Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[Ron Manager]

I suggested Danny Ings a while back. It's possible he might not be in Klopps plans and they might loan him out for a season.

That is a good idea.

[Steve67]

Good shout, Ings will want a season of getting fit. If they put in a must be played if fit type clause, would help Liverpool out too.

[KevinGage]

I suggested Danny Ings a while back. It's possible he might not be in Klopps plans and they might loan him out for a season.

He'll have plenty of takers in the topflight if Liverpool do decide to get rid. I think he's the sort of busy, energetic player Klopp will like anyroad.  Not necessarily a guaranteed starter, but will feature in plenty of games.

[PeterWithe]

I'd imagine he would get a berth at a PL team if they were to loan him out. It's the younger, unproven players who tend to end up in D1.

Blimey, it's bought it all home typing that. Reserves from our recent peers will turn their nose up at us.

[ASHTONVILLA]

I'd like to see us sign a couple of players that would be top drawer in the Championship but still do a job when (I'm feeling positive) we go up. Joey Barton, Charlie Adam, Nathan Redmond, Danny Ings have all done really well at that level, and not bad in the Prem.

I'd also like to see us buy a couple of up and comers from the lower leagues. No idea who, but Vardy worked out well for Leicester, Platt and Teale worked out well for us, Stuart Pearce Vinnie Jones etc. We need to unearth a couple of hard working Gems.

Then one or two players that are really good at Championship level but may or may not hack it a level up. Jordan Rhodes, Ross McCormack type players.

Round it off with a couple of foreign players I have never heard of, and I'll be happy.

Do that and we will go up no problem. I would keep Sinclair and Gestede who will do well at the level when they regain confidence. I would keep Gardner, Baker, Steer, and Clark all of which will be good enough for a squad place at that level.

Gabby, Richardson, NZogbia, Richards an Lescott all need to go.

Adama, Gana, Vertout, Ayew and Amavi I would try again with (if they stay).

Sanchez will probably be a good player at that level, and even Westwood will do a job.

[supertom]

I know mouths might water at the prospect of a 50 million transfer kitty but I don't want us to be spunking money willy nilly. I think Warnock had it right when he said that you don't need to spend huge to do well in the championship, and actually a lot of teams who do spend a lot actually tend to underwhelm (Fulham for one).What is more important is getting the right sort of characters in your side. People who will give it 110%. If you're gonna spend big, the best thing to do is save that for buying a striker who can all but garauntee you 20 goals.

I would say 20-30 max will see us right. You don't want to throw out Premiership money and end up with mercs who won't care and just want an easy ride. We need graft, desire and players who buy into the project we've got going. We need a mix of players who can perform at that level but may not fancy the chances of automatic promotion at their current club (Judge?) and players who have something to prove who are struggling to get games in the top flight (not for the lack of ability....Nathan Dyer?). Then 1-2 older heads with a couple of good years and good attitudes who could offer something to us (Osman).

[SheffieldVillain]

I know mouths might water at the prospect of a 50 million transfer kitty but I don't want us to be spunking money willy nilly. I think Warnock had it right when he said that you don't need to spend huge to do well in the championship, and actually a lot of teams who do spend a lot actually tend to underwhelm (Fulham for one).What is more important is getting the right sort of characters in your side. People who will give it 110%. If you're gonna spend big, the best thing to do is save that for buying a striker who can all but garauntee you 20 goals.

Agree with all of that. I think it's just as important who we get rid of as who we sign, if not more. If we keep the likes of Richards, Lescott and Gabby it doesn't matter who is signed because the atmosphere will still be terrible.

[KevinGage]

I know mouths might water at the prospect of a 50 million transfer kitty but I don't want us to be spunking money willy nilly. I think Warnock had it right when he said that you don't need to spend huge to do well in the championship, and actually a lot of teams who do spend a lot actually tend to underwhelm (Fulham for one).What is more important is getting the right sort of characters in your side. People who will give it 110%. If you're gonna spend big, the best thing to do is save that for buying a striker who can all but garauntee you 20 goals.

I would say 20-30 max will see us right. You don't want to throw out Premiership money and end up with mercs who won't care and just want an easy ride. We need graft, desire and players who buy into the project we've got going. We need a mix of players who can perform at that level but may not fancy the chances of automatic promotion at their current club (Judge?) and players who have something to prove who are struggling to get games in the top flight (not for the lack of ability....Nathan Dyer?). Then 1-2 older heads with a couple of good years and good attitudes who could offer something to us (Osman).

Agree with a fair bit of that.

Always been impressed with Osman.

Players like Glen Whelan and Guedioura at Watford might be borderline good enough for the PL, but too good for the Championship. Not the sort to set the pulses racing, but would be an instant upgrade on Westwood (not hard).

 That is the sort we should be targeting.  And persuading some of the better lot to give us at least a season.

[Matt C]

I suggested Danny Ings a while back. It's possible he might not be in Klopps plans and they might loan him out for a season.

He'll have plenty of takers in the topflight if Liverpool do decide to get rid. I think he's the sort of busy, energetic player Klopp will like anyroad.  Not necessarily a guaranteed starter, but will feature in plenty of games.

Back to Burnley for a year.

[Monty]

I agree on Ings, would love to have him at the Villa but he's done his time in the lower divisions and will want to stay at the top now.

[Stirchley Villain]

We need the new Ings not the old one.

[brontebilly]

jay rodriguez on a season long loan

dont think Koeman is overly keen on Charlie Austin either

[SheffieldVillain]

Worth looking at Patrick Bamford again? His career seems to have stalled somewhat.

[OCD]

jay rodriguez on a season long loan

dont think Koeman is overly keen on Charlie Austin either

jay rodriguez on a season long loan

dont think Koeman is overly keen on Charlie Austin either

I had forgotten about Rodriguez.

If Koeman isn't overly keen, why did he buy him?

[brontebilly]

jay rodriguez on a season long loan

dont think Koeman is overly keen on Charlie Austin either

jay rodriguez on a season long loan

dont think Koeman is overly keen on Charlie Austin either

I had forgotten about Rodriguez.

If Koeman isn't overly keen, why did he buy him?

there was talk Pelle was off in Jan wasnt there, board signing I expect for low risk/fee

Austin doesnt fit at all with the mobile front players they have Long, Mane, Tadic etc

Ideal for Pardew's mob maybe