Liverpool Summer Transfers Rumors - 2023

[Jamesc]

 

Chelsea have to sell by June 30 to balance the books.

Today is already June 16. Fire sale coming!

As per the Evening Standard, players like Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher, Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could all be sold.

However, Chelsea might have to hurry to get some of these players off the books in the first few weeks after the transfer window opens on June 10.

For those sales to be included in their financial accounts for 2022-23, Chelsea have to register them before June 30.

What's making things more complicated is that Chelsea can only make deals with other English clubs - which means they might have to sell to their Premier League rivals.

This was always the plan after Chelsea spent over £600 million on transfers in the past 12 months. Still, it puts extra pressure on the club to start working on these deals as soon as possible.

 

[Fooblack]

to be honest... the list do not really look appealing, except Mount. There aren't bright line cases which will immediately improve Pool's current crop of players immediately. 

Poch will have his hands full trying to determine which players to keep or let go.  The team's harmony and unity will certainly be a challenge. 

Seriously not sure how the spending spree in the last 2 windows is > 600M and the squad really looks... just good/decent. not outstanding or any players jump out as being truly WC...   

[Jamesc]

Chat GPT names the greatest Liverpool XI of all time

In answer to the question: "What is Liverpool's best XI of all time?", this is what Chat GPT responded.

"Liverpool Football Club has a rich history and has seen numerous talented players don the famous red shirt," said the AI tool.

"Choosing the best XI of all time is subjective and can vary based on personal opinions. However, here's a lineup that many Liverpool fans and football pundits consider to be one of the club's greatest XI."

Goalkeeper: Ray Clemence

"A fantastic shot-stopper and an integral part of Liverpool's dominant teams in the 1970s and early 1980s."

Right-back: Phil Neal

"A reliable and attacking full-back who contributed significantly to Liverpool's success during the 1970s and 1980s."

Left-back: Alan Kennedy

"Known for scoring the winning goal in two European Cup finals, Kennedy was a solid left-back with attacking prowess."

Centre-back: Alan Hansen

"An elegant and composed defender, Hansen was a key figure in Liverpool's dominant teams of the 1980s."

Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk

"While relatively recent, Van Dijk's impact on Liverpool has been immense, transforming the team's defense and leading them to major honours."

Defensive- midfielder: Graeme Souness

"A tough-tackling midfielder and influential leader who played a pivotal role in Liverpool's successes during the late 1970s and early 1980s."

Central-midfielder: Steven Gerrard

"Widely regarded as one of Liverpool's greatest players, Gerrard's skill, leadership, and knack for scoring crucial goals made him an iconic figure at the club."

Central-midfielder: Xabi Alonso

"A technically gifted playmaker and exceptional passer, Alonso played a vital role in Liverpool's midfield and contributed to their Champions League triumph in 2005."

Right-winger: Kenny Dalglish

"Not only an accomplished goalscorer but also a creative force, Dalglish was a key player in Liverpool's most successful era, winning numerous trophies."

Left-winger: John Barnes

"A skilful and dynamic winger, Barnes was known for his dribbling ability, vision, and clinical finishing during his time at Liverpool."

Striker: Ian Rush

"Liverpool's all-time leading goalscorer, Rush's predatory instincts and goal-scoring prowess made him a legend at the club."

[Jamesc]

On 6/16/2023 at 10:33 AM, Fooblack said:

Seriously not sure how the spending spree in the last 2 windows is > 600M and the squad really looks... just good/decent. not outstanding or any players jump out as being truly WC...   

How? Todd!

Most clubs director of football identify style of play

Chelsea no DoF so haven't decide what is their style of play yet.

Only after debating style of play decide which manage suits that system best.

Chelsea step 1 never do so just go find a big name manager.

Hired Poch and never ask him what players you want?

Todd hired Poch and tell him I bough 600 million pounds of players for you already.

Problem is June 30 is financial reporting and Spending 600 million Sales 0!

Books not balanced and how to report FIFA fair play as balanced?

Fire sales coming soon. 

Maybe 50m and Todd will drive Mount to Anfield himself

if bought on June 29 before midnight! 

[Jamesc]

Football is fool of rich men

buy clubs pump in money

and bankrupt clubs.

Leeds for example.

Chelsea soon.

[Jamesc]

People see Newcastle and say wah 320 billion Saudi fund

and Newcastle can get any player they want. I so jealous my club no have rich oil sheiks.

Liverpool budget 2023 is 150 million.

Newcastle budget 2023 is 75 million because FIFA fair play

says can only spend from "own" income and not pump in money.

Poor US owned Liverpool can spend twice as much as oil rich New castles in the sky.

I happier with our budget than theirs. 

Edited June 17, 2023 by Jamesc

[Jamesc]

İlkay Gündoğan age 32 free transfer.

Pool should grab him as our next James Milner

and he can play till 37 like Milner and Luka Modric

Maybe he will even get better with his experience!

[Jamesc]

Alexander-Arnold inspires England to sweep Malta aside 4-0 in Euros qualifier

Trent Alexander-Arnold was given an opportunity in midfield by Gareth Southgate – as the right-sided No 8 – and he responded with a performance that showcased his near unique ability on the ball. His passing was on point, the weight of it, the fizz and assurance, too, often first-time. He read the spaces nicely, his positioning sound and there was also the vicious long-range blast for England’s second goal.

[Jamesc]

What if Fab plays at right back and TAA plays right midfield?

In possession Fab moves to midfield to partner Bajectic as the 2 holding midfielders.

Mac Allister playing left midfield and TAA playing right midfield

moves up to support the front 3 of Gekpo, Saah and Nunez?

3 2 2 3 WM formation.

Means TAA no need to be right back and can attack

and right back has Fab but in possession he becomes

a midfielder supporting Bajectic. 

  

[Jamesc]

ChatJamesc  Liverpool 2023 - 2024 formation 4 3 3 

Nunez         Gekpo           Salah

Mac             Bajectic         TAA

Robbo       VVD        Konate          Fab

 

In possession

Robbo (LW)        Nunez (CF)          Salah (LW)

2 No 10s       Mac               Gekpo

2 holding mids       Bajectic          TAA

3 CBs            VVD                 Konate             Fab

 

[Jamesc]

Liverpool buy top top players for bargain basement prices.

Chelsea buy bargain basement players for top top prices.

[Fooblack]

The transfer market seems tough this window for most clubs.  It is a big question whether Utd can get a CF / GK which they need, Arsenal is chasing Rice but he wont come cheap.  City looks likely to lose a few key 1st team players -  Gündoğan, Silva, Walker all in the conversation.  Chelsea seems to chasing lost causes in the market and needs to sell first.  

Better news for Pool  overnight... the train and momentum in offloading Thiago seems to be set in motion... even the Echo has started the conversation... if he goes, Pool will have more budget since he is on super high wages... sorry but true... we may be better off without him in the squad.  

[Jamesc]

What is he doing at right back?

He is a no 10.

Right backs are only worth 40m

No 10s are worth 130m

 

 

[Jamesc]

If TAA plays right midfield then Nunez can play centre forward and score a lot.

Steven Gerrard also started at right back and then went to centre midfield and lapses in concentration meant we let in a lot of goals

So Rafa played him at right midfield with lesser defensive responsibility playing Alonso and Mascherano as the 2 defensive mids and Gerrard kept finding Torres from the right and Torres scored a lots of goals.

Its so similar.

  

 

 

Edited June 20, 2023 by Jamesc

[Jamesc]

This star confirmed will be playing at Anfield next year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Fooblack]

On 6/20/2023 at 9:43 PM, Jamesc said:

If TAA plays right midfield then Nunez can play centre forward and score a lot.

Steven Gerrard also started at right back and then went to centre midfield and lapses in concentration meant we let in a lot of goals

So Rafa played him at right midfield with lesser defensive responsibility playing Alonso and Mascherano as the 2 defensive mids and Gerrard kept finding Torres from the right and Torres scored a lots of goals.

Its so similar.

  

 

 

the debate of TAA's best position remains to be argued or debated. I think it will evolve over the years.  Just like a lot of other players including Stevie G, Jamie Carragher etc. 

Right now, i think Klopp is probably set to use him as the inverted RB.  That looks like Plan A for next season. 

As a Plan B, I think there is room to consider putting a more regular RB to solidify the defense further. e.g. playing Gomez as the regular RB. That is what City has done successfully for the season, playing almost a entire team of CBs across its back 4.  With Stones playing the inverted full back, City's backline becomes a back 3 when Stones moved into the midfield area.   Copy-cat may not be bad thing. 

 Gündoğan is confirmed joining Barca. Hope Silva joins the exit party to PSG. It may look like a transitional season for City and let's see if they can keep the same momentum.  Kovaevic is joining from Chelsea to boost the midfield however I think he is probably not in the same class as  Gündoğan / Silva.  Time will tell.  

[Maxus-MIFA9]

There are so many rumours of Pool transfers until 

Don't know which is facts and which is frictions. 

We only knows comes 1st July where officially transfers window open for registration. 

[Maxus-MIFA9]

Some of the rumours : 

Liverpool hold varying degrees of interest in the likes of Manu Kone, Khephren Thuram, Romeo Lavia, Gabri Veiga and Ryan Gravenberch. According to the Mirror, a renewed push to sign the latter will soon take place.