Summer Transfer Ballache 2016

[billypilgrimnz]

They all have roles, but they're just not very good at them.

 

Can is going to be our dedicated DM.

Lucas is his back-up.

Henderson is our box to box.

Milner is his back-up

Allen is their back-up.

 

And that's why we won't get near 4th yet again.

[Lee909]

Links with Moussa Sissoko today. 12ml after the euros

 

Not sure what to make if him. Seems another box to box more attacking type. A bit inconsistent but then who isnt at Newcastle. Not a great goalscorer either

[Jairzinho]

Usually a box to box midfielder can tackle, pass, and shoot. Some of ours, at a push, can do one of those things.

[A_S]

Dwight Gayle signed for Newcastle. I wonder how this affects any possible Benteke move to Palace.

[Lee909]

Usually a box to box midfielder can tackle, pass, and shoot. Some of ours, at a push, can do one of those things.

Yeah as i said not sure what to think. Sometimes he looks good other times he disappears. I was suprised his goal output is so low,must be a scorer of big goals as opposed to lots of them. Wouldn't mind him here but its a bit of a similar type

[Jairzinho]

Yeah as i said not sure what to think. Sometimes he looks good other times he disappears. I was suprised his goal output is so low,must be a scorer of big goals as opposed to lots of them. Wouldn't mind him here but its a bit of a similar type

 

Sorry, mate, I wasn't really referring to Sissoko.

 

They seem to have played him out wide every time I've seen them play.

[Nightcat]

I live in Russia and...

So how's the driving culture over there? I've heard the best.

[Gym Beglin]

Links with Moussa Sissoko today. 12ml after the euros

 

Not sure what to make if him. Seems another box to box more attacking type. A bit inconsistent but then who isnt at Newcastle. Not a great goalscorer either

Can't see it, questionable attitude when the shit hit the fan at Newcastle.

 

I like him as a player, but as a man he seems like a fucking melt.

[TheHowieLama]

Benteke's on £140k per week? Over half a million a month?

 

Fucking hell. Well played Brendan, well played.

 

He has the highest guaranteed base in the squad

[thompsonsnose]

Can is clearly the defensive minded one in our midfield, but he can play a bit.

 

Henderson is box to box.

 

Lucas is a DM.

 

Milner is a box to box.

 

I think their roles are pretty well defined.  

 

Whether they are good enough is another question.

Answer:

None of the above.

[Bad Red Bull]

Dwight Gayle signed for Newcastle. I wonder how this affects any possible Benteke move to Palace.

It doesnt. Palace are getting Townsend from Newcastle.

[Red House]

What the fuck does Palace need another winger for? They already have Bolasie, Zaha, Sakho and Puncheon.

[bonesman]

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[G Richards]

Those Benteke wages!

 

The case to sell is strengthened. There was a faint, outside chance he could be seen as an extra option, albeit one we overpaid for, who will not regularly start. But on those wages? No way!

 

£30M from Palace and he's yours. And Palace can pay all the wages or Benteke can take a cut (in all likelihood we'll split the difference and pay him a couple of million as an exit payment to be done with it). All the more reason why the transfer fee needs to be as high as possible.

[A_S]

It doesnt. Palace are getting Townsend from Newcastle.

 

Ah, didn't know that. Cheers. 

[El Rojo]

Axel - I don't know if he could do it in the November Rain away at Stoke tbh...

If we're still looking for another goalkeeper, despite a dreadful Euros, we both know Harts can change.

[Chairman Meow]

Dwight Gayle signed for Newcastle. I wonder how this affects any possible Benteke move to Palace.

 

On the plus side that means Dwight Gayle won't turn into a world beater against us for Palace next year.

 

On the negative side it means Benteke can go back to turning into a world beater against us. 

[G Richards]

 

On the negative side it means Benteke can go back to turning into a world beater against us. 

 

 

I'd take that though. Only two games a season where Benteke is damaging our prospects, as opposed to now, when it happens every time he pulls on a red shirt. 

 

Ba-dum, tish! 

[Barrington Womble]

Can't see it, questionable attitude when the shit hit the fan at Newcastle.

 

I like him as a player, but as a man he seems like a fucking melt.

He'll fit right in then.

[Dave D]

As someone already said- Benteke will likely end up at Palace on deadline day on loan.

 

I really hope Klopp changes that trend. Makes it crystal clear (see what I did there) very early in pre-season that if he stays he wont play. 

 

Palace getting Townsend and selling Gayle maybe strengthens the chance of it happening

[SammyAftershave]

They all have roles, but they're just not very good at them.

 

Can is going to be our dedicated DM.

Lucas is his back-up.

Henderson is our box to box.

Milner is his back-up

Allen is their back-up.

 

Yes, I know what roles they are 'meant' to be fulfilling. Just not convinced any of our midfield partnerships/triumverates currently on the books compliment each other to any great effect..

[Red House]

The shitty bit

 

Sadio Mané's £30m arrival will represent Liverpool's biggest transfer of the summer, but not their final one in all likelihood. #lfc (Echo)

 

The less shitty bit

 

Liverpool are also looking for a player who can control from the middle and offers defensive stability. #lfc (Echo)

[Bad Red Bull]

The less shitty bit

 

Liverpool are also looking for a player who can control from the middle and offers defensive stability. #lfc (Echo)

 

This is good but Dahoud who seems to be the primary target for this role is not known for his strength and is more like Alonso than a Mascherano. I think we would need someone in the role of the latter than the former.

[G Richards]

Also, if we are looking for someone who offers more defensive stability, does that mean Can will move forward a bit ? If so, what does this mean for the others?

 

Also, what of the captaincy? 

 

I would have thought Klopp will establish his own man as the captain moving forward, now that he's had a good look at it all. If Henderson keeps the armband he will need to play, and that looks a bit up in the air at the moment. 

 

Who will the captain be next year? Can? Matip? Henderson? Someone else we are yet to sign?

[Bjornebye]

This is good but Dahoud who seems to be the primary target for this role is not known for his strength and is more like Alonso than a Mascherano. I think we would need someone in the role of the latter than the former.

We have done since Mascherano left.