28 Dec 2023 14:19:24
Rafael leao eds002 have you heard anything regarding a swap plus cash offer including Diaz? Few whispers flying around that we are interested in him. I've only seen him a couple of times and he looks very good going forward but not to good at tracking back? Hope you've all had a wonderful xmas and thanks for the time and effort you Ed's put into this site as it's very much appreciated. ??.

{Ed002's Note - Rafael Leao (LW) Right footed left winger Leao signed a new contract in the summer after serious interest was shown earlier in the year by Bayern Munich and Manchester City. The interest of Chelsea went with the signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk and even though they are still looking for another player they have a far preferred option. I cannot see the player moving to Newcastle who enquired in the summer but PSG have sent scouts and he might yet be an option to replace Mbappe. He could also be an option for Real Madrid as they clear the decks - but they would look to including a player in a deal which will cost at least €120M and it would mean Mbappe moving elsewhere. I am not aware of Liverpool making any approach and they have four right footed players who can play on the left side of attack - and they need a left footed right sided forward. As suvh it would make little sense and costs a great deal of money.}

1.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 14:50:01
I'm not one for slating players but I do think thar Diaz hasn't progressed as well as I thought he might. If someone puts up the ££s then I'd move him on and stick Gakpo out on the left, it's his best position after all!

2.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 15:21:08
Ok thanks for the reply Ed’s like I said much appreciated ?? . I see klopp has come out and said that the player he likes best is Jarrod Bowen . surely he’s putting the feelers out as a salah replacement… I’d be chuffed with Bowen I must say but I think he’s just signed a new contract. you know of a release clause in there eds002? I remember you saying that he would be very expensive.

{Ed002's Note - Bowen has signed a new contract and West Ham would demand a huge fee. The primary target remains the same.}

3.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 20:17:49
I'm in agreement w Diaz. Has his moments but a streaky player for me. Works hard no doubt about that. Cody looked much better on the left last game.

4.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 21:15:06
I'm not in agreement with Diaz. I think ye are judging him at a bad time. I don't think you understand at all how traumatic events can drain you. Yes, thankfully it all worked out but that does not mean you immediately take off again. I just think you have no clue. But thankfully you don't.

I think he is our best LW when he has a clear head. The knee injury and this event halted him but he ll take off again.

Super important player. We would be nuts to sell him.

5.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 21:38:33
We’d be even more nuts to follow up interest in our primary target (Sane) .

6.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 23:00:23
I don't know about nuts but Sane would not be my first choice either. Decent enough player, pacy and left footed but a bit injury prone and also I don't think he gives the same dynamic that Salah does. Not just in terms of goals but he is not a player that runs in behind either. To be honest, it's just so hard to find a Salah replacement if we do cash in. I already know we ain't getting anyone of Salah's prime ability. That's not what I'm expecting. But I can't really think of a player that offers a similar type. I'm no player database though.

7.) 28 Dec 2023
28 Dec 2023 23:37:58
Fabrizio Romano is a con man - I doubt that LFC would be looking to tweak the attack and agree Diaz has not been at his best but he gets a pass from me as he had that long term injury and then those personal issues with his family.

I expect Diaz and Salah to be in the squad at the start of the 25/ 26 season.

8.) 29 Dec 2023
29 Dec 2023 00:08:59
Davey, Sane makes no sense for loads of reasons to me too. His age counts against him, he’ll be 28 in January and as a player relies almost entirely on pace he’s well on his way on the downward curve, doesn’t score loads, doesn’t create loads (for context he’s playing for the dominant team in a weaker league), he’s probably got two good years left in him at best which is absolutely no value given that Bayern would want stupid money for him. He’s hardly set the world alight at any point in his career and at his age he’s not getting any better, he’s already rejected us twice and said publicly he’s got no interest in playing for us as he’s too connected to City. We should move along and let some other fool make a multi million pound mistake.

9.) 29 Dec 2023
29 Dec 2023 00:15:44
I have to agree with you Davey, Diaz is a really important player for us both offensively and defensively.

Let’s not forget he replaced Mane whilst Mane was still here. Signing Diaz meant Mane was pushed into the middle for the second half of his last season with us.

We missed him massively last season and would be playing champions league football if he hadn’t got injured.

He started the season on fire and I expected him to have a great season but I can only imagine that what happened to him and his family makes you realign your priorities.

He’ll be back to his best soon enough we just need to stick by him. That being said if he wants to leave and maybe enjoy time with his family in a warmer climate I’d wish him all the best. That’s the only reason we should consider selling him though he’s too good to let him go for football reasons.

10.) 29 Dec 2023
29 Dec 2023 01:59:28
Leao is an excellent player but hard to see where he fits without a few outgoings. Would be a big upgrade on the left sided position tho despite the fact I really like Diaz.

11.) 29 Dec 2023
29 Dec 2023 08:51:02
I think Diaz is better than leao myself Seano. At least what I ve seen of Leao which is probably only 5/ 6 games.

12.) 29 Dec 2023
29 Dec 2023 20:33:05
Some fans have very short memories. Diaz was injured for much of last season. He’s had around 2 months of football and then has parents were kidnapped. Have some patience with the lad.