Topic: LIVERPOOL TRANSFER THREAD

[Aldo1988]

Is what FSG said to Klopp

And what did Jurgen say back to them?

[Asam]

And what did Jurgen say back to them?

His comments in the media about our transfer approach are there for all to see

[Aldo1988]

His comments in the media about our transfer approach are there for all to see

I can't find one where Jurgen has come out saying the board haven't given him any funds, and he'd rather they didn't waste money on the clubs' infrastructure, but would rather we spend it all on transfers.  I can't even find one where he has a go at the owners for not giving him money to spend.

[Asam]

I can't find one where Jurgen has come out saying the board haven't given him any funds, and he'd rather they didn't waste money on the clubs' infrastructure, but would rather we spend it all on transfers.  I can't even find one where he has a go at the owners for not giving him money to spend.

Well FFS when you put it in those extreme terms of course you won’t find anything, i don’t recall anyone insinuating he’s been given nothing at all to spend or that he thinks the training ground and new stands are a total waste of money

on the other hand he does want the club to be less conservative in the transfer market

[Skeeve]

Yep, we're a paltry 4th on both of these.

And we shouldn't forget Kirkby, The Main and Anfield Road Stand expansions were all paid for via a 7/11 Super Sippers card.

Given that infrastructure increases the overall value of their asset and doesn't count against FFP either, you could easily argue that FSG should have stuck their hands in their pockets to pay for those improvements and freed up a bit more for necessary spending on the squad.

[PeterTheRed ...]

We have already paid £68.5 million for Nunez, with further £17 million coming. We have also agreed to pay the required £85 million to sign Tchouameni, but the player has chosen Real Madrid. So, we are not "conservative" in the transfer market. We just don't want to pay big for a player who we don't think is worth it ...

[Samie]

Echo reporting this too. 

https://twitter.com/dmlynch/status/1599417267426512896

EXCL: A joint Saudi-Qatari consortium have emerged as strong early contenders to buy Liverpool after joining forces to avoid becoming embroiled in a bidding war. Interest also from German and American investors.

[Trump's tiny tiny hands]

Oh boy.

But tell me more about the German investors, who could that be?

[Asam]

We have already paid £68.5 million for Nunez, with further £17 million coming. We have also agreed to pay the required £85 million to sign Tchouameni, but the player has chosen Real Madrid. So, we are not "conservative" in the transfer market. We just don't want to pay big for a player who we don't think is worth it ...

we sold players to make up the majority of budget last summer and if jurgen klopp thinks we should be taking more risks then we should believe him

[cdav]

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So two countries who fell out and were massive rivals until 18 months ago are going to work together and buy a club to show they are friends now? Sounds like a real solid base for ownership that

Be interested who the German is, probably a consortium

[red mongoose]

Oh boy.

But tell me more about the German investors, who could that be?

I just looked at a list of the 25 richest Germans, and followed up on the top few, but it doesn't seem super promising, unfortunately.

https://ceoworld.biz/2022/08/14/wealthiest-people-in-germany-august-14-2022/

[Solomon Grundy]

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How reliable is this fella?

[PeterTheRed ...]

we sold players to make up the majority of budget last summer and if jurgen klopp thinks we should be taking more risks then we should believe him

We have also re-signed one of the top players in the World on a heavilly improved contract. When Jurgen says "more risks", he is certainly not thinking about signing 3 new midfielders. He is thinking about making that last step, and buying the absolute top shelf targets. That is why we have pursued Mbappe and Tchouameni. That is why we will sign Bellingham ...

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Oh boy.

But tell me more about the German investors, who could that be?

Klopp finally reaching into his pockets.

[Samie]

How reliable is this fella?

David Lynch? Great director mate. Mullholand Drive is a masterpiece.

[Solomon Grundy]

David Lynch? Great director mate. Mullholand Drive is a masterpiece.

Dickhead.

[Asam]

We have also re-signed one of the top players in the World on a heavilly improved contract. When Jurgen says "more risks", he is certainly not thinking about signing 3 new midfielders. He is thinking about making that last step, and buying the absolute top shelf targets. That is why we have pursued Mbappe and Tchouameni. That is why we will sign Bellingham ...

if we sign Bellingham then great but i wouldn’t hold my breath on it, the club has a track record of talking up major signings in the media only to deliver underwhelming results and excuses later

[Persephone]

if we sign Bellingham then great but i wouldn’t hold my breath on it, the club has a track record of talking up major signings in the media only to deliver underwhelming results and excuses later

True, not since we signed Van Dijk and Ali have we gone for a big well known expensive player. We've bought plenty of very good ones but no one in that bracket. I genuinely think FSG have been content with the way the Club has been run with minimal desire to change anything. However I think even they have noticed that a big dip in form is not good for business and they'll need to spend some money now to keep us at least in the top 4.

[Hazell]

Oh boy.

But tell me more about the German investors, who could that be?

Rumours are the German investors are looking at acquiring a stake of up to trente percente in the club Chris.

[Lycan]

Oh boy.

But tell me more about the German investors, who could that be?

Heard it from some German investors who have a large quantity of gold in Argentina they need to get rid of. The Roman Catholic church has offered its help in pushing the deal through.

[Skeeve]

True, not since we signed Van Dijk and Ali have we gone for a big well known expensive player. We've bought plenty of very good ones but no one in that bracket. I genuinely think FSG have been content with the way the Club has been run with minimal desire to change anything. However I think even they have noticed that a big dip in form is not good for business and they'll need to spend some money now to keep us at least in the top 4.

A more worrying scenario would be that they assume that a single season of underperforming due to lack of investment won't hurt their eventual sale price and will not stick their hand in their pocket in January.

[DelTrotter]

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Hopefully that could smooth the way for Mbappe to come here.

[Aldo1988]

True, not since we signed Van Dijk and Ali have we gone for a big well known expensive player. We've bought plenty of very good ones but no one in that bracket. I genuinely think FSG have been content with the way the Club has been run with minimal desire to change anything. However I think even they have noticed that a big dip in form is not good for business and they'll need to spend some money now to keep us at least in the top 4.

Nunez was rather expensive (with the add-ons).

[G Richards]

Surely the point of FSG selling, in whole or in part, is because their model has taken us this far, but as we move forward, they recognize more is needed, since financial governance in top level football is not exactly the most robust.

So going to the past, continually, to make the point that we don’t spend enough on transfers, is a very obvious point to make, because even the owners are coming round to that viewpoint, hence their actions!

I think we can look forward with hope with regard to spending more.

[newterp]

Rumours are the German investors are looking at acquiring a stake of up to trente percente in the club Chris.

We all love Trent - but his valuation must be through the roof if they are looking to acquire him!

[Sangria]

We all love Trent - but his valuation must be through the roof if they are looking to acquire him!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bq_dkPkQUU

[newterp]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bq_dkPkQUU

haha

[PeterTheRed ...]

True, not since we signed Van Dijk and Ali have we gone for a big well known expensive player. We've bought plenty of very good ones but no one in that bracket. I genuinely think FSG have been content with the way the Club has been run with minimal desire to change anything. However I think even they have noticed that a big dip in form is not good for business and they'll need to spend some money now to keep us at least in the top 4.

We have only got Thiago on the cheap (in terms of transfer fee) because of his contract situation. Konate, Diaz and Nunez were pretty expensive, and pursued by all the big clubs. I often find it funny how some of our fans like to talk down our players, just because they want to make a point ...

[Caston]

Sign Bellingham at whatever cost

[PIPA23]

Sign Bellingham at whatever cost

This.

[skipper757]

Sign Jude.

Give him a signing welcome like they do at Real.

Have Paul McCartney serenade him with "Hey Jude" at his signing.  Whatever.

Just do it.

[cdav]

I also agree signing Bellingham may be a good idea

[Caston]

This.

So good. Bossing World Cup games at 19. He would be worth every penny

[jillcwhomever]

That piece of skill will put a few thousand more on his price.

[El Lobo]

He’s an absolute prick tease if he ends up elsewhere

[rawcusk8]

Anyone else see how close Bellngham is to Hendo and Trent and convince themselves we’re signing him?

[PIPA23]

there will be a fight for his signature...

we can always dream but... he is special.

could sort our midfield for a decade and more.

[jillcwhomever]

Anyone else see how close Bellngham is to Hendo and Trent and convince themselves we’re signing him?

I think the idea of us coming up with the money is more questionable than doubting he has a close friendship with Hendo and Trent.

[Coolie High]

Can’t see Dortmund letting Bellingham go for anything under would 90m after this tournament.

[PeterTheRed ...]

I think the idea of us coming up with the money is more questionable than doubting he has a close friendship with Hendo and Trent.

We are one of the richest clubs in the World, so I doubt money will be a problem ...