Author Topic: Roy Hodgson targets further signings for Liverpool (Read 192606 times)

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #3440 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:17:54 AM »

Quote from: rafathegaffa on August 30, 2010, 10:53:03 AM

Carlton Cole has already peaked.

I'm not saying I'd cream my pants if we signed him, but how can you possibly say that he's peaked when he's only 26??

Redcap · « **Reply #3441 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:18:34 AM »

Quote from: LiamG on August 30, 2010, 11:09:15 AM

We need a striker that compliments Torres, But also 1 that can lead the line when torres is rested

Fernando, he's so awesome.

There, I complimented him. Where do I sign? Oh dang, I have to lead the line too?

Red_Rich · « **Reply #3442 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:21:06 AM »

Quote from: thekitkatshuffler on August 30, 2010, 11:17:54 AM

I'm not saying I'd cream my pants if we signed him, but how can you possibly say that he's peaked when he's only 26??

And playing in a shite team. With the right players around him, he could flourish into a very good player for us. We are obviously focussing on the domestic competitions and he will suit that.

gazzathered · « **Reply #3443 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:26:15 AM »

Mixed feelings on Carlton Cole. Before the end of last season and beginning of this i would have taken him. Hes been shite since he came back from injury towards the end of last season. If he could get his previous form back that got him into the England squad (i know that doesn't mean much) id take him.

Mrfabulous · « **Reply #3444 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:26:38 AM »

He's English so he'll double what hes worth and I don't rate him very highly.

Karlton81 · « **Reply #3445 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:28:13 AM »

Quote from: LiamG on August 30, 2010, 11:17:24 AM

I think he will play 442 at times this season so Torres will need a strike partner

I think that will only happen when Joe Cole is not playing.

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #3446 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:30:08 AM »

Quote from: Karlton81 on August 30, 2010, 11:28:13 AM

I think that will only happen when Joe Cole is not playing.

Agreed, I cant see us playin 4-4-2 that much. Perhaps when we're chasing a game, that about it. We just dont have the personal out wide for that formation to work effectively.

Helsinki Red · « **Reply #3447 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:42:41 AM »

I really hope we won't be using 4-4-2 a lot this season. If we sign player like Ruiz I wouldn't mind seeing:

Gerrard Lucas/Poulsen Meireles
Kuyt/Cole Torres Jovanovic/Ruiz

Red_Rich · « **Reply #3448 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:46:28 AM »

Quote from: Whippo on August 30, 2010, 10:14:36 AM

Agree. FW , wingers and a LB(Konchesky seems like a done deal) is what we need.

I'm sure we'll get a striker and Konchesky look like being the LB. But I don't think we're going to get a winger in now.

Yet another season without any wide players who can run at and skin a fullback. Ridiculous.

United/Chelsea/Arsenal/City and Spurs all have wide players who can go past a man or run at the defence. We have Babel and that's about it.

Helsinki Red · « **Reply #3449 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:50:09 AM »

Jovanovic can go past a man but he's not a natural winger nor is Babel but I would like to see Babel getting a chance this season. He's got potential and maybe he will finally deliver under Hodgson. I agree that we need a winger but we ain't getting one now. Konchesky will be confirmed any minute now and hopefully we can sign a striker. Time is running out though.

Aquilani 4 · « **Reply #3450 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:57:38 AM »

Striker David Ngog injury forces Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson to step up forward hunt

Liverpool’s search for a new striker has been exacerbated by an injury to David Ngog, who has been forced to withdraw from the France Under 21 squad.

The French FA have been told Ngog has picked up a hamstring injury and cannot play in Euro Under 21 qualifiers against Ukraine and Malta.

Liverpool are yet to reveal how long Ngog will be sidelined, but he was not among their 18 players for the 1-0 win against West Bromwich on Sunday despite being named in the provisional squad on Friday.

The 21-year-old had started the season well, particularly with Fernando Torres still being nursed back to match fitness, and boss Roy Hodgson refused a loan approach from West Bromwich.

Hodgson admits he still wants to sign a striker before the transfer window closes on Tuesday and is keen on West Ham’s Carlton Cole.

'We’ve got space to add a player,’ he said.

'We’d like another striker, we’ve said that all along and there’s no point me denying it. But we still haven’t found the right man and time is running out for us.’

The Reds have also lined up a bid for Brescia target man Andrea Caracciolo in case Cole proves elusive.

Liverpool are willing to offer £7million and have even discussed a straight swap involving Ryan Babel but West Ham want at least £10m straight cash for 26-year-old England striker Cole.

Caracciolo, 28, will be familiar to West Ham fans after he scored against the club for Palermo in the UEFA Cup in 2006. He is 6ft 4in tall and could join on loan if Liverpool improve their offer.

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, 25, will imminently decide on a move to Merseyside.

Sunderland, meanwhile, are also interested in Cole but fear he will choose Liverpool ahead of them.

Chairman Niall Quinn hopes to wrap up an £8m deal for Rennes striker Asamaoh Gyan but Steve Bruce would still like one more addition.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1307369/Striker-David-Ngog-injury-forces-Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-step-forward-hunt.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

scott · « **Reply #3451 on:** August 30, 2010, 11:58:51 AM »

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, 25, will imminently decide on a move to Merseyside

Would love that

scouser4eva · « **Reply #3452 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:00:36 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_G%C3%B3mez

Some one was quick haha

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #3453 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:01:16 PM »

Quote from: scott on August 30, 2010, 11:58:51 AM

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, 25, will imminently decide on a move to Merseyside

Would love that

Not to keen on Gomez really. Hes just a big lump with a poor touch.

Aquilani 4 · « **Reply #3454 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:01:54 PM »

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez set to decide on Liverpool move

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez is planning to decide on a move to Liverpool today.

Reds boss Roy Hodgson has been looking to boost his striking options and has targeted the 25-year-old as transfer deadline day looms.

Gomez is one of the most talented strikers in Germany.

Hatfuls of goals for Stuttgart, including 32 in 42 games two seasons ago, earned him a €30 million move to Bayern.

And despite being in and out of the Bayern side last season, he still managed 11 goals.

He appeared for Germany at the Word Cup and scored in a recent friendly against Denmark.

Gomez is valued at €15M-20M.

http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-striker-Mario-Gomez-set-to-decide-on-Liverpool-move-/10125/

Didi_ram · « **Reply #3455 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:01:55 PM »

7m is about right for cole.Anything more will be a waste of money on him.
About Gomez,although he used to be class for stuttgart,he has lost it at bayern,and would be a gamble.Would be fabulous if it clicked.

Helsinki Red · « **Reply #3456 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:03:12 PM »

Out of those names I'd have Gomez. Good player he is.

Red_Rich · « **Reply #3457 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:08:20 PM »

Quote from: Helsinki Red on August 30, 2010, 12:03:12 PM

Out of those names I'd have Gomez. Good player he is.

I don't believe for one minute that we'll be paying "between €15-20m" for a striker, as it says in the Gomez article.

Number 7 · « **Reply #3458 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:10:06 PM »

Daniel Guiza? Isn't he a target man and was a regular in the Spain squad until not too long ago. Remember it's going to be someone who is prepared to be second foil to Torres aswell as the odd game playing with him.

AriGold · « **Reply #3459 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:10:19 PM »

Quote from: Helsinki Red on August 30, 2010, 12:03:12 PM

Out of those names I'd have Gomez. Good player he is.

Gomez, Llorente, Cole.

In that order. Can't see us getting any of them though if I'm honest.

AriGold · « **Reply #3460 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:11:36 PM »

Someone has edited Gomez' wiki already. Sad fucking bastards.

felix. · « **Reply #3461 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:14:31 PM »

i think we won't sign anyone

FranklyRed · « **Reply #3462 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:17:32 PM »

Quote from: Red_Rich on August 30, 2010, 11:46:28 AM

United/Chelsea/Arsenal/City and Spurs all have wide players who can go past a man or run at the defence. We have Babel and that's about it.

Since when Babel can skin a defender?
He only runs with the ball at the defence, correct, but hardly ever skins a defender especially as he is rightfooted on the left... so he always goes inside to shoot with his right.

We do NOT have ANY natural winger (do not count the "young ones" incl. El Zhar) in the current squad.

Ruiz is same type of player like Jovanovic, not a real striker, not a real winger... a bit of the same.

Midget · « **Reply #3463 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:21:57 PM »

We could possibly be getting Gomez on loan with an option to buy him at the end of the season?

xerxes1 · « **Reply #3464 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:28:01 PM »

Quote from: Didi_ram on August 30, 2010, 12:01:55 PM

7m is about right for cole.

I wouldn't have Carlton Cole on a free transfer. Moody, unreliable, unprofessional and London-centric, and those are his good points.

Kieran-LFC · « **Reply #3465 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:29:23 PM »

Quote from: Oliver1990-JFT96 on August 30, 2010, 11:12:56 AM

Not that easy though is it. We havnt got the funds to buy someone like that.

Ideal world, Luis Suarez please

Wishful thinking never hurt anyone

kvarmeismydad · « **Reply #3466 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:32:49 PM »

If Gomez comes on loan then they've made a massive profit on transfers.

MBL? · « **Reply #3467 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:33:13 PM »

I hope to God we don't get Cole and I'm happy that King has come out and said its not going to happen. From what I've seen of Gomez I don't want him either. What we need more than a target man is a bit of pace and trickery to beat a man, not sure Ruiz has that since I've never seen him play but I believe we should be adding those qualities because its where we're lacking against the other top teams in the league.

Kieran-LFC · « **Reply #3468 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:34:57 PM »

I couldn't say I'd be disappointed with Llorente coming, because I really wouldn't.
But I would like to see us sign a decent winger, from what I've seen of him at Porte Meireles can sometimes play out wide quite well, but again isn't a natural winger.

rafathegaffa · « **Reply #3469 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:35:31 PM »

Gomez is shocking. Moves break down as soon as the ball arrives at his frame.
A big fat flash in the pan - a Frank McAvennie without the highlights.

teri_ma_ki · « **Reply #3470 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:36:54 PM »

cole isn't coming .... end of .... the sriker we get will be left field again i reckon ....

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #3471 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:42:06 PM »

How much do people think Lukaku would go for? 15mill?

Karlton81 · « **Reply #3472 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:43:19 PM »

it's quite simple what we need in a striker, we need a match winner, someone who can produce something out of nothing and someone who has a telepathic understanding like Gerrard and Torres.

someone who can play alone or in a pair.

although he's older now i'm disappointed we didn't get Raul, think he could have done a job for a season or 2.

Dardinhio · « **Reply #3473 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:43:21 PM »

Well it has been the most interesting Transfer Windows in a bit,

In: Joe Cole, Johnjoe Shelvy, Brad Jones, Christian Poulsen, Raul Meireles, Milan Jovanovic.
Might be In: C. Cole & Paul Koncesky.
Out: Yossi, Riera, Masch, Aquilani.

to be honest i am quite happy with our signings by Roy because in our current position finance wise i think he has done quite well in fact. Imho Joe Cole, Christian Poulsen and Raul Meireles are top top signings for us. Wilson & Shelvey are good future additions and Jones i know nothing about. Jovanovic looks a powerhouse but not a 'winger' and Carlton Cole for me is a mystery to what lad will play for us? Will we see the player who looked good a couple of years back or the one who is in a poor WH XI now? But i'll give him my support if or when he signs. Paul Koncesky i think will be a good addition too and i had spoke to fellow supporters about our weakness on the left so a LB is a welcome addition for me, but i feel our LM is seriously short and i would have prefered a LM than another CF. But i cannot have it all my own way i guess.

On Roy i think he is still finding his feet and games like we have had and the next 2 would not be his choice in his opening 5 games, well bar WBA.

Arsenal H, Man City A, WBA H, Birmingham City H & Man United A. Not an easy opening start to his Anfield career.

I think he will play a 442 with 2 attacking FB's and 2 sitting CM's with Cole/Ngog (or whoever is playing) playing off Torres and Gerrard/Cole (or whoever is playing) and our FB's supporting the attack.

Thats my little take on it.

teri_ma_ki · « **Reply #3474 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:44:34 PM »

Quote from: MEPA on August 30, 2010, 10:20:05 AM

What does that even mean?

it means that neither cole nor trezeguet will be coming to liverpool.

spifff · « **Reply #3475 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:44:52 PM »

Signing Gomez would be awesome. He has the potential to become a fantastic striker and he would be coming here with something to prove after his troubles in Bayern.

We won´t sign him though. He is out of our price range.

smurfinaus · « **Reply #3476 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:45:06 PM »

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The Reds have also lined up a bid for Brescia target man Andrea Caracciolo in case Cole proves elusive.

Liverpool are willing to offer £7million and have even discussed a straight swap involving Ryan Babel but West Ham want at least £10m straight cash for 26-year-old England striker Cole.

Caracciolo, 28, will be familiar to West Ham fans after he scored against the club for Palermo in the UEFA Cup in 2006. He is 6ft 4in tall and could join on loan if Liverpool improve their offer."

Now this i find interesting. We havent been linked with him before.
Sort of off the topic but i paired him with Pazzini in my Liverpool team a few seasons back in FM and they would score lots of goals - Caracciolo being the target man with presence and Pazzini the quick clinical striker hehe.
Anyone see him play in the flesh?. Any comments whether he would be worth the purchase or loan for our club?.

Dardinhio · « **Reply #3477 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:45:31 PM »

Quote from: Midget on August 30, 2010, 12:21:57 PM

We could possibly be getting Gomez on loan with an option to buy him at the end of the season?

Dear God no.

Kieran-LFC · « **Reply #3478 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:47:02 PM »

Torres usually prefer playing as a 'lone striker' though doesn't he? With someone playing behind him like Gerrard or Kuyt

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #3479 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:48:48 PM »

Quote from: smurfinaus on August 30, 2010, 12:45:06 PM

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The Reds have also lined up a bid for Brescia target man Andrea Caracciolo in case Cole proves elusive.

Liverpool are willing to offer £7million and have even discussed a straight swap involving Ryan Babel but West Ham want at least £10m straight cash for 26-year-old England striker Cole.

Caracciolo, 28, will be familiar to West Ham fans after he scored against the club for Palermo in the UEFA Cup in 2006. He is 6ft 4in tall and could join on loan if Liverpool improve their offer."

Now this i find interesting. We havent been linked with him before.
Sort of off the topic but i paired him with Pazzini in my Liverpool team a few seasons back in FM and they would score lots of goals - Caracciolo being the target man with presence and Pazzini the quick clinical striker hehe.
Anyone see him play in the flesh?. Any comments whether he would be worth the purchase or loan for our club?.

I've never seen him play before, but I have had him in my Albinoleffe team on FM and he was lethal so he must be brilliant. Lets sign him up!