Me too. I made sure to watch Leipzig as much as poss this season and have been really impressed with Keita. I particularly enjoyed his link up play with Werner which is why i'd quite like us to sign him too. On paper, Keita, Fabinho and Fekir seem to have the perfect blend of skills that a world class midfield needs. Let's see if it happens in practice though.
Fekir, Fabinho and Keita are all under 25 I think. Can’t believe we got all three for roughly the same price as the Coutinho sale. And they’re all entering their prime now. Amazing coup IMO - midfield transformation now complete.
It remains to be seen if they settle in and deliver. But at least we’re targeting players that fit our style, entering their primes and address our biggest weaknesses. Three players who are all highly coveted, delivered at a high level and with incredible output. Not to mention that all three show leadership in their own ways - most notably, not hiding or shying away from responsibility. Too many times where we end the season strongly and fail fo build on it. This summer could seriously set us up for the future ...
Credit goes to Mike Edwards and team for identifying these players and getting the deals done. And Mr Klopp for convincing them. Match made in heaven.
Defence wise, I feel Gomez will be used as CB from now on. Trent is first choice RB with Clyne behind him. So I'm not so sure we will go for a defender.
We simply have to buy a defender. If VVD gets injured, then we’re ****ed again. Lascelles is the name that keeps popping up.
We have Salah, Shaqiri is looking like a distinct possibility. We just need to sign Eriksen and we will have three players we were linked with 4 years ago.
So Fabinho, Keira and Fekir Plus Your wish list?? £140m spent Keeper +£60m min Cb +£35m Fw ?? +12 m if it’s Shaqiri, otherwise min +£30m Can’t aee all six coming if we don’t sell a big plywr (or two)
I'd find it extraordinary, and foolhardy, if we don't sign a defender or keeper in this window. It's glaringly obvious we need one or both. And they're supposed to be the pros/experts not me or any of us
I would prefer Oblak IMO. He’s world class. Lascelles would be a good option and will probs cost £30m. I would like two attackers and I think we could save a lot of money here - Dembele on a two year loan with option to buy, and Shaqiri for £12m.
Migs, Sturridge, Markovic are pretty certain to leave. I do think Origi and Ings may go and Solanke could go on loan.
