Topic: LIVERPOOL TRANSFER THREAD - 2023 (FSG posts = get muted) - No Mbappé

[Knight]

I thought the Liverpool were sat at the other end. From the photo it looks just above where I was sitting.

Definitely in Liverpool end.

[killer-heels]

Spend a lot of money you tight bastards.

[Crosby Nick]

Well that’s one in the bag.

He plays right back with Bradley and Trent goes to midfield  (or is sold)

Sorry, who the fuck is he?

[Samie]

Geertruida is a lad that can play across the back four.

[killer-heels]

Did he stop posting? I know he threatened to leave multiple times.

Dont worry he will be here soon putting out a squad list and telling us we dont need any signings. The concept of signing better players than we have is a bit lost on him.

[BobPaisley3]

Geertruida is a lad that can play across the back four.

Not really what we need then.

[red mongoose]

Well that’s one in the bag.

He plays right back with Bradley and Trent goes to midfield  (or is sold)

I thought for sure he was a left back, but you are the second one who has called him a right back, so I guess I'm wrong. Would be really strange to drop money on a RB, though. I do think he has some positional versatility, though, so maybe that's what they are thinking.

[Samie]

Not really what we need then.

Evrey manager needs a utility man mate. Also he's young too and with it being Quansah's second season next season, Matip going probably and who knows when Gomez will break down he would be good cover.

[BobPaisley3]

Evrey manager needs a utility man mate. Also he's young too and with it being Quansah's second season next season, Matip going probably and who knows when Gomez will break down he would be good cover.

I agree mate but Gomez has been excellent this season. He fills those gaps across the back four. I know what you mean about injuries but he’s looked fit and healthy this last year. We need an out and out centre back, a number 6 and 2 forwards.

[Samie]

I thought for sure he was a left back, but you are the second one who has called him a right back, so I guess I'm wrong. Would be really strange to drop money on a RB, though. I do think he has some positional versatility, though, so maybe that's what they are thinking.

Mongy, listen to moi not that sorry excuse of an educator.

[Draex]

I thought for sure he was a left back, but you are the second one who has called him a right back, so I guess I'm wrong. Would be really strange to drop money on a RB, though. I do think he has some positional versatility, though, so maybe that's what they are thinking.

He started out as a right back, he's played mainly left back this season but as Samie has said he can also play center back and no.6. He's had the most minutes of any player under Slot.

If we are looking for a left back, maybe thats what we've earmarked him for, as they invert and the left back plays as a left center back in a 3, being right footed would work well as alot of it is passing inwards.

[Hazell]

I watched a video and his fullbacks invert with Gertrude playing left back as they end up with a back three in possession.

I hope we sign him. Finally my dream of an Idlewild song being sung at Anfield will come true

[Crosby Nick]

I hope we sign him. Finally my dream of an Idlewild song being sung at Anfield will come true

All I need is a little John Burridge.

[killer-heels]

He started out as a right back, he's played mainly left back this season but as Samie has said he can also play center back and no.6. He's had the most minutes of any player under Slot.

If we are looking for a left back, maybe thats what we've earmarked him for, as they invert and the left back plays as a left center back in a 3, being right footed would work well as alot of it is passing inwards.

So he becomes the third centreback?

[Samie]

Arne Slot will be appointed as Liverpool’s new head coach rather than manager as Anfield prepares for a shift away from the traditional British football club structure.

Arne Slot is expected to be happy with that status.

 [@TimesSport]

The plan is for Slot to focus on coaching and preparing Liverpool’s first team while reporting to a sporting director, Richard Hughes, who will oversee recruitment and other aspects of the football department. Above them both will sit Michael Edwards. [@TimesSport]

[Draex]

So he becomes the third centreback?

That’s what the video posted in the new manager thread seemed to imply.

[Asam]

I thought for sure he was a left back, but you are the second one who has called him a right back, so I guess I'm wrong. Would be really strange to drop money on a RB, though. I do think he has some positional versatility, though, so maybe that's what they are thinking.

30 Games on the right
11 games centre back
2 games left back

He looks decent

[Hazell]

All I need is a little John Burridge.

[Phineus]

Who would be the shouts for a new CB then, knowing what we know about Edwards?

None immediately jump to mind and those that do profile wise, seem out of reach.

[Samie]

We have been linked to Willian Pacho of Frankfurt recently. 

[killer-heels]

That’s what the video posted in the new manager thread seemed to imply.

In that case you want a left footer. Your third centreback doesnt want to be passing infield.

[Phineus]

We have been linked to Willian Pacho of Frankfurt recently. 

He plays in a back 3 though right? And not great in the air …

[Samie]

The heading thing was a Klopp thing though mate. He's not in charge next season. 

[PeterTheRed ...]

This thread is boring AF without Macred/PetertheRed. Whatever happened to him? 

I am here mate, reading you from time to time. Just busy at my new job. Not much point in speculating when we still don't know who our new manager will be

[DiggerJohn]

Watching us the last few weeks. Heading the ball away is a huge plus

[killer-heels]

I am here mate, reading you from time to time. Just busy at my new job. Not much point in speculating when we still don't know who our new manager will be

Its Slot.

[Barefoot Doctor]

Who would be the shouts for a new CB then, knowing what we know about Edwards?

None immediately jump to mind and those that do profile wise, seem out of reach.

We know what a Klopp CB looks like… fast, tall, physically and aerially dominant. Guess the question is will we continue to stick to that criteria (I mean it’s pretty strong criteria) or will we make some concessions - like a shorter CB if they’re brilliant on the ball.

In terms of names - maybe Schlotterbeck, Scalvini, Tapsoba, Hincapie, Inacio, Theate, Simakan? Van Hecke at Brighton profiles quite nicely too. Mix of styles and physical attributes though.

[Coolie High]

We know what a Klopp CB looks like… fast, tall, physically and aerially dominant. Guess the question is will we continue to stick to that criteria (I mean it’s pretty strong criteria) or will we make some concessions - like a shorter CB if they’re brilliant on the ball.

In terms of names - maybe Schlotterbeck, Scalvini, Tapsoba, Hincapie, Inacio, Theate, Simakan? Van Hecke at Brighton profiles quite nicely too. Mix of styles and physical attributes though.

Or Van Den Berg.

[Phineus]

We know what a Klopp CB looks like… fast, tall, physically and aerially dominant. Guess the question is will we continue to stick to that criteria (I mean it’s pretty strong criteria) or will we make some concessions - like a shorter CB if they’re brilliant on the ball.

In terms of names - maybe Schlotterbeck, Scalvini, Tapsoba, Hincapie, Inacio, Theate, Simakan? Van Hecke at Brighton profiles quite nicely too. Mix of styles and physical attributes though.

Good shouts. I’d add Todibo to this too maybe, Lacroix etc. Diomande and Yoro seem to be quoting Van Dijk style fees already.

I wonder if likes of Araujo and Colwill could be available due to their clubs financial issues. Kim at Bayern might want a move too.

[PeterTheRed ...]

Arne Slot will be appointed as Liverpool’s new head coach rather than manager as Anfield prepares for a shift away from the traditional British football club structure.

Arne Slot is expected to be happy with that status.

The plan is for Slot to focus on coaching and preparing Liverpool’s first team while reporting to a sporting director, Richard Hughes, who will oversee recruitment and other aspects of the football department. Above them both will sit Michael Edwards.

[@TimesSport]

Interesting, if true ...

[killer-heels]

For me Todibo and Colwill should be the centrebacks we should go for.

[PeterTheRed ...]

Or Van Den Berg.

I am sure that our new manager will take a very good look at the likes of Van den Berg and Carvalho ...

[killer-heels]

I am sure that our new manager will take a very good look at the likes of Van den Berg and Carvalho ...

I hope our new manager says get me two or three world class footballers.

[RyanBabel19]

What are the other aspects they're referring to?

Not really very familiar with this kind of set up

[Samie]

What are the other aspects they're referring to?

Not really very familiar with this kind of set up

Selling, in charge of the scouting department etc.

[RyanBabel19]

Selling, in charge of the scouting department etc.

Cheers Samie

[Samie]

Mate, even he has boss though. All Hail Tsar Edwards. 

[JackWard33]

Head coach is fine it could obv work
But Hughes has to be in public and give regular interviews
You can’t disempower the manager position and then have him be the only one accountable

[DiggerJohn]

Head coach is fine it could obv work
But Hughes has to be in public and give regular interviews
You can’t disempower the manager position and then have him be the only one accountable

Good point, if the new players signed end up flops is that the head coach's fault or the head of recruitment?

[Sangria]

Head coach is fine it could obv work
But Hughes has to be in public and give regular interviews
You can’t disempower the manager position and then have him be the only one accountable

I'd have thought that a Liverpool manager in particular wouldn't be held "accountable" for transfer decisions he's not generally seen to be responsible for. Given that we worship our managers as a default. We already agree with the view that our system should persist beyond the current manager, and have ruled out a number of highly touted prospects based on this. We generally agree with the view that our incomings should fit the theme, rather than adding stars and try to make something of the resultant collection. Both of these views already disempower the manager.