Much Ado About Higuain - Do Liverpool Really Need Him?
Users of Twitter were feverishly woken up to images of Jurgen Klopp at the Argentina - Chile game. Pictures showed him standing next to Higuain's brother (and agent) 'apparently'. Once the family tree of Higuain had been explored to the hilt, there were proper discussions online whether Higuain was actually a possible transfer to Liverpool.
There is no doubting Higuain's prowess as a player. He was one of the best players across the top leagues in terms of goals scored …
Alternatives to Gladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud
As things stand Gladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud is currently the top target for Liverpool this Summer. Reliable journalists like Paul Joyce reported Liverpool's interest a few weeks back and since then most of the reports from various online publications highlight this. As we all know though, things can change with Liverpool and how they brief the media. Next week another player could be the 'top target' and the club will be 'doing all they can to sign them'.
Liverpool's recent …
Sadio Mane - The Dembele Alternative?
Paul Joyce sent Twitter into a bit of a meltdown with the news that Liverpool were looking at £25 million Southampton attacker Sadio Mane as an alternative to Mario Gotze. Reports surfaced earlier this week about how the German looked set to join Liverpool, even agreeing personal terms, before an amazing u turn saw him sack his long term agent and imply his future was with Bayern.
Initially many people were sceptical of the link. £25 million for yet another …
Getting the League title to Anfield: a £200m project?
“You could say they need to spend £ 100m, but where does that get you in today’s market? If they are going to have a real go it needs to be more like £ 200m….” Alan HansenI admire Hansen for what he helped the club achieve but he will find that even Klopp for whom his suggestion is meant to help, may not share in his prescription. The equation of money equals success has been propagated for …
Chill your beans and trust Jürgen Klopp
The climax of a transfer window can only guarantee two things: unimaginable hype from Sky Sports News and people losing their minds on social media. For some Liverpool fans, the frustration at not securing the services of a new attacking player was all too much.
The hunger for success is undoubted and shared by this writer, but if anyone seriously believes that sustainable success can be bought overnight with one or two big signings, then they are kidding themselves. Let’s …
Jurgen Klopp's influence on January Transfers
Liverpool spend a week negotiating with Shakhtar Donetsk for Alex Teixeira and eventually miss out. Same shit, different year, right? Apparently not it seems.
If rumours are to be believed it was Reds boss Jurgen Klopp who rejected the Alex Teixeira deal due to the fact it's his belief the player isn't worth the reported £38 million, this after Fenway Sports Group had sanctioned the deal. Of course such rumours can't really be verified but for a moment imagine it's …
Is No Business Good Business? Liverpool's January Window
"These are our new signings"
- Jurgen Klopp as he prepares to welcome back Martin Skrtel, Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi back to training this week.
Frustration was rife on social media as it dawned on Liverpool fans that there wouldn't be a surprise last minute signing. No, Alex Teixeira wasn't going to be leaning on signs all around Melwood in a Liverpool shirt. You guessed it, Saido Berahino wasn't going to be talking about where he watched …
Could Coutinho find himself frozen out of Klopp's 1st XI?
Could Coutinho find himself frozen out of Klopp’s 1st XI?
To say that Philippe Coutinho is a top footballer would be a criminal understatement. The diminutive Brazilian has the kind of ability that can bamboozle defenders and leave spectators speechless, his touch is a thing of unrivalled beauty, his long-range strike a sight to behold. Ever since he strolled into Liverpool he has been nutmegging and jinking by players with the sort of ease one imagines he also ties his …
Alternatives to Alex Teixeira
With the looming figure of deadline day hovering beyond the next horizon, and Sky’s ever-present coverage seemingly set to focus on whether Liverpool will be successful in their pursuit of an attacker, specifically of Shakhtar’s devastating little Brazilian, questions are abound. Will Liverpool re-enter negotiations? Will Shakhtar be convinced into selling their prize asset? Will Liverpool agree to pay an astronomical fee, and if not, will they do any alternative business on deadline day?
It is posing that last question …
Why Liverpool Should Pay Over the Odds for Alex Teixeira
Value for money.
Paying over the odds.
Cheaper alternatives.
It's quite common now for fans, and the media, to believe they know the value of players and what their club should be spending when they they're looking to bring somebody in. The latest player to be put under a microscope is Shahktar Donetsk's Alex Teixeira. Plenty of people weren't too familiar with the attacking midfielder before he was linked with Liverpool, but now they're all certain the club shouldn't be …