Re: Summer Transfer Window 2013

by RedOranje Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:50 pm

if you're referring to the internet rumours that Ajax and LFC have agreed a deal then Ajax have already officially rejected that talk. No deal has been agreed.

by Fahim89 Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:25 pm

RedOranje wrote:if you're referring to the internet rumours that Ajax and LFC have agreed a deal then Ajax have already officially rejected that talk. No deal has been agreed.

Yea saw that too but i said a rumor mate. . . Well Ajax's statement did say no agreement has been reached but they would announce when it happens. . thus i said interesting :coffee:

by Fahim89 Sun Apr 21, 2013 5:42 am

Surprised this thread was made so late & Red had to get stuff from other threads! ! ! hmm

Undoubtedly the most popular of all topics in a year!! :coffee:

by iftikhar Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:20 am

I don't understand why people so much underrate the need for a back-up LB & back-up DM! Not just the rumors, most of the expectations are awashed with AM, RW & CB. But those two back-ups are just as important.

I there was some rumors regarding a free signings from Malaga for the DM position, but unfortunately there's absolutely nothing for the LB position. BTW, do you know how Insua is doing!!!

by Kick Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:27 am

Insua has only featured once for Atleti since joining them in Jan. He is well and truely stuck behind Filipe Luis.

by Red Alert Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:32 am

No one is underrating a player to come in and be a back-up for Lucas... a back-up LB not so much. It's not entirely needed. Enrique is solid. Robinson will be ready for game-time and GJ / Agger can play there if needed.

by Red Alert Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:50 am

Rojas from Melbourne Victory is quoted to be saying that he will be playing for a European club and is looking forward towards it. He hasn't specified which club he will be playing for as of yet, but the Australian media are believed to think that Marco Rojas will play for Liverpool next season.

Replacement for Assaidi, perhaps?

by Kick Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:12 am

As much as I'd like to see Rojas in the EPL, I don't want him to go to Liverpool. I doubt he'd play much.

by Red Alert Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:19 am

Don't think he'll play too many games to be honest. He's no better than many in our reserves to be fair. (And that's coming from a Melbourne Victory supporter lol.)

He's a good player, but I feel he's way too lightweight to play in the BPL. Before people mention the likes of David Silva, Juan Mata etc, Rojas hardly has the technique and quality of those types of players lol. He reminds me of an older Sterling, sorta. Rojas hugely relies on his pace and attacks good positions but I still find Sterling as the better player.

Have a feeling he'll go to a team in the Bundesliga, but the media down here think he'll play in Merseyside (in red) next season.

by Kick Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:35 am

I'd rather see him go to the Eredivise or the BL as oppose to the EPL. Atleast until he proves he is quality enough.

by RedOranje Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:48 pm

Kick wrote:Insua has only featured once for Atleti since joining them in Jan. He is well and truely stuck behind Filipe Luis.

Is that somehow a surprise? Prior to his injury Filipe Luis was on his way to being one of the top LBs in the world and he's begun to find that form again this season.

by iftikhar Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:00 pm

ynwa wrote:No one is underrating a player to come in and be a back-up for Lucas... a back-up LB not so much. It's not entirely needed. Enrique is solid. Robinson will be ready for game-time and GJ / Agger can play there if needed.

Wisdom, a young CB, was prefered over Robinson and that too for considerable number of games. If your squad is so thin that a RB or a CB has to play LB, you can't expect to compete CL qualification.

by RedOranje Fri May 03, 2013 9:45 pm

Along with the QPR fire sale it also seems likely that Scott Sinclair will be available on the cheap following his season at Man City and Mancini's recent comments. Depending on the price asked he could be a decent replacement for Assaidi in the squad.

by donttreadonred Sat May 04, 2013 6:04 pm

RedOranje wrote:Along with the QPR fire sale it also seems likely that Scott Sinclair will be available on the cheap following his season at Man City and Mancini's recent comments. Depending on the price asked he could be a decent replacement for Assaidi in the squad.

More fodder for the supporters that believe Rodgers only pursues targets he's worked with before. :facepalm:

I actually think Sinclair would be a nice depth signing. Could be a nice alternative to Coutinho on the left, or as an option if Coutinho is played centrally.

I think a starting right-winger would be prioritized over Sinclair, though.

Seen agent talk (*Big Friggin' Red Flag there...) that we've tabled a big for Lucas Biglia. IMO he'd be a decent alternative to Lucas. From what I understand (don't have a lot of opportunities to watch Anderlecht) he's a passing DM that reads the game well, even if he's not the most physically imposing midfielder.

by Art Morte Sat May 04, 2013 7:01 pm

I don't know why Sinclair would fancy being a depth signing for any club, he is already that for City and probably making as much money as a squad player can. Also what puts me off is that he's spent a season not really playing at all.

by RedOranje Sat May 04, 2013 7:01 pm

We've been linked with a move for Lucas Biglia for probably 3 or 4 straight seasons now, to be honest. Nothing's ever come of it.

by RedOranje Sat May 04, 2013 7:02 pm

Art Morte wrote:I don't know why Sinclair would fancy being a depth signing for any club, he is already that for City and probably making as much money as a squad player can. Also what puts me off is that he's spent a season not really playing at all.

Certainly believe he'd see a fair bit more time on the pitch with us than with City, and would have a better chance of staking a place i n the starting XI as well.

by iftikhar Sat May 04, 2013 7:31 pm

How would Reus be for RW/WF!!!

by RedOranje Sat May 04, 2013 7:36 pm

iftikhar wrote:How would Reus be for RW/WF!!!

He's not leaving a club that's reached the CL final and won their league last season for us, mate. It's a bit of a moot point.

by McAgger Sat May 04, 2013 10:25 pm

iftikhar wrote:How would Reus be for RW/WF!!!

Reus is just as impossible as Messi and Ronaldo at this point.

We need to look at less known German talents in the Bundesliga.

Patrick Hermann :bow:

He's definitely going to be the next big thing as well. Should snatch him up as fast as we can but knowing us, our scouting team probably doesn't even know who he is.

by CBarca Mon May 06, 2013 11:40 pm

As an interested Barca fan, may I ask how much Suarez would most likely go for if Barcelona were to inquire?

by RedOranje Mon May 06, 2013 11:53 pm

CBarca wrote:As an interested Barca fan, may I ask how much Suarez would most likely go for if Barcelona were to inquire?

More than £40m... probably more than £50m if he's as happy to stay at the club and see out his ban as recent reports suggest.

He's both better and more important to the club than Torres was when he left. He's also happier at the club than Torres was and unlikely to attempt to force a move as Torres did (yes, despite Sepi's wild accusations I do believe the reports that Torres forced his way out). The club will want to ensure that he can be properly replaced which, given our league position, means big money to attract the proper level of talent.

by CBarca Tue May 07, 2013 12:00 am

Thanks Red.

Damn it.

He would be absolutely perfect at Barca. Why didn't we get him when he was at Ajax Mad

by McAgger Tue May 07, 2013 12:24 am

I remember Barca were very interested until he bit that PSV player Laughing

After there was only Liverpool

by Nishankly Tue May 07, 2013 11:18 am

And Spurs, Scout-less club Razz

by RedOranje Thu May 09, 2013 1:58 am

LIVERPOOL FC insist they have received no approach from Barcelona for goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

Reports in Spain have suggested that the Catalan giants are confident of securing a 10million euros (£8.4million) swoop for the Spanish shot-stopper on a two-year deal.

Barcelona are understood to want Reina, who is under contract at Anfield until 2016, to replace Victor Valdes this summer.

However, Reds officials insist there has been no contact between the clubs. Boss Brendan Rodgers recently insisted that the 30-year-old was not for sale and would continue as his No 1 next season.

Reina began his career at Barcelona before moving to Villarreal. Since signing for Liverpool in a £6million deal in 2005 he has made 392 appearances.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2013/05/08/no-barcelona-pepe-reina-approach-say-liverpool-fc-100252-33298514/

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