Javier Manquillo had been wanted by Arsenal according to reports in Spain. The Premier League club had gone about things the right way and contacted his current club Atletico Madrid, but were told that the young Spanish fullback wasn't going anywhere. It was reported that Arsenal wanted a loan with a right of purchase, which sounded like it would be an extended trial, and they were told by Atletico that Manquillo would be staying with them. Arsenal demanded a transfer summit to talk face to face about the possible deal but it didn't go much further from there. Atletico at the same time were trying to use Manquillo in a deal to buy Alberto Moreno from Sevilla. Atletico's offer of Manquillo as part payment showed that their insistence the player wasn't going anywhere didn't ring entirely true. Rather than a flat refusal to let him leave, the Spanish champions appeared to be coming at the situation from a negotiation viewpoint and trying to get the most money possible. Following the sales of Diego Costa and friends, Atletico will be reluctant to let any further players leave the club but if the money is right then it's clear that deals can be done. Spanish newspaper AS say on Tuesday that Manquillo is now 'a step away' from joining Liverpool. A move to Merseyside would also be on a loan basis and it's a puzzle as to why Premier League clubs would be so interested in such an idea, but it's being reported anyway.
Cartman78 wrote: » Meh...I dunno....seems like a lose-lose situation for a club like Liverpool imho...if he comes over and plays sh1t/doesn't fit in etc (eg. Sahin, Moses) it's a waste of everyone's time and money, and if he plays out of his skin, he'll probably want to go back to Real and prove himself over there
kfallon wrote: » When are we on the box again?
Cartman78 wrote: » Don't unerstand why a club of our stature are even considering loan signings None of the other Top 5/6 are doing it so why are we??
Vicxas wrote: » Wednesday night I think
Knex. wrote: » Dan Agger's aerial duels and % of duels won are far higher than I expected. Still, defensive errors are too high.
jem wrote: » All this talk of lovren, I would prefer hummells who may be going to manu.
Oranage2 wrote: » Also can somebody tell me what the Jan Molby clause is?
0028673 wrote: » Hummels and Thiago Silva had no defensive errors judging from that sample size. I would be delighted with Isco we would be stacked with attacking midfielders. The guy is pure quality. he played 53 games for Real Madrid last season so I doubt he is going anywhere even with the arrival of James. We have more pressing needs in defence and competition for Gerrard but if there is a chance of buying quality like Isco then you don't turn your nose up at it. If he is available we should buy and Real get can stick in a buy back clause like they have with Morata.
kfallon wrote: » Early hours of Thurs morning job, is it?
tritium wrote: » That Morata buy back clause struck me as a bit dumb. Basically Madrid want you to develop their player for them more or less for free. The buy back has a max of +10million but in 5 years that likely to be less than the rate of transfer fee inflation. Surprised anyone would go for it on less than a very top player tbh. Madrid seem far better than barca at getting value for their players.
Francie Barrett wrote: » Isco on loan? Well, unless there's an option to buy, then this is a complete waste of time. Also, if we're looking at bringing him in, then I think his most effective position is in the AM role. What becomes of Coutinho in that case? We're not spending big money on Markovic to leave him on the bench. Likewise, we for Lallana. With Sturridge's scoring record and with Sterling finishing the season as one of our best players, Rodgers has a serious headache on who starts.
Liverpool target Zakaria Bakkali is understood to have turned down a possible move to German club Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite only breaking into the PSV Eindhoven first team last year, the winger has been the subject of transfer speculation all summer, with a host of clubs tracking him. Brendan Rodgers is believed to have made an enquiry about the teenager earlier this month, but it looked like the Reds would miss out with other club known to have made a firm bid. That club was Eintracht Frankfurt, but reports in Belgium claim Bakkali is considering all his options before deciding where he will play his football next season. PSV would like to keep the 18-year-old, who didn't make Belgium's 23-man World Cup squad, but seem prepared to sell if they receive what they feel is a fair price.
Knex. wrote: » Squaka is the new Kate Cohen. How is Sterling's shot accuracy 100%? :pac:
jasonb wrote: » I was wondering that, but wasn't confident enough in my knowledge to question it... J.
Underpaid Mike wrote: » I ran it again just there and it said his shot accuracy is 67%. Very odd Glitch in the Matrix......
Tony Barrett @TonyBarretTimes As reported in the Spanish media today, Liverpool are in for Atletico Madrid's Javier Manquillo. Hoping to get him on a season long loan.
