Liverpool FC Forum

[crazyhorse]

This will test his resolve I suppose. It would be a bit of a stupid move for him to go to Arsenal. If you look at recent years even we have won more trophies than them. I cant believe he would go to Arsenal from us, we are the bigger club with the best supporters. Arsenal offer CL football but realistically they are as close to winning the PL again as we are and are desperate for a marquee signing to pacify their supporters.

[RedAnt]

I think Henry is right to speak up. It shows that BR has his backing.

Arsenal are a friggin' joke. Offering £1 over £40m is childish and could invite an offer of £40,000,002 from elsewhere. Pathetic behaviour.

[Kenny Kan]

Whilst I agree with with John Henry in sentiment I think the comment itself was slightly childish. Would have been better to just maintain silence.

They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. And with silly season being as typical as it is, many start to speculate about FSG's stance on ambitions and finances, and their patience with Suarez himself - it's a snipet of timely reassurance IMO. I'm glad they broke that silence it may stop the second guessing on FSG's policy.

[tubby]

Whilst I agree with with John Henry in sentiment I think the comment itself was slightly childish. Would have been better to just maintain silence.

They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. And with silly season being as typical as it is, many start to speculate about FSG's stance on ambitions and finances, and their patience with Suarez himself - it's a snipet of timely reassurance IMO. I'm glad they broke that silence it may stop the second guessing on FSG's policy.

Fair enough mate. LIke I said I agree with what he said... I suppose with Suarez acting so childish in his comments we are entitled to speak up.

[laza]

I too think his tweet is timely and hopefully behind the levity of the tweet, sends the serious message of intent in transfer dealings

[Kenny Kan]

Whilst I agree with with John Henry in sentiment I think the comment itself was slightly childish. Would have been better to just maintain silence.

They're damned if they do and damned if they don't. And with silly season being as typical as it is, many start to speculate about FSG's stance on ambitions and finances, and their patience with Suarez himself - it's a snipet of timely reassurance IMO. I'm glad they broke that silence it may stop the second guessing on FSG's policy.

Fair enough mate. LIke I said I agree with what he said... I suppose with Suarez acting so childish in his comments we are entitled to speak up.

I just think it's good to hear what FSG think rather than hearing the opinions of others who think they know what they think.    That's all.

[Redman in wales]

Whilst I agree with with John Henry in sentiment I think the comment itself was slightly childish. Would have been better to just maintain silence.

hmmmm..

Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC

Was around 3am in Boston when that tweet appeared on John W Henry's account. He has been hacked twice in past few months

Not saying it isn't genuine, of course, but just seems a little out of character ...

[SouthCoastShankly]

Arsene Wenger has stated the bid of £40 million plus £1 for Suarez isn't true.

The extra £1 was in fact for Stuart Downing.

[redno7]

suarez has asked to talk to Ar$nel

[laza]

Cmon hasnt he seen John's wife, being up 3am wouldnt be a stretch at all with her in same room

[Redman in wales]

Cmon hasnt he seen John's wife, being up 3am wouldnt be a stretch at all with her in same room

yes... but you wouldn't be tweeting at that time

[Kenny Kan]

Arsene Wenger has stated the bid of £40 million plus £1 for Suarez isn't true.

The extra £1 was in fact for Stuart Downing.

[laza]

Cmon hasnt he seen John's wife, being up 3am wouldnt be a stretch at all with her in same room

yes... but you wouldn't be tweeting at that time

Redman he didnt make all that money without being able to multi task 

[Benny The Noon]

I was just thinking...if we sell Suarez in the next week or 2. Who will we get as a replacement at this stage? The transfer market seems like there is a massive shortage of quality strikers available.

Benetke - Staying at villa
Higuain - Going to Napoli, most likely wont come to non CL club.
Villa - Went to Athletico
Rooney - Going to Chelsea or Not going anywhere
Torres - ...means we are really desperate
Michu - Could be one hit wonder

I just don't see anyone worthy of that num 7 shirt on the market. So even with 40 million or more in hand we really don't have many options. I'm thinking a ***** off Suarez may still be better than nothing good at all.

Suarez=50m
Soldado 25m + Eriksen 20m=45m

Rather have these two now, than Suarez for another season at most.

Then we could sell Skrtel for around 8m + the 5m we got left from Suarez' sale we could have enough money for a new quality CB. Our net spending will be 0.

And yes, I love playing football manager. (jokes aside though, this is pretty realistic IMO)

I think you clearly underrate Suarez if you would swap him for those two. Whilst they both are great players, would they make a world XI?

Suarez would.

I think the way that FSG and the team are managing this is perfect. We have a value we would sell at, reportedly at a minimum of £50M, and we will not entertain offers below it. Even then I think we would be realistically only willing to sell abroad. The reality was that, take out the last 5/6 games, last season Arsenal were Sh*t. They are our target team for 4th this season (can't see Chelsea getting weaker under Mourinho TBH) - in what world does strengthening your direct competitor for CL qualification this season make any sense?

Keep it up FSG and Rodgers, great work.

Update: Anyone just see John W Henry's tweet -

What do you think they're smoking over there at Emirates?

Do you really think Suarez would get in a world XI ? I don't - think Cavani , Falcao , Messi , Ronaldo would all be in front of him playing up front.

[Benny The Noon]

Whilst I agree with with John Henry in sentiment I think the comment itself was slightly childish. Would have been better to just maintain silence.

hmmmm..

Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC

Was around 3am in Boston when that tweet appeared on John W Henry's account. He has been hacked twice in past few months

Not saying it isn't genuine, of course, but just seems a little out of character ...

Seems about right - it's a very funny comment but very surprising for him to tweet that.