Good decision for Klopp and the Liverpool squad to go on that Dubai warm weather training thing. They can avoid the fallout.
That's cheap. Surely they didn't need Neymar money for this.Around 36M.
Cheers.Dead reliable for Liverpool news. Was on the van Dijk signing all the way. If he says it, it is done.
Only 2 Van Dijks...I seriously can't wrap my head around that price. You can make a legitimate case that he isn't even one of the 8-10 best players in the PL! And he'll cost nearly £150m!
Inter must feel like mugs
Honestly, this is the best I could have hoped for. Sure its a bit costly but that was inevitable.
We have a huge problem in midfield and needed a WC upgrade imminently.
Couldn't have thought of a better attacking midfielder to join us.
Most of the appeal of La Liga rests with Barcelona and Real Madrid, not with Messi and Ronaldo.The appeal of the league will still be there, since there are 6 or so clubs to spread the stars out between, compared to the two in Spain.
After Ronnie and Messi are done much of the appeal in La Liga is gone anyways, they can spend on all the Dembele's, Dybala's and Hazard's they want, they won't ever come near.
We have to sign someone. The squad as it is looks significantly weaker without him. Lallana isn’t close to Coutinho in terms of ability.Hopefully this knocks the wind out of their sails. They can just about replace him in their First XI but it seriously dents their strength in depth.
It would, if they do not reinforce but presumably they are or have been looking at a replacement since summer when the player made it clear his intentionsVan Dijk is 1 step forward but losing Coutinho in January would be 2 steps back.
They probably think that he won't be cheaper this summer, so they have no reason to wait.Weird transfer for Barcelona. They surely have an insurmountable lead in the league and can't play Coutinho in the UCL.
As good as done then. To the RAWK thread! -------------->He does most of the press for LFC
Dont think they have anyone who can replace him in their first XI unless they buy someone in January. Take away Salah, Mane they are woefully short now of creative players. Lallana, Henderson, Can, Milner, Ox... Bang averageHopefully this knocks the wind out of their sails. They can just about replace him in their First XI but it seriously dents their strength in depth.
Messi gets injured and it would quickly become surmountable imo.Weird transfer for Barcelona. They surely have an insurmountable lead in the league and can't play Coutinho in the UCL.
It’s somethink like £105 million up front with the rest realistic add ons if he achieves certain goals.The transfer fee is insane. What on earth would a younger Messi or Ronaldo cost today?
Surely this can't last?
They've already spent £75M on one. Doubt they'll get 3 more in this market for the money that's left.With that money Liverpool will probably be more of a threat than with just Coutinho
They can just spread that money out on 3-4 positions and be a much stronger team
Either the bubble bursts or we move towards a culture of players running down their contracts and moving clubs on a free transfer.The transfer fee is insane. What on earth would a younger Messi or Ronaldo cost today?
Surely this can't last?
He was good for them. Inter still sold him after having improved in Spain on loanHe finally comes home
I'll be shocked if they don't buy anyone now. They've probably worked on it since the summer.Dont think they have anyone who can replace him in their first XI unless they buy someone in January. Take away Salah, Mane they are woefully short now of creative players. Lallana, Henderson, Can, Milner, Ox... Bang average
Definitely a bubble marketThe transfer fee is insane. What on earth would a younger Messi or Ronaldo cost today?
Surely this can't last?
Exactly why they want it now - Iniesta is now ready to roll for the CL and be a part timer in the league where Coutinho is full time. It works both for that and for Coutinho for work himself into the team knowing the title is more or less in the bag already.Weird transfer for Barcelona. They surely have an insurmountable lead in the league and can't play Coutinho in the UCL.
Ok. Even so, it's just crazy.It’s somethink like £105 million up front with the rest realistic add ons if he achieves certain goals.
Let's see. Still dont see Liverpool attracting the kind of ready made talent needed to replace Coutinho. When was the last time they signed someone considered to be world class. Or at the very least 'top class'I'll be shocked if they don't buy anyone now. They've probably worked on it since the summer.