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Flappy Flanagan (JK) said:
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Liverpool FC have signed highly-rated Barcelona starlet Bobby Adekanye.

The 16-year-old left-sided winger, who was also coveted by PSV Eindhoven and Ajax, confirmed the move to Anfield himself on Instagram and will join up with the club’s Academy.

He wrote: “I am very happy to sign for Liverpool.”

Adekanye was born in Nigeria but was brought up in Holland after his parents moved to Amsterdam when he was four, and also has Spanish links.

He was available as a free agent after being caught up in a dispute between Barcelona and FIFA over the recruitment of youngsters to their highly-acclaimed La Masia Academy.

FIFA ruled that Adekanye was signed illegally from Ajax at the age of 12 in 2011 and he was banned from taking part in competitive games for Barcelona. As a result last season he was sent out on loan to PSV, who had hoped to make the transfer permanent.

Barcelona wanted him to stay in Holland until the row had been resolved but with no solution in sight the youngster has decided to cut his ties with the Catalan giants,

Skilful, left-footed and blessed with great pace, Adekanye has plenty of potential, and has been compared to Arjen Robben.

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Barcelona got a transfer ban for illegally signing him and now he's ****ed off and joined us.
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He looks proper lost in that photo!
 
Sir_Red said:
Any news about Luis Alberto? We've heard a bit about the others of that window (Aspas sold, Ilori to fight for his place) but what's happening to this guy?
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Just found this from May, otherwise no idea:

Malaga are ready to part ways with Liverpool loanee Luis Alberto at the end of the season even though the agreement they reached with the Merseysiders last
summer included a two year deal, IBTimes UK understands.

The Spanish playmaker moved to Anfield in summer 2013 for around £6.8m ($10.7m) after impressing Brendan Rodgers during his time at the Barcelona B team, scoring 11 goals in the second division.

But after failing to give him a single starting appearance during his debut campaign in the Premier League, the former Swansea boss sent the 22-year-old midfielder on loan to Malaga in order to let him continue his development by securing more regular time.

Liverpool officials agreed then a two-season loan move with the option for both the Merseysiders and Malaga to break the agreement at the end of the first season.

And IBTimes UK understands than La Liga side are ready to conclude his loan this summer after Alberto has failed to make the impact expected at La Rosaleda Stadium.

Officials from both clubs have been in contact in recent weeks to discuss the future of the midfielder and Malaga has already informed Liverpool about their decision against keeping Alberto one further season in their ranks.

Alberto started the first fourth La Liga game of the campaign for Malaga but has since surprisingly disappeared from Javi Gracia's plans.

He only started six La Liga games during the whole campaign and is yet to play since making a late cameo during the 2-0 victory over Cordoba on 15 March.

Earlier in the season, after an impressive start in La Liga, Alberto revealed that he was likely to spend two years on loan at Malaga in order to secure first-team time before returning to Liverpool as a better player.

"It is a two season loan but Liverpool can take me back this summer. I think two years (rather than one) is better for me; but anyway, I am going to fight like if I had one month. I have to establish myself in the first division at Malaga," the Spaniard said in September.

But after having since seen his time limited he will be forced to return to Anfield sooner than expected.

Nevertheless and with a number of players competing for a role in Rodgers' midfield, the manager may consider sending him on loan elsewhere this summer.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/malaga-ready-part-ways-liverpool-loanee-luis-alberto-end-season-1501276
 
Flappy Flanagan (JK) said:
Fowler rates Benteke:

“The striker issue is a big thing,” Fowler told the ECHO.

“We didn’t have anyone who scored 10 Premier League goals last year and I can’t remember the last time that happened at Liverpool.

“It’s important we get a proven goalscorer and of the names being bandied about I’d go for Benteke. I think he’s excellent.

“I know there are other top strikers out there and probably more prolific scorers. But in terms of all-round play - strength, speed, physicality, finishing - I think Benteke could be the main man for Liverpool.”

“I’ve watched him a lot and he’s not just a targetman,” Fowler said.

“He can hold the ball well and bring others into play but he’s also mobile and keeps defenders on their toes.

“Before he got his injury I was very impressed with him and I was hoping we would sign him then. He had a slow start after getting back fit but under Tim Sherwood his form was superb.

“I think he’s ideal for the way Brendan wants to play. It’s probably what we lacked at times last season. We had forwards who wanted to drop deep to get involved with the play and we always had that gap up front.

“With a Benteke type, you have someone who will stay up there and stretch defenders. If you have someone who stretches the defence and makes the pitch bigger there’s a lot more space for the likes of Firmino, Coutinho and Henderson to run into.

“When you’ve got players who want to drop deep all the time, you’re easier to mark as a team. When forwards drop into Coutinho’s position, it makes it harder for him to get on the ball.

“Liverpool’s game isn’t all about getting down the line and whipping crosses in, it’s about movement but I think Benteke has got that.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is that we get a forward like that - someone to make the pitch big. It’s vital for us because it brings others into the game.”

If Liverpool paid the release clause Benteke would become the second most expensive signing in the club’s history. The price tag wouldn’t put Fowler off.

“That’s for the clubs to sort out,” he added.

“A big thing is made out of the price but that’s doesn’t concern me.

“If a player is good enough, he’s good enough and I believe Benteke is.

“He scores goals, he’s a threat and a real handful for defenders. Being honest, I think he’s probably the perfect player for us.''
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He needs to come on here, Jimmy will soon put him right :grin:
 
Bad Liver said:
I personally wouldn't mind us signing Benteke. The reality is the best strikers in the world will go to the best clubs in the world, unfortunately that's not us anymore. Benteke is in the next category if you ask me, and with quality players around surely he'll bag plenty.

Think how many chances we had last season, no-one could put them in the net. I'm almost certain if Beteke was there he would have hit 20 goals.

He's also still young so plenty of chances for the coaches to work on his progression.

Obviously there is better out there, but the reality is why would they join??
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Morning la. I gather you're new here.You'll find there are sensible and highly informed posters on here, like myself and saintanton. There are also some utter ****s. Gerrez is a perfect example. Welcome to Hell <laugh>
 
Red Hadron Collider said:
Morning la. I gather you're new here.You'll find there are sensible and highly informed posters on here, like myself and saintanton. There are also some utter ****s. Gerrez is a perfect example. Welcome to Hell <laugh>
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ahhhh... RHC loves me. he's the only one who won't call me **** but always gives it to gerrez.
 
Nozzer said:
Just found this from May, otherwise no idea:

Malaga are ready to part ways with Liverpool loanee Luis Alberto at the end of the season even though the agreement they reached with the Merseysiders last
summer included a two year deal, IBTimes UK understands.

The Spanish playmaker moved to Anfield in summer 2013 for around £6.8m ($10.7m) after impressing Brendan Rodgers during his time at the Barcelona B team, scoring 11 goals in the second division.

But after failing to give him a single starting appearance during his debut campaign in the Premier League, the former Swansea boss sent the 22-year-old midfielder on loan to Malaga in order to let him continue his development by securing more regular time.

Liverpool officials agreed then a two-season loan move with the option for both the Merseysiders and Malaga to break the agreement at the end of the first season.

And IBTimes UK understands than La Liga side are ready to conclude his loan this summer after Alberto has failed to make the impact expected at La Rosaleda Stadium.

Officials from both clubs have been in contact in recent weeks to discuss the future of the midfielder and Malaga has already informed Liverpool about their decision against keeping Alberto one further season in their ranks.

Alberto started the first fourth La Liga game of the campaign for Malaga but has since surprisingly disappeared from Javi Gracia's plans.

He only started six La Liga games during the whole campaign and is yet to play since making a late cameo during the 2-0 victory over Cordoba on 15 March.

Earlier in the season, after an impressive start in La Liga, Alberto revealed that he was likely to spend two years on loan at Malaga in order to secure first-team time before returning to Liverpool as a better player.

"It is a two season loan but Liverpool can take me back this summer. I think two years (rather than one) is better for me; but anyway, I am going to fight like if I had one month. I have to establish myself in the first division at Malaga," the Spaniard said in September.

But after having since seen his time limited he will be forced to return to Anfield sooner than expected.

Nevertheless and with a number of players competing for a role in Rodgers' midfield, the manager may consider sending him on loan elsewhere this summer.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/malaga-ready-part-ways-liverpool-loanee-luis-alberto-end-season-1501276
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that is correct. there was a massive potential transfer fee according to astro. They didn't play him so it was obvious he was not going to succeed. He is back for this season unitl we foist him on someone else
 
moreinjuredthanowen said:
he got raped by west ham under simple high ball to back stick. Manquillo was alright.. just alright. The defenders of flanagan will like this but really.. I failed to see the point of manquillo after about 4/5 games as he was no better than flanagan
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You what? Manquillo was excellent defensively! Was very rarely beaten one and one and his positioning was excellent. Flanno can't hold a candle to him - in fact none of the fullbacks at this club can.

The only time I can remember when he struggled was against Palace and Bolasie, and even then it was exaggerated - Bolasie hardly beat him one on one - Manq only struggled because he was double teamed and had no support. Bolasie only started to dominate when he attacked through the middle.

Manq is a very good defender - I thought Rodgers was some great advocate of youth and developing youth. Another committee signing thrown under the bus and not given a chance. <ok>
 
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