Liverpool related transfer speculation

[StevieM]

That's why I'm in Nunavut!

… because you signed for PSG????

… or cheaper hookers & Coke?

 

[KopRed]

I like Gakpo, but we were noticeably more threatening against Spurs when Diaz came on. Could be lots of reasons for that, and Gakpo wasn't having his best game having been excellent of late, but I think we also need that unpredictability that Diaz can bring. He's a great player to bring on late on as he will run his nuts off and be direct, which is what you usually need at that stage in the game. The reservation remains his end product, but he's improved on that this year.

He's always been someone who can score the odd goal; he is a better scorer than a creator. He definitely adds a tinge of flair to our play but he still creates next to nothing by himself. If I were to bet the house on any of our current forwards to win a final for us tomorrow, he will be the 4th or 5th choice. In view that he has 2 years left on his contract, and we cannot afford another contract conundrum, I will sell.

I doubt we will be actively pushing him out, but I don't know Slot. If a reasonable offer comes along I suspect he will be gone.

 

[Fabio]

I think gakpo is great, and he's hugely consistent. He offers a more guaranteed threat than Diaz, as we know he can shoot, we know he can pass, and we know he can hold up play. Diaz only really beats him in taking on players.

 

[Markeh]

i can’t be arsed starting a gakpo v diaz argument but i think the latter is very under appreciated on here

 

[moron]

i can’t be arsed starting a gakpo v diaz argument but i think the latter is very under appreciated on here

I appreciate Diaz, and he is my wife's no. 1 for our team. But the problem that has become apparent is that he causes the mayhem with his dribbling and more often than not - he holds onto it too long or never shoots or passes in time before the ball is taken off from him. With Cody - at least he does go for the shot and he has been clutch like Diaz never has in terms of scoring when we need it most. I can only remember Diaz doing it against that Crystal Palace game where he scored to equalize for us.

 

[tomasjj]

i can’t be arsed starting a gakpo v diaz argument but i think the latter is very under appreciated on here

his dad thinks the same

 

[Markeh]

I appreciate Diaz, and he is my wife's no. 1 for our team. But the problem that has become apparent is that he causes the mayhem with his dribbling and more often than not - he holds onto it too long or never shoots or passes in time before the ball is taken off from him. With Cody - at least he does go for the shot and he has been clutch like Diaz never has in terms of scoring when we need it most. I can only remember Diaz doing it against that Crystal Palace game where he scored to equalize for us.

i think it has been proven in the past that diaz scores his fair share of first goals, equalisers and winners. might not meet your definition of clutch but they’re usually not middle goals in routs.

there’s a place for both these players and it’s good they’re different, dribbling and chaos has a value as well as him working his nuts off. i also think he’s our best back post finisher, he’s always diving in to get something on the ball.

obviously i like gakpo too but i don’t think he has been that consistent, he’s in form right now more than anything.

 

[Markeh]

his dad thinks the same

yea i was ready to chip in for a flight back to columbia or wherever his kidnappers were but he’s right to agitate, his sons pay is poor

 

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

i can’t be arsed starting a gakpo v diaz argument but i think the latter is very under appreciated on here

I’ve always been more of a fan of Diaz than Gakpoo.

 

[Brizzle]

I think we are very fortunate to have both, as their skills and strengths are different. We just need to choose the right one for the right opponent.

 

[bluebell]

Is there any chance by some extraordinary miracle we will get a defender this window? The French Guy who plays for PSV, he would cost may be £5m. He probably only makes £30k a week at PSV so doubling his wages to us, and he comes in as 3rd/4th choice.

 

[moron]

i think it has been proven in the past that diaz scores his fair share of first goals, equalisers and winners. might not meet your definition of clutch but they’re usually not middle goals in routs.

there’s a place for both these players and it’s good they’re different, dribbling and chaos has a value as well as him working his nuts off. i also think he’s our best back post finisher, he’s always diving in to get something on the ball.

obviously i like gakpo too but i don’t think he has been that consistent, he’s in form right now more than anything.

I think this season Gakpo has been consistent and has continued his form from the Euro's - last season was not his fault as Klopp was playing him all over the place but in the summer it became apparent that the left wing is for him. He will in my view score regularly and that missing Mane quota is going to be filled by him. So I really don't know about this Gerorgian fella we are interested in suddenly - does not make sense to me ,another LW ?

 

[MomoWASright]

I think this season Gakpo has been consistent and has continued his form from the Euro's - last season was not his fault as Klopp was playing him all over the place but in the summer it became apparent that the left wing is for him. He will in my view score regularly and that missing Mane quota is going to be filled by him. So I really don't know about this Gerorgian fella we are interested in suddenly - does not make sense to me ,another LW ?

I agree with all of this. Especially if the stories are true about Rio embarrassing some of our players in training. Surely he will be getting minutes next season if he’s the real deal.

 

[Markeh]

I think this season Gakpo has been consistent and has continued his form from the Euro's - last season was not his fault as Klopp was playing him all over the place but in the summer it became apparent that the left wing is for him. He will in my view score regularly and that missing Mane quota is going to be filled by him. So I really don't know about this Gerorgian fella we are interested in suddenly - does not make sense to me ,another LW ?

yea that’s fair, klopp was trying to get the best out of him but regular football in the favoured position seems to have pulled the best results out of him. maybe another thing to blame darwin for…

i think the georgian relates to diaz signing his next contract, i don’t think we’re going to let ourselves get into the position of getting diddled out of transfer fees again

 

[moron]

yea that’s fair, klopp was trying to get the best out of him but regular football in the favoured position seems to have pulled the best results out of him. maybe another thing to blame darwin for…

i think the georgian relates to diaz signing his next contract, i don’t think we’re going to let ourselves get into the position of getting diddled out of transfer fees again

I don't think there is much evidence of FSG worrying about losing out on transfer fees - seriously I think they see every player as a investment for the duration of the contract and don't care if they renew or don't renew - but only IF they believe they are of major value now and will have value after their current contract expires they will negotiate with the player to extend. If you ask me - there are only two players they have valued highly in this current crop of players - VVD and Mo and in that order. I don't actually think they are worried about any of the others in nearly the same light.

 

[Markeh]

I don't think there is much evidence of FSG worrying about losing out on transfer fees - seriously I think they see every player as a investment for the duration of the contract and don't care if they renew or don't renew - but only IF they believe they are of major value now and will have value after their current contract expires they will negotiate with the player to extend. If you ask me - there are only two players they have valued highly in this current crop of players - VVD and Mo and in that order. I don't actually think they are worried about any of the others in nearly the same light.

maybe that was the case historically maybe it was partially a klopp thing too but i’m not convinced the new setup won’t want to run a tighter ship in this regard

 

[Frogfish]

You are using 1 player as your sample size as opposed to 7 or 8 in the case Italy. Players from Portugal have faired well in the PL.

Nope. That was an example not the sample size. Plenty more if you care to look. And still you use one season of a young player in a shit league as your barometer.
But that's OK he can join the other 1200 players on your wish list. Whoever is flavour of the month eh.