Liverpool FC News/Gossip/Rumours Summer '15

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 8:04pm

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

Suarez was viewed as trouble in England and we were the only team to risk signing him because of it. Not a bad payback for trouble, tbh. It may well be worth the risk again.

Icardi declared his love for a team mates missus on Twitter that kind of trouble.

NukaCola · 01-06-2015 8:04pm

I think we've seen enough of Mario tbh.

Hollister11 · 01-06-2015 8:05pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Icardi declared his love for a team mates missus on Twitter that kind of trouble.

He'll be in for Borini's sister. :rolleyes:

DVDM93 · 01-06-2015 8:05pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Icardi declared his love for a team mates missus on Twitter that kind of trouble.

He's off to Chelsea then.

Utopia Parkway · 01-06-2015 8:06pm

Not sure why anyone would want Ballotelli to stay to be honest. Been putrid on the pitch and apparently been skipping training sessions off it.

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 8:06pm

Hollister11 wrote: »

He'll be in for Borini's sister. :rolleyes:

Borini missus maybe that seems to keep Borini from leaving :eek:

Caovyn Lineah · 01-06-2015 8:12pm

NukaCola wrote: »

I think we've seen enough of Mario tbh.

Exactly, you can give out about systems all you like(not you specifically) but systems don't stop you putting in any sort of effort and not hitting shots whenever you get within 30 yards of goal instead of playing a simple pass.

He's a poisoned pudding, get rid.

MightyMandarin · 01-06-2015 8:13pm

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

Suarez was viewed as trouble in England and we were the only team to risk signing him because of it. Not a bad payback for trouble, tbh. It may well be worth the risk again.

Suarez's trouble is a different kind of trouble. Suarez's problem was/is that his desire to win is so big that he ends up having pure moments of madness and lashes out. Icardi swooped for Maxi Lopez's ex-wife a few weeks after they divorced, and ended up marrying her and now they have a kid. For some 22 year old lad to do that is a bit sh*tty, but for a team-mate to do that to his friend makes him a d*ck imo.

Suarez never has off the field issues, Icardi sounds like trouble, but more of the Balotelli kind.

Potential Underachiever · 01-06-2015 8:14pm

DVDM93 wrote: »

I love white pudding, black too but not as much. As for Xmas pudding, I don't like it.

Which one is he?

We share the same taste in puddings, we can be pudding buddies if you like?

As for your question about Mario, I'll have to let you draw your own conclusions.

Talisman · 01-06-2015 8:15pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Icardi declared his love for a team mates missus on Twitter that kind of trouble.

I don't keep up to date with all the gossip but I have a Sampdoria supporting mate who was giving out about the shenanigans of Maxi Lopez, he too was pledging his love/lust for the neglected/betrayed Wanda.

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 8:19pm

Talisman wrote: »

I don't keep up to date with all the gossip but I have a Sampdoria supporting mate who was giving out about the shenanigans of Maxi Lopez, he too was pledging his love/lust for the neglected/betrayed Wanda.

To be honest I couldn't give a sh1t what a player does off the pitch if he is doing the job on it.

He is a good player who would improve us and if he gets on the nerves of opposition fans all the better.

MightyMandarin · 01-06-2015 8:22pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

To be honest I couldn't give a sh1t what a player does off the pitch if he is doing the job on it.

He is a good player who would improve us and if he gets on the nerves of opposition fans all the better.

The problem is off the field problems can end up becoming on the field problems if he falls out with team mates or his performance drops.

Ulysses Gaze · 01-06-2015 8:24pm

MightyMandarin wrote: »

The problem is off the field problems can end up becoming on the field problems if he falls out with team mates or his performance drops.

Or if Wanda does not like Liverpool and starts spouting crap about wanting to move to London for shopping etc....

Magico Gonzalez · 01-06-2015 8:36pm

Talisman wrote: »

I don't keep up to date with all the gossip but I have a Sampdoria supporting mate who was giving out about the shenanigans of Maxi Lopez, he too was pledging his love/lust for the neglected/betrayed Wanda.

He's been a bit of a pr1ck about the whole thing. Winding up Lopez publically, mocking him. No class at all.

Washington Irving · 01-06-2015 8:40pm

Echo reporting that advanced talks with Milner will take place this week

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/liverpool-fc-transfers-reds-close-9371702

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of James Milner from Manchester City.

The Reds are set to hold advanced talks with the out-of-contract England midfielder this week, and are confident of agreeing a deal that would see the 29-year-old move to Anfield on a free transfer on July 1.

Milner has long been identified as one of Liverpool’s top targets, and has been reluctant to commit his future to City due to concerns over playing time.

A number of other clubs, including Arsenal, have expressed an interest in the versatile former Aston Villa man, but it looks increasingly as though it is Liverpool who have won the race.

The signing would represent a boost for the club, as they look to rebuild following a disappointing season.

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 8:41pm

A few thing will probably get done this week with the big guns over from Boston.

redzerdrog · 01-06-2015 8:41pm

Cech leaving Chelsea

If looking to finish top 4 he should be high our priority list

Drexel · 01-06-2015 8:46pm

redzerdrog wrote: »

Cech leaving Chelsea

If looking to finish top 4 he should be high our priority list

Hands off! Im fcuking praying he comes to Arsenal. He would improve any side in the PL by a good margin bar united (until Madrid comes calling :pac:)

Knex* · 01-06-2015 8:47pm

DVDM93 wrote: »

I love white pudding, black too but not as much. As for Xmas pudding, I don't like it.

Which one is he?

You're on dodgy ground here dvd :pac:

Francie Barrett · 01-06-2015 8:48pm

If Rodgers stays, then I agree the most likely scenario for Balotelli is to get shipped out on loan. He was apparently fit for the close of the season, yet hardly made the bench most games. We know Rodgers uses training sessions to dictate who makes the first team/bench, so perhaps there is truth to the rumours that he was skipping training.

redzerdrog · 01-06-2015 8:50pm

It would be actually be negligent of the club not to make every effort to sign Cech. Instant improvement in a key position

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 8:51pm

It might be in Rodgers favour that the owners are coming over here instead of him being "summoned" to Boston.

On the other hand it was bad PR the last time to drag Kenny over to the States to tell him he was no longer required.

Buford T. Justice XIX · 01-06-2015 8:52pm

DVDM93 wrote: »

He's off to Chelsea then.

When i read Agent Coulsons reply, that was my first thought:D.

Sell him on next year to Chelsea for £50m and watch the sparks fly.

Bobeagleburger · 01-06-2015 8:53pm

redzerdrog wrote: »

Cech leaving Chelsea

If looking to finish top 4 he should be high our priority list

Himself and Milner would be two great signings

brevity · 01-06-2015 8:55pm

I don't really understand the Ings signing. He is another Borini, Aspas, Lambert. Someone who can score goals but needs to play every game. They aren't going to play every game for us so I don't really see the point. They will play maybe 10 games and score a few here and there but wont really threaten for a first team place.

What we should be doing, but due to our stupid transfer/wages policy we won't, is buying players that push Sturridge to 3 and Balotelli to 4. Instead we faff about with players that make up numbers and don't offer us anything.

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 8:55pm

I don't know about Cech. He's had some dodgy moments the last two seasons.

Had a poor clean sheet record last season and the games he played this year he wasn't great. He was in goal for the 4-2 loss to Bradford in the FA Cup.

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 8:57pm

brevity wrote: »

I don't really understand the Ings signing. He is another Borini, Aspas, Lambert. Someone who can score goals but needs to play every game. They aren't going to play every game for us so I don't really see the point. They will play maybe 10 games and score a few here and there but wont really threaten for a first team place.

What we should be doing, but due to our stupid transfer/wages policy we won't, is buying players that push Sturridge to 3 and Balotelli to 4. Instead we faff about with players that make up numbers and don't offer us anything.

If only we could find the next Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. Now that guy knew how to sit on the bench, keep his mouth shut, come on at any time of the game and score a goal.

He's up there with one of Ferguson's best buys.

brevity · 01-06-2015 9:00pm

dogbert27 wrote: »

I don't know about Cech. He's had some dodgy moments the last two seasons.

Had a poor clean sheet record last season and the games he played this year he wasn't great. He was in goal for the 4-2 loss to Bradford in the FA Cup.

We're in no position to be refusing Cech on the basis of dodgy moments and poor clean sheets.

Also, isn't Cech on course to break a clean sheet record?

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 9:01pm

Milner improves the first team.

This is the kind of player we need to be signing not more squad players even if the are cheap.

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 9:07pm

brevity wrote: »

We're in no position to be refusing Cech on the basis of dodgy moments and poor clean sheets.

Also, isn't Cech on course to break a clean sheet record?

Are we signing Cech though to sit on the bench or to replace Mignolet?

I take back my clean sheet comment, he had 16 in the 13/14 season compared to Mignolet's 8.

Although the defence in front of the keepers have a lot to do with that too!

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 9:14pm

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/605465364336635904

redzerdrog · 01-06-2015 9:14pm

dogbert27 wrote: »

Are we signing Cech though to sit on the bench or to replace Mignolet?

I take back my clean sheet comment, he had 16 in the 13/14 season compared to Mignolet's 8.

Although the defence in front of the keepers have a lot to do with that too!

huh

Washington Irving · 01-06-2015 9:22pm

Apparently Ings has signed already

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/605468362722951168

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 9:24pm

https://twitter.com/philmcnulty/status/605466753662107648

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 9:26pm

redzerdrog wrote: »

huh

The reason Cech is leaving Chelsea is because he wants first team football.

If we were to sign him then I assume it's to replace Mignolet who won't want to play second fiddle to Cech so he'll look to move if Cech comes in which means we'll need to buy another keeper unless, God forbid, Brad Jones is offered a new contract.

pmy.murphy · 01-06-2015 9:29pm

Washington Irving wrote: »

Apparently Ings has signed already

https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldWrap/status/605468362722951168

Oh bollox

Other twitter sources are saying that Milner will become our first signing this week. Im certainly pleased with that one as long as hes not the only one signed in that position. One more good midfield player as a genuine replacement for Gerrard such as Kovacic for example and I would say we have some very good options there (Milner, Kovacic, Henderson, Emre Can, Lucas(if he stays)). Joe Allen is excluded from that group for obvious reasons that I hope I dont have to spell out

bradlente · 01-06-2015 9:29pm

A Milner deal for any club could be a while away yet as by the sounds of it there's plenty of interest and probably a few decent offers for him to mull over.
Is Jovetic a viable option for Liverpool now?He'd make a pretty big impact but whether he'd want to stay in England is another story.Lots of talk about Clyne but he's another player that seems in demand and is going to cost a fair amount,a move for Trippier would be a bit shrewder imo.

Agent Coulson · 01-06-2015 9:31pm

We need a marquee signing to replace Gerrard.

I hope Milner isn't seen as that.

Bobeagleburger · 01-06-2015 9:33pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

We need a marquee signing to replace Gerrard.

I hope Milner isn't seen as that.

We also need a marquee signing up top. Doubt we'll get two

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 9:36pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

We need a marquee signing to replace Gerrard.

I hope Milner isn't seen as that.

He'd be the experience needed to replace Gerrard but definitely not the marquee signing.

The owners would really have to think the fans as stupid if they tried to pull that off.

Talisman · 01-06-2015 9:36pm

dogbert27 wrote: »

If only we could find the next Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. Now that guy knew how to sit on the bench, keep his mouth shut, come on at any time of the game and score a goal.

He's up there with one of Ferguson's best buys.

Himself and Diego Forlan.

pmy.murphy · 01-06-2015 9:36pm

Liverpool value Christian Benteke at around £20m and have no intention to activate his release clause of around £32m. [Echo]

Seems about right if you ask me. To pay 32 million for him in my opinion is an electric chair offense. 20 million Im not sure what to think. Would any of ye take him for that? Then again Im enclined to think that hes just another good player that wont suit the teams style

dogbert27 · 01-06-2015 9:38pm

Talisman wrote: »

Himself and Diego Forlan.

Forlan actually proved himself afterwards with Atletico and Uruguay.

Now if you said Djemba Djemba

~Rebel~ · 01-06-2015 9:38pm

pmy.murphy wrote: »

Liverpool value Christian Benteke at around £20m and have no intention to activate his release clause of around £32m. [Echo]

Seems about right if you ask me. To pay 32 million for him in my opinion is an electric chair offense. 20 million Im not sure what to think. Would any of ye take him for that? Then again Im enclined to think that hes just another good player that wont suit the teams style

i lot easier to take at 20m - though I'm still not convinced he's the best option out there. He improves the squad for sure, but I would like us to make sure he's the best we can get before we go for him.

Caovyn Lineah · 01-06-2015 9:44pm

Milner is a fantastic signing if it does go through, very very happy with that.

pmy.murphy · 01-06-2015 9:46pm

~Rebel~ wrote: »

i lot easier to take at 20m - though I'm still not convinced he's the best option out there. He improves the squad for sure, but I would like us to make sure he's the best we can get before we go for him.

Yeh theres a lot of talk on that we thought we could take him for 20 or under. For under 20 million hes a good signing but hes certainly not the best option out there for us and I have a bad feeling that we would not play to his strengths

DaveSuarez · 01-06-2015 9:49pm

LFC transfer committee already planning for Summer 2016. Hoping Villa will take Milner back and looking for a season-long loan for Ings.

:pac:

pmy.murphy · 01-06-2015 9:52pm

Good article from Bascombe that not only discusses Milner but also what is on the agenda at the end of season review

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11644774/Liverpool-poised-to-confirm-James-Milner-signing.html

~Rebel~ · 01-06-2015 9:53pm

pmy.murphy wrote: »

Yeh theres a lot of talk on that we thought we could take him for 20 or under. For under 20 million hes a good signing but hes certainly not the best option out there for us and I have a bad feeling that we would not play to his strengths

Or, almost worse, that we would play to his strengths, and just start hoofing the ball forward to him.

Remember when Carroll was let go, Rodgers claimed it was that because, even though he could play football on the ground, it was too much of a temptation for the players to punt balls up the field rather than building patiently.

~Rebel~ · 01-06-2015 9:55pm

pmy.murphy wrote: »

Good article from Bascombe that not only discusses Milner but also what is on the agenda at the end of season review

Im not too sure about Bascombe's influence/information anymore. As a side note, is it just me, or is there always a touch of nastiness to his voice?

Liverpool FC News/Gossip/Rumours Summer '15

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