Liverpool may target former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o

[dogboy]

A journalist has a page to fill. He does so. Everyone on here goes into meltdown. Funnily enough I trust BR to sort this out. We have a much better squad now than this time last year. Some more players will leave, some more will come in. THERE ARE STILL THREE WEEKS OF THE TRANSFER WINDOW TO GO.
Good job you lot weren't in the trenches.

Aye but it's only 5 days to the first game.

 

[mark1975]

we dont need a new striker to carry us through the Saints game.

 

[keniget]

I've not been following the transfer rumours as closely as some of you guys so what gives you hope that it'll be Eto'o plus one?

There doesn't seem to be a big signing in the offing. We went for Remy who was a budget option and now we're looking at Eto'o.

 

[dmishra]

What's pretty obvious is - there aren't very many established top class strikers around who we can buy - Cavani, Falcao, Reus, Benzema - are too expensive and/or won't come to us.

There are a bunch of younger options like Icardi and Keita but none of them are probably that far ahead in their development over Origi that'd make them a worthwhile investment.

The thinking probably is to bring in Eto'o for a year, and hope that Origi blossoms into a first-team ready talent over the next year (which is certainly possible).

I can accept that, but only if - (and I've been saying that we need two players to replace Suarez - a striker and an AM) - we buy a top goalscoring AM in addition.

 

[Ossi]

From Falcao to Cavani to E'to

A few years ago it would have been a great signing but he is a pensioner now.

Falcao->Cavani->Etoo.->....Neil Mellor?

 

[Oncy]

I cant think of a single striking option around the 20 to 30m mark who is a proven goalscorer can play up front but will do a shift across the wide positions.
Sanchez sadly was perfect. Walcott or Pedro would be decent options but both pretty doubtful.

I dunno. Its really hard to see anyone coming in.

 

[Buddha]

We'll pull one out of the bag at the last minute, Remember our shock bid for the relatively unknown Costa last summer?

 

[Skullflower]

forced to shop at n'eto

 

[eecheerow]

What's pretty obvious is - there aren't very many established top class strikers around who we can buy - Cavani, Falcao, Reus, Benzema - are too expensive and/or won't come to us.

There are a bunch of younger options like Icardi and Keita but none of them are probably that far ahead in their development over Origi that'd make them a worthwhile investment.

The thinking probably is to bring in Eto'o for a year, and hope that Origi blossoms into a first-team ready talent over the next year (which is certainly possible).

I can accept that, but only if - (and I've been saying that we need two players to replace Suarez - a striker and an AM) - we buy a top goalscoring AM in addition.

Agreed. And I've said it before, but Firmino really does look perfect on paper (I've only ever seen video). It's kind of baffling that there hasn't been much talk of a move for him.

 

[ILD]

I cant think of a single striking option around the 20 to 30m mark who is a proven goalscorer can play up front but will do a shift across the wide positions.
Sanchez sadly was perfect. Walcott or Pedro would be decent options but both pretty doubtful.

I dunno. Its really hard to see anyone coming in.

I can't think of anyone either. Sanchez was the one we all wanted and hoped for. Perhaps we'll make a last gasp move for The Hig. I'm worried Rogers will be forced to wait til Jan. Very risky with just sturridge there. Is Iker Muniain not good anymore?

 

[singlerider]

Has he lost his pace now?

Didn't really watch him at the Chavs. Some guys get old, but are still just as quick. What's the craic here?

 

[moron]

I cant think of a single striking option around the 20 to 30m mark who is a proven goalscorer can play up front but will do a shift across the wide positions.
Sanchez sadly was perfect. Walcott or Pedro would be decent options but both pretty doubtful.

I dunno. Its really hard to see anyone coming in.

Hi Cocksucker - I am actually in agreement with you on this, it is a shame it came from your mouth.

 

[gkmacca]

Has he lost his pace now?

Didn't really watch him at the Chavs. Some guys get old, but are still just as quick. What's the craic here?

He was still pretty good. In the champions league next season he'd be a smart addition to the squad.

 

[singlerider]

As long as his wages aren't ridiculous, and as long as he's not *the* striker purchase, I guess it kinda makes sense.

He's got the pedigree at least

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

What's pretty obvious is - there aren't very many established top class strikers around who we can buy - Cavani, Falcao, Reus, Benzema - are too expensive and/or won't come to us.

There are a bunch of younger options like Icardi and Keita but none of them are probably that far ahead in their development over Origi that'd make them a worthwhile investment.

The thinking probably is to bring in Eto'o for a year, and hope that Origi blossoms into a first-team ready talent over the next year (which is certainly possible).

I can accept that, but only if - (and I've been saying that we need two players to replace Suarez - a striker and an AM) - we buy a top goalscoring AM in addition.

More or less this. The other option is to take a gamble on some players - headcases like Balotelli, injury-stricken goalscorers like Rossi, Premier League castoffs like Vela, etc. who have all done better in La Liga and/or Serie A, and carry with them certain risks. Or you pay way over the odds (on the basis of what they've achieved so far) for young strikers and bet that they pay off, like for a Berardi, this Keita lad, etc. The risk is just as great as the former I think.

So a cheap buy for a proven, albeit declining forward as an option isn't too bad as a lower-risk option - the thinking is probably along the same lines of bringing in Toure at CB last season. And then seeing what options open up in January or next summer - it could be we have a target but are just a bit unsure if we should go for him now or observe him for another half to a season more, e.g. someone young who is still developing, or someone returning from injury.

 

[DHSC]

Eto'o on a one year deal would be good. Still has a nose for goal as well.

Re Reus, can he really play as a central striker? I always thought he played on the wings.

 

[red_maradona]

More or less this. The other option is to take a gamble on some players - headcases like Balotelli, injury-stricken goalscorers like Rossi, Premier League castoffs like Vela, etc. who have all done better in La Liga and/or Serie A, and carry with them certain risks. Or you pay way over the odds (on the basis of what they've achieved so far) for young strikers and bet that they pay off, like for a Berardi, this Keita lad, etc. The risk is just as great as the former I think.

So a cheap buy for a proven, albeit declining forward as an option isn't too bad as a lower-risk option - the thinking is probably along the same lines of bringing in Toure at CB last season. And then seeing what options open up in January or next summer - it could be we have a target but are just a bit unsure if we should go for him now or observe him for another half to a season more, e.g. someone young who is still developing, or someone returning from injury.

A bet on remy would have sorted out all our problems.

 

[dmishra]

More or less this. The other option is to take a gamble on some players - headcases like Balotelli, injury-stricken goalscorers like Rossi, Premier League castoffs like Vela, etc. who have all done better in La Liga and/or Serie A, and carry with them certain risks. Or you pay way over the odds (on the basis of what they've achieved so far) for young strikers and bet that they pay off, like for a Berardi, this Keita lad, etc. The risk is just as great as the former I think.

So a cheap buy for a proven, albeit declining forward as an option isn't too bad as a lower-risk option - the thinking is probably along the same lines of bringing in Toure at CB last season. And then seeing what options open up in January or next summer - it could be we have a target but are just a bit unsure if we should go for him now or observe him for another half to a season more, e.g. someone young who is still developing, or someone returning from injury.

Aye, Remy actually was the ideal signing - cheap, low-risk, quick and versatile, and unlikely to jeopardise Origi's development. I wonder what medical issue we identified? I mean he doesn't have a terrible injury record - and he would've paid back the 8 million even if he just played 50 games over 2 seasons and scored 25 goals.

You're right about players like Balotelli and Vela, but I still reckon there are some decent options around - Firmino and Lacazette have been mentioned several times. I'd add Yarmolenko who's sort of gone under the radar. Aubameyang would be the perfect Remy alternative, but I don't suppose Dortmund will sell.

 

[localny]

Bony lads. Bony is a steal

 

[TSD]

What's pretty obvious is - there aren't very many established top class strikers around who we can buy - Cavani, Falcao, Reus, Benzema - are too expensive and/or won't come to us.

There are a bunch of younger options like Icardi and Keita but none of them are probably that far ahead in their development over Origi that'd make them a worthwhile investment.

The thinking probably is to bring in Eto'o for a year, and hope that Origi blossoms into a first-team ready talent over the next year (which is certainly possible).

I can accept that, but only if - (and I've been saying that we need two players to replace Suarez - a striker and an AM) - we buy a top goalscoring AM in addition.

Agree. Not sure if he counts as a top goalscoring AM, but Eto'o and Konoplyanka would make for a very good (not great) transfer window for me. Attainable signings the two are.

 

[Frogfish]

Aye, Remy actually was the ideal signing - cheap, low-risk, quick and versatile, and unlikely to jeopardise Origi's development. I wonder what medical issue we identified? I mean he doesn't have a terrible injury record - and he would've paid back the 8 million even if he just played 50 games over 2 seasons and scored 25 goals.

You're right about players like Balotelli and Vela, but I still reckon there are some decent options around - Firmino and Lacazette have been mentioned several times. I'd add Yarmolenko who's sort of gone under the radar. Aubameyang would be the perfect Remy alternative, but I don't suppose Dortmund will sell.

Where have you been Mish ? Heart issues was the Remy problem. Still think he was worth the gamble at £8.5m

I'd still take Balotelli - but it seems Rodgers has already ruled him out.

Lacazette is not moving this window - categorically said so himself, said he needed another year first.

I still think Bony adds something we haven't got, aerial prowess and a fox in the box (though Eto'o can be the later). Firmino and Aubameyang look good options too.

 

[Whirly]

Vela would be a really good addition.

 

[i_rushie]

It's strange how Konoplyanka has fallen so off our radar, and is now being courted by the likes of West Ham.

 

[dmishra]

Where have you been Mish ? Heart issues was the Remy problem.

Was that ever confirmed? I thought there was a knee issue.

 

[mark1975]

Cavani is being heavily linked with Chelsea, Remy being linked with Spurs.

 

[Buddha]

Cavani is being heavily linked with Chelsea, Remy being linked with Spurs.

That Drogba injury is a huge stroke of luck for the chavs. He's nowhere near the player he was and I'd have been happy if they were going into the season with Drogba as their no.2 striker.

Now they'll go out and splash on someone decent.

 

[Frogfish]

Was that ever confirmed? I thought there was a knee issue.

Unfortunately it's a known issue. Not sure where the knee story came from, maybe a convenient cover ?

 

[Red Bird]

Cavani is being heavily linked with Chelsea, Remy being linked with Spurs.

I think Cavani is more up Chelsea street than Liverpool's to be fair. One final pay day, and all that.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

A bet on remy would have sorted out all our problems.

He failed a medical; we wanted to play safe about it. Get over it.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

That Drogba injury is a huge stroke of luck for the chavs. He's nowhere near the player he was and I'd have been happy if they were going into the season with Drogba as their no.2 striker.

Now they'll go out and splash on someone decent.

I think the fact Chelsea settled on Drogba actually supports the notion that the market doesn't look good now in terms of striker supply. They certainly have the financial clout to spend on someone like Falcao or Cavani, but I think, like us, they were also keen not to overpay for some of these guys in this transfer window. I don't know where they stand currently on FFP (if it matters to them), but I'm not sure the next guy they bring in (if they do bring someone in) would be a big name. We'll see.