Author Topic: Mauricio Isla on the way out of Udinese? (Read 5459 times)

Discipline · « **on:** February 18, 2012, 02:26:58 pm »

Liverpool have been put on alert after Udinese's Mauricio Isla confirmed he is set to leave the Stadio Friuli at the end of the season.

Chile international Isla, who can play anywhere on the right flank, was heavily linked with a move away from Udinese in the January transfer window but the Italian club were unwilling to let him go.

But Isla, who suffered a season-ending knee injury against AC Milan last weekend, has spoken with Udinese's officials and is ready to move on, possibly to the Premier League.

"I talked to Gino Pozzo (son of Udinese owner Giampaolo), who decided to let me go at the end of the season," the 23-year-old told La Tercera.

"I do not exclude the possibility of staying as I was asked to stay for another year. But, for now, all I think about is recovering from this injury as soon as possible."

Isla's agent claimed earlier in February that Serie A rivals Juventus, Roma are also keeping an eye on his client.

"I think he is being tracked by Liverpool and other Italian clubs like Juventus and Roma," Leo Rodriguez told BK Sport. "I'm sure that these clubs have already initiated contacts with Udinese."

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1023437/liverpool-on-alert-as-mauricio-isla-hints-at-udinese-exit?cc=3436

Quality player, great news if we're interested.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:29:35 pm »

I think a deal is already in place. Kuyt's replacement as the all action, can play multiple roles guy.

Dudek · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:32:31 pm »

Would be great signing if true. And he's foreigner!

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:35:48 pm »

Quote from: Dudek on February 18, 2012, 02:32:31 pm

Would be great signing if true. And he's foreigner!

We'll show him what love is.

R.A.La · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:38:37 pm »

Quote from: Trumps on February 18, 2012, 02:29:35 pm

I think a deal is already in place. Kuyt's replacement as the all action, can play multiple roles guy.

What makes you think a deal is in place?

Discipline · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:43:24 pm »

Quote from: R.A.La on February 18, 2012, 02:38:37 pm

What makes you think a deal is in place?

Obviously ITK.

-Willo- · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:45:27 pm »

Just about to post this, these are the type of signings we should be trying to make, everything's not black or white when you ain't in the Champions League, there are players like him available who'd improve us and help us get back to challenging at the top again, hopefully we see more of these type of links instead of looking at Premier League 'proven' players who'll never amass to anything more than simply half decent players who also think they've already achieved it all simply by signing for us.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:51:48 pm »

Quote from: R.A.La on February 18, 2012, 02:38:37 pm

What makes you think a deal is in place?

I'm just guesstimating. We were linked with him in January, Kuyt is being allowed to leave at the end of the season then Isla comes out and says he expects to leave at the end of the season. 2+2²-1=5

Saint Kopite · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2012, 03:22:39 pm »

Isla is a top player.

The only issue is where would he play in the first eleven if all are fit? As a squad player, he is an awesome awesome addition though.

Emlynevermore · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2012, 03:25:23 pm »

Finishing 4th this season would help our case. If Roma have any sense, they'll go balls out for him; he'd be perfect in Enrique's uptempo press-and-move game, probably at right back though.

You worry about explosive players who suffer knee ligament injuries. Hopefully he returns at something approaching his best, wherever he ends up.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2012, 03:36:59 pm »

He's a brilliant player. He's not better than Glen Johnson though, and would we really sign a 'rightback' to play midfield? I mean it's possible, because he plays like more of a winger, but it'd be quite strange.

Can think of half a dozen clubs who have far more use for him than us. Chelsea and United for a start.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2012, 03:39:23 pm »

Is he as versatile as he's been for me on FIFA?

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2012, 06:48:48 pm »

I don't know if he is better than Johnson but he is a quality player that has continually improved since I first saw him at the World Cup in 2010. I think we need to sign as many quality players as possible and we'll see how he compares to Johnson if he gets here.

Discipline · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:39:40 pm »

Quote from: Saint Kopite™ on February 18, 2012, 03:22:39 pm

Isla is a top player.

The only issue is where would he play in the first eleven if all are fit? As a squad player, he is an awesome awesome addition though.

RM/RW.

Discipline · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:40:36 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on February 18, 2012, 03:39:23 pm

Is he as versatile as he's been for me on FIFA?

Can play anywhere on the right flank, and I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure he started his career as a DM.

Fuzion6 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2012, 12:21:25 am »

How serious is his knee injury? If ACL not sure we sign him till jan to see what his recovery is like

Carllfc · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:12:55 am »

I would be very happy to see him here, he seems to be a top young player. He could play either right back, winger or even defensive midfield I think.

NOTBORNIN1982 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:18:07 am »

I plays mostly at either RB/LB don't think we need this kid. He does look decent though.

No666 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:35:58 am »

Surely his versatility is part of the appeal. Covers for Lucas, Enrique (after Aurelio goes) and on the right of the park. I can see the sense in our interest.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:40:54 am »

Have to say that this season I haven't been convinced by Glen Johnson. At times his decision making has been questionable and that's being kind.

I don't know if this guy could be a direct replacement. I wouldn't want him because of his versatility but rather the runs he makes from deep and his attacking threat.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:02:11 am »

He's brilliant. And very versatile from what I've seen of him. He's quick and possesses good technique as well. Very good player to have. Would be great to get him because I think he can easily slot into the second central midfield role.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:03:36 am »

Quote from: Discipline on February 18, 2012, 10:40:36 pm

Can play anywhere on the right flank, and I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure he started his career as a DM.

I may be wrong but I think he even played in central defence one game at the World cup after a couple of others got sent off. Can't be sure if though, could just be my mind playing tricks on me.

rossipersempre · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:12:40 am »

As a right-flank utility player, this guy's a Swiss Army knife compared to the plastic Dutch 'spork' we currently have.

Still, we're not an all-expenses rehab clinic like we've been for Serie A imports previously, so I'd expect Brukner and team to take a long hard look at this knee injury.

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:00:46 am »

A right footed Aurelio with a better track record regarding his fitness, I'd love it if we have him. The guy can be employed at RB, RW, DM & CM. Would be a shrewd piece of business by the club if we manage to sign him.

my name canged back to tucker? · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:20:16 am »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on February 23, 2012, 08:40:54 am

Have to say that this season I haven't been convinced by Glen Johnson. At times his decision making has been questionable and that's being kind.

best right back in the league for me, defensively sound and great going forward, superb footballer

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:19:44 am »

Quote from: tucker1984 on February 23, 2012, 10:20:16 am

best right back in the league for me, defensively sound and great going forward, superb footballer

He's certainly capable of brilliance but too often I think he finds himself in good positions down the right and fails to take advantage of the opening because he either delays his pass or just makes the wrong pass.

He also seems to let players have shots at goal when he should be making it more difficult for them to get off a clean strike. Cost us goals this season.

Niru Red4ever · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2012, 04:02:58 pm »

Is he on a free after the season ends? If not, any idea what would be the fee in the region of?

Carllfc · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2012, 06:48:16 pm »

Quote from: Niru Red4ever on February 23, 2012, 04:02:58 pm

Is he on a free after the season ends? If not, any idea what would be the fee in the region of?

Probably 10 million or something.

macca888 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2012, 07:39:19 pm »

I don't want to put the cat amongst the pigeons here, but has anyone else heard the rumours that Glen Johnson might be off in the summer?

rossipersempre · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2012, 07:44:25 pm »

Quote from: macca888 on February 23, 2012, 07:39:19 pm

I don't want to put the cat amongst the pigeons here, but has anyone else heard the rumours that Glen Johnson might be off in the summer?

To?

Anfield Ed · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2012, 07:50:58 pm »

Would love to sign Isla.

IndianRed · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2012, 07:52:28 pm »

Quote from: rossipersempre on February 23, 2012, 07:44:25 pm

To?

The Euros of course.

R · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:58:26 pm »

It'd be nice to have him playing for Liverpool since he's quality as a player and as a person. He's pretty similar to Alexis (Sánchez) - both humble, versatile, etc. They're even best friends, that's one of the reasons they understand each other in such a way while playing together. They did in Udinese and they still do in the national team.

Err. His surgery went right and he's supposed to be back in about three months which is sad because we'll probably won't have him for the qualification match against Bolivia... (I see Brazil 2014 so far away with the fat ass Borghi - come back Bielsa!

)

So yeah, I'd love to see El Huaso Isla in Liverpool red.

paddysour · « **Reply #33 on:** February 24, 2012, 01:19:34 am »

Quote from: macca888 on February 23, 2012, 07:39:19 pm

I don't want to put the cat amongst the pigeons here, but has anyone else heard the rumours that Glen Johnson might be off in the summer?

We gave him a new contract recently and Comolli was waxing lyrical about him. He's been playing well since then, why would we want rid? Or does he want out?

CHOPPER · « **Reply #34 on:** February 24, 2012, 01:32:04 am »

Quote from: macca888 on February 23, 2012, 07:39:19 pm

I don't want to put the cat amongst the pigeons here, but has anyone else heard the rumours that Glen Johnson might be off in the summer?

Thats just down to personal hygiene and the weather that mate.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #35 on:** February 24, 2012, 04:02:57 am »

Quote from: rossipersempre on February 23, 2012, 09:12:40 am

As a right-flank utility player, this guy's a Swiss Army knife compared to the plastic Dutch 'spork' we currently have.

Still, we're not an all-expenses rehab clinic like we've been for Serie A imports previously, so I'd expect Brukner and team to take a long hard look at this knee injury.

Dirk Kuyt has been close to useless in the attacking third this season (with notable exceptions) but show the guy some respect huh? as in, that thing he's earned throughout his years here with his hard work

scatman · « **Reply #36 on:** February 24, 2012, 08:43:54 am »

Johnson has been linked with Real Madrid all season, they want to move Sergio Ramos inside to centre back it seems so they are on the market for a right back, if Rafa rocks up at the Bernabeu I would expect a bid.

No666 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 24, 2012, 08:48:03 am »

If Rafa rocks up at the Bernabau do we get our Xabi back?

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #38 on:** February 24, 2012, 11:30:06 am »

Quote from: scatman on February 24, 2012, 08:43:54 am

Johnson has been linked with Real Madrid all season, they want to move Sergio Ramos inside to centre back it seems so they are on the market for a right back, if Rafa rocks up at the Bernabeu I would expect a bid.

They have Arbeloa though.

macca888 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 24, 2012, 03:52:34 pm »

Quote from: rossipersempre on February 23, 2012, 07:44:25 pm

To?

Barca or Real apparently. As I say, it's only a rumour and I'm not saying it's a certainty by any means. Apparently there's something in his contract that not everyone at the club is happy with, and when he signed his new contract, him and his agent refused to have it removed. But what do I know? I'd be gutted if this was in any way true because I really rate him.