Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[mr underhill]

Can't we just have a dedicated James Milner wankfest thread and have done with it? I love the guy but he's never coming back is he?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Sterling looks like he wants to get away from Anfield. He'd be great to have as an option on our bench.

[DrGonzo]

Sterling looks like he wants to get away from Anfield. He'd be great to have as an option on our bench.

Surely we have better prospects in our youth system??  That's one of the problems with the PL buying in talent and not giving youth a chance.

[PeterWithe]

Sterling looks like he wants to get away from Anfield. He'd be great to have as an option on our bench.

A couple of LFC fans we were drinking with after the cup game, were saying that the leaks from the club were that Sterling wanted £200k a week or a move to Real Madrid, neither of which they thought him worth.

[Gregorys Boy]

Sterling looks like he wants to get away from Anfield. He'd be great to have as an option on our bench.

A couple of LFC fans we were drinking with after the cup game, were saying that the leaks from the club were that Sterling wanted £200k a week or a move to Real Madrid, neither of which they thought him worth.

Yeah I don't actually think he's had a great season Sterling.  He started very well, but has been a bit hit and miss in the second half, and only has eight goals.  I know for a winger that isn't bad, but for a player rated as highly as him it could be better.  Actually think that Cortineo is Liverpool's best player right now.

[Boz]

Fabio Borini is utter shit, how Liverpool nearly got £12m for him is anyone's guess.

He cost them nearly that much in the first place. Ross McCormack and Shane Long came from the same market.

Wonder what kind of prices we would be quoted for the likes of Deeney or Gestede this summer if we need to start planning our Benteke succession planning early?

Not much available in the EPL free transfer bucket this summer, maybe the Garbutt kid from Everton - https://footballfragmento.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/final-premier-league-player-out-of-contract-summer-2015/

Phil Jones might be available for a reasonable price this summer, if he could get over his injury problem he would be a decent replacement for Vlaar I reckon.

Out of our guys with contracts up in 2016, Clark should be tied down long term. Bacuna and Baker have done enough this season to deserve another year. Weimann for one needs a move to get his career going

Players with contracts up in 2016: Shay Given, Charles N’Zogbia, Nathan Baker, Joe Bennett, Ciaran Clark, Philippe Senderos, Kieran Richardson, Janoi Donacien, Yacouba Sylla, Nicklas Helenius, Leandro Bacuna, Joe Cole, Gary Gardner, Andi Weimann, Callum Robinson

Although it's all opinions, Jones is overrated in mine. He's another who if he wasn't at ManUre he'd just be another average defender and not in the England squad.

[john e]

Sterling looks like he wants to get away from Anfield. He'd be great to have as an option on our bench.

A couple of LFC fans we were drinking with after the cup game, were saying that the leaks from the club were that Sterling wanted £200k a week or a move to Real Madrid, neither of which they thought him worth.

I also came down on a train full of scousers, not one of them said Sterling was as good as he thinks he is,
amazingly they all liked Milner, which surprised me as I thought they would be only interested in marquee names
 

[UK Redsox]

Any news on the GK plans ?

Has Ben Siegrist been offered a new deal ?

Will Jed Steer be sent out on loan again ?

[Gregorys Boy]

Fabio Borini is utter shit, how Liverpool nearly got £12m for him is anyone's guess.

He cost them nearly that much in the first place. Ross McCormack and Shane Long came from the same market.

Wonder what kind of prices we would be quoted for the likes of Deeney or Gestede this summer if we need to start planning our Benteke succession planning early?

Not much available in the EPL free transfer bucket this summer, maybe the Garbutt kid from Everton - https://footballfragmento.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/final-premier-league-player-out-of-contract-summer-2015/

Phil Jones might be available for a reasonable price this summer, if he could get over his injury problem he would be a decent replacement for Vlaar I reckon.

Out of our guys with contracts up in 2016, Clark should be tied down long term. Bacuna and Baker have done enough this season to deserve another year. Weimann for one needs a move to get his career going

Players with contracts up in 2016: Shay Given, Charles N’Zogbia, Nathan Baker, Joe Bennett, Ciaran Clark, Philippe Senderos, Kieran Richardson, Janoi Donacien, Yacouba Sylla, Nicklas Helenius, Leandro Bacuna, Joe Cole, Gary Gardner, Andi Weimann, Callum Robinson

Although it's all opinions, Jones is overrated in mine. He's another who if he wasn't at ManUre he'd just be another average defender and not in the England squad.

Agree on Jones, he just hasn't progressed how people predicted.  I rate Smally more out of the two.

As for the Milner thing? Yeah good player, flexible, and his energy levels are more consistent than many players, plus he will always put in a shift, but I don't think he is the sort of player we are looking for right now.  His final ball was never the best, and his goal scoring record was in different, so I think we might have better wingers anyway.  He could do a tidy job in centre mid, or playing off the striker depending on the game, but it just feels like he wouldn't be offering us too much new.  Think we need more of a consistent goal threat from midfield.  Don't think he would come back now I think he could attract a top six club easily, someone like Everton or Southampton would be a good fit for him.

Not to put a downer on his recent good form, but I would still move Cleverly on in the summer.  I just don't see his good form lasting.  I think he has been lifted by Sherwood, but I just don't rate him and so think the novelity value will soon wear off.

[oldhill_avfc]

As speculation is in the thread title, can I ask how many and what players we need to sign this summer?
My personal view is that we do not need many:

IN
Left back
Midfielder - someone to push Westwood and Sanchez (both of which I would keep)
Cleverly.

OUT
Weimann
Lowton

This would change if more players leave, but at the moment I want to see what Sherwood can get out of the players we have such as Sanchez /Westwood /Gabby /Grelish /Gardner who have been either inconsistent or are unproven.

I think this is spot on for starters, although I'd add a forward to replace Weiman to the IN column.

Looking at the 'official' squad there are a number of positions which need sorting admittedly as a lower priority.  So, hopefully Sherwood will go a lot further and address the following:

GK
Out: One of Guzan or Given (Hopefully Guzan will regain form - if not we dont need 2 reserve keepers.)
In: younger replacement

Defenders
Out: Lowton, bennett, cissoko, hutton, senderos
In: solid LB & RB

Midfielders
Out: Cole, sylla, herd
If we get a new CM then decide on westwood or Sanchez
if we get a new forward then get rid of  N'zog or Gil or both

Forwards
Out: Weiman, Gabby if get new forward and Kozak fit and playing well.

[Gregorys Boy]

As speculation is in the thread title, can I ask how many and what players we need to sign this summer?
My personal view is that we do not need many:

IN
Left back
Midfielder - someone to push Westwood and Sanchez (both of which I would keep)
Cleverly.

OUT
Weimann
Lowton

This would change if more players leave, but at the moment I want to see what Sherwood can get out of the players we have such as Sanchez /Westwood /Gabby /Grelish /Gardner who have been either inconsistent or are unproven.

I think this is spot on for starters, although I'd add a forward to replace Weiman to the IN column.

Looking at the 'official' squad there are a number of positions which need sorting admittedly as a lower priority.  So, hopefully Sherwood will go a lot further and address the following:

GK
Out: One of Guzan or Given (Hopefully Guzan will regain form - if not we dont need 2 reserve keepers.)
In: younger replacement

Defenders
Out: Lowton, bennett, cissoko, hutton, senderos
In: solid LB & RB

Midfielders
Out: Cole, sylla, herd
If we get a new CM then decide on westwood or Sanchez
if we get a new forward then get rid of  N'zog or Gil or both

Forwards
Out: Weiman, Gabby if get new forward and Kozak fit and playing well.

Can't agree with the Guzan/Given one.  Guzan hasn't been as good this season, but still has saved us crucial points at times, and I think he will just get better.  Given is one of the best older keepers in the league and a relieable back up.  He is a good character to have around the place too.

[Duncan Shaw]

Cole's got another year and is worth keeping around for the influence he's having on Jack IMO.

[Gregorys Boy]

Cole's got another year and is worth keeping around for the influence he's having on Jack IMO.

Yeah agree with this.  As a squad player I think he is fine.

[oldhill_avfc]

As speculation is in the thread title, can I ask how many and what players we need to sign this summer?
My personal view is that we do not need many:

IN
Left back
Midfielder - someone to push Westwood and Sanchez (both of which I would keep)
Cleverly.

OUT
Weimann
Lowton

This would change if more players leave, but at the moment I want to see what Sherwood can get out of the players we have such as Sanchez /Westwood /Gabby /Grelish /Gardner who have been either inconsistent or are unproven.

I think this is spot on for starters, although I'd add a forward to replace Weiman to the IN column.

Looking at the 'official' squad there are a number of positions which need sorting admittedly as a lower priority.  So, hopefully Sherwood will go a lot further and address the following:

GK
Out: One of Guzan or Given (Hopefully Guzan will regain form - if not we dont need 2 reserve keepers.)
In: younger replacement

Defenders
Out: Lowton, bennett, cissoko, hutton, senderos
In: solid LB & RB

Midfielders
Out: Cole, sylla, herd
If we get a new CM then decide on westwood or Sanchez
if we get a new forward then get rid of  N'zog or Gil or both

Forwards
Out: Weiman, Gabby if get new forward and Kozak fit and playing well.

Can't agree with the Guzan/Given one.  Guzan hasn't been as good this season, but still has saved us crucial points at times, and I think he will just get better.  Given is one of the best older keepers in the league and a relieable back up.  He is a good character to have around the place too.

As I said, hopefully Guzan will regain form and be back to #1.  In that case though, at the right time (I said it wasn't a priority) then you have to look at replacing Given as nobody goes on forever.

[SheffieldVillain]

Cole's got another year and is worth keeping around for the influence he's having on Jack IMO.

Yeah agree with this.  As a squad player I think he is fine.

Yep. I'd keep Given and Cole around too. If, as is likely, Sherwood is going to focus on giving young players a chance, there need to be some experienced pros to guide them off the pitch as well as on.