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by **red till i die!!** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:32 pm

As tough as it is to hear, the truth is that we don't have the money to buy players. We won't next year either if things keep going as they are.

What makes it hurt is that we have been nothing but Frugal in the last few years and still find ourselves in this position. If anything we should be the ones not worrying about spending a 100 odd mil this window.

by **ycsatbjywtbiastkamb** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:49 pm

That is pretty stark reading, teams who have historically enjoyed sustained periods of success all bought from a position of strength, certainly we did back in the 70’s and 80’s and United did too.

by **Penguins** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:35 am

Which is why it is so important to sell a star every now and then to be able to reinvest. Without the Suarez and Coutinho money we wouldn't
had been able to buy all those players we now have. If we do not sell in 2-3 years time we'll turn into the new Barca with a core above 30 years, very high wages, no resale value and not enough money to reinvest.

by **crazyhorse** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:50 am

Reports this morning that a deal for Thiago is agreed.

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:54 am

Outside of the offical website, Paul Joyce is the most reliable source of information. From this morning:

paul joyce
@_pauljoyce
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. They will look to sign him regardless of another midfielder leaving. Around £27m.

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:00 am

The above is being widely reported now. Expect it to be wrapped up this week.

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:05 am

Cool Hand Luke » Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:57 am wrote:Some are suggesting that signing Thiago could be an alternative to signing a 4th choice CB. 4th choice CB is a bit of a tricky one as it’s not a position that you rotate so you are waiting for 2 injuries to get game time so having anyone decent and keeping them happy is a challenge. So effectively Fabinho would become the 4th choice CB and Thiago would give us the extra option in midfield. Interesting theory.

Thiago coming in probably means we don't bring in a CB to replace Lovren?

by **UvS xR4GEx** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:14 am

I think we'll bring in that Sampdoria CB Omar Colley. He has a release clause of £11m and would be decent cover for the back line.

I'm still hoping we sign that Jeremy Doku.. He looks some player for the future.

by **Cool Hand Luke** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:45 am

paul joyce
@_pauljoyce
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10m
Liverpool will pay £20m guaranteed plus £5m in bonuses to Bayern for Thiago Alcantara. Player will sign a four year deal and wear the No6 jersey.

by **kazza** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:42 pm

Looks like it’s done and we have ourselves a great player. I cannot wait to see him play. The fact he chose us means motivation and him gelling in the team will not be an issue. I would bet he will adapt seamlessly as that is what world class players do.

by **UvS xR4GEx** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:07 pm

He was born in Italy, plays for Spain, and has a brother that was born in Brazil. I'm guessing with his close relationship with Coutinho at Bayern, he'll get on well with the Brazilian guys in the team.

by **7_Kewell** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:41 pm

Does this mean Gini's off to Barca?

by **Welsh wizzard 13** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:28 pm

Sarr 1/10 on sky bet to join from Watford somet going on

by **damjan193** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:46 pm

Welsh wizzard 13 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:28 pm wrote:Sarr 1/10 on sky bet to join from Watford somet going on

Read some rumors about that as well, not convinced Sarr is good enough for us tbh, and Watford's asking price is just too high.

by **leeroy74** » Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:09 am

maybe it's bench backup Klopp is aiming for - gonna be a tough season ahead

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