The who should we sign in January thread

[King Binny]

 

[Frogfish]

However I read Konate has spent 300 days of the last two years injured ! Surely that will rule him out 😀

 

[Halmeister]

However I read Konate has spent 300 days of the last two years injured ! Surely that will rule him out 😀

I dunno. I'm starting to think we're specifically targeting injury prone players.

 

[King Binny]

 

[Halmeister]

He's shite

 

[Modo]

We just have to buy another defender in January. With Gomez and VD out, how on earth are Fabs and Matip gonna be able to last the entire 2nd half of the season with midweek CL games, the FA cup and the league?
I'm OK with Philips but I don't think Williams is at the right level.

 

[bluebell]

We just have to buy another defender in January. With Gomez and VD out, how on earth are Fabs and Matip gonna be able to last the entire 2nd half of the season with midweek CL games, the FA cup and the league?
I'm OK with Philips but I don't think Williams is at the right level.

FA Cup has to be sacrificed.

 

[Modo]

FA Cup has to be sacrificed.

That's an option.

 

[Brizzle]

I'm with @Modo - we either need to bring forward a CB purchase we already had in mind or look for an emergency signing of someone who we think would hit the ground running and leave the squad in 18 months time.

 

[Modo]

I'm with @Modo - we either need to bring forward a CB purchase we already had in mind or look for an emergency signing of someone who we think would hit the ground running and leave the squad in 18 months time.

I wouldn't mind a loan deal, just get another CB in.

 

[Brizzle]

Yep - with Fabs at CB we are also stretched in CM with a large number of players in & out of fitness.

 

[RedStar]

I'm with @Modo - we either need to bring forward a CB purchase we already had in mind or look for an emergency signing of someone who we think would hit the ground running and leave the squad in 18 months time.

Weve done incredibly well to be in the position we are now given the carnage of inurjuries weve had. Weve been playing players out of position, playing guys who badly need a rest, promoting kids who have had to step up and replace world class pros. The squad has done an amazing job, but we cannot possibly ask them to sustain in for another 7 months.

We need to buy a defender, we all know we were going to buy one in the summer so its not a knee jerk reaction, umits an obvious weakness in the squad. Theres simply no way Fabinho and Matip can play 2 games every week for another 6 months and not break down. We have to be pragmatic, we have our targets, if we are required to overpay relative to the price we pay next summer so be it. The title is there for the taking this year, if we shore up our defensive options we are massive favourites to retain it.

 

[Hansern]

Now that Leipzig are through to the next round and 4th in the league, I guess there is no chance that we can sign Upamecano in January. If thats Klopps top target, then it will be interesting to see what he does in the next transfer window.

 

[refugee]

I would assume there will be a few clubs desperate for cash due to the shortfall in gate revenue. It might be easier to get someone than normal

 

[Holle]

I would assume there will be a few clubs desperate for cash due to the shortfall in gate revenue. It might be easier to get someone than normal

If we have any money.

 

[Fabio]

Now that Leipzig are through to the next round and 4th in the league, I guess there is no chance that we can sign Upamecano in January. If thats Klopps top target, then it will be interesting to see what he does in the next transfer window.

I think if we go into Jan with no more big injuries, we won't buy

 

[StevieM]

I’m hoping we finally sign Thiago in January.

 

[refugee]

If we have any money.

Fair point.

 

[Dreambeliever]

Win tonight and it’s 2.7m extra to spend

 

[Halmeister]

We won't be signing anyone

 

[Frogfish]

We won't be signing anyone

Is this like your "we're going to lose" posts or are you serious? Difficult to tell nowadays 😀

 

[Halmeister]

Is this like your "we're going to lose" posts or are you serious? Difficult to tell nowadays 😀

Bit of both. I hope we do, but I genuinely don't think we will. The negative post is an offering to the gods.

 

[rurikbird]

Wasn’t impressed by Konate last night TBH... Looked clumsy at times.

 

[Hansern]

Wasn’t impressed by Konate last night TBH... Looked clumsy at times.

Agreed, he didnt look as impressive without Upamecano next to him. Which probably says a lot about both players.

 

[the count]

Bit of both. I hope we do, but I genuinely don't think we will. The negative post is an offering to the gods.

No offense Hal but I am more interested in what TPG thinks of the situation rather than what you do.
😉

 

[ibromurph]

Schurrs impressed me with his speed and physicality.

But he also reminded me of a young Lovren with his positioning, rash tackling and eagerness to dive in. A big NO for me.

 

[tombrown]

No offense Hal but I am more interested in what TPG thinks of the situation rather than what you do.
😉

Hal is to TPG what DB is to StevieM

 

[the count]

Hal is to TPG what DB is to StevieM

Harsh

 

[bluebell]

Win tonight and it’s 2.7m extra to spend

Why win tonight, its £2.7m? We already top of the group.

 

[Halmeister]

Hal is to TPG what DB is to StevieM

Haha don't lump me in with that creepy weirdo stalker. Me and TPG have been best mates for nearly 30 years.

I'll try and find out what he thinks, but he hasn't said anything. So i assume he's as in the dark as we all are.