Summer Transfers 2014

[Bjornebye]

That lad with the teeth at barca looks decent

[WhiskeyJar]

There’s no doubt Liverpool fans will be disappointed to see Luis Suarez go.

 

The Uruguayan forward was the first Liverpool player since John Barnes in ’87 to pick up the PFA and Football Writers awards in the same season, and his impact over the last couple of seasons at Anfield has been immense.

 

But that being said, the more experienced members of the Anfield faithful will know not to panic. They’ve seen some of the greatest depart one season, with a new star being born the next. 

 

Here’s exactly why Liverpool fans have reasons to still be optimistic, even though the deal is done:

 

1. Cliché alert! ‘No player is bigger than the club’

It’s not unusual for Liverpool Football Club to sell someone considered a fans favourite, far from it in fact. Cast your mind back to 1977, and the sale of Kevin Keegan for £500,000 was considered catastrophic.

 

That was until Kenny ‘The King’ Dalglish emerged the following season.

 

Three years ago Chelsea smashed the British transfer record recruiting Fernando Torres on deadline day, a move that left the Kop spinning. But they’ve pushed on since then while Torres has had a dreadful time at Chelsea.

 

In fact the list is almost endless: Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Xabi Alonso, Graeme Souness, Ian Rush…

 

And the club goes on.

 

2. Believe in Brendan

Liverpool have an impressive young and driven manager at the helm of their club. Not everybody bought into Brendan Rodgers’ footballing beliefs at the start, with defenders being caught ‘needlessly’ attempting to pass the ball out from the back.

 

In truth though, his side has evolved into a fast, free-flowing attacking unit capable of challenging for the Premier League title in just two short years.

 

If he believes selling Suarez is best for the club, you can trust him.

 

3. The SAS

Liverpool fans, don’t forget you’ve still got the ‘SAS’ to look forward to… Sturridge and Sterling obviously!

 

Raheem Sterling has been wonderfully managed by Rodgers; a troubled, young and sought-after talent coming to the end of his contract would have been a challenge for any manager.

 

Now happily tied down to long term deal, settled and playing with real ruthless intent, he is more than capable of stepping up to the plate next season. 

 

4. It’s a squad game

With the Suarez saga over, it is time to remind the world that Liverpool are back in the Champions League after five long years away from Europe’s elite.

 

With 75 million big ones in the bank Brendan Rodgers can really strengthen a squad that was paper thin last year - remember when he was forced to bring on Brad Smith at Stamford Bridge in December?

 

5. The Lazar quest continues

Nothing makes you forget selling a top player for loads of money like buying another one straight away.

 

With the signing of Serbian Lazar Markovic just around the corner, Liverpool can expect to see raw pace from a winger that won his first full cap at the age of 17 and, after one full season with Benfica, made it into the Europa League team of the year despite missing the final through suspension.

 

6. Keep calm and…

So after biting two players, swearing at Fulham fans, the racial abuse claims, those t-shirts, refusing to shake Evra’s hand and punching a Chilean defender all while under contract with the club, was it all worth it?

 

Some will say yes, some will say no, but it is a fact that the fans won’t need to put up with their club being dragged through the mud this season.

 

7. Out of sight, out of mind

Though selling Suarez is painful now, it doesn’t compare to the Torres sale simply because he’s leaving the Premier League and joining Barcelona.

 

Having to watch Suarez tear up the league in a Manchester City or Arsenal shirt week-in-week out would be heartbreaking for the fans. It isn’t going to happen.

 

And when Liverpool inevitably draw Barca in the Champions League, on a fiery Tuesday night at Anfield however, he’ll remember what he is missing.

 

8. Fill the gaps

Liverpool fans - look at the side last season, were do you need to strengthen? Left back, centre half and some more creativity in central midfield? We think £100m might just be able to sort all that out…

 

9. Business Respect

If Suarez had stayed, Liverpool fans would defend him to the hills as long as he continued to perform on the pitch.

 

The truth is though, it is a very difficult decision to sell your best player and one that isn’t taken lightly.

 

£75m+ for a man that seems incapable of seeing out a full season without causing the sort of controversy that results in a ban must be considered good business.

 

10. Remember what you’ve got…

A lot has been made of the fact that Luis Suarez solely contributed to 43 goals in Liverpool’s Premier League campaign last term, but what about the rest?

 

If you eradicate Suarez’s contribution in terms of goals Liverpool are still left with 68, the same tally that Arsenal amassed last season.

 

If Brendan Rodgers’ collection of new signings can contribute 20 goals in the forthcoming campaign they will again challenge to end their title drought.

 

Not to mention the fact that Luis Suarez missed ten games last season of which Liverpool lost just one.

 

11. Football’s coming home

The current crop of English players at Anfield have never been so exciting, and an attacking trio of Sturridge, Lambert and Sterling backed up by Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson makes for interesting viewing.

 

One Englishman not mentioned in that crop is Jordan Ibe. The fans are more than aware of Ibe’s ability, and after watching Sterling’s miraculous progression will know that Ibe may not be far away from a similar first team breakthrough.

 

12. Because Titi Camara says

            

And if that doesn’t cheer you up, nothing will.

[Horus]

If my aunty had bollocks, she'd be my uncle. 

 

I'm not that arsed about Suarez going now. I obviously wanted him to stay, but it's probably for the best. I just dread to think what we do with that cash. I'm preparing for the worst (because I'm a natural pessimist), but hoping for the best.

[ngogswilly]

Seriously hope we'd at least try and test the water with a bid for Reus now. 

 

But with 75 million burning a hole I'd say anybody we bid for is going to have a considerable bump in price. 

[dickie mint]

There’s no doubt Liverpool fans will be disappointed to see Luis Suarez go.

 

The Uruguayan forward was the first Liverpool player since John Barnes in ’87 to pick up the PFA and Football Writers awards in the same season, and his impact over the last couple of seasons at Anfield has been immense.

 

But that being said, the more experienced members of the Anfield faithful will know not to panic. They’ve seen some of the greatest depart one season, with a new star being born the next. 

 

Here’s exactly why Liverpool fans have reasons to still be optimistic, even though the deal is done:

 

1. Cliché alert! ‘No player is bigger than the club’

It’s not unusual for Liverpool Football Club to sell someone considered a fans favourite, far from it in fact. Cast your mind back to 1977, and the sale of Kevin Keegan for £500,000 was considered catastrophic.

 

That was until Kenny ‘The King’ Dalglish emerged the following season.

 

Three years ago Chelsea smashed the British transfer record recruiting Fernando Torres on deadline day, a move that left the Kop spinning. But they’ve pushed on since then while Torres has had a dreadful time at Chelsea.

 

In fact the list is almost endless: Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Xabi Alonso, Graeme Souness, Ian Rush…

 

And the club goes on.

 

2. Believe in Brendan

Liverpool have an impressive young and driven manager at the helm of their club. Not everybody bought into Brendan Rodgers’ footballing beliefs at the start, with defenders being caught ‘needlessly’ attempting to pass the ball out from the back.

 

In truth though, his side has evolved into a fast, free-flowing attacking unit capable of challenging for the Premier League title in just two short years.

 

If he believes selling Suarez is best for the club, you can trust him.

 

3. The SAS

Liverpool fans, don’t forget you’ve still got the ‘SAS’ to look forward to… Sturridge and Sterling obviously!

 

Raheem Sterling has been wonderfully managed by Rodgers; a troubled, young and sought-after talent coming to the end of his contract would have been a challenge for any manager.

 

Now happily tied down to long term deal, settled and playing with real ruthless intent, he is more than capable of stepping up to the plate next season. 

 

4. It’s a squad game

With the Suarez saga over, it is time to remind the world that Liverpool are back in the Champions League after five long years away from Europe’s elite.

 

With 75 million big ones in the bank Brendan Rodgers can really strengthen a squad that was paper thin last year - remember when he was forced to bring on Brad Smith at Stamford Bridge in December?

 

5. The Lazar quest continues

Nothing makes you forget selling a top player for loads of money like buying another one straight away.

 

With the signing of Serbian Lazar Markovic just around the corner, Liverpool can expect to see raw pace from a winger that won his first full cap at the age of 17 and, after one full season with Benfica, made it into the Europa League team of the year despite missing the final through suspension.

 

6. Keep calm and…

So after biting two players, swearing at Fulham fans, the racial abuse claims, those t-shirts, refusing to shake Evra’s hand and punching a Chilean defender all while under contract with the club, was it all worth it?

 

Some will say yes, some will say no, but it is a fact that the fans won’t need to put up with their club being dragged through the mud this season.

 

7. Out of sight, out of mind

Though selling Suarez is painful now, it doesn’t compare to the Torres sale simply because he’s leaving the Premier League and joining Barcelona.

 

Having to watch Suarez tear up the league in a Manchester City or Arsenal shirt week-in-week out would be heartbreaking for the fans. It isn’t going to happen.

 

And when Liverpool inevitably draw Barca in the Champions League, on a fiery Tuesday night at Anfield however, he’ll remember what he is missing.

 

8. Fill the gaps

Liverpool fans - look at the side last season, were do you need to strengthen? Left back, centre half and some more creativity in central midfield? We think £100m might just be able to sort all that out…

 

9. Business Respect

If Suarez had stayed, Liverpool fans would defend him to the hills as long as he continued to perform on the pitch.

 

The truth is though, it is a very difficult decision to sell your best player and one that isn’t taken lightly.

 

£75m+ for a man that seems incapable of seeing out a full season without causing the sort of controversy that results in a ban must be considered good business.

 

10. Remember what you’ve got…

A lot has been made of the fact that Luis Suarez solely contributed to 43 goals in Liverpool’s Premier League campaign last term, but what about the rest?

 

If you eradicate Suarez’s contribution in terms of goals Liverpool are still left with 68, the same tally that Arsenal amassed last season.

 

If Brendan Rodgers’ collection of new signings can contribute 20 goals in the forthcoming campaign they will again challenge to end their title drought.

 

Not to mention the fact that Luis Suarez missed ten games last season of which Liverpool lost just one.

 

11. Football’s coming home

The current crop of English players at Anfield have never been so exciting, and an attacking trio of Sturridge, Lambert and Sterling backed up by Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson makes for interesting viewing.

 

One Englishman not mentioned in that crop is Jordan Ibe. The fans are more than aware of Ibe’s ability, and after watching Sterling’s miraculous progression will know that Ibe may not be far away from a similar first team breakthrough.

 

12. Because Titi Camara says

            

And if that doesn’t cheer you up, nothing will.

.

 

 

 

It doesn't matter what way it's dressed up we won't be same without him that's why Barca have paid what they've paid for him to be part of their set up.

Sturridge won't get the room or service he got without Suarez as he could pull any defence in the Prem all over the yard and being on the pitch put the shits up many a team.

Good marquee signings are what's needed to hit the ground running.

[Red Phoenix]

Seriously hope we'd at least try and test the water with a bid for Reus now. 

 

 

Poor mans Aquilani. Hope we stay clear.

 

edit : just messing, have had a few. Watched Dortmund a little at the start of last season actually and thought he was great. Would love us to try and sign him.

 

What about Subotic too? I think he actually screwed something up when I was watching one of their games back then and was subbed straight off, but have read that he's supposed to be a good defender usually. Would he be worth bidding for or has he not been as good recently?

 

edit 2 : actually, next to no chance of Dortmund letting Hummels and Subotic go at the same time. So if Hummels leaves I guess not.

[JoeyJones65]

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It doesn't matter what way it's dressed up we won't be same without him that's why Barca have paid what they've paid for him to be part of their set up.

Sturridge won't get the room or service he got without Suarez as he could pull any defence in the Prem all over the yard and being on the pitch put the shits up many a team.

Good marquee signings are what's needed to hit the ground running.

A good marquee signing will serve as a statement of intent, as well as lift a fanbase that is at best flat, at worst, pretty despondent at present, having seen our best player leave the club, combined with transfer business that has improved the squad but not improved the first team..yet.

[Dave D]

 

There’s no doubt Liverpool fans will be disappointed to see Luis Suarez go.

 

The Uruguayan forward was the first Liverpool player since John Barnes in ’87 to pick up the PFA and Football Writers awards in the same season, and his impact over the last couple of seasons at Anfield has been immense.

 

But that being said, the more experienced members of the Anfield faithful will know not to panic. They’ve seen some of the greatest depart one season, with a new star being born the next. 

 

Here’s exactly why Liverpool fans have reasons to still be optimistic, even though the deal is done:

 

1. Cliché alert! ‘No player is bigger than the club’

It’s not unusual for Liverpool Football Club to sell someone considered a fans favourite, far from it in fact. Cast your mind back to 1977, and the sale of Kevin Keegan for £500,000 was considered catastrophic.

 

That was until Kenny ‘The King’ Dalglish emerged the following season.

 

Three years ago Chelsea smashed the British transfer record recruiting Fernando Torres on deadline day, a move that left the Kop spinning. But they’ve pushed on since then while Torres has had a dreadful time at Chelsea.

 

In fact the list is almost endless: Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Xabi Alonso, Graeme Souness, Ian Rush…

 

And the club goes on.

 

2. Believe in Brendan

Liverpool have an impressive young and driven manager at the helm of their club. Not everybody bought into Brendan Rodgers’ footballing beliefs at the start, with defenders being caught ‘needlessly’ attempting to pass the ball out from the back.

 

In truth though, his side has evolved into a fast, free-flowing attacking unit capable of challenging for the Premier League title in just two short years.

 

If he believes selling Suarez is best for the club, you can trust him.

 

3. The SAS

Liverpool fans, don’t forget you’ve still got the ‘SAS’ to look forward to… Sturridge and Sterling obviously!

 

Raheem Sterling has been wonderfully managed by Rodgers; a troubled, young and sought-after talent coming to the end of his contract would have been a challenge for any manager.

 

Now happily tied down to long term deal, settled and playing with real ruthless intent, he is more than capable of stepping up to the plate next season. 

 

4. It’s a squad game

With the Suarez saga over, it is time to remind the world that Liverpool are back in the Champions League after five long years away from Europe’s elite.

 

With 75 million big ones in the bank Brendan Rodgers can really strengthen a squad that was paper thin last year - remember when he was forced to bring on Brad Smith at Stamford Bridge in December?

 

5. The Lazar quest continues

Nothing makes you forget selling a top player for loads of money like buying another one straight away.

 

With the signing of Serbian Lazar Markovic just around the corner, Liverpool can expect to see raw pace from a winger that won his first full cap at the age of 17 and, after one full season with Benfica, made it into the Europa League team of the year despite missing the final through suspension.

 

6. Keep calm and…

So after biting two players, swearing at Fulham fans, the racial abuse claims, those t-shirts, refusing to shake Evra’s hand and punching a Chilean defender all while under contract with the club, was it all worth it?

 

Some will say yes, some will say no, but it is a fact that the fans won’t need to put up with their club being dragged through the mud this season.

 

7. Out of sight, out of mind

Though selling Suarez is painful now, it doesn’t compare to the Torres sale simply because he’s leaving the Premier League and joining Barcelona.

 

Having to watch Suarez tear up the league in a Manchester City or Arsenal shirt week-in-week out would be heartbreaking for the fans. It isn’t going to happen.

 

And when Liverpool inevitably draw Barca in the Champions League, on a fiery Tuesday night at Anfield however, he’ll remember what he is missing.

 

8. Fill the gaps

Liverpool fans - look at the side last season, were do you need to strengthen? Left back, centre half and some more creativity in central midfield? We think £100m might just be able to sort all that out…

 

9. Business Respect

If Suarez had stayed, Liverpool fans would defend him to the hills as long as he continued to perform on the pitch.

 

The truth is though, it is a very difficult decision to sell your best player and one that isn’t taken lightly.

 

£75m+ for a man that seems incapable of seeing out a full season without causing the sort of controversy that results in a ban must be considered good business.

 

10. Remember what you’ve got…

A lot has been made of the fact that Luis Suarez solely contributed to 43 goals in Liverpool’s Premier League campaign last term, but what about the rest?

 

If you eradicate Suarez’s contribution in terms of goals Liverpool are still left with 68, the same tally that Arsenal amassed last season.

 

If Brendan Rodgers’ collection of new signings can contribute 20 goals in the forthcoming campaign they will again challenge to end their title drought.

 

Not to mention the fact that Luis Suarez missed ten games last season of which Liverpool lost just one.

 

11. Football’s coming home

The current crop of English players at Anfield have never been so exciting, and an attacking trio of Sturridge, Lambert and Sterling backed up by Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson makes for interesting viewing.

 

One Englishman not mentioned in that crop is Jordan Ibe. The fans are more than aware of Ibe’s ability, and after watching Sterling’s miraculous progression will know that Ibe may not be far away from a similar first team breakthrough.

 

12. Because Titi Camara says

            

And if that doesn’t cheer you up, nothing will.

 

Great reading.

 

Although, of all the players mentioned, we've never replaced Alonso.

 

And we've spent some money trying

[Barrington Womble]

A good marquee signing will serve as a statement of intent, as well as lift a fanbase that is at best flat, at worst, pretty despondent at present, having seen our best player leave the club, combined with transfer business that has improved the squad but not improved the first team..yet.

Which pretty much sums up last summers transfer window too. (Aside from the best player leaves). We did squad players last year, we can't just keep hoping to get away with it.

[Red Phoenix]

 

*please*

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Must try Arda.

[smilezzz]

he's gone. we move on.

 

a good left back, 2 wingers (we only have sterling currently who is a specialist in that position, with lazar on the way), and a top class replacement striker is needed. I'd welcome the signing of a defensive minded youngster with high potential as well...

 

bony isn't that top class striker in my opinion. he really doesn't fit into the way we played last season. in essence, we'd be trying to shoehorn a target man into the squad (ala Carroll).

[smilezzz]

double post

[Red Phoenix]

I think Numero and myself might have this shit sussed if we combine who we want. Turan + Higuain. That'd be good enough, wouldn't it?

 

Get on that fucking Harley and get it sorted, Ayre!

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I think Numero and myself might have this shit sussed if we combine who we want. Turan + Higuain. That'd be good enough, wouldn't it?

At this point I'd probably prefer Shaqiri than Turan. I wanted Turan instead of Downing (for £8m). He'd cost quite a bit now. Still, I wouldn't turn him down.

[dickie mint]

A good marquee signing will serve as a statement of intent, as well as lift a fanbase that is at best flat, at worst, pretty despondent at present, having seen our best player leave the club, combined with transfer business that has improved the squad but not improved the first team..yet.

 

Spot on,we can keep stocking the reserves up but their is nothing like getting a couple of top class lads in to consoladate and hopefully improve the 1st team.

[TheHowieLama]

Ris up

[Red Phoenix]

At this point I'd probably prefer Shaqiri than Turan. I wanted Turan instead of Downing (for £8m). He'd cost quite a bit now. Still, I wouldn't turn him down.

Would prefer Turan for the experience and the lift he'd give the squad. Also that he's more proven. Shaqiri could be great though, agreed on that. Would just prefer it if we could get some more experience in and I don't think Shaq is quite there yet when it comes to that.

 

And yes I'll be calling him Shaq if he arrives.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Would prefer Turan just for the experience and the lift he'd give the squad. Also that he's more proven. Shaqiri could be great though, agreed on that. Would just prefer it if we could get some more experience in and I don't think Shaq is quite there yet when it comes to that.

 

And yes I'll be calling him Shaq if he arrives.

Fair shout. I'd be happy to call heads or tails. Either would be better than what we'll eventually end up with, I'd wager.

[Red Phoenix]

Fair shout. I'd be happy to call heads or tails. Either would be better than what we'll eventually end up with, I'd wager.

Haha, yeah probably, am still going to try and stay calm though. Just so I don't get called a hysterical fanny.

 

*wonders what Nightcat is thinking*

 

(just messing Nightcat, the last thing I want to do is start you off again.)

[Lario]

The player of the tournament nominations have been announced from the World Cup. If any of these players are available, we should be in for them. Each of them would improve us.

 

- Angel Di Maria (Argentina)

In providing Lionel Messi with the best possible support, Di Maria has led the Albiceleste attack with distinction, posing a constant menace to opposing defences with his long-range shooting, mazy dribbling and finishing skills, which he showcased with a well-taken winner against Switzerland in the Round of 16.

 

- Mats Hummels (Germany)

The Borussia Dortmund centre-half has attracted much praise for his solid displays at the heart of the German defence. As if that were not enough, Hummels has also impressed at the other end of the pitch, rising high to score against Portugal in the group phase and head home the winner against France in the quarter-finals.

 

- Toni Kroos (Germany)

Kroos ran the show as Die Mannschaft swept aside hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals, dominating the midfield and posing a constant threat with his passing and shooting, which brought him two goals – all in a day’s work for this most consistent of performers.

 

- Philipp Lahm (Germany)

The Germany captain began the tournament in midfield before seamlessly making the switch to the right-back slot, without it undermining his performance levels or his considerable influence on Joachim Low’s side.

 

- Javier Mascherano (Argentina)

Though their much-vaunted attack attracts most of the headlines, Argentina have also been solid in defence, a large part of the credit for which must go to Mascherano for his tireless work in providing the Albiceleste rearguard with essential protection.

 

- Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Messi had never scored at the world finals prior to Brazil 2014, a record he emphatically set straight with some lethal finishing in each of Argentina’s three group matches. Though yet to find the back of the net in the knockout rounds, he has remained an influential figure for his side.

 

- Thomas Muller (Germany)

In opening his campaign with a hat-trick against Portugal, Muller picked up where he left off at South Africa 2010, where he collected the adidas Golden Boot. His performances since have underlined his status as the spearhead of Germany’s deadly front line.

 

- Neymar (Brazil)

Though only 22, the livewire forward ably shouldered the huge responsibility of leading A Seleção. Neymar was his side’s stand-out performer with four goals before an unfortunate injury ended his tournament in the quarter-finals.

 

- Arjen Robben (Netherlands)

The flying Dutch wide man has been in peerless form since putting defending champions Spain to the sword in his side’s opening match. His incisive runs from deep have been a feature of the tournament.

 

- James Rodriguez (Colombia)

Recognised as a huge talent heading into the competition, the gifted Rodriguez has since proved his ability to rise to the big occasion. His haul of six goals in five outings was a major reason why Los Cafeteros broke new ground in reaching the last eight for the first time.

[strawballs]

What about that Egyptian chap at Milan? El Shaarway or whatever his name is, wasn't he supposed to be the dogs bollox a year ago?

[El Dangerous]

What about that Egyptian chap at Milan? El Shaarway or whatever his name is, wasn't he supposed to be the dogs bollox a year ago?

Nah I don't like the way he walks and Milan want to keep their star players not have an exodus.

[Dave D]

How long until the window "SLAMS" shut?

 

51 days. 6.weeks.

 

Currently on page 404 of the thread.

 

I think we'll reach 542 pages come deadline day

 

6 more weeks of this. Im lovin it. Without it Id have to watch come dine with me with er'indoors.

 

Please someone do a dream starting 11 of players we havent signed but have been linked with. 

[Newport]

I think Numero and myself might have this shit sussed if we combine who we want. Turan + Higuain. That'd be good enough, wouldn't it?

 

Get on that fucking Harley and get it sorted, Ayre!

Good luck. Higuain's buyout is allegedly €100 million. I have no idea why because he is very overrated in my opinion. He scores a decent amount of goals but his contribution besides that is very little.

 

And I'm not very impressed by the Bony rumours. I wanted him as an addition to Suarez and Sturridge, but now we have already signed Lambert it seems pointless. We need to find the best possible replacement for Suarez and it has to be quality.