Ongoing Transfers thread

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 25 May - 10:59

First topic message reminder :

Klopp, who doesn’t spend money, looking to spend 60m on Fekir to go with 50m Keita

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 15 Jul - 12:21

We’re a defensive midfielder away from being good

by Guest Sun 15 Jul - 21:36

Joao Mario close to joining Wolves on season loan.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 17 Jul - 17:59

Liverpool bid €70m for Allison but Roma want €75m.

Klopp’s ideals out the window, if he ever really had any.

by GSC Tue 17 Jul - 18:58

Eh. At this point its fairly clear his ideals fall short against the absolute top teams, at that point bring in firepower to try and bridge the gap. Its pretty near impossible to consistently punch upwards

by Fernando Tue 17 Jul - 19:54

Courtois joining Madrid for €35m apparently

by Fluxy Wed 18 Jul - 9:55

Cech back to Chelsea apparently, if Courtois does move to Real. Chelski also interested in Schmeichel as well.

by BamBam Wed 18 Jul - 10:07

GSC wrote:Eh. At this point its fairly clear his ideals fall short against the absolute top teams, at that point bring in firepower to try and bridge the gap. Its pretty near impossible to consistently punch upwards

No issue with him spending the money, just no need to be a hypocrite at the time he didn't have the money

by **Afro** Wed 18 Jul - 12:33

Everton in advanced talks for Malcom for £30m

Doesn't seem a lot given the interest in him in January and the current going rate for players

by **Hero** Wed 18 Jul - 12:52

Seems ridiculously cheap in the current market.

by **Afro** Wed 18 Jul - 12:59

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11440236/everton-in-advanced-talks-over-bordeaux-winger-malcom

Sky Sports too, so a decent source

by Luke Wed 18 Jul - 13:26

Liverpool have upped there bid for Allison to £66.8 million.

If Chelsea sign Rugani, Man Utd are expected to go for Cahill.

Zidane to Juventus as an advisor.

Dortmund in for Zaha, with Schurrle and cash offer.

by GSC Wed 18 Jul - 13:42

Where is the bar set now?

Anything less than a serious PL challenge must be a disappointment given the most expensive goalkeeper and defender of all time in the squad and the 100m spent on midfielders

by BamBam Wed 18 Jul - 13:46

Depends who is setting the bar

As long as Klopp keeps saying BOOM the media won't question his performance

by LivinginItaly Wed 18 Jul - 13:49

Yes, I would think that Klopp and Liverpool reaĺlu would need to win something next season, and challenge properly for the premiership given the size of the outlay over the last 18 months.

by Luke Wed 18 Jul - 15:12

Am I right in thinking that the transfer window shuts in about 2 weeks?

As for Liverpool, 2 top 4 finishes, 1 carling cup final, 1 Europa League final, 1 champions league final (alright they lost the finals). It's not a bad return from his 3 years. If he breaks the top 2 this year he's done well.

by **Afro** Wed 18 Jul - 15:19

Shuts on Thursday 9th August this year, the day before the first Premier League I think

by GSC Wed 18 Jul - 15:26

FL clubs have 16 days.

by GSC Wed 18 Jul - 15:28

Luke wrote:Am I right in thinking that the transfer window shuts in about 2 weeks?

As for Liverpool, 2 top 4 finishes, 1 carling cup final, 1 Europa League final, 1 champions league final (alright they lost the finals). It's not a bad return from his 3 years. If he breaks the top 2 this year he's done well.

The CL is the standout one, the rest is pretty much par.

Think top 2 might be mandatory this year tho.

by LivinginItaly Wed 18 Jul - 16:47

To be honest the number of points off the top at the end of the season is more important to me than specifically finishing second or third. I would hope to see Liverpool finishing much closer to the summit next season, doubly so if the Allison deal is closed.

by Luke Wed 18 Jul - 17:18

LivinginItaly wrote:To be honest the number of points off the top at the end of the season is more important to me than specifically finishing second or third. I would hope to see Liverpool finishing much closer to the summit next season, doubly so if the Allison deal is closed.

It's been confirmed. £67 million.

by LivinginItaly Thu 19 Jul - 7:24

Luke wrote:
LivinginItaly wrote:To be honest the number of points off the top at the end of the season is more important to me than specifically finishing second or third. I would hope to see Liverpool finishing much closer to the summit next season, doubly so if the Allison deal is closed.

It's been confirmed. £67 million.

Yes the clubs have agreed a price. Still doesn't mean he is a Liverpool player yet.

by GSC Thu 19 Jul - 10:53

Leicester started looking for a new keeper with some urgency.

So join the dots

by Guest Thu 19 Jul - 11:26

GSC wrote:Leicester started looking for a new keeper with some urgency

Danny Ward £12m from Liverpool

by LivinginItaly Thu 19 Jul - 15:59

Just John wrote:
GSC wrote:Leicester started looking for a new keeper with some urgency

Danny Ward £12m from Liverpool

If that is true it would speak volumes about how people rate both Karius and Mignolet.

by GSC Thu 19 Jul - 16:00

"They dont" is a short volume

by Nathaniel Jacobs Thu 19 Jul - 16:27

Didn’t Klopp say he’d never spend big on one player when Mourinho signed Pogba? Blowing £75m on van Dijk, £40m on Fabinho, £67m on Alisson and £55m on Keita. Klopp continues to show he’s no more than a fool

by GSC Thu 19 Jul - 22:42

If it leads to titles I doubt he'll care much about vacating the moral high ground.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 19 Jul - 23:24

Just John wrote:
GSC wrote:Leicester started looking for a new keeper with some urgency

Danny Ward £12m from Liverpool

That feels like a major panic buy - don’t think Ward is anything more than a decent championship GK

by LivinginItaly Fri 20 Jul - 7:45

The best way to rate a team's transfer window is to measure the level of jealousy which normally manifests itself in the form of criticism / ridicule and or personal attacks.

Judging by the many comments on different forms of social media, Liverpool would seem to have done quite well this transfer window.

by **Hero** Fri 20 Jul - 7:50

On paper they've done very very well. Cannot deny that at all, brought in several players that should improve the squad and give them a chance at pushing City.
Still means Klopp is a hypocrite though.

by LivinginItaly Fri 20 Jul - 9:01

Hero wrote:On paper they've done very very well. Cannot deny that at all, brought in several players that should improve the squad and give them a chance at pushing City.
Still means Klopp is a hypocrite though.

True, I tend to think Klopp's comments at the time of the Pogba signing are an example of his jealousy at that time given that then, unlike now, he didn't have the possibility to spend such a big amount on a single player. For me the significant change has been in the strategy of the Liverpool owners who have realised that to become a title contender requires big investment in a few top players rather than the previous strategy of a big investment in many average players.

by daraghj82 Fri 20 Jul - 9:42

klopp and lfc have not much choice but to spend big imo they needed to strengthen defence and gk which they have atm

by Nathaniel Jacobs Fri 20 Jul - 10:03

Klopp is a choker no chance he can fluke a league title in England. Signing second rate players like VvD and Keita doesn’t win you anything

by **Hero** Fri 20 Jul - 10:19

Amazes me that all the rivals have stood by and let them to a degree. Seems that most of the clubs don't realize that the window shuts in less than 3 weeks.

by Guest Fri 20 Jul - 10:26

Once City, United & Chelsea open the cheque book, Liverpool’s total spend will fade into the background.

——————--Allison————————-
TAA—-Lovren——Van Dijk—-Robertson
—-Fabinho—Henderson—Keita——-
Mane————-Salah———-Firmino

It’s alright. Can & Oxlade will be big misses. You can swap in Milner, Lallana & Shaqiri, but it’s not a squad you feel that has been transformed. Salah is a known threat this season, so doubtful he recreates last seasons tally.

by BamBam Fri 20 Jul - 10:26

Other than Alisson for Chelsea, I don't think any of their signings have been in particular positions of need for the rest of the top sides. Chelsea are still a disorganised mess this summer

They've had a free run at their signings, but I agree the others look a bit sluggish this summer - Man Utd and Spurs in particular given everyone knows what their needs are

I also still think the Fekir deal will happen for them

by Marky Fri 20 Jul - 10:41

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
Just John wrote:
GSC wrote:Leicester started looking for a new keeper with some urgency

Danny Ward £12m from Liverpool

That feels like a major panic buy - don’t think Ward is anything more than a decent championship GK

I don't think it's a panic buy at all, I think it's just about bringing in backup for Kasper. With the money Bournemouth and West Ham are chucking around, it's definitely conceivable that Leicester would spend £12m on a backup goalkeeper.

by **Afro** Fri 20 Jul - 10:44

A year ago, if you'd asked anyone where Liverpool need to improve, most would have said GK, CB and CM. They have bought Alisson, VVD, Fabinho and Keita in those areas.

I don't think there can be any arguments against their dealings recently.

Yes, squad depth is still a concern and I still think they need another CB, but credit where its due.

by lfc91 Fri 20 Jul - 16:40

I would echo the thought above about Klopp's comment on Pogba being one of jealousy at what United could afford to do.

In terms of the window, think Liverpool have done pretty good. Personally, I still think they could do with a creative midfielder & getting shot of Sturridge & Origi (Possibly Ings) and bringing in a better reinforcement for Firmino (not sure how feasible that would be though).

In terms of the money spent & Klopps comments today on that being the end of business this window. Don't be surprised if by the end of the window Liverpool's net spend under Klopp remains very low (Ward, Sturridge, Origi etc). Which has been the blueprint of the owners thus far.

by Guest Fri 20 Jul - 18:14

Jack Colback to Forest on loan Yahoo

Sofiane Boufal to Celta Vigo on loan

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 20 Jul - 18:20

£12m is a very considerable amount of money for a normal team’s backup keeper. Notably more than we spent on our keeper, or than we’ve ever spent on a keeper!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 20 Jul - 18:23

Everton after Richarlison for over £40m.

by Luke Fri 20 Jul - 18:38

Huddersfield

Have signed striker Adama Diakhaby from Monaco.

Real Madrid

Have signed Vincius Jr from Flamengo for £40 million.

Fulham

Are close to signing Beskktas go Fabricio Ramires.

Chelsea

Have started talks with Juventus about Higuain.

by Guest Fri 20 Jul - 19:46

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Everton after Richarlison for over £40m.

Rising to £50m. 5 goals in 38 games for Watford.

by GSC Fri 20 Jul - 20:28

"Please don't sue us over Silva"

by GSC Fri 20 Jul - 21:36

Tom Ince heading back to safe ground at Stoke

by Luke Sat 21 Jul - 4:21

Barcelona make a 3rd bid of £55 million for Willian.

by **Afro** Sat 21 Jul - 6:17

Just John wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Everton after Richarlison for over £40m.

Rising to £50m. 5 goals in 38 games for Watford.

by GSC Sun 22 Jul - 21:07

Stoke are signing James McClean and Tom Ince so imagine the Ritchie deal is dead. Supposedly that was funding an Andros Townsend return once Palace found someone.

by Guest Sun 22 Jul - 22:06

Not surprised Stoke lost patience and went elsewhere. Ashley has taken the TV money, and paid himself back for the loans he gave to the club. Rafa’s rejected two contracts.

WBA tried to loan Dwight Gayle. Rejected
We’re looking at Joe Bryan from Bristol City for around £6m

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