The Liverpool Thread

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Liverpool FC

@LFC
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We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, subject to international clearance

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

Sweet. Complete unknown for me so I’m enjoying finding out about the player. But two things I am proper buzzing about ….. I love that from the start of the summer he has only wanted, and held out, for us. I love reading that on our data for the perfect 9 to fit Slot’s system, only Haaland and Mbappe scored higher.

First part of EkitIsak boxed.

Now for the main course …..

 

[dilakh2]

Sweet. Complete unknown for me so I’m enjoying finding out about the player. But two things I am proper buzzing about ….. I love that from the start of the summer he has only wanted, and held out, for us. I love reading that on our data for the perfect 9 to fit Slot’s system, only Haaland and Mbappe scored higher.

First part of EkitIsak boxed.

Now for the main course …..

Its hilarious seeing the discourse from Newcastle fans saying he'd never leave them and that he's going to give them a year more blah blah. There is no way the reliable journalists would've reported interest a month back if they weren't confident of a move happening. It still might not but the delusion from their fans and outrage has been hilarious.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

David Ornstein

@David_Ornstein
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Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle United. Absence from Celtic friendly + Asia tour 25yo’s preference. #NUFC keen for Sweden international striker to stay on improved deal but also exploring potential replacements @TheAthleticFC after @CraigHope_DM

 

[kitchin75]

did thay find oil under melwood or something

 

[dilakh2]

did thay find oil under melwood or something

We have barely spent in the last two windows especially last summer and this is just the squad revamp being brought forward by a year. Remember the core group we have e.g Salah and Virgil will eventually need replacing next year anyway so get it done now.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Yeah Pool have money especially after last summer not hardly doing anything. But if reports are true of him wanting 300k or close that’s way to much

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

Yeah Pool have money especially after last summer not hardly doing anything. But if reports are true of him wanting 300k or close that’s way to much

That’s a big F you to Newcastle on any thoughts of contract talks.

He’ll be more around the 200 mark with incentives.

That said, for well arguably the best CF out there, why would that be way too much?

 

[kitchin75]

Yeah Pool have money especially after last summer not hardly doing anything. But if reports are true of him wanting 300k or close that’s way to much

why we are paying more than that to utter **** i would pay him that no problem worth every penny

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

why we are paying more than that to utter **** i would pay him that no problem worth every penny

Problem is look at the mess that’s got is in and why the new lot are trying to do things differently and reset the wage structure. You start offering big wages it doesn’t leave you any room in upcoming contract negotiations or when new players and there agents come talking to the club in regards to new signings. He’s not worth Salah levels money yet.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

I take it @Scouseinthehouse Ekitike will be starting out wide with Isak up top. Or switching formation?

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

I take it @Scouseinthehouse Ekitike will be starting out wide with Isak up top. Or switching formation?

Squad game over 60 odd matches. First XI is interchangeable. All about top quality depth where there’s no drop off.

That said, I can’t remember an interchangeable attack that is this technically fluid. Salah, Gakpo, Isak, Ekitike, Wirtz. The frightening prospect of Rio being allowed to develop at his own pace.

The halcyon days of Salah, Bobby and Mane may well be going up another level again.

 

[Theatre of Dreams83]

Squad game over 60 odd matches. First XI is interchangeable. All about top quality depth where there’s no drop off.

That said, I can’t remember an interchangeable attack that is this technically fluid. Salah, Gakpo, Isak, Ekitike, Wirtz. The frightening prospect of Rio being allowed to develop at his own pace.

The halcyon days of Salah, Bobby and Mane may well be going up another level again.

Yeah I agree it’s about having a squad mate. Just find it a bit odd with the WC coming up. Ekitike surely must be under the impression he’s going to be starting most of the games. I’m defo interested to see his it clicks for sure. Understandable to have a few teething problems