Kieta Balde
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He would very much fall within my theory of Klopp wanting to sing a LWF who can also play centrally if needed.
Having said that, I have a few reservations with this player.
- he comes across as a total prick from the article studsup posted in the other thread. Klopp would hate a player like that
- last year was only his first really productive season (though he's been a first teamer for about 3 years now). So not sure if it was a flash in the plan, or he's now about to break out
- seen him play once, and he looked very raw
- he's African. Losing Mane, Salah AND this guy for a month would be ridiculous.
I'd rather look elsewhere. Timo Werner is the one I want.
Having said that, I have a few reservations with this player.
- he comes across as a total prick from the article studsup posted in the other thread. Klopp would hate a player like that
- last year was only his first really productive season (though he's been a first teamer for about 3 years now). So not sure if it was a flash in the plan, or he's now about to break out
- seen him play once, and he looked very raw
- he's African. Losing Mane, Salah AND this guy for a month would be ridiculous.
I'd rather look elsewhere. Timo Werner is the one I want.
A very promising player, but he is an absolute nut job in regards to his attitude.
I'd be surprised if he wasn't sold by Lazio for a premium this off-season - he's had 1 fantastic season under his belt and they need to ensure they make maximum profit from that.
Lotito is a notoriously difficult negotiator for Lazio players and he missed out BIG TIME on holding out for more cash for Felipe Anderson - whose value has drop greatly after a very poor season.
I don't think Lotito will make the same mistake here, unless Keita miraculously signs a new contract with only 1 year remaining on his current contract.
I'd be surprised if he wasn't sold by Lazio for a premium this off-season - he's had 1 fantastic season under his belt and they need to ensure they make maximum profit from that.
Lotito is a notoriously difficult negotiator for Lazio players and he missed out BIG TIME on holding out for more cash for Felipe Anderson - whose value has drop greatly after a very poor season.
I don't think Lotito will make the same mistake here, unless Keita miraculously signs a new contract with only 1 year remaining on his current contract.
[article]Claudio Lotito says Lazio rejected Napoli and Milan for Keita Baldé Diao, and won’t sell to Juventus for €30m.
The Biancocelesti forward appears to have his heart set on joining the Old Lady, but sporting director Igli Tare has alleged that Juve approached his agent without permission.
“This slyness doesn't sit well with me,” Lotito told friends, as reported by Il Messaggero.
“Rejecting Milan’s bid? It wasn’t just the Rossoneri, I’ve rejected four offers from clubs that approached us in the right way, for example Napoli and an English club.
“We’ve offered Keita a top-rate contract, one which only two players at Lazio currently have.
“Juventus? Not at the price they want. They’re bringing €30m, and with those numbers Juve are saying they don’t want to talk.”[/article]
The Biancocelesti forward appears to have his heart set on joining the Old Lady, but sporting director Igli Tare has alleged that Juve approached his agent without permission.
“This slyness doesn't sit well with me,” Lotito told friends, as reported by Il Messaggero.
“Rejecting Milan’s bid? It wasn’t just the Rossoneri, I’ve rejected four offers from clubs that approached us in the right way, for example Napoli and an English club.
“We’ve offered Keita a top-rate contract, one which only two players at Lazio currently have.
“Juventus? Not at the price they want. They’re bringing €30m, and with those numbers Juve are saying they don’t want to talk.”[/article]
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