comment by Alex Roberts (U9135)
posted 13 minutes ago
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674
The dream of regaining the net spend trophy may well be alive.
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Warning: Contains picture of John Achterberg
Article on the BBC. Looks like we're in for a quiet summer...
Liverpool are the most settled of the Premier League's top six and this is a summer of consolidation, having already stockpiled well. They've done their big shop, so don't need to do it weekly.
The feeling is that to improve their squad it would take astronomical spending and there are few 'gettable' players who can come in and be first choice.
Owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) don't just want to splash out, take a punt or spend for the sake of it; they'd rather be nimble, brave, smart and strategic.
Their aim has always been to get to a stage where they are ready to react and make game-changing signings when the need and the opportunity arise.
They feel they're now at that stage - as shown, for example, post Philippe Coutinho and with the acquisitions of Virgil Van Dijk and Alisson.
Currently the need, opportunity and level of finance required for such game-changing signings is not there.
So unless any unforeseen circumstances arise to change that, it will be a low-key, conservative window at Anfield.
One, maximum two signings - and for fees unlikely to surpass, for instance, the £13m Liverpool spent on Xherdan Shaqiri last summer.
With Alberto Moreno on his way out and Nathaniel Clyne likely to go too, full-back cover - especially on the left - is needed. But not necessarily specialist cover, rather a flexible full-back - somebody who can grow into the role or operate in various positions.
It's a similar situation in attack, with Daniel Sturridge set to depart but unlikely to be replaced like-for-like. Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of 19-year-old Rhian Brewster and therefore does not plan to recruit a back-up 'number nine'.
Instead, the Reds could sign a versatile attacker, allowing Klopp to shuffle the pack as and when he sees fit. Divock Origi is expected to stay, regardless of whether or not he signs a new deal.
Liverpool don't mind certain players entering the final year of their contracts and ultimately leaving for free, if they see greater relative value in them staying than exiting for a small fee.
Those who have enjoyed successful loan spells away from the club - the likes of Harry Wilson, Ryan Kent and Marko Grujic - could go out again on a temporary or permanent basis. There could also be movement for players such as Ben Woodburn, Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria.
Liverpool have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen's attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, but it's thought a move for the Germany international will not materialise.
Although they were keen on Brandt in the window before Mohamed Salah was signed, the 23-year-old realised he would not be guaranteed a starting place and decided to stay put. That predicament would be worse for him at Liverpool now and, with that in mind, his £21.5m release clause along with a probable five-year contract and agent fee is not viable.
Similar applies for RB Leipzig's Timo Werner and, previously, the Chelsea-bound Christian Pulisic. Why come to fight for a place when you can be first choice elsewhere?
Liverpool's pursuit of Nabil Fekir a year ago was genuine and at the time he fitted the bill. But in the end Shaqiri was signed, Klopp reworked the shape of his attack and experimented with other players, and he has Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to return. So as things stand Fekir, Brandt and Werner are not targets.
The unforeseen circumstances mentioned above would include a serious injury occurring or a key player demanding to leave. That said, Liverpool proved with Coutinho they are prepared to give a hard 'no', take the moral high ground and do things on their terms.
Among the players Paris St-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has eyes on is Roberto Firmino, but it's not something the Reds would even consider.
The way we operate off the field is as good as I’ve seen it. No coincidence it’s the same on the pitch.
comment by FieldsofAnfieldRd (U18971)
posted about an hour ago
comment by Alex Roberts (U9135)
posted 13 minutes ago
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674
The dream of regaining the net spend trophy may well be alive.
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Warning: Contains picture of John Achterberg
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Big John has earned himself some loyalty points this season by not managing to turn Alison into a bumbling mess.
Nah i think we’ll bring in 3 or 4. We need cover for both fullbacks, probably an attacking player of some variety and maybe a centre half if one of Lovren or Matip leaves.
Plus Ornstein really only has his ear to the ground on matters regarding Arsenal, in my experience anyway.
comment by KLS - Mo Salah You Little DANCER...... (U1695)
posted 24 minutes ago
comment by FieldsofAnfieldRd (U18971)
posted about an hour ago
comment by Alex Roberts (U9135)
posted 13 minutes ago
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674
The dream of regaining the net spend trophy may well be alive.
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Warning: Contains picture of John Achterberg
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Big John has earned himself some loyalty points this season by not managing to turn Alison into a bumbling mess.
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He turned him into the best keeper in the league with the best stats. He's therefore the best coach in the league.
I think it will be sell to buy this summer for us. Hopefully get £80m+ for those players which we can get 2/3 quality players with.
Just looks like someone’s opinion on that article, just guesswork. I’d be very surprised if we didn’t look to strengthen. Klopp knows we have to if we want to keep challenging City, and also prevent the other teams catching us up.
We're in the market for an attacking midfielder as proven last season. So I can't see us not looking to make a big move there. We then need back up players, one at full back, backup to Mane(I'd kill two with one stone and get Sessengon for those positions) and backup up top. So yeah I don't see us spending much net as we don't want to disrupt the current side but we need to improve the squad overall.
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
comment by Thörgen Klopp - "Mjolnir, to me!!!&q... (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
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Couldn't give a crap about them in the CL. I'm more interested what punishment, if any, they'll get for the PL.
comment by Thörgen Klopp - "Mjolnir, to me!!!" (U1282)
posted 22 minutes ago
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
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Imagine they do and Parry votes to make it happen
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comment by Greatteamswinit4times- a terrible enemy (U6008)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by There'sOnlyOneReds (U1721)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by Thörgen Klopp - "Mjolnir, to me!!!&q... (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
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Couldn't give a crap about them in the CL. I'm more interested what punishment, if any, they'll get for the PL.
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They won't get anything in the prem. Not a chance.
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They’re one of the geese that’s laying the golden eggs at the moment. The PL won’t do anything.
It'll be a fine if anything at all.
Alison has a save percentage of 79% more than any other keeper!
Wow, other keepers must be really bad
comment by KLS - Mo Salah You Little DANCER...... (U1695)
posted 9 hours, 3 minutes ago
Alison has a save percentage of 79% more than any other keeper!
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That's just below De Gea at his peak and 5 or 6% behind Oblak.
Also I don't expect a Alisson type signing but we'll definitely be making some transfers.
I really struggled to pick between Alisson and Fabinho for our signing of the season. Both have been fantastic.
Alison for me, just shows you how much we needed a top quality player in that position after years of being subjected to ming & Karius.
There's still some people that will tell you Mig is a good shot stopper when his save percentage was always one of the lowest in the league.
He gave us an incredible 3 months though so we could make the CL the other season. We'll always be thankful.
I championed the organising of a whip round to have Mignolet shot by a sniper for years.
Awful keeper.
Mignolet is nowhere near as bad as made out. The best reserve keeper in the league (although I'm a little worse for wear so will probably be corrected here).
I hope we keep him.
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posted on 15/5/19
comment by Alex Roberts (U9135)
posted 13 minutes ago
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674
The dream of regaining the net spend trophy may well be alive.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Warning: Contains picture of John Achterberg
posted on 15/5/19
Article on the BBC. Looks like we're in for a quiet summer...
Liverpool are the most settled of the Premier League's top six and this is a summer of consolidation, having already stockpiled well. They've done their big shop, so don't need to do it weekly.
The feeling is that to improve their squad it would take astronomical spending and there are few 'gettable' players who can come in and be first choice.
Owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) don't just want to splash out, take a punt or spend for the sake of it; they'd rather be nimble, brave, smart and strategic.
Their aim has always been to get to a stage where they are ready to react and make game-changing signings when the need and the opportunity arise.
They feel they're now at that stage - as shown, for example, post Philippe Coutinho and with the acquisitions of Virgil Van Dijk and Alisson.
Currently the need, opportunity and level of finance required for such game-changing signings is not there.
So unless any unforeseen circumstances arise to change that, it will be a low-key, conservative window at Anfield.
One, maximum two signings - and for fees unlikely to surpass, for instance, the £13m Liverpool spent on Xherdan Shaqiri last summer.
With Alberto Moreno on his way out and Nathaniel Clyne likely to go too, full-back cover - especially on the left - is needed. But not necessarily specialist cover, rather a flexible full-back - somebody who can grow into the role or operate in various positions.
It's a similar situation in attack, with Daniel Sturridge set to depart but unlikely to be replaced like-for-like. Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of 19-year-old Rhian Brewster and therefore does not plan to recruit a back-up 'number nine'.
Instead, the Reds could sign a versatile attacker, allowing Klopp to shuffle the pack as and when he sees fit. Divock Origi is expected to stay, regardless of whether or not he signs a new deal.
Liverpool don't mind certain players entering the final year of their contracts and ultimately leaving for free, if they see greater relative value in them staying than exiting for a small fee.
Those who have enjoyed successful loan spells away from the club - the likes of Harry Wilson, Ryan Kent and Marko Grujic - could go out again on a temporary or permanent basis. There could also be movement for players such as Ben Woodburn, Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria.
Liverpool have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen's attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, but it's thought a move for the Germany international will not materialise.
Although they were keen on Brandt in the window before Mohamed Salah was signed, the 23-year-old realised he would not be guaranteed a starting place and decided to stay put. That predicament would be worse for him at Liverpool now and, with that in mind, his £21.5m release clause along with a probable five-year contract and agent fee is not viable.
Similar applies for RB Leipzig's Timo Werner and, previously, the Chelsea-bound Christian Pulisic. Why come to fight for a place when you can be first choice elsewhere?
Liverpool's pursuit of Nabil Fekir a year ago was genuine and at the time he fitted the bill. But in the end Shaqiri was signed, Klopp reworked the shape of his attack and experimented with other players, and he has Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to return. So as things stand Fekir, Brandt and Werner are not targets.
The unforeseen circumstances mentioned above would include a serious injury occurring or a key player demanding to leave. That said, Liverpool proved with Coutinho they are prepared to give a hard 'no', take the moral high ground and do things on their terms.
Among the players Paris St-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has eyes on is Roberto Firmino, but it's not something the Reds would even consider.
posted on 15/5/19
The way we operate off the field is as good as I’ve seen it. No coincidence it’s the same on the pitch.
posted on 15/5/19
comment by FieldsofAnfieldRd (U18971)
posted about an hour ago
comment by Alex Roberts (U9135)
posted 13 minutes ago
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674
The dream of regaining the net spend trophy may well be alive.
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Warning: Contains picture of John Achterberg
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Big John has earned himself some loyalty points this season by not managing to turn Alison into a bumbling mess.
posted on 15/5/19
Nah i think we’ll bring in 3 or 4. We need cover for both fullbacks, probably an attacking player of some variety and maybe a centre half if one of Lovren or Matip leaves.
Plus Ornstein really only has his ear to the ground on matters regarding Arsenal, in my experience anyway.
posted on 15/5/19
comment by KLS - Mo Salah You Little DANCER...... (U1695)
posted 24 minutes ago
comment by FieldsofAnfieldRd (U18971)
posted about an hour ago
comment by Alex Roberts (U9135)
posted 13 minutes ago
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-generate-100million-player-16281674
The dream of regaining the net spend trophy may well be alive.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Warning: Contains picture of John Achterberg
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Big John has earned himself some loyalty points this season by not managing to turn Alison into a bumbling mess.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
He turned him into the best keeper in the league with the best stats. He's therefore the best coach in the league.
posted on 15/5/19
I think it will be sell to buy this summer for us. Hopefully get £80m+ for those players which we can get 2/3 quality players with.
posted on 15/5/19
Just looks like someone’s opinion on that article, just guesswork. I’d be very surprised if we didn’t look to strengthen. Klopp knows we have to if we want to keep challenging City, and also prevent the other teams catching us up.
posted on 15/5/19
We're in the market for an attacking midfielder as proven last season. So I can't see us not looking to make a big move there. We then need back up players, one at full back, backup to Mane(I'd kill two with one stone and get Sessengon for those positions) and backup up top. So yeah I don't see us spending much net as we don't want to disrupt the current side but we need to improve the squad overall.
posted on 15/5/19
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
posted on 15/5/19
comment by Thörgen Klopp - "Mjolnir, to me!!!&q... (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
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Couldn't give a crap about them in the CL. I'm more interested what punishment, if any, they'll get for the PL.
posted on 15/5/19
comment by Thörgen Klopp - "Mjolnir, to me!!!" (U1282)
posted 22 minutes ago
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
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Imagine they do and Parry votes to make it happen
posted on 15/5/19
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posted on 15/5/19
comment by Greatteamswinit4times- a terrible enemy (U6008)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by There'sOnlyOneReds (U1721)
posted 35 minutes ago
comment by Thörgen Klopp - "Mjolnir, to me!!!&q... (U1282)
posted 1 minute ago
Rick Parry is in the committee to decide whether to kick City outta the CL.
That would never happen but
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Couldn't give a crap about them in the CL. I'm more interested what punishment, if any, they'll get for the PL.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
They won't get anything in the prem. Not a chance.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
They’re one of the geese that’s laying the golden eggs at the moment. The PL won’t do anything.
posted on 15/5/19
It'll be a fine if anything at all.
posted on 15/5/19
Alison has a save percentage of 79% more than any other keeper!
posted on 15/5/19
Wow, other keepers must be really bad
posted on 16/5/19
comment by KLS - Mo Salah You Little DANCER...... (U1695)
posted 9 hours, 3 minutes ago
Alison has a save percentage of 79% more than any other keeper!
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That's just below De Gea at his peak and 5 or 6% behind Oblak.
posted on 16/5/19
Also I don't expect a Alisson type signing but we'll definitely be making some transfers.
posted on 16/5/19
I really struggled to pick between Alisson and Fabinho for our signing of the season. Both have been fantastic.
posted on 16/5/19
Alison for me, just shows you how much we needed a top quality player in that position after years of being subjected to ming & Karius.
posted on 16/5/19
There's still some people that will tell you Mig is a good shot stopper when his save percentage was always one of the lowest in the league.
posted on 16/5/19
He gave us an incredible 3 months though so we could make the CL the other season. We'll always be thankful.
posted on 16/5/19
I championed the organising of a whip round to have Mignolet shot by a sniper for years.
Awful keeper.
posted on 16/5/19
Mignolet is nowhere near as bad as made out. The best reserve keeper in the league (although I'm a little worse for wear so will probably be corrected here).
I hope we keep him.
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