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SUMMER 2K14 Transfer Rumour Thread...

Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by Skylarker, Jan 31, 2014.

  1. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    I'm open as to the wage issue. we have consistently driven out high wages... but have rewarded performance. Ergo i cannot see skertl going cos he's been no 1 pick.. this season at least... however its impossible to tell what CL football will do to the wage bill. if we hold it as is then we can see a couple of guys naturally fall off like johnson but really its impossible to tell really whats going to be on our minds.
     
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  2. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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  3. Livtor

    Livtor Active Member

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    So far I'm liking...

    Xhaka at DM; Bender at R-CM; Firmino at AM; Shaqiri at W/F; Muriel at F/S.
     
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  4. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    That would be brilliant - I think I'd prefer Bender in the DM position though.

    But first and foremost - we need fullbacks. Montoya and Rodriguez. <ok>
     
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  5. Livtor

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    Bender plays distinctly on the right of CM though. They have Reinarz firm at DM.

    I have to tell you though, I wasn't at all impressed by Leverkusen's midfield in their absolute dismantlings at the hands of United and PSG...
     
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  6. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    Bender has been playing in CM for the past year but prior to that he was a DM. But he's an intelligent player who can operate in that area.

    Personally, I would like M'Vila as the DM with Bender as the CM.
     
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  7. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    and i'd far rather gerrard as regista or indeed pirlo etc and then two box to box players. i certainly don't want a more limited player like m'vila
     
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  8. Livtor

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    I just read that Bender signed a six-year contract with Leverkusen a few months ago. That makes him more expensive than FSG could tolerate.
     
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  9. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    M'Vila is a very good player IMO - physical and technical. Not just the typical in the typical DM mould. More like a Busquets than Mascherano - operates and controls the space brilliant, quick to cover ground, tackle and pass.
     
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  10. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    I think we could sign him for £18m. The contract extension is just to maintain his true value.
     
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  11. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Hyppia will cut a deal, the lower german clubs don't ask F off fees
     
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  12. Enricky.

    Enricky. Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Would M'vila be a better choice if he's going too be a lot cheaper?
     
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  13. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    M'Vila has had attitude problems before and has been plying his trade in a weaker league for a year.

    He could be a cheapish risk but the rewards are huge.

    Alternatively, spend a bit more and get a more developed player who is more professional and playing at a higher level ...

    Personally, I prefer both - M'Vila sitting deepest and Bender ahead of him. Because I'm sure M'Vila wouldn't want a Bender behind him ... .I'll get my coat.
     
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  14. Enricky.

    Enricky. Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Has there been any talk of us going for Bender or is it just talk atm?

    I heard about his attitude problems, but who knows maybe Rodgers can sort him out.
     
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    Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will launch a £3.5m bid for West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame, 26, in a bid to strengthen his options in the centre of the park.
     
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  16. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid Forum Moderator

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  17. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    Oh god no. I don't rate him at all. Just a donkey in the middle of the park. We need someone who is smarter and can offer much more.

    Another injury prone player. Steer clear <ok>

    Re. Bender - apparently we were in talks in January for a move in the summer. We shall wait and see ...
     
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  18. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    Couldn't be bothered to start new articles:

    Liverpool could play West Ham in a lucrative post season friendly in Mauritius.

    Enriques season could be over
     
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  19. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    could be? felt like it was couple of months ago when they kept pissing about with the injury list and when he would or should be back.
     
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  20. Enricky.

    Enricky. Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Just think how good we'd be if we could actually defend, seriously need too address this in the summer, it's clear for all too see.
     
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