Philippe Coutinho

[TheHowieLama]

If not just shows that we will never make the next step under these

 

For the sake of discussion, what is this next step?

[andyj]

The Africans cup of nations would bugger that plan up. 

nah it wouldnt  they have moved it to the summer now 

[Jairzinho]

Our rollover transfer budget is currently sitting at almost half a billion quid now so I am expecting us to go BIGLY.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Fucking African's messing with my posting......

 

 

 

 

that flew over my head, but thanks for the good news. 

[Elite]

Anger at the little wanker aside, he was a joy to watch at times and as majestic as any player in world football.

[WhiskeyJar]

From the outside, it looks like the VvD was done knowing full well that Coutinho was going, and very probably paid for by the sale.

We are not exactly broke are we? We can live for 1 season without a positive net spend.

[TheHowieLama]

In summer from now on isn't it?

 

Exactly - can't do any transfer business with that going on.

[WhiskeyJar]

Can we sign Mahrez at least?

 

Don't care who it is as long as we sign someone...

[J-V]

I don't begrudge him wanting to leave.  Hell I'd want to go if Barca/Madrid came knocking.  It's more losing him in January and for a piss poor amount tied up in what looks like clauses whist we had all the control.  Absolute joke of a club near top to bottom.

 

Know wonder we have so many shithouses on the pitch.  A mirror image of a lot of people at the top and those doing the so called negotiating.

[FanchesterCity]

We are not exactly broke are we? We can live for 1 season without a positive net spend.

Not at all, that wasn't was I was implying. Was trying to suggest that I think they knew this deal would be done. Probably agreed it in the summer.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Exactly - can't do any transfer business with that going on.

 

I can do you a cheap job lot on some Vuvuzelas. 

[Mathewbet1]

he's gone get over it

[Anubis]

Coutinwho? Never heard of the cunt. Keeper and Lemar, please.

[Chip Butty]

Can we sign Mahrez at least?

 

Don't care who it is as long as we sign someone...

 

If the last 6 months have taught us anything about Klopp's want for a player - he would rather bide his time to get the player that he wants than to placate a fan base by rushing into a signing. 

[andyj]

we have lost big players before and we will lose them again in the future we always survive i really do think we have enough talent in the squad to not have to rush out and buy someone just for the sake of buying id rather wait till the summer and get the right person  

[WhiskeyJar]

Not at all, that wasn't was I was implying. Was trying to suggest that I think they knew this deal would be done. Probably agreed it in the summer.

If that's true then we should of negotiated a replacement then. If we haven't then someone needs firing as this is a fuckup.

[FanchesterCity]

I don't begrudge him wanting to leave.  Hell I'd want to go if Barca/Madrid came knocking.  It's more losing him in January and for a piss poor amount tied up in what looks like clauses whist we had all the control.  Absolute joke of a club near top to bottom.

 

I think Liverpool have negotiated this well, and squeezed as much from the deal as realistically possible.

They've got a player on their hands with sights set elsewhere, and no matter how professional (or not) he is, once that happens, I think you have to work on managing the exit in the best interests of the club, not the player (but knowing his mood won't remain good forever).

 

As you say, in the current footballing world, if Barca or Real come calling, it's a very big pull for some players. I'd like to think that appeal is slowly fading, but it's a very slow process.

[Simbo]

Got to admit I’m pretty fucking devastated.

 

He’s proven himself to be truly world class over the past 2 seasons and players like that are hard to replace as we’ve found out in the past.

 

One of the most naturally gifted players I’ve ever seen. He was an absolute joy to watch. Our attacking play will take a hit with his departure.

 

I’m gutted he’s gone and getting sick of repeatedly losing our best players as they reach their prime.

 

So long you brilliant little cunt.

[WhiskeyJar]

If the last 6 months have taught us anything about Klopp's want for a player - he would rather bide his time to get the player that he wants than to placate a fan base by rushing into a signing.

If Countinho's departure doesn't cost us a Champions League spot, FA Cup win or a solid Champions league run then groovy.

 

It's just seems a high risk for just 105m (not counting addons).

[Anubis]

Coutinwho? Never heard of the cunt. Keeper and Lemar, please.

But not fucking Butland.

[FanchesterCity]

If that's true then we should of negotiated a replacement then. If we haven't then someone needs firing as this is a fuckup.

 

I think they've negotiated a 'rebalance' of the team - rather than a replacement. There's no point in replacing him (if you can even find a replacement) when there are more pressing needs (like defence). It makes perfect sense to me that Klopp's finally looking at the defence.

 

Of course, I'm not saying he shouldn't be replaced, just that if you have the funds available, and a glaring weakness at the back, it makes sense to address those immediate issues rather than sit on the cash waiting for a replacement to come on the market, meanwhile the defence is still leaking.

 

Just my opinion of course!

[J-V]

I think Liverpool have negotiated this well, and squeezed as much from the deal as realistically possible.

They've got a player on their hands with sights set elsewhere, and no matter how professional (or not) he is, once that happens, I think you have to work on managing the exit in the best interests of the club, not the player (but knowing his mood won't remain good forever).

 

As you say, in the current footballing world, if Barca or Real come calling, it's a very big pull for some players. I'd like to think that appeal is slowly fading, but it's a very slow process.

 

We held all the card and have sold him with a near third of the money tied up in clauses if reports are true.  Southampton negotiated well from a possession of strength we bent over like cunts as usual.

[Aventus]

We held all the card and have sold him with a near third of the money tied up in clauses if reports are true. Southampton negotiated well from a possession of strength we bent over like cunts as usual.

Southampton negotiated a deal that has 3/4 of the cash tied up apparently. So a bad example if that's true.

[J-V]

Southampton negotiated a deal that has 3/4 of the cash tied up apparently. So a bad example if that's true.

 

Supposed to be £75mill upfront wasn't it?

[Chip Butty]

Southampton negotiated a deal that has 3/4 of the cash tied up apparently. So a bad example if that's true.

 

I read that somewhere this morning, if accurate, then it looks like we've told them to bend over and squeal like a pig bwoy.