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07 Jun 2023 08:13:28
For ED02 please; you noted previously that LFC would possibly look to one of Kone and K Thuram for midfield. It appears we've made contact with the agents of both. Are we now looking to buy both would you think or just working through the coatings of a possible transfer package with both to ultimately end up pushing for one of them? Thanks for your insights, it's really great to get some information from someone that understands and sees all aspects of football and it's dealings. Thank you.

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - It makes no sense to sign both playerds as it would make the midfield unbalanced. It would be better to focus on one and then look to a Gravenberch or similar player.}


1.) 07 Jun 2023 12:13:40
Koopmeiners.


2.) 07 Jun 2023 12:59:35
I really like veiga of what little I’ve seen of him. Needs to bulk a bit but I think there’s a player there. I can’t comment on thuram or kone, get the one that’s got the best back four screening qualities.


3.) 07 Jun 2023 13:32:35
I would genuinely sell Carvalho and Elliot to fund another couple of midfield additions. If we can get young players more suited to how we want play then no point keeping Elliot and Carvalho for potential when they will not fit how we want to play under Klopp. Neither are quick enough to play on the wing either so we may as well just take the money and invest it.
Could argue the same for Jones but I personally rate him higher than Elliot so would keep.


4.) 07 Jun 2023 15:42:50
BrummyRed, we'd be in big trouble with the HG quota if we sold Elliot and Carvalho after losing Milner and Oxlade. Not sure if Phillips is going either or staying put.


5.) 07 Jun 2023 18:54:24
Brummyred, selling future potential to fund an immediate impact first-teamer is what Chelsea did with Kevin de Bruyne. Oh, and Salah.

{Ed002's Note - No, that was not the case.}


6.) 07 Jun 2023 20:41:32
Stoneage elliot will never be KDB. we would be replacing with someone similar in age who is ahead in their development and suits our system better. Only reason imo worth keeping these types of players would be as above poster mentioned for homegrown quota.


7.) 08 Jun 2023 02:04:15
I think people misunderstand what the homegrown quota is actually about. It just means that in the 25-man squad that we register league, 8 spots are reserved for HG players and only 17 can be non-HG. We are under no obligation to fill up the 8 HG spots. If we want to, we can go into the season with only 17 non-HG players and 0 HG ones. Besides, I think Carvalho and Elliot need not be registered yet as they are under 21 years of age so they do not affect the HG spots yet.


 

 

04 Jun 2021 00:21:41
Obviously a few bits knocking around about Tielemens. Good player but not sure he's what we need given who we have, Curtis coming through etc but just curious what money it would take for Leicester to sell him to another English team? Surely in the £50m range.

Talk of De Paul going to A Madrid also to replace Saul.

I think Bissouma would make a considerable difference to our squad. Could cover Henderson or Fabinho positions.

Istanbul

{Ed0666's Note - Saul would be next level. Bissouma and Nehaus would be sweet also.


1.) 04 Jun 2021 02:17:06
All welcome but doubt any arrive. Not a negative reply towards owners at all. Just think focus is away from the middle. Curtis Jones and full support on Ox covers Gini. Don’t disagree one of these talents isn’t required just think it’s a forward player and done, other than sales.

{Ed0666's Note - I politely disagree. I guess we’ll find out within a few weeks.


2.) 04 Jun 2021 02:27:26
Is that cause Ox is off? Or that you think/ know midfield is an area of investment? Just interested in your thoughts 666.

{Ed0666's Note - because I feel that klopp knows this isn’t a premiership winning midfield for a variety of reasons and he will remedy it with a midfield player.


3.) 04 Jun 2021 07:31:46
The drop off in quality when Henderson and Fabinho aren’t available is shocking, imagine going into a match with Milner, Keita and Ox as the starting midfield? Time to bin off Keita and bring in Bissouma.


4.) 04 Jun 2021 07:51:30
We need a solid mid we’ve lost our fittest one,
Hendo ox Keita love a knock milly is getting on also.


5.) 04 Jun 2021 08:15:24
Ed, any reason why Saul has fell down the pecking order for both Atletico and Spain? Simeone and Enrique both don’t seem to fancy him anymore.

{Ed001's Note - no idea, I didn't know he had, but he won't get picked for Spain if he is not playing for Atleti. If I had to guess why Simeone is not using him, I would say it is probably because he wants to move.}


6.) 04 Jun 2021 08:33:08
Where is Saul going?


7.) 04 Jun 2021 08:36:22
According to one outlet he's off to Bayern.


8.) 04 Jun 2021 08:46:35
I agree with Ed that we need a new MF to replace Gini. Whilst Thiago and Fab are world class, and we love Hendo, its too soon for Jones to step in . Biss would be a good like for like, and affordable, but i suspect that depends on sales.


9.) 04 Jun 2021 08:52:37
who do you think will arrive please in the midfield area?


10.) 04 Jun 2021 09:29:18
Potentially go back to our feeder club and nick Ward Prowse :)


11.) 04 Jun 2021 09:53:44
Ward-Prowse? No thanks. Bissouma is the player we should be aiming for.

{Ed002's Note - Money is the issue with Bissouma.}


12.) 04 Jun 2021 10:18:28
Bissouma would be a lot better for us than Ward-Prowse imo. We have plenty set piece takers (even though he is better, we aren't a very tall team anyway) . Fitness wise and closing down he is good alright and would be tidy enough but he's still a level below quality wise I think.

Having one good quality midfield signing who is a fit and healthy player would make a great difference. We have a few too many injury doubts so I would think it's best for Keita to move on and having Bissouma or someone like that instead would be fantastic.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have no interest in Ward-Prowse - they would like Bissouma but have to be careful how they prioritise the spending of funds this summer.}


13.) 04 Jun 2021 11:42:57
Glad we don't have interest in Ward-Prowse and glad we have interest in Bissouma.

Loads on the available for sale list so if we can sell a few then let's hope we can then afford Bissouma. Keita, Grujic, Harry Wilson are three who could generate good money and free up some of the wage bill to cover Bissouma and help the finances in general.


14.) 04 Jun 2021 12:17:14
Wsrd prowse was a tongue in cheek comment. didn't mean to start a reaction, my bad!


15.) 04 Jun 2021 12:15:41
Cheers Ed, appreciate the response. I think we need to start selling to get the funds together, I only hope we don’t price clubs out of players we need to move on.


 

 

15 Apr 2021 08:21:49
Just curious ED01 and ED02; if you were at LFC who would you be looking to keep, move on, promote etc and buy over the Summer (given the likely reduced transfer pot) and given the crazy stats of shots taken to goals scored at Anfield, is this purely confidence driven or have our forwards peaked already? Thank you for your time and the excellent site.

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - Possible departures before the start of next season:
Adrian (G) out of contract
Loris Karius (G) will be sold for whatever the club can get.
Yasser Larouci (LWB)
Kostas Tsimikas (LWB) The move to Liverpool has not worked out to be an easy transition for the player and we kow that talks have been held between his agent and Napoli, Olympiakos and Panathinaikos. I am not aware of any offers and the price could be a major problem for the Greek clubs. We will see what happens in the summer.
Marco Grujic (DM/CM) will be available.
Gini Wijnaldum (CM) His representatives say that Liverpool have not offered a suitable contract to him and he will leave if a new contract is not agreed. He has been offered to Barcelona again but Barcelona are dealing with other priorities but could still be interested in the player as a Free Agent. Inter Milan have asked his agent for an idea of what he would be asking - but he is not there first choice, although being a Free Agent makes him attractive to them. However, he has made a huge signing on and wage demand that the interest of Inter will have gone. My understanding from an ex-PL player who is involved with Barcelona that there was at least a verbal agreement in place between the parties before the election - if that is the case then lawyers will need to agree the formal pre-contract and everyone would need to sign it. If he asks too much Barcelona will walk away like Inter.
Naby Keita (CM) The player has been nothing but trouble since he first agreed the move and spent a final year at RBL. He has not adapted in England and has failed to perform consistently when given the chance. Liverpool need to cut their losses but it will be difficult to find a buyer at a reasonable price and not all countries would be willing to grant him a Work Permit.
Takumi Minamino (AM) Sevilla are keen to take Minamino to replace Vazquez.
Sheyi Ojo (RW) Championship fodder
Mo Salah (RW/F) Liverpool could cash in to fund transfers but there is no clear interest at this time after he and his agent pricing him out of a move with previous attempts to leave. His "representative" has again been doing the rounds this time also asking Bayern Munich and again PSG if they are interested. I suspect that Barcelona and Real Madrid may also have been approached again. Liverpool will likely look to a new contract but don't be surprised of an offer from PSG.
Sadio Mane (LW/RW) It is just possible RM could look to Mane as an option.
Xherdan Shaqiri (RW/AM)
Harry Wilson (RW)
Liam Miller (F) will likely be sold once he returns from Charlton
Taiwo Awoniyi (S) Doing pretty well in Germany and a buyer will be able to be found there at the right price.
Divock Origi (S) Cercle Brugge are looking to Origi if they cannot persuade Chelsea to sell Ike Ugbo to them in the summer.
Roberto Firmino (S) Liverpool will look to upgrade at some point whilst he still has value – perhaps in 2022.}


1.) 15 Apr 2021 10:31:00
Great info Ed, it’s a shame that we are never able to bid for the very top players such as Haaland or Kane. Imagine Haaland in this Liverpool team, would take us up a couple of levels.


2.) 15 Apr 2021 13:22:14
Never able to bid for top players? What about Van Dijk and Allison, the owners have spent big money when needed and im sure they will again, just not on ridiculous fees for the likes of Kane.


3.) 15 Apr 2021 13:19:14
Really good insight Eds2. Salah I would still like to keep and would add the ox and Matip to the list plus Not take up the option of Kabak. Philips has proved his worth.


4.) 15 Apr 2021 13:47:52
Thanks for the update, Ed. Really appreciate all the info you provide.

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}


5.) 15 Apr 2021 13:52:38
Thanks a lot mate.


6.) 15 Apr 2021 12:40:19
Thanks v much ED02. Who do you personally think we should be looking to recruit?

{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to that now. There will be a Sharkopod in a couple of weeks.}


7.) 15 Apr 2021 14:55:33
Were VVD and Allison being chased like Haaland et al? Can't recall but I don't think it was like that. despite us paying massive fees for them two, I think Champs point is that we're not typically in the market for the world's most sought after players.


8.) 15 Apr 2021 17:21:44
Oh I wasn't having a go at the lad just saying is not like Liverpool haven't spent big on top players. If the club did have £100m+ to spend I wouldn't blow it on a Haaland.


9.) 16 Apr 2021 15:39:07
Cahmps2020 take us up a couple of levels?

Strange comment that as as far as I can remember, before this season 2 champions league finals winning one, a league title (first in 30 years), a super cup and a first world club cup we have won toppled with having a player that's on course for his 3rd golden boot in 4 seasons, the worlds most expensive defender ath the time, and a world record for a keeper? What other levels is there lol maybe have a rattle at the world cup and euro 2020 and throw lebron james in nets and ask tom brady to play the full back role lol.


10.) 16 Apr 2021 21:46:55
ed001 what value would you put on Xherdan Shaqiri Divock Origi, Harry Wilson and Takumi Minamino. and what would you think the club will put on them.

{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, it is not really my area.}


11.) 16 Apr 2021 22:32:08
Yes I really do thin Haaland would take us up a couple of levels. 18 months ago we were a different proposition. Haaland is nearly a goal a game guarantee right now.


12.) 17 Apr 2021 07:59:25
Awesome info Ed. Thanks! I feel like it is crucial the club starts moving out players this summer if they’re looking to seriously refresh the squad. Can’t keep adding players and not selling.


13.) 17 Apr 2021 10:38:11
ed002 would you have any clue on this what value would you put on Xherdan Shaqiri Divock Origi, Harry Wilson and Takumi Minamino. and what would you think the club will put on them.

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what the club will value the players at, but none are worth a great deal but might just raise enough money to pay off the debt taken on last summer on Jota and Thiago.


14.) 17 Apr 2021 13:38:23
I don’t k know why people keep thinking we’re in the discussion for Haaland. He’s got a £150m+ fee, he wants £500000 a week and the agents fees are over £30m. Forget him, he’s NEVER going to play for us.

I think there’s a long list of players to move on this summer.

Wijnaldum
Adrian

Karius
Matip
Keita
Mane
Wilson
Ojo
Awoniyi
Shaqiri
Grujic
Origi

I’m uncertain about selling Ox, as he could be useful if he’s fully recovered. But we should move all of those listed on.


15.) 17 Apr 2021 13:56:54
6times who is going to buy matip, after one bad season everybody seems to want Mane gone I think he will be back to his best soon.


16.) 17 Apr 2021 16:32:52
Sure Matip could be useful if he fully recovered also. Ox should be on the list too.


17.) 17 Apr 2021 20:00:09
I’m sure at the right price there’d be a buyer for Matip. But one thing is for sure, that for us, he cannot be relied upon as a squad member, and certainly not as a regular starter. Maybe a less physical league would be better for him? Set the price around the £10m and I’m sure there’d be some buyers.

Mane is 29, he’s not getting younger and he looks spent, we cannot afford to carry a player who is on the way down and given that we need to refresh the squad and we don’t have money to enable that (if we were skint last summer, it’s even worse this summer), the sensible thing to do is to sell a player likely to reach a very good price that won’t impact the team, regrettably that player should be Mane as his replacement is already here in the shape of Jota. Plain logic dictates that is the right choice.

{Ed0666's Note - if I were the one making the decision logic would decree we would have a major overhaul and plan to be contenders in two seasons.


18.) 18 Apr 2021 12:06:48
The point being that if Matip is on the list because of his injury record, which I agree with then the OX should be on it too? He is as equally unreliable as Matip and Keita imo.


19.) 18 Apr 2021 12:13:51
I think Ox should be added to the list too. He isn’t the player he was and doesn’t make an impact anymore or near the starting 11.


 

 

10 Mar 2021 09:07:47
There's a few pieces around about Pulisic being available from Chelsea. He would seem to be a great fit playing style wise for us, plus he's a great age and the US link might assist on the marketing side. Any possibility of us being interested/ Chelsea being open to offers?

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea are not trying to sell Pulisic but if Liverpool are interested they need to contact Chelsea and ask about his availability.}


 

 

09 Feb 2021 23:14:57
Just wondering if we've shown any actual interest in Rafinha at Leeds? Would seem to be a talented enough player, just seen some sites reference him in relation to LFC.

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - Raphinha (RW) Leeds are expecting offers in the summer and want Michael Olise to replace him should a significant offer be accepted. I am not aware of any approach or declaration of interest from Liverpool.}


1.) 10 Feb 2021 16:37:21
lets sign olise then.


2.) 11 Feb 2021 01:00:43
Rafinha, is his interest a bit like |Timo Werner, drags on all summer and we never buy him or are we playing Leeds sometime soon hence his name gets mentioned, come on 4 goals in 4 games i rather keep Firmino at that rate.


 

 

 

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05 May 2023 09:31:07
One for EDs 01 and 02.

Do you think LFC need an additional/ new defensive midfielder? If so who would be your preferred choice? Thank you for a great site and your valued information and opinions.

Istanbul

{Ed001's Note - only if Fabinho is leaving, otherwise we need to leave a gap to develop Bajcetic.}


1.) 05 May 2023 09:58:23
I think bajectic is well capable of playing as a 8 as well as a 6.


2.) 05 May 2023 11:27:54
Thing is though ed we can't guarantee Fabihno will not go through his struggles of this seasin although last few games he has been steady but still moves slowly especially on the turn when teams slice through the middle. Bajetic is 19 played really a handful of games we don't know how he reacts to injuries loss of form etc.

{Ed001's Note - and? You can't guarantee anything in life, so I don't see how that is relevant? We need other positions first.}


3.) 05 May 2023 11:42:57
Which positions would you prioritise, Ed01?

{Ed001's Note - central defence. We don't have one right now.}


4.) 05 May 2023 11:47:55
I don't get this at all, yes Fabinho hasn't been fantastic but nor has a lot of our midfield and defence. He certainly needs some help around him and that on it's own would help him out.

If not, then you drop him and put Bajetic in his place and give him a run of games. I have no doubts about him being good enough. He looks strong (for his build) and ready to receive the ball and turn out of danger at any point. He's a willing runner too and has bags of energy.

Why go out and spend on another player when he's already showing signs of being a more than suitable replacement or cover player for Fabinho!?


5.) 05 May 2023 12:00:13
Hailstones if people followed that logic, nobody will ever do anything in life. You got to let young guys develop if you want them to actually succeed and become the player you think they can be. If you don't give them that chance then you don't deserve the player you want them to be.


6.) 05 May 2023 12:13:22
Edd001 do you know if klopp sees the central defence area as a problem? Seems midfield will be largely on his mind.

{Ed001's Note - it really depends on who leaves, but I do expect at least one arrival there.}


7.) 05 May 2023 12:31:23
Centre defender is a must for me. Time to see Virgil and replace him.


8.) 05 May 2023 12:38:32
Klopp has picked Virgil every game this season that he has been available for.

I think if people are expecting him or wanting him to be sold they might be in for a shock this summer.


9.) 05 May 2023 13:25:23
JK23. I agree mate, VVD won’t be sold. I personally think he should be moved on and Gvardiol brought in. But there is practically zero chance Klopp will sell him in the summer.

{Ed002's Note - Gvardiol is not moving to Liverpool.}


10.) 05 May 2023 13:48:55
Ed i totally agree with what you are sayin but when it comes to players like keita, the ox, milner who are leaving let's replace them with reliable guys like any 2 from ugarte, mcallister, kone, thuram, caicedo basically quality and the young lads can learn of them whist challenging for places in training and get games especially if we get europa league . We can't just depend on bajetic, morton, elliot teenagers .


11.) 05 May 2023 13:52:49
Savage mate?we don't have one right now???sad what an injury could do to a player. prickfords never going to be forgiven by me!


12.) 05 May 2023 13:52:49
Savage mate?we don't have one right now???sad what an injury could do to a player. prickfords never going to be forgiven by me!


13.) 05 May 2023 13:48:55
Ed i totally agree with what you are sayin but when it comes to players like keita, the ox, milner who are leaving let's replace them with reliable guys like any 2 from ugarte, mcallister, kone, thuram, caicedo basically quality and the young lads can learn of them whist challenging for places in training and get games especially if we get europa league . We can't just depend on bajetic, morton, elliot teenagers .

{Ed001's Note - personally I think only Milner of those 3 needs replacing. But I do understand what you are saying, it is just that it won't happen. If they are there, the kids don't get a game.}


14.) 05 May 2023 14:09:16
Ed2. I’m sure most of us a well aware and smart enough to know Gvardiol is a non starter due to the money involved in such a transfer. Doesn’t stop us saying who we would want given the choice ?.


15.) 05 May 2023 13:54:24
Alonso agree mate but regardless of this seasons form I still think Vvd is our best and most reliable centre half.

And I currently lean more to the reliable side.

Whilst Konate might be the future the lad has been available for selection for less minutes than Thiago has this season and Gomez form has been worse and his availability is questionable.


I think both of them are very good players but it’s hard to be that very good player from the physio table.


16.) 05 May 2023 15:01:46
Agreed i want to see these young lads progress i am fascinated by what curtis jones can do for us as since the chelsea game he has shown a higher level of maturity on the pitch, bajetic for me is still raw but still contributes on the pitch really excited by the levels he can reach as he is 19, elliot and morton i am unsure on, carvalho will go, doak is very exciting HAPPY DAYS.


17.) 05 May 2023 15:03:39
To have trent, curtis, elliot, bajetic, morton, doak come through our youth system is very encouraging i have to add.


18.) 05 May 2023 15:04:29
Don’t misunderstand we all know Virg form has fallen off a cliff but Konate is a mistake always waiting to happen. So I agree with ed001 a decent centre half who can read the game a long side Virg and Bellingham in midfield would be a good transfer window
Up the pool.

{Ed001's Note - not alongside van Dijk, to replace van Dijk I think.}


19.) 05 May 2023 16:03:55
We have needed new defensive-minded midfielders since Gini left in summer 2021. I don't recall that situation changing.

PS to the people that keep adding years onto Stefan's age - he has JUST turned 18.


20.) 05 May 2023 16:16:30
I'm no mind reader, so I have no idea what Klopp may be thinking; but this is my interpretation of his actions over the last couple of years. He has a few "untouchables" that he will never deviate from (fitness permitting) . Salah, VVD, the Henderson/ Milner combo and even TAA, Robertson and Fabinho to a large extent. And my sense is that he will hold on to these players until the last possible moment, come rain or sunshine. For him it's probably a question of trust; we fans call it "blind loyalty".

So I have my doubts any of these players will be moved on with the exception of Fabinho (who is the weakest of the group), or unless one of them asks to leave.


21.) 05 May 2023 17:44:25
Fabinho has been much better recently. What is Hendo and Robbo's excuse?


22.) 05 May 2023 18:05:05
JK23. I agree mate. Thiago is a wonderful player but is rarely available and the system we play with the players at our disposal does not suit him at all. I think we should cut our loses and sell him. Hopefully reports of Barcelona wanting him are true. Plus he is 32 years old and our 3rd highest paid player on £200k a week. Gomez is a nice guy but if a club offers a substantial amount of money to take him (Newcastle apparently interested) then we should sell. As for Konate he has potential but needs time and a steady solid centre-back partner to grow. He shows signs of what he can become with some brilliant performances where he is commanding. But he can be erratic as they come and is another player from a long list at our club that is injury prone. He is still young and with the right system, centre-back partner, an actual midfield in front of him and coaching can become an extremely good defender. VVD is still our best centre back I agree but the way he has regressed is alarming and I don’t even blame him. That injury has unfortunately finished him and we need to remember he doesn’t have age on his side considering he is 33 years old July next year.

{Ed025's Note - but "that injury" is not the fault of him looking half arsed at times alonso or turning like a tanker in the mersey mate..


23.) 05 May 2023 18:43:33
Ed25. You are 100% right mate. Posted the other day that before that injury he was that good that he could out muscle and out pace any opponent even with that laissez faire approach. Problem is he is either too arrogant to admit he ain’t the same player anymore or genuinely believes he is still the same player. Either way that lazy approach is getting punished time in time out. Also, I’m now seeing players I wouldn’t have thought out pace and out think him. And to top it off pre-injury, he rarely if ever went to ground. Now he is getting caught out and desperately sliding all over the place, which is worrying.

{Ed025's Note - he has definitely regressed alonso, is it a mental thing or a physical one?...i dont know, but he does switch off at times and positionally is a shadow of what he once was mate..


24.) 05 May 2023 19:43:25
Ed25. I think it’s both mate. Physical because he has clearly lost his pace and agility. Mental because he is struggling to come to terms with the fact he ain’t the same player and as a result is not adapting his game to compensate. Before his injury he was switching off and laid back but his pace, positioning, strength and confidence meant he would simply run side by side and just barge the opponent to one side or just straight out pace you. Only way he gets ‘back’ is if he adjusts his game, has an actual midfield in front of him and has a good team set up.

{Ed025's Note - fair points them mate..


25.) 06 May 2023 05:42:50
"I don't need to sprint to where he is, when I can jog to where he is going to be"

Paolo Maldini.


26.) 06 May 2023 08:22:11
This is what gets me we signed Konate when we were flush with CBs allowing him time to settle and play his way into the team without any additional pressures.
We know VVD time isn’t on his side we should be looking to replace now so he can feature next to a CB capable of playing games where we’re dominant and allowing him to settle and get familiar with patterns of play etc.
we have it in attack with multiple wingers jota/ mane Diaz/ Mo Gakpo and Nunez/ Bobby. As Real have with midfield Valverde/ Tchoumeni/ Camavinga/ Bellingham for Casimero/ Kroos/ Modric. It’s just strategic forward planning.


 

 

08 Apr 2023 15:14:29
For the EDs; we seem to be getting linked we lots of attacking midfielders #8 types. I think we're short at defensive midfield. Would Bajcetic been seen as a 6 so we're less likely to sign someone for that position (regardless of whether Fabinho is retained for not)? Assume Henderson would be seen as a possible player for there also?

Istanbul

{Ed001's Note - yes.}


1.) 08 Apr 2023 16:40:44
The only issue that I have with playing the youngsters too much is their lack of size and physicality.
Jones is the only younger player that has the size.
The rest get bounced around and we've lost Elliott and now Bajetic to injuries because of this.
They're all good enough (and you could add Doak to this list) but they're far from being fully physically developed.

Looking at how the top 4 may finally play out, it's looking likely that Newcastle will be in there.
If Man It'd get taken over by the Qataris, that'll be 3 of the top 4 Arab-owned and it will become very difficult to dislodge that.
The PL is in danger of becoming an Arab vanity contest and that shouldn't have been allowed to happen.
But it has, and suddenly this Summer becomes critical to Liverpool's future chances of CL football.
Otherwise we're relying on the heritage card to qualify.


2.) 08 Apr 2023 17:49:28
Why shouldn’t it been allowed to happen? What’s the difference with 3 of the top 4 ( hypothetically we took Newcastle place) having American owners?


3.) 08 Apr 2023 20:52:08
Unelected, unaccountable, autocratic, religiously dogmatic, extended royal families with little / no separation to the states with terrible human rights records and with their own soft power geopolitical aims?
How's that for starters?
The lesson of Abramovich, or one of them, should be no more owners with links to a foreign state.


4.) 08 Apr 2023 21:03:43
I’d keep Milner for another year and let Hendo go to be honest.


5.) 09 Apr 2023 02:34:47
You missed out inbred but That’s still no way to talk about the Windsors, @Juicer.


6.) 09 Apr 2023 07:45:43
Quite possibly WDW ?
At least they mostly stay out of football.


 

 

17 Jan 2023 22:28:02
With respect to the proposed sale ED01; let's assume that the Middle East rumours are true; how would you feel about the Club being owned by Qataris or an equivalent? I'm in two minds. If we don't have wealthy owners, realistically it's very likely we'll be left behind in terms of the EPL and CL competitiveness but I don't want LFC to be "just another Oil rich Club" like PSG, Man City etc.

Istanbul

{Ed001's Note - you don't get that kind of money with clean hands. Let's face it, all of the potential buyers will be a problem in that respect. Unless a fan consortium can ever afford to buy out the club, we are always going to have owners that are unpalatable. There is one thing, the owners linked so far are not states, like own Newcastle, PSG and Man City, so I would not expect them to spend like they will anyway. So we wouldn't really end up like them. I think there will be a few people very disappointed if that is what they are hoping for. Just so long as we don't end up with someone like that Fawaz guy who owned Forest for a while!}


1.) 18 Jan 2023 02:06:01
Or like the guy who owns Everton. Sorry Ed025 but the conversation was begging for it :)

{Ed001's Note - he has plenty of Usmanov's money to spend, he is just a bit of a moron when it comes to spending it. Ok a lot of a moron. But then it isn't his money, so what does he care?}


2.) 18 Jan 2023 02:13:33
Ed, while I expect some fans will be disappointed to hear the potential owners will unlikely spend to the levels of Man City/ PSG, I actually think the majority will be pleased that we are not being run by a state, and any sportswashing accusations would carry far less weight. Being run by a Middle-Eastern private enterprise is no different to being run by FSG, hopefully they are just a bit wealthier and prepared to back Klopp more than FSG have.
Further, we don’t need to spend like Man City to win the lot - we have Klopp. While some will argue FSG have been good owners of Liverpool over the years, they absolutely haven’t backed Klopp sufficiently in the transfer market to take the fight to Man City long-term. In this regard, Klopp wouldn’t need Man City spending to beat them, all he needs is a bit more than FSG were prepared to give.


3.) 18 Jan 2023 02:55:40
Your opinion on Chelsea owner ED001? He has spend a botload of money in less than a year since taking over. But still need proper GK, few midfielders, proper striker etc. It seems to me that there is no plan whatsoever, just buying players. Or is it just me though. Wonder what will happen in term of FFP in few years for them.

{Ed001's Note - they will be fine ffp wise as they were left in a strong position in that regard and have many players to sell.

As for Boehly, it is far too soon to judge him. He has had to deal with needing to replace pretty much every member of staff, so it is little wonder transfers are a bit haphazard. My worry with him is that he too fond of the limelight. I prefer owners to be unseen really.}


4.) 18 Jan 2023 08:50:28
He certainly is splashing the cash. It won’t be long before he’s spent half a billion quid. It’s crazy.


5.) 18 Jan 2023 14:42:25
Lowe - have we not run them to the wire (and one 1) several years in a row? Maybe Klopp shouldn't have bought 2 attackers this year and instead invested in the midfield?


6.) 18 Jan 2023 14:44:10
Spot on, Ed01. I like the fact that FSG are not fond of being in the limelight. They are owners and should just focus on that. Boehly seems to like the sound of his own voice and his name in the headlines. That can work in American sports where those things are accepted. In football, I don't want my owner getting into player personnel decisions, loving himself in the media limelight and all that. Owners own. Managers manage. Coaches coach. Players play. That's the way it should be, IMO.

As for the new owners, I do not want any Oil state owning us cos that is NOT football and never will be, IMO. As long as we have thoughtful owners who care about my cub and NEVER leave us in the position we were in in 2010 facing administration (which FSG have actually done, kudos to them) then, I'm okay with it. As for competing, We got Klopp. That's all we need. With Big Juergen, we have competed with these Oil run clubs and won everything so why would we not be able to compete with them with owners who can invest more? I don't get that.


 

 

30 May 2022 18:02:56
Just wondering EDs if you feel we need an out and out number 9 to be signed; and if you do, do you think we will sign one?

There's a few bits in the Portugal press of us being interested in Darwin Nunez. Hard to know if it's agents trying to push Utd into making a move or it's just smoke. I thought he was excellent against us, in both legs, and possibly showed us what we are missing in terms of our attacking options.

Thanks for a great season of work again!

Istanbul

{Ed001's Note - need to? No, if the right one is available it would be fine to add one, but we don't need one for the sake of having one no.}


1.) 31 May 2022 00:03:50
Tks ED01.

What I meant was do you feel we are short an out and out 9 upfront to maximise our chances created.

{Ed001's Note - if the 9 is Lewandowski, then yes. But if he is Jota or Haaland, then no. What we are short of is players with the composure to not hit every shot right at the keeper, but that includes the whole team (except Alisson who has shown he can place a header) not just an out-and-out striker. It would be a step forward to have the right one, but it has to be the right one, not just anyone. We saw having Jota up front that, when he was scoring we were fine, but the moment he is not then he becomes a liability because his link up play is abysmal. However just him scoring did not solve all the problem and we were not getting better results with just him there adding goals. We need to look to work on finishing for the entire team.}


2.) 31 May 2022 06:14:32
Ed couldn't agree more about the shooting. That's the only thing I rated Sturridge for, post Suarez, was how he could hit a dead ball effortlessly and it would lash the net.

{Ed001's Note - Fowler was deadly around the box on a free kick.}


3.) 31 May 2022 06:58:58
Agree wholeheartedly w/ Ed001 on this.

We need to improve our finishing as a team, not just buy a single player to score goals. It is what has "cost us" the quadruple this year, in my view. We create a boatload of changes every game and need to get better at putting them in the back of the net. I realise it's a funny thing to say when we've scored the number of goals we have but I think we score a lot in bursts when everything is clicking and then struggle as we did in the 3 finals.


4.) 31 May 2022 10:11:45
Fowler's timing of hitting the ball was impressive. He could generate some power in a shot for someone of his size and without thrashing at the ball. It's all about timing.
I remember a goal he scored from distance with hardly any back lift against Villa years ago.
And the one against Schmeichel into the roof of the net at OT. Schmeichel didn't even see it.


5.) 31 May 2022 10:35:03
Got to say a quality predatory nos 9 could be a good option, two or three times Dias skinned RMs RB got to the by-line and there was no one even close to the 6yd box, turn back recycle, so frustrating.


6.) 31 May 2022 10:59:39
Fowler could score every type of goal imaginable! he also took a mean free- kick!

One of my all time favorite players- i only wish we could have seen what would have happened if he remained injury free and did not come up against Owen's ego.

Put it this way when fowler was through on goal you never ever thought he was going to miss.


7.) 31 May 2022 17:27:46
Great response, ED01. I don't just want anyone coming here as a striker either. We need to get the right one who fits what we do. We are not City who can sign a 100m squad player and not lose sleep over it. We need to be a lot more clever and meticulous about how we go about getting the forward/ striker we need.


 

 

29 May 2022 15:37:52
Won't happen but you'd love to see us go for Darwin Nunez. Huge talent and should get better. Hopefully we can do a "Diaz" and get him from Man Utd at the last minute.

Can we assume Tchoumeni is off to Real?

Istanbul

1.) 29 May 2022 16:05:17
I can see what’s going to happen already. We’ll buy another winger and play Salah down the middle like we did with Mane.


2.) 29 May 2022 17:32:35
Tchouameni is as good as a Real Madrid player. He ain’t coming here.


 

 

 

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15 Apr 2021 12:40:19
Thanks v much ED02. Who do you personally think we should be looking to recruit?

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to that now. There will be a Sharkopod in a couple of weeks.}


 

 

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22 Jan 2021 15:38:07
Thanks ED02. Hopefully they’ll resist selling Haaland this Summer and come 2022 we’ll be a position to bid. He’s an incredible talent. You’d have to think that the English Club is Man City and he’d be their replacement for Aguero.

No doubt our priorities are at centre back and signing a starter with I assume some younger legs for midfield if as expected Gini finishes up. Jota and Elliott will be the forward additions for next season up top I guess unless one of the front 3 looks to move on.

Thanks again ED02, hope you and yours are all keeping heathy.

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27 Apr 2020 14:50:33
Thanks Ed02. Will be hard for clubs to budget you’d imagine especially if they are waiting on instalments for previous sales etc. Hopefully it will give a chance to more academy players to come through into squads and be given a chance to play/ shine. I hate to constantly hear of fans shouting for signings without a thought for our Academy players. It’s a wider discussion but would this lead to more focus on bringing talents through?

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - That is the reason that many sides need to have an end in sight - so they can try and keep control of their finances.}


 

 

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31 Dec 2017 01:54:50
Thanks for your reply. Trapp appears to have struggled at PSG, in a poor league behind the best defense.

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - I agree but if Liverpool a goalkeeper in January he is one of very few who would potentially be available.}


 

 

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10 Sep 2017 21:27:36
Jayden23 : that's the kind of rubbish comment that stops people posting and sharing information here. That's what happened; that's what Didi said; if you think he's full of rubbish that's one thing, but stating something that was said wasn't because it doesn't sit right with you just shows up your ignorance not anyone else's.

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31 May 2022 00:03:50
Tks ED01.

What I meant was do you feel we are short an out and out 9 upfront to maximise our chances created.

Istanbul

{Ed001's Note - if the 9 is Lewandowski, then yes. But if he is Jota or Haaland, then no. What we are short of is players with the composure to not hit every shot right at the keeper, but that includes the whole team (except Alisson who has shown he can place a header) not just an out-and-out striker. It would be a step forward to have the right one, but it has to be the right one, not just anyone. We saw having Jota up front that, when he was scoring we were fine, but the moment he is not then he becomes a liability because his link up play is abysmal. However just him scoring did not solve all the problem and we were not getting better results with just him there adding goals. We need to look to work on finishing for the entire team.}


 

 

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24 Apr 2022 00:08:30
Thanks v much all.

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17 Aug 2021 23:29:56
Thanks lads. I know the away tickets are very hard to come by, especially for a relatively near game like Leeds. I’ll try that Facebook group. Worst case I’ll try and get 2 for the Leeds main stand, not wear any colours and try and control myself for the 90 minutes. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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24 May 2021 23:44:31
Thank you again. Would you have any preference for which midfielder would suit us best? I noted previously you rate De Paul highly? Would he have a higher ceiling than the other two in your opinion? Bissouma has acquitted himself very well in the division but I haven’t seen enough of the other two to be in a position to compare though.

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - I think each of the players are good and Liverpool will make the effort to make this right - it will be the critical decision for me.}


 

 

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24 May 2021 23:08:27
Just curious; we’ve been linked with quite a few midfielders but primarily De Paul, Bissouma and Neuhaus. Would you think it’s possible we’d sign any or even two of them given that Gini is gone, Keita and Shaqiri are likely for sale; plus the likes of Grujic, Wilson etc and we have James Milner and Fabinho and Jordan Henderson all looking more injury prone as the years tick by. Obviously Curtis Jones will get more game time but wondering if we’d move for two younger midfielders this Summer finances providing.

Istanbul

{Ed002's Note - Only one of the high end options would be signed I would think.}


 

 





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