Summer 2019 Transfer Thread

[Thoth]

[Lario]

3 hours ago, Boss said:

I think we're in danger of having a season like Klopp's last at Dortmund. Everyone around us barre Chelsea have strengthened massively and we've not even stood still, we've gone backwards. We've lost our left back cover and potentially could lose one of our centre backs as well to Roma.

 

If an injury happens to Gomez and Matip (which quite frankly is very likely) we'll be down to Fabinho out of position in no time. Milner is not a left back. If the front three get injured Origi and Brewster aren't going to cover them. AOC has problems with his calf and seems destine for another injury plagued year. Lallana can't be trusted to go one week without injury. 

 

It's pure stupidity and there's no need for it whatsoever. We could bring Coutinho in on loan and pay him Sturridge's wages. We could bring Werner or Bergwijn in for about 30m to give us cover for the front three. We could buy Phillip Max or Junior Firpo and not have to play Milner out of position. It'd require about 60m in spends. We could sell Harry Wilson for £25m. It's all self inflicted. Our smugness will come back to bite us.

Losing Moreno is a problem?

 

I've fucking seen it all now!

[Luckyhillkop]

2 hours ago, The Guest said:

Milner was ahead of Moreno as the second choice left back all season last year.  He played there when Robertson went off in the greatest game ever witnessed at Anfield.  He’s played a whole fucking season there and created more chances than any other left back in the league the other year.  Losing Moreno hasn’t effected anything whatsoever on the squad that got 97 points and won the champions league.

 

Personally I wouldn’t let Lovren go but if he does then the alternative of having Fabinho fourth choice isn’t the end of the world considering how many midfielders we’ve got.

 

People have shit their kecks because we looked shite in pre season without the front 3 but that was without all of them.  Somebody filling in for one of them at points throughout the season happened last year and will happen again and they were good enough last year.  The players are all more experienced and have now won the biggest trophy in the game so can play with less pressure.

 

You’re on crack if you think we are going to be near the relegation spaces for the first half of the season and pull back to the top half of the table in the second half.

If I could rep.. 

 

I think not signing anyone for the 1st team is stupid but reading this made me feel a bit more optimistic. 

[Grinch]

7 hours ago, Moo said:

If nothing else new signings keep things fresh and give everyone a lift, add the number of games we'll hope to play in next season, there's no way our transfer (lack of) activity is a good idea. 

Klopp has been moaning about players playing too many games but he knows the score, that's the modern game, and I think he's seemed a bit stressed in his last couple of interviews. In short I don't believe not strengthening this summer and trimming the fat will be Klopp's choice, if that's how things turn out.  As far as I can see only once has he kept his powder dry for a specific player and that was VVD who he knew would get done the following January, there's no such player on the horizon on this occasion. 

 

Wasn't much keeping his powder dry there either.   He couldn't afford him until the Coutinho sale. 

[Daisy]

Klopp now complaining the season starting too early. He's not going to be happy when we've actually got injuries to deal with. 

[The Guest]

Mark Coulter complaining about somebody else complaining.  We’ve heard it all now.

[KMD7]

8 hours ago, Thoth said:

Jurgen Klopp hails this window as a victory for Liverpool due to a transfer first
Reds boss speaks of his happiness at retaining all of his winning squad

By Ian Doyle Liverpool reporter
22:30, 2 AUG 2019

Liverpool have been questioned in some quarters for not strengthening in the wake of their Champions League final triumph in June, with teenage duo Sepp van den Berg and Harvey Elliott the only new arrivals.

Klopp has long declared himself happy with his present squad, although there is still scope for at least one new face before Thursday's transfer deadline with a versatile left-sided player a more likely option.

And key to that has been retaining the services of leading talent such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, who all signed long-term deals within the last 18 months.

When Klopp was in charge of Borussia Dortmund, his efforts to build on the success of two Bundesliga titles, a German Cup and a Champions League final appearance were hampered by the loss of Nuri Sahin, Shinji Kagawa, Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski in successive seasons.

Mane will return for pre-season training following Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley.

And Klopp said: “For the first time in my career from next Monday I will have the team back together again, that’s true.

“These are the transfers we did, keeping the boys together, staying on our toes, staying aggressive, greedy. Let’s go again.

“Problems will come in the season but generally everything is good. We are not happy about the results (in pre-season) but these problems are sort-able.

“I don’t think too much about how happy I am that the boys are still together, we decided that a long time ago.

“The higher you get, the more difficult it is. But we have a lot of space for improvement. Football is like this. First of all we have to try to reach last season’s level again. It was a good one, that’s the first target we have.

“When, if that happens, then you can make the next steps but it’s not always.. it’s not PlayStation where you can go to the next skill or whatever.”

Liverpool finished second to City last season despite earning a club-record 97 Premier League points before claiming the sizeable consolation of being crowned European champions for a sixth time.

Klopp has been keen to move on from the Champions League final triumph, particularly after a US tour in which many of the off-field activities celebrated the event.

And of their success, the Reds boss said: “There is no extra pressure. The new situation is that it was a big achievement for the club, a big achievement for each individual. It meant a completely different summer. Everybody is talking to you about it.

“If you’re not successful, people still want pictures but don’t talk to you that long. If you win something, everybody feels the need to tell you – first of all congratulations, then where they watched it, how they watched it, how they felt, how their family felt how their friends felt, how the dog felt.

“It’s all nice but it keeps you in that moment. I want to be completely focused on a new season.

“So the boys are fine but the situation is completely different and we have to deal with the situation.

“It’s very important and we will learn it. But no-one gives you a book ‘How To Deal With a Champions League Win’. You have to do it by yourself. The boys are fine, still the sensational characters from last year.”

City are regarded favourites to win at Wembley to add to a four-trophy haul from last season having become the first club ever in England to achieve the domestic treble.

“Because they’ve won the league twice in a row, that’s one reason,” said Klopp.

“Ours was the first year on that level, we have to prove again that we can be on that level – 97 points was not a coincidence but it’s not as if we outplayed all the teams, that we shot them out of the stadium constantly.

“We had tight games. We were a real results machine last year, really impressive.

“But the champions didn’t lose a player, apart from (Vincent) Kompany, but they will be able to do something. They are pretty consistent, a good age group, experienced, they are clear favourites.

“But being a favourite has no influence on a season. Getting a good start, that’s our main thing. It’s one game.

“We will try to gain confidence but if not we will deal with it and learn from it. It’s nicer to win it than not to win it but, afterwards, we will not do a parade. Or nobody told me that.”

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-hails-window-victory-16692334

Klopp is clearly trying to force himself out of the club here

[mgw100]

Given we are supposed to be in the market for a left sided player, you would have thought there would be some links by now. Nothing at all. I get we do our business in private now but you would have thought we would have heard a whisper or two.

[ZonkoVille77]

Ours is a stupid strategy that can easily backfire. One step forward but 2 steps backwards.

 

I've enough faith in Klopp keeping us competitive although I can't see us winning anything this season. Just feels like injuries will be a major issue. 

[Grinch]

1 hour ago, mgw100 said:

Given we are supposed to be in the market for a left sided player, you would have thought there would be some links by now. Nothing at all. I get we do our business in private now but you would have thought we would have heard a whisper or two.

In private, you're having a laugh. 

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

For any deluded fucker thinking we're going to sign any more players:

 

[Bobby Hundreds]

Coutinho on loan to arsenal. That would be a bit annoying.

[mattyq]

57 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

Coutinho on loan to arsenal. That would be a bit annoying.

He's exactly what they need what with their magnificent defence and superb midfield

[El Rojo]

Arsenal are going to lose every match 6-4 this season. 

 

Better he goes there than to City. 

[Herp McDerp]

Lots of coping going on in this thread.

[BeefStroganoff]

12 hours ago, Thoth said:

Jurgen Klopp hails this window as a victory for Liverpool due to a transfer first
Reds boss speaks of his happiness at retaining all of his winning squad

By Ian Doyle Liverpool reporter
22:30, 2 AUG 2019

Liverpool have been questioned in some quarters for not strengthening in the wake of their Champions League final triumph in June, with teenage duo Sepp van den Berg and Harvey Elliott the only new arrivals.

Klopp has long declared himself happy with his present squad, although there is still scope for at least one new face before Thursday's transfer deadline with a versatile left-sided player a more likely option.

And key to that has been retaining the services of leading talent such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, who all signed long-term deals within the last 18 months.

When Klopp was in charge of Borussia Dortmund, his efforts to build on the success of two Bundesliga titles, a German Cup and a Champions League final appearance were hampered by the loss of Nuri Sahin, Shinji Kagawa, Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski in successive seasons.

Mane will return for pre-season training following Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley.

And Klopp said: “For the first time in my career from next Monday I will have the team back together again, that’s true.

“These are the transfers we did, keeping the boys together, staying on our toes, staying aggressive, greedy. Let’s go again.

“Problems will come in the season but generally everything is good. We are not happy about the results (in pre-season) but these problems are sort-able.

“I don’t think too much about how happy I am that the boys are still together, we decided that a long time ago.

“The higher you get, the more difficult it is. But we have a lot of space for improvement. Football is like this. First of all we have to try to reach last season’s level again. It was a good one, that’s the first target we have.

“When, if that happens, then you can make the next steps but it’s not always.. it’s not PlayStation where you can go to the next skill or whatever.”

Liverpool finished second to City last season despite earning a club-record 97 Premier League points before claiming the sizeable consolation of being crowned European champions for a sixth time.

Klopp has been keen to move on from the Champions League final triumph, particularly after a US tour in which many of the off-field activities celebrated the event.

And of their success, the Reds boss said: “There is no extra pressure. The new situation is that it was a big achievement for the club, a big achievement for each individual. It meant a completely different summer. Everybody is talking to you about it.

“If you’re not successful, people still want pictures but don’t talk to you that long. If you win something, everybody feels the need to tell you – first of all congratulations, then where they watched it, how they watched it, how they felt, how their family felt how their friends felt, how the dog felt.

“It’s all nice but it keeps you in that moment. I want to be completely focused on a new season.

“So the boys are fine but the situation is completely different and we have to deal with the situation.

“It’s very important and we will learn it. But no-one gives you a book ‘How To Deal With a Champions League Win’. You have to do it by yourself. The boys are fine, still the sensational characters from last year.”

City are regarded favourites to win at Wembley to add to a four-trophy haul from last season having become the first club ever in England to achieve the domestic treble.

“Because they’ve won the league twice in a row, that’s one reason,” said Klopp.

“Ours was the first year on that level, we have to prove again that we can be on that level – 97 points was not a coincidence but it’s not as if we outplayed all the teams, that we shot them out of the stadium constantly.

“We had tight games. We were a real results machine last year, really impressive.

“But the champions didn’t lose a player, apart from (Vincent) Kompany, but they will be able to do something. They are pretty consistent, a good age group, experienced, they are clear favourites.

“But being a favourite has no influence on a season. Getting a good start, that’s our main thing. It’s one game.

“We will try to gain confidence but if not we will deal with it and learn from it. It’s nicer to win it than not to win it but, afterwards, we will not do a parade. Or nobody told me that.”

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-hails-window-victory-16692334

I like Jurgen but thats what I'd expect from Everton. Wahay we didn't lose any of our top players even though we just won the European Cup.

 

Come January Jurgen will be complaining his backside off about World Club Championships and FA Cups.

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

13 minutes ago, El Rojo said:

Arsenal are going to lose every match 6-4 this season. 

 

Better he goes there than to City. 

 

 

[Pureblood]

39 minutes ago, BeefStroganoff said:

I like Jurgen but thats what I'd expect from Everton. Wahay we didn't lose any of our top players even though we just won the European Cup.

 

Come January Jurgen will be complaining his backside off about World Club Championships and FA Cups.

The word "but" minimises the impact of the words preceding it, which means that really you hate Jurgen.

[Numero Veinticinco]

17 minutes ago, TK421 said:

The word "but" minimises the impact of the words preceding it, which means that really you hate Jurgen.

You just have to look back through his posting history to see what he really thinks of our European Cup winning manager. 

[Numero Veinticinco]

QueefStroganoff

[Pureblood]

1 minute ago, Numero Veinticinco said:

You just have to look back through his posting history to see what he really thinks of our European Cup winning manager. 

Yeah, I mean I like Jurgen but he's positively Evertonian in his outlook. Vain, too, what with the cosmetic enhancements, cheerleading and histrionics for the cameras.  He's the greatest manager we've ever had.  I hate him. I wish I could clone him, so that there were more of him. To hate. 

[BeefStroganoff]

18 minutes ago, Numero Veinticinco said:

You just have to look back through his posting history to see what he really thinks of our European Cup winning manager. 

Nah I've just got an opinion of my own thats all. I don't worship the ground he walks on and take everything his says as gospel like 60% of the fanbase. He does good things and he makes mistakes and its ok to call him out on it.

 

If you don't think our illustrious manager quoting that he's just glad to keep the team the way it is doesn't reveal the way the club operate I don't know what to say to you.

 

I was gonna mention 'the old days' but i'd better not seeing as you get all offended, probably because you only started to support us in the late 90s...or something.

[BeefStroganoff]

17 minutes ago, TK421 said:

Yeah, I mean I like Jurgen but he's positively Evertonian in his outlook. Vain, too, what with the cosmetic enhancements, cheerleading and histrionics for the cameras.  He's the greatest manager we've ever had.  I hate him. I wish I could clone him, so that there were more of him. To hate. 

See, you are just being a tit now arnt you?

[Dr Nowt]

BeefCurtains.

[Pureblood]

7 minutes ago, BeefStroganoff said:

See, you are just being a tit now arnt you?

Yes.