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Would be very happy if we could get this guy

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Liverpool are ready to approach Bayern Munich to discuss a deal for winger Xherdan Shaqiri.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has turned his attention to 21-year-old Shaqiri.

And after insisting that he remains active in the transfer market for new players, Rodgers is hopeful he will be able to land Shaqiri for a bargain price.

The Switzerland international moved to Bayern from FC Basel last summer, but has failed to establish himself as a regular, and faces an uncertain future under new manager Pep Guardiola.

Shaqiri is expected to meet with Guardiola next week to discuss his future, but it is expected that he will ask for a move away.

Liverpool believe they are in pole position to do business, and would be able to offer the player regular match time in Rodgers' exciting new-look side.

Bayern are unlikely to part with Shaqiri without a fight, despite splashing out £30million on Mario Gotze this summer, but would be interested in loaning him out.

However, Liverpool are only keen on a cash deal, and will now approach Bayern to talk terms.

Shaqiri, a fast, versatile and skilful left-footed winger, can also play behind a striker or at left-back, and would represent a key coup for Liverpool.

It's thought that Rodgers would be willing to pay up to £20million to get his man

Folks. I've been on hols for two weeks. What did I miss? Who did we sign?

We signed Tom Ince and Mario Gomez last week and it looks like Suarez will be signing for Real Madrid on 23rd July.

....and now for the real news, please?

Shaqiri would be a great signing.  I must say if we got him tho, I'd imagine Suarez was gone for sure.  We'd play him on the left side of the attacking three, Sturridge in the middle, and maybe Coutinho in the right.

bunglemark2 » Sat Jul 13, 2013 9:41 pm wrote:....and now for the real news, please?

nothing has happened in terms of anyone coming in mate, but in other news....
mkhitaryan signed for dortmund.
suarez`s agent came over for talks with rodgers and told him luis wants to leave but he didnt go as far as to put in a formal transfer request.
rodgers made a statement a couple of days ago saying he`s happy with the depth he`s added to the squad and any signings he makes from now on in will be to strengthen the starting XI.
suso has gone on loan to spain.
thats about it mate

shelvey sold to swansea

red till i die!! » Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:37 pm wrote:shelvey sold to swansea

yeah forgot about that, thanks mate

id take this lad as replacement for suarez 


get the chequebook out quick 

Liverpool target Christian Eriksen, Toby Alderweireld AND Ryan Bertrand to create top-four squad
13 Jul 2013 22:30
Brendan Rodgers has already been busy in the transfer market this summer, but wants Eriksen and Alderweireld in a £22million swoop

 

Main man: Rodgers is keeping tabs on Christian Eriksen
Dean Mouhtaropoulos
Liverpool want to clinch a £22million double deal for Ajax stars Christian Eriksen and Toby Alderweireld while Chelsea’s Ryan Bertrand is also on their radar.

Attacking midfielder Eriksen, 21 and Belgium international defender Alderweireld, 24, both only have one year remaining on their Ajax contracts and are expected to leave the Dutch club.

Manager Brendan Rodgers has turned to £15m-rated Eriksen after missing out on Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who snubbed Liverpool to join Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund had also been chasing Eriksen, but Liverpool now only expect to face competition from Roma.


Playing ball: Alderweireld is aware of interest from Anfield
The Denmark international has been one of Europe’s outstanding young talents in recent seasons. Two summers ago he was on the brink of joining Manchester City but a­misunderstanding over a ­proposed meeting with then manager Roberto Mancini scuppered the deal.

Ajax coach Frank de Boer said: “I would want nothing more than having Christian with us for a few more years.

“But we realise that the interest in this kind of player is huge. And I can also understand that he wants to make another step in his career. I can’t stop him.”

Despite the fact Liverpool cannot offer Eriksen Champions League ­football, it is understood he is interested in moving to Anfield.

De Boer added: “If ­Liverpool go back to really good possession play, it can be a success for Christian. But it does mean that their entire way of playing has to change. It is up to Christian what he wants. If he feels good going to ­Liverpool anyway, then it is up to him.”


On the lookout: Rodgers isn't satisfied with this summer's work quite yet
Mike Hewitt
Alderweireld has turned down the chance to discuss personal terms with Norwich after the Dutch giants agreed a £7m deal for the centre-back with the Carrow Road club.

He explained why he would not be rushed into a move to Norwich – leaving the door open for Liverpool.

“I am keeping all my ­options open,” said ­Alderweireld. “I am not rushing out the door. The whole picture of my next club has to be perfect. With every offer I am ­receiving this summer, I look at the pros and cons. The total package of my next club has to be right for me.”


Another target: Ryan Bertrand could offer cover at left-back
Reuters
Liverpool have also made an enquiry about left-back Bertrand as Rodgers attempts to build a squad capable of challenging for the top four.

Rodgers’ interest in Bertrand, ­however, gives Chelsea bait if the London club decide to pursue interest in wantaway striker Luis Suarez.

The interest in the defender is ­particularly intriguing, as, along with Arsenal, Chelsea have tried to find out whether Suarez would be interested in moving within the Premier League.

Rodgers knows Bertrand well, ­having worked with him during his time at Chelsea and taken him on loan as his first signing at Reading.

Suarez had previously claimed he wanted to quit England, but last week revised that slightly by informing Liverpool he still wanted to join a Champions League club.



From the mirror

cardiff-red » Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:58 pm wrote:Would be very happy if we could get this guy

source from todays metro


Liverpool are ready to approach Bayern Munich to discuss a deal for winger Xherdan Shaqiri.

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has turned his attention to 21-year-old Shaqiri.

And after insisting that he remains active in the transfer market for new players, Rodgers is hopeful he will be able to land Shaqiri for a bargain price.

The Switzerland international moved to Bayern from FC Basel last summer, but has failed to establish himself as a regular, and faces an uncertain future under new manager Pep Guardiola.

Shaqiri is expected to meet with Guardiola next week to discuss his future, but it is expected that he will ask for a move away.

Liverpool believe they are in pole position to do business, and would be able to offer the player regular match time in Rodgers' exciting new-look side.

Bayern are unlikely to part with Shaqiri without a fight, despite splashing out £30million on Mario Gotze this summer, but would be interested in loaning him out.

However, Liverpool are only keen on a cash deal, and will now approach Bayern to talk terms.

Shaqiri, a fast, versatile and skilful left-footed winger, can also play behind a striker or at left-back, and would represent a key coup for Liverpool.

It's thought that Rodgers would be willing to pay up to £20million to get his man

shows the ridiculous nature of bayern's squad when this guy can't get a look in. fantastic player.

Don't rate him at all....next please.

I'm not really sure about Alderweireld. I mean, he's a good player and all, but I don't think that a defender like him will improve our weak spots in defense which are lack of physical presence and domination in the air. I'll say it again, I think that Toby is a good player but he's very similar with Agger and if we have the two of them as our main defenders this season, we'll have the same problems that we had last season.

I've never felt so despondent during a summer window as this one. I miss our CL winning days I also hate the idea of us playing second fiddle to tottenham and arsenal these days. Clubs and officials from other places talk about us as if we have no chance of coming back to the top and it just burns me so much. I also am weary of this image of us buying 18 year olds, instead of top class talent. Suarez makes fun of us like no other player has, really. It's all a bit too saddening and I'm not convinced we are doing anything in the window to change the status quo.

I must say I think Arsenal may actually have a decent season this year.  They looked like the finally found their way during the second half of last season, and look to mean business in the transfer window this year.