Topic: General Transfer Discussion about LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB

[Renato]

probably said it before but countinhio from espanyol is worth a look at....reckon he will be really good soon.

Coutinho's on loan from Inter thugh isn't he?

[Vork+The Knights of Good]

Honestly think we'll be in for Munian.

Waits for Tepid Water's entrance music...

[eirwen]

Let's get Afellay.

[G1 Jockey 4(betfair)]

Coutinho's on loan from Inter thugh isn't he?

yeah.
dont mean they wouldnt sell mind.

[G1 Jockey 4(betfair)]

yes affelay just scored again lol

[Tarantino Red]

Always liked Afellay. Shame we'll never sign him.

[Sheik_Yerbouti]

Dembele is very gifted, but he's got no end product.

[USC19Babel]

Let's get Afellay.

We've been linked with him in the past as well, haven't we?

[Alex7]

Just thinking about last years transfer window now it was very very poor. Not LFC calibre was signed bar enrique and bellamy.

Don't think even they are LFC calibre, to be honest. Bellamy for his workrate and all that maybe - but he was poor in every game after the game he played amazing against City. Had like 5 good game and 20 poor ones. Enrique was poor after November.

[ghost1359]

Enrique was poor after November.

Quite right, if it weren't for this supposed 12 month embargo Rodgers has on Swansea players I'd want to see us try for Taylor, really rate him. Enrique needs shipping out imo. I know people will disagree but he really is one of the most brain dead footballers I've ever seen.

[stardorman]

Affelay has been brilliant for the Dutch tonite.. be well worth a look

[Alex7]

Quite right, if it weren't for this supposed 12 month embargo Rodgers has on Swansea players I'd want to see us try for Taylor, really rate him. Enrique needs shipping out imo. I know people will disagree but he really is one of the most brain dead footballers I've ever seen.

Brain dead was exactly the word I would have used. I don't like bashing on LFC players, but I remember thinking - why is this guy not playing for Spain? Didn't take long to see that he doesn't have any intelligence and just runs around using speed and strength, incredibly limited attacking-wise too. Maybe he'll have more space under ROdgers to power into

[SunnyB]

We have no idea who's coming in. We're hiring a new head of scouting, we have a new manager who hasn't fully assessed the squad yet, a new style of play, all players we have been previously linked with, Ramirez, Belhanda and Boudebouz may not even be considered by Rodgers.

Agreed. But we seem to be speculating here in every conceivable direction. People simply listing players they like.

[eirwen]

Defense is the least of our problems ATM.

[El_Pistolero]

I'll repeat.

We won't, and shouldn't, buy a leftback.

[Sheik_Yerbouti]

Quite right, if it weren't for this supposed 12 month embargo Rodgers has on Swansea players I'd want to see us try for Taylor, really rate him. Enrique needs shipping out imo. I know people will disagree but he really is one of the most brain dead footballers I've ever seen.

Thought Enrique had a good first season,  and he has the qualities to get better, think he's a player who could be vastly improved with the right coaching, rather than him playing on his instincts all the time, which looked the case more often than not. Him letting go of the ball quicker for one.

[steveeastend]

come on man.

There are tonnes of players - as always it comes down to price.

Exactly what I am talking about... Rodgers been talking about key players, they wonīt be cheap and there arenīt really tonnes of them available, so I wonder what he, they,  are looking for..

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/rodgers-outlines-his-lfc-vision

[eirwen]

We won't buy a LB, unless you think we will buy 8 players or something. It's simply not a priority.

[HighSix]

any more games like this for Affelay & either Barca will keep him or the competition for him will be crazy. Not 6.5 million anymore!

[steveeastend]

We won't buy a LB, unless you think we will buy 8 players or something. It's simply not a priority.

Why? We only have one around, I think it is one of a couple of issues to solve...

[eirwen]

Why? We only have one around, I think it is one of a couple of issues to solve...

Robinson, Johnson as backup is enough IMO. We need a winger, striker, dm, cm etc.

[El_Pistolero]

Why? We only have one around, I think it is one of a couple of issues to solve...

If people think Sterling is ready, then so is Jack. Enrique is fine.

Buying a LB would be both a waste of money and a waste of Jack's talent.

[Renato]

Why? We only have one around, I think it is one of a couple of issues to solve...

We have far more pressing problems

[steveeastend]

Jack Robinson hasnīt played a couple of games yet, he lacks nearly everything so far for being a serious back up. Cause for being that, you should have played at least a season just like Kelly who is far from being a quality replacement for Johnson.

Enrique as a back up for a new top quality left back, thatīs the way to go lads

[HeartAndSoul]

any more games like this for Affelay & either Barca will keep him or the competition for him will be crazy. Not 6.5 million anymore!

He was class tonight albeit against an average side. No doubt his price will rocket up even more if he has a good tournament at the Euros. He'll definitely go for over Ģ10 million 

[El_Pistolero]

Jack Robinson hasnīt played a couple of games yet, he lacks nearly everything so far for being a serious back up. Cause for being that, you should have played at least a season just like Kelly who is far from being a quality replacement for Johnson.

Well, let's write Sterling off then. Send him on loan and bring in another winger!

He's played four games since his debut and would've been more before he picked up an ankle niggle. The lad's ready, has been for a while. And he's absolutely fucking boss.

[MikaelLFC]

This is probably loads of gobshite, but if it were to be, just out of curiosity, what would you ladies and gentlemen on here think? I only watch our games so in general I never have a clue about other players from other teams (nor do I have any interest in these football manager games). Would Vargas be somebody to consider?

http://www.football-italia.net/19504/vargas-kuyt-swap-cards

Vargas-Kuyt swap on the cards

There are reports that Fiorentina and Liverpool are in talks for a swap deal between Juan Manuel Vargas and Dirk Kuyt.

This week Dutch international Kuyt confirmed he is considering his future, as “there are many clubs that are interested.

“Not only from England, also from Germany, Spain and Italy.”

He has one more year left to run on his contract with Liverpool, where he has been since 2006.

Fiorentina hope to use Kuyt as a bargaining tool, because it is widely reported that the Reds want to snap up Peruvian winger Vargas.

The former Catania man had also been linked with Bayern Munich and is thought to be worth €8m.

[Number 7]

I think Jack Robinson is going to be quality. He's got blistering pace, and with a few more games under his belt will only get better. No need for any left back reinforcements this summer.

[steveeastend]

I think Jack Robinson is going to be quality. He's got blistering pace, and with a few more games under his belt will only get better. No need for any left back reinforcements this summer.

Mate, he may be but you cannot plan for a season with someone who hasnīt proved himself yet, same with Sterling. They have to be brought in step by step and maybe they will be in for a suprise.

But no manager in the world would plan a squad with two youngster without having proved anything yet. I am all for giving them a chance but you cannot go into a season with Euro league and trying to get back 4th with youngsters only as back ups for a particular position. You only would do that if there is simply no money to spend.

[trembles97]

Afellay, Strootman, Muniain, De Jong, Bueno. Please.

[El_Pistolero]

Mate, he may be but you cannot plan for a season with someone who hasnīt proved himself yet, same with Sterling. They have to be brought in step by step and maybe they will be in for a suprise.

But no manager in the world would plan a squad with two youngster without having proved anything yet. I am all for giving them a chance but you cannot go into a season with Euro league and trying to get back 4th with only youngsters only as back ups for a particular position. You only would do that if there is simply no money to spend.

You have two of the top young talents in the country, you make space for them. At LB you have Enrique, Johnson and Robbo. Flanno and Kelly have also played LB, Agger too.

A new winger? Possibly, a new leftback? No.

[Barefoot Doctor]

I think Jack Robinson is going to be quality. He's got blistering pace, and with a few more games under his belt will only get better. No need for any left back reinforcements this summer.

I liked the suggestion of Pablo Armero in another thread. Don't know if we need a dedicated left back, but someone who turn their hand to playing anywhere down that flank could be excellent.

We're in four competitions next year - Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League and League Cup. Robinson could get the early stage of the Europa plus every game of the League Cup. Enrique as first choice LB and Armero challenging him or filling in further up the field. Options.

I know people rate Robinson, but I think Rodgers with the current squad will still put Johnson or Agger across if Enrique is out. For me, that's a poor option because it weakens us at right back (despite Kelly being very good) and CB. So bringing in a utility player who can cover anywhere down the left could be very handy.

[Chalky Boots]

Defence really doesn't need looking at,not even for Back ups.
It doesn't matter that Robinson hasnt played X amount of games either,it doesn't stop sides like Dortmund playing their talents.
I do agree that Enrique has everything footballing wise to be a top,top left back bar that footballing brain and I would love to se someone like Taylor or Bennet (or another Aurelio if we could find one) here but it's not worth doing unless we get a chance to double our money on Jose. Anyway I think Rodgers can coach some game intelligence into him with time.


Anyway,I noticed Giovani Dos Santos is being linked to us,he's boss for Mexico and Brendan was after him at Swansea.
Could make a shrewd signing and a good opportunity to again show that 'Arry is a clueless crook.

[killer_heels]

I would have thought Rodgers would have had a few training sessions and all that to analyse his squad, but his interview on the LFC site indicates that he already has new signings in mind.

[steveeastend]

You have two of the top young talents in the country, you make space for them. At LB you have Enrique, Johnson and Robbo. Flanno and Kelly have also played LB, Agger too.

A new winger? Possibly, a new leftback? No.

What do you do if Enrique is injured? Then Robinson will have to play 4 games in two weeks on the very top level? As much as I wish him to come good thatīs in no way a professional option to go if you wanna present yourself as a top team.

A young player has to be brought in step by step in order to be ready for playing as a regular on the top level. Anything else would be a gamble and highly unfair to the lad.

And I donīt wanna see Agger ever again as a left back, thatīs like playing Suarez as a winger only,  pure waste of talent.

[Drinks Sangria]

Good lord there's some crazy stuff being spouted in here tonight.... I think people need to calm down on the Enrique bashing. He was excellent to begin with, then faded badly in the second half of the season. Now who does that remind you of..... There's no reason to replace him as it's not a priority and he's perfectly capable. We just need to get him to his initial standard on a more consistent basis.

[El_Pistolero]

What do you do if Enrique is injured? Then Robinson will have to play 4 games in two weeks on the very top level? As much as I wish him to come good thatīs in no way a professional option to go if you wanna present yourself as a top team.

A young player has to be brought in step by step in order to be ready for playing as a regular on the top level. Anything else would be a gamble and highly unfair to the lad.

And I donīt wanna see Agger ever again as a left back, thatīs like playing Suarez as a winger only,  pure waste of talent.

Suarez is best playing off the right wing, IMO. Eitherway, if he's injured for a prolonged period of time you shift Johnson to the left and play Kelly. It's just not worth the money to bring in a LB when we have one, who's more than able, waiting in the wings.

[Chalky Boots]

I would have thought Rodgers would have had a few training sessions and all that to analyse his squad, but his interview on the LFC site indicates that he already has new signings in mind.

To be honest it doesn't surprise me, I mean it's been well documented how crap our wings have been for donkeys years.

[Barefoot Doctor]

Good lord there's some crazy stuff being spouted in here tonight.... I think people need to calm down on the Enrique bashing. He was excellent to begin with, then faded badly in the second half of the season. Now who does that remind you of..... There's no reason to replace him as it's not a priority and he's perfectly capable. We just need to get him to his initial standard on a more consistent basis.

Think most, myself included, are saying he could do with competition. Not bashing him or advocating he's replaced, but there's always a risk of complacency if it seems you have a guaranteed place in the first XI.

Also, it wouldn't be one of my major priorities if I was Rodgers. Striker, winger, attacking mid and centre mid all more important. But if he's allowed a fifth player, that's where we should strengthen IMO.

[Chalky Boots]

Suarez is best playing off the right wing, IMO. Eitherway, if he's injured for a prolonged period of time you shift Johnson to the left and play Kelly. It's just not worth the money to bring in a LB when we have one, who's more than able, waiting in the wings.

In the Eredivisie though, where he can could completely neglect tracking back to stay high up the pitch.
I'm all for seeing wingers be just allowed to attack but the lad isn't a genuine winger.

I think he's perfect to play centrally for us, if we get the right service for him then he's more than capable of getting 25+ goals a season.