. Suss

    Suss Moderator
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    Aug 11, 2003
    New York
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  3. Red Bird

    Red Bird Member+

    Sep 30, 2003
    Oxford
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    That’s Sociedad doing the briefing, then.
     
  4. newterp

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    Jun 6, 2007
    North Potomac, MD
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    yeah - this seems like it's def happening now - just a question of how.

    Will they agree to us paying a touch more but over 2-3-4 years?
     
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  5. bayred

    bayred Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    May 28, 2018
    Looks like a really good pick-up if we can make it happen.
     
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  6. EruditeHobo

    EruditeHobo Member+

    Mar 29, 2007
    San Francisco, CA
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    Liverpool FC
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    United States
    This guy is a defensive mid right? If so, sounds good.

    If they end up with a CB and maybe Gordon then move a few on who aren't expected to feature heavily re: minutes... that sounds like a pretty decent window all things considered.
     
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  7. zaqualung

    zaqualung Member+

    Jun 17, 2015
    San Francisco
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    yes - but with a bit more of the occasional float and dazzle into unusual spaces than the standard #6 ala the Colombian Richard Rios....
    now there's a guy I'd like to get !!
     
  8. Suss

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    Aug 11, 2003
    New York
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    I agree. If we can add Gordon (or someone like that) and one defender on top of Zubamendi, that would be an ideal window. And yes, it may mean there needs to be a few outs.
     
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  9. zaqualung

    zaqualung Member+

    Jun 17, 2015
    San Francisco
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    Gordon, I think really wants to join us - but if Luis Diaz isn;t pushing to getout, I don't see it happening for a year. I'd like to see what Diaz does with Slot's winger emphasis first myself, actually....
    It also helps by giving more time to get over my earlier dislike of Anthony Gordon - although he does seem like a good chap and not a really annoyingly invested blue-arsed blue-nose... ;)
     
  10. EruditeHobo

    EruditeHobo Member+

    Mar 29, 2007
    San Francisco, CA
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    Hopefully more like "fabio and sepp out on loan, sell phillips" as opposed to "sell Fabio, Gomez, and Diaz", IMO. Because there are outs, and then there are outs.

    Really interested to see how this shakes out. Gordon might happen? Newcastle surely need to sell someone, and it sure feels quiet on the Isak/Guimaraes front. Unless I missed something.
     
  11. Barnsie

    Barnsie Member

    EPL Club: LFC
    Germany
    Oct 16, 2021
    No doubt, we need help in the center of our defense, but no one thinks that we need a left back, aye? Just askin,' mates? :whistling:
     
  12. newterp

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    #262 newterp, Aug 8, 2024
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    I do - I'm not a big fan of Tsmikas and Robbo is starting to fade.

    Beck - should be given a shot at least as a back up.

    If we want a top level longer term solution - Ait-Nouri is one we can get.
     
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  13. newterp

    newterp Moderator
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    Jun 6, 2007
    North Potomac, MD
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    Liverpool FC
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    United States
    The Twitterati are claiming the Zubimendi deal isn't happening.

    Not based on anything as far as I can tell.
     
  14. speker

    speker Member+

    May 16, 2009
    Canada
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    Liverpool FC
    #264 speker, Aug 8, 2024
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    Word is Sociedad are trying to dissuade Zubi from Lpool. I'm sure its not the first time a club has tried everything to hold onto a top player . On the plus side he must be interested or they wouldn't need to anything.
     
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  15. Samarkand

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    May 28, 2001
    Arsenal were supposedly sniffing around a while ago and he himself said he’d prefer to stay at Sociedad.
     
  16. speker

    speker Member+

    May 16, 2009
    Canada
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    Liverpool FC
    If the shoe was on the other foot we'd all be hoping Trent would decline an offer from Real Madrid so it's all down to Zubi though he hasn't rejected us outright so we'll see.
     
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  17. Binomial

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    Andorra
    Feb 5, 2024
    Sometimes we just have to accept "I don't want to leave" to mean "I don't want to leave" and not "I don't want to leave..............unless you adhere to my demands"

    It's well documented he's rejected multiple clubs to stay, he's stayed his whole life in the Basque region and will probably follow many others like Munian, Inaki, Inigo, Illarramendi, De Marcos who've stayed put.
     
  18. Barnsie

    Barnsie Member

    EPL Club: LFC
    Germany
    Oct 16, 2021
    Yes, in my mind, Andy can no longer hold up as a full-time starter - and Tsimikas is clearly not the answer to this important issue. As stated over in the Player(s) that caught your eye during the Euro 2024? thread, I loved watching Ferdi Kadioglu at the Euros and, although being right-footed, he covered the left side as well as anyone I've watched in quite some time. I don't follow players based strictly on their numbers, but Ferdi did have better attacking stats than Andy in the Euros tourney - even if you consider the number of minutes played. The number of times that FK had the ball was significantly higher than AR and, as far as passes into key areas goes, FK was excellent. Ferdi also showed that he can tackle extremely well during his (5) matches on the left. On top of that, FK was born in Holland and is said to have the ability fill other positions well. In short, I'd really hate to see this young bloke in West Ham (or any other EPL) kit.

    It's really a shame that the folks who are responsible for transfers at LFC don't see the same need. Regardless, I will check out this bloke, Ait-Nouri (Wolves), that you mentioned. Cheers - YNWA! :D
     
  19. SamScouse

    SamScouse Member+

    Jun 1, 2015
    Toronto
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    Liverpool are still interested in Germany and Hoffenheim forward Maximilian Beier but the 21-year-old wants to join Borussia Dortmund and is in talks with the Bundesliga club. (Sky Germany)
     
  20. Barnsie

    Barnsie Member

    EPL Club: LFC
    Germany
    Oct 16, 2021
    I do have to say that it's very nice to see a player really fighting to stay with the Reds. Although I don't think that Endo's the best ball handler, he's plenty tough and is certainly a great choice when we're trying to protect a lead. In other words, I don't think he's our "premier" No. 6, but it isn't a bad thing to have him available to come off the bench, aye?
     
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  21. speker

    speker Member+

    May 16, 2009
    Canada
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    Liverpool FC
    I can't see the club hanging around too long if Zubimendi can't make up his mind.
     
  22. bayred

    bayred Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    May 28, 2018
    Get Alonso to have a chat with him over a nice glass of Txakoli.
     
  23. Wingtips1

    Wingtips1 Member+

    May 3, 2004
    02116
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    Liverpool FC
    If Baj or Morton is better than Endo, they'll play.
    If they're not, Endo will until they are.
     
  24. Wingtips1

    Wingtips1 Member+

    May 3, 2004
    02116
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    Bad idea.
    Rumors also floating he's waiting at RS another season so he can join Xabi at real...
     
  25. zaqualung

    zaqualung Member+

    Jun 17, 2015
    San Francisco
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    Liverpool FC
    I thiought the rumour was that he wanted to leave!!

    that's "he wants to stay!"
     

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