Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP 28/8

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 29-07-2014 10:35PM

If Pool have spent 90+ million on new signings is this what can be logged in as sales...?

Suarez 70
Borini 14
Assadi 7
Agger 12

103 million...?

So the Champions League money is still there to spend without FSG needing to stump up any of their own cash for more new signings.

Washington Irving · 29-07-2014 10:37PM

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo wrote: »

If Pool have spent 90+ million on new signings is this what can be logged in as sales...

Suarez 70
Borini 14
Assadi 7
Agger 12

103 million...?

Though, of course, we haven't actually sold Borini, Assaidi or Agger.

Osmosis Jones · 29-07-2014 10:38PM

I can see another 40-50mil being spent, hopefully bringing in two fullbacks and a striker.

Harry Palmr · 29-07-2014 10:39PM

There is actually loads in the kitty still, I suppose there is a chance some will be left until January just in case a signing is needed.

The Magpies on twitter seem to think Lacazette is signing for them.

Agueroooo · 29-07-2014 10:44PM

People don't forget we have a stadium to build.

Can't see us spending everything.

Agent Coulson · 29-07-2014 10:44PM

Jackson Martinez, Nathaniel Clyne, Alberto Moreno & David Marshall.

Sell four or five players.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 29-07-2014 10:44PM

Washington Irving wrote: »

Though, of course, we haven't actually sold Borini, Assaidi or Agger.

Just trying to count chickens and all that.

If those sales do go through it is looking like a good transfer window overall.

8-10 · 29-07-2014 10:45PM

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Jackson Martinez, Nathaniel Clyne, Alberto Moreno & David Marshall.

Would bite your hand off for that!

Harry Palmr · 29-07-2014 10:48PM

Agueroooo wrote: »

People don't forget we have a stadium to build.

Can't see us spending everything.

Whadafu? You do know FSG/LFC have a bank loan thingy for capital expenditure I take it? That's been in place for months.

murpho999 · 29-07-2014 10:52PM

Agueroooo wrote: »

People don't forget we have a stadium to build.

Can't see us spending everything.

That'll be financed by completely different means and budgets. Capital v Current etc.

Washington Irving · 29-07-2014 10:52PM

Agueroooo wrote: »

People don't forget we have a stadium to build.

Can't see us spending everything.

Didn't FSG say those funds were already fenced off?

Augmerson · 29-07-2014 10:56PM

In the Indo today Redknapp was saying there's no way Remy could fail a medical. And then there's some people saying the club pulled the plug because Borini won't move.

As much as I'd like to see things come good for Borini, Remy is a step up.

There's a quote on Sky Sports from the Swansea owner saying if a club comes in with a big offer for Bony then then club will listen.

Bite the bullet, offer 20m and get him. I don't want us stuck with Borini as he is good off the bench or Cup games but that's it.

Harry Palmr · 29-07-2014 11:00PM

Augmerson wrote: »

Bite the bullet, offer 20m and get him. I don't want us stuck with Borini as he is good off the bench or Cup games but that's it.

Smells of PANIC BUY!

We know what what happened the last time, and at least that really was an 11th hour and 58th minute deal with fresh capital. Buying Bony before its August at all would be a dereliction of duty.

Augmerson · 29-07-2014 11:10PM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Smells of PANIC BUY!

We know what what happened the last time, and at least that really was an 11th hour and 58th minute deal with fresh capital. Buying Bony before its August at all would be a dereliction of duty.

Carroll was a panic buy. Bony at least fits the mould and has a season in the EPL under his belt.

I talk to other LFC fans offline who talk about big names we can get but I don't see us landing those names until a 2nd consecutive season of Champs League.

Agent Coulson · 29-07-2014 11:15PM

He's no John Barnes :pac:

Jesus Wept · 29-07-2014 11:23PM

Young one is about to float off the chair.

daithijjj · 29-07-2014 11:36PM

Dont know if posted already.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKvy5Ync2Ms

Zak Flaps · 29-07-2014 11:45PM

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Agent Coulson · 29-07-2014 11:48PM

Damm that signing would have won us the quadruple:P

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martyos121 · 30-07-2014 12:14AM

If we are pursuing a move for any star player, (doubt we are, tbh) the one I'd want has to be Lucas Moura from PSG. Think he fits our system perfectly, and just imagine being a defender coming up against the pace of Sturridge, Sterling and Lucas Moura on the counter. Would love if we went all out for him, but PSG have no reason to sell unless they go for Hazard.

Osmosis Jones · 30-07-2014 12:15AM

martyos121 wrote: »

If we are pursuing a move for any star player, (doubt we are, tbh) the one I'd want has to be Lucas Moura from PSG. Think he fits our system perfectly, and just imagine being a defender coming up against the pace of Sturridge, Sterling and Lucas Moura on the counter. Would love if we went all out for him, but PSG have no reason to sell unless they go for Hazard.

Could be in for Di Maria (PSG, not Liverpool)

MR NINE · 30-07-2014 12:47AM

tritium wrote: »

Unfortunately, until someone realises how little he actually contributes and buys some quality in his position, we have to assume Johnson is important to the squad.

Unfortunately youre right, he is still an important member of the squad. However I moreso meant that he was a dispensable member of the squad, though of course a replacement would be required. Ill be disappointed if Johnson is our first choice right back at the start of the season, and it seems almost certain that he will be.

Luckycharms_74 · 30-07-2014 01:32AM

sh__93 wrote: »

Honestly, I'd never heard of the fella before the World Cup but he looked good in the games I seen him play. The fact he started several games ahead of Lukaku shows he must have something about him.

10m is nothing to a PL club these days anyway. Could probably recoup half that even if he had a season sitting on our bench.

Did the club confirm whether he'll be loaned back to France?

It seems the club have been tracking him long before the World Cup. Rodgers rates him highly and he is seen as one of the hot young talents in Europe.
The fee is £6m but rising to £10m with addons.
The reason he is being loaned back to Lille was a condition of the transfer.

I am pie · 30-07-2014 03:18AM

MR NINE wrote: »

Unfortunately youre right, he is still an important member of the squad. However I moreso meant that he was a dispensable member of the squad, though of course a replacement would be required. Ill be disappointed if Johnson is our first choice right back at the start of the season, and it seems almost certain that he will be.

watched carragher criticise the liverpool defensive setup against palace again on youtube today & johnson's contribution really stood out as half assed, also the need for a leader/organiser was critically missing. might have won that game if carragher was on the pitch.

stampydmonkey · 30-07-2014 06:25AM

Just read back there are saw Bonys name knocking about. Please please please don't sign Bony. Watched him a few times last year and he was way out of sync with the team. Very poor movement and awareness. I'd rather Borini than him anyday.

Soft Falling Rain · 30-07-2014 06:54AM

Agueroooo wrote: »

Anyone else think we are trying to be a little too smart in the transfer market?

Yea quality young players and I've heard them been labelled rough diamonds, and we're hoping they are the next big thing.

But sometimes when you have the money you should just buy the polished/finished item.

Some of these expensive 'rough diamond' signings inevitably won't reach ours (or their) expectations, so it's a bit of a false economy.

Even 'polished/finished items' come with their own disclaimers. Just because you throw £40m and £250,000 a week at a player does not guarantee it will be a success.

I'm not against signing a marquee player, but only if they're going to show the hunger and will to succeed that everyone else in the team showed last season and hopefully long into the future.

'Just because' does not fly with me basically.

TitianGerm · 30-07-2014 07:33AM

Nice bit on Lazar in that interview. Especially the piece where he gives up his first class seat for the lady bringing him to France for his visa.

Augmerson · 30-07-2014 07:55AM

stampydmonkey wrote: »

Just read back there are saw Bonys name knocking about. Please please please don't sign Bony. Watched him a few times last year and he was way out of sync with the team. Very poor movement and awareness. I'd rather Borini than him anyday.

Borini won't get more than 7 or 8 goals for us and that's being kind.

8-10 · 30-07-2014 08:01AM

daithijjj wrote: »

Dont know if posted already.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKvy5Ync2Ms

Enjoyed this thanks. The story about Markovic in first class paints a nice picture, sounds like a humble kid.

whatawaster · 30-07-2014 08:02AM

I could see Borini playing a similar role for us as Kuyt did if he stayed. He has some similar attributes in terms of his workrate, attitude and movement. For £14m I'd sell him, but I won't be unhappy if he stays.

Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP 28/8

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