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Waiting for the 'right player' becomes a bit like plugging a hole with your finger, and another hole appears in its place.
There should be a target a, b and c.
Only then should you maybe accept what you have is better than the alternatives.
I understand waiting a year for Bellingham but the problem is that we need more than just him, so why not sign someone else this summer instead?
We definitely need a competent back up to Fabinho, even if we change formation and only use 2 midfielders. Someone like that Sangare didn't look that amazing to me on the YouTube but as a decent DM who can fill in elsewhere, then that sort of signing makes loads of sense.
Also, I don't like Keita either, but presumably we'd be selling him this summer if Klopp didn't rate him...
We definitely need a competent back up to Fabinho, even if we change formation and only use 2 midfielders. Someone like that Sangare didn't look that amazing to me on the YouTube but as a decent DM who can fill in elsewhere, then that sort of signing makes loads of sense.
Also, I don't like Keita either, but presumably we'd be selling him this summer if Klopp didn't rate him...
a) we may well of course sign someone else (MF) it wouldn't be the first time we heard Pearce et al saying no more and then we sign another .. or two.
b) it's already been posted that the club are negotiating a new deal with Keita (it's clear Klopp loves him) so just wishful thinking, he'll be sold, on behalf of some on here.
Thats a good point. Milner will definitely leave next summer (hopefully staying in a coaching capacity), Ox is out of contract and Henderson will be 33. We need two new midfielders so getting in one this summer would be very beneficial.
Yes, you never know. Maybe there will be one more.
Keita getting a new deal is pretty baffling tbh. He really hasn't worked out at all. Would seem like the perfect time to move him on really.
Perhaps there's a lot more faith in Elliott and Jones than people think. I mean, Elliott did look like first choice for the few games before he got injured.
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Rumor Mongering: Midfield Player Swap on the Cards for Liverpool?
Could Liverpool look to add Nicolò Barella to their ranks by way of a player swap with Inter Milan?
By Mari Lewis Jun 20, 2022, 7:00pm BST
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Nicolo Barella of Italy looks on during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Borussia Park Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES Sportfoto via Getty Images
Italian website Calcio Mercado Web has suggested that Liverpool are interested in Milan and Italian international midfielder Nicolò Barella, who has impressed for Inter Milan — indeed, his absence through suspension was a major help for Liverpool in last season’s Champions League knockouts. His injury record is very good, making 135 appearances for Inter over his three seasons at the club.
Inter are seemingly asking for a fee in the region of £77.5 million for the midfielder, who scored four and assisted 13 last season.
CMW has suggested that Naby Keïta might be offered to Inter Milan in a player plus cash offer, as Keïta’s deal is currently set to expire next summer.
As with all rumors, it’s possible that this is simply a case of “player Jürgen Klopp complimented who is currently available for sale” + “player with an uncertain contract situation” but Barella’s age profile (he’s 25) is promising should Liverpool want to try a slight refresh in the midfield.
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Rumor Mongering: Midfield Player Swap on the Cards for Liverpool?
Could Liverpool look to add Nicolò Barella to their ranks by way of a player swap with Inter Milan?
By Mari Lewis Jun 20, 2022, 7:00pm BST
11 Comments
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Nicolo Barella of Italy looks on during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Borussia Park Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES Sportfoto via Getty Images
Italian website Calcio Mercado Web has suggested that Liverpool are interested in Milan and Italian international midfielder Nicolò Barella, who has impressed for Inter Milan — indeed, his absence through suspension was a major help for Liverpool in last season’s Champions League knockouts. His injury record is very good, making 135 appearances for Inter over his three seasons at the club.
Inter are seemingly asking for a fee in the region of £77.5 million for the midfielder, who scored four and assisted 13 last season.
CMW has suggested that Naby Keïta might be offered to Inter Milan in a player plus cash offer, as Keïta’s deal is currently set to expire next summer.
As with all rumors, it’s possible that this is simply a case of “player Jürgen Klopp complimented who is currently available for sale” + “player with an uncertain contract situation” but Barella’s age profile (he’s 25) is promising should Liverpool want to try a slight refresh in the midfield.
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would like to see Musialowski get some first team action this season, even if it is in the Cups
Calling Jesus / @Judge Jules ... please remind the group why signing an Italian would be a bad idea[article]
Rumor Mongering: Midfield Player Swap on the Cards for Liverpool?
Could Liverpool look to add Nicolò Barella to their ranks by way of a player swap with Inter Milan?
By Mari Lewis Jun 20, 2022, 7:00pm BST
11 Comments
Share this story
Nicolo Barella of Italy looks on during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Borussia Park Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES Sportfoto via Getty Images
Italian website Calcio Mercado Web has suggested that Liverpool are interested in Milan and Italian international midfielder Nicolò Barella, who has impressed for Inter Milan — indeed, his absence through suspension was a major help for Liverpool in last season’s Champions League knockouts. His injury record is very good, making 135 appearances for Inter over his three seasons at the club.
Inter are seemingly asking for a fee in the region of £77.5 million for the midfielder, who scored four and assisted 13 last season.
CMW has suggested that Naby Keïta might be offered to Inter Milan in a player plus cash offer, as Keïta’s deal is currently set to expire next summer.
As with all rumors, it’s possible that this is simply a case of “player Jürgen Klopp complimented who is currently available for sale” + “player with an uncertain contract situation” but Barella’s age profile (he’s 25) is promising should Liverpool want to try a slight refresh in the midfield.
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they always moan about the food and the weather?
Barella is Sardinian though, and the last Sardinian to play in England was pretty great (Zola).
Also, Barella is really suited to play in England. He's also on record saying that English football is favourite and that his favourite player was Gerrard.
If there's one Italian player I'd make an exception for, it'd be him.
Quite simply, they never - as in NEVER - work out at LFC. We've had more than people sometimes realise: Aquilani, Balotelli, Dossena, Padelli, and I don't even think that's the complete list. Italy's produced some fantastic players, of course they have, but signing one for this club would be the triumph of hope over experience.
But Jules, KEITA COULD GO!
Even if barella is a massive flop who we loan out for 4 of his 5 year contract; id do it.
I can't believe people actually think he's good.
Yeah but Nicky Rizzo
Have that conversation with Klopp then!
Beware of Steven Gerrard loving Italian players.
Aquilani: "Even before coming to Liverpool, I thought Steven Gerrard was the strongest midfielder in the world. I will be very proud to play alongside him and hope I can learn from his game." 😉
I am kidding. I don't watch a lot of football outside of LFC and whatever little I have watched of Barella, he looks quality.
Klopps got a blind spot for midfield; long as you run about you seem to be good in his eyes. Thankfully we've got a few midfielders who can stop keita taking the pitch consistently
Hmm maybe it's some of our posters that have the blind spot and not Klopp. Seems strange to be laying any blame on our manager !
33 appearances in a team that came 15 mins in the PL, and a goalkeeper who played the game of his life in the CL, from a quadruple.
However I admit freely that Keita has not lived up to expectations based on his BL stats/performances. I expected a lot more, especially consistency. That said he's still one of our better midfielders and for that reason he won't be sold until we have another two brought in or Carvalho, Elliott and/or Jones take the next couple of steps up.
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