Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2015/16 (*EVERYONE READ MOD POST in OP)

Caovyn Lineah wrote: »

Mourinho couldn't do it.

Liverpool hope to have Jürgen Klopp installed as Brendan Rodgers’s successor by the end of this week after the former Borussia Dortmund manager indicated he is willing to take on the challenge of reviving their fortunes. After opening formal talks with Klopp and his representatives yesterday, Liverpool are increasingly confident that the 48-year-old will become their next manager in the wake of Rodgers’s departure, which was confirmed after the 1-1 draw with Everton on Sunday.
A three-year contract is understood to be under discussion, with Klopp informing Liverpool of his desire to bring Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz, two of the most senior members of his coaching staff, with him to Anfield. That move would increase the likelihood of Sean O’Driscoll and Gary McAllister, Liverpool’s assistant manager and first-team coach respectively, following Rodgers out of the club.
Liverpool do not anticipate the club’s transfer policy becoming a sticking point because they are prepared to offer Klopp final say on signings, as was the case with Rodgers, with the German having also shown a willingness to work within a collegiate recruitment system throughout his managerial career.
Klopp’s emergence as the leading contender to succeed Rodgers has resulted in Carlo Ancelotti, the former Chelsea and AC Milan manager, reluctantly accepting that his services are unlikely to be required as Liverpool look to conclude negotiations with their No 1 target in the coming days.
Liverpool’s search for a new manager is being overseen by Mike Gordon, the president of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns the Merseyside club. As part of that process, FSG now has the opportunity to restructure Liverpool’s coaching set-up, a development that could lead to Steven Gerrard being offered a return to Anfield, although that would only be considered if Klopp were favourable to the idea.
In contrast to previous managerial changes at Liverpool, FSG has no desire to revamp the club’s academy as it looks to ensure upheaval is kept to a minimum. While a close friend of Rodgers, the academy director Alex Inglethorpe, has offered no indication of wanting to leave as a result of his departure.
Liverpool have opened talks with Rodgers over a compensation package in what both parties expect to be a cordial procedure given the strength of the 42-year-old’s relationship with his former employers. Rodgers flew to Marbella on holiday yesterday and has left the negotiations in the hands of his legal advisers, with Liverpool expected to pay him in the region of £7 million in lieu of the remaining two and a half years on his contract.
In a statement released by the League Managers’ Association on his behalf yesterday, Rodgers admitted to being “incredibly disappointed” that his tenure at Liverpool had been brought to an abrupt end but thanked FSG for giving him the opportunity to manage the club.

Agent Coulson wrote: »

#KloppfortheKop