Parky

Both have gone a little backwards imo. Moutinho and Dembi are no VDV and Modric.

I called 'The Prophet' a 'twerp'.

A lot is relying on Cisse and Ba's conversion rates, which were pretty much top tier last season. We needed this year to have better allround play and create more clear cut chances as teams will be better prepared for us. Forget the defence being one key inj away from being vuleranable if our strikers stop converting a lot of 'half chances' as they did last year the problem will be bigger and more all encompassing. Little uncomfortable this feeling that those around us have crept ahead now (not spurs).

How mad is that right?

Could prove to be a false economy. There was a real chance with this window to continue to build momentum, which in turn improves everything from the financial side to the brand and general well being of the club and players. I won't lie I fully expected defensive/attacking reinforcements of a good quality this window. It's by no means a crisis but a missed opp imho.

The sad thing is we're only a couple of players short of keeping the momentum going.

Should have gone for Willems LB. Gonna be a massive player.

He begged MA for money but was asked to make the tea.

Wenger want M'Villa.

Surprises me that people see this as such a problem. I've watched him a fair few times and I think he'd struggle to come above Sammy Ameobi in our pecking order. Just like us to be talking to 'somebody'...

Willan 25m turned down. Spurs wanted to pay in 5 instalments.

Swansea talking to Zaha.

I don't think "he's one of the best players in Europe" at all. Decent midfielder. Overpriced at 22m.

Same here.

Who's he supposed to be after/interested in? I can think of only Sinclair atm. Javi Garcia, Nastasic (?), Sinclair, Maicon and...? Remy? and Wright GK

Mancini will get all 5 he wants today.

VDV to HSV 10.5m done.

I reckons we'll sign Debuchy. 6.3m.

Strict financial control order of the day: Liverpool FC's owners admit transfer fees and salaries need handling with care after the club's latest accounts revealed a near-£12million rise in the wage bill. Fenway Sports Group have bankrolled substantial investment since January 2011, although that has been heavily supplemented by the £50million sale of Fernando Torres to Chelsea. His departure also lightened the burden on the wage bill, but there remains work to be done and there appears a determination to keep a tight rein on spending. In the club's accounts, officially published on Friday, Liverpool FC identifies that area - among others - as being key in terms of 'principal risks and uncertainties'. "Player transfer market and wage costs are those that need the most care, and the aim is to manage these costs within financial constraints whilst remaining as competitive as possible," said the directors' report submitted as part of the accounts. The club posted a £49.4m pre-tax loss, as well documented on Thursday, compared to £19.9m for the year ending July 2010. That was mainly as a result of £35m being written off on the doomed stadium project of former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. But the loss of Champions League football and changing managers twice have cost Liverpool FC more than £30million in less than two years. Liverpool FC's absence from Europe's elite club competition saw media revenue drop by £14.3m and matchday revenue fall by £2m in the year ending July 31 2011. Roy Hodgson's departure, and that of associated staff, in January 2011 cost the club £8.3m. That followed six months after Rafa Benitez left, with Liverpool FC having failed to finish in the top four, at a cost of £7.7m (money which was included in the 2010 accounts). Liverpool FC did not play in the Champions League this season and will not do next, although they will compete in the Europa League again. By comparison, their FA Cup final opponents Chelsea will receive about £46m for reaching this year's Champions League final. Overall turnover dropped by £900,000 to £183.6m but commercially it was up by £15m. Net debt decreased from £123.4m in July 2010 (under Hicks and Gillett) to £65.4m in July 2011 and as a result, interest payments dropped by £14.6m. A £30.2m interest-free loan was provided by FSG, who last September refinanced credit facilities with RBS, Bank of America and Barclays to provide £120million for three years - £45m for the stadium project and £75m for general purposes.

Marv operating like a finely tuned midfield silk scarf.

Perch and Obertan my god!!!

6-O

IF he's going to West Ham then it means we've told him we're not interested, so I don't think its too relevant really.

Chicharito.

Thought he was one of their better prospects? Would it not be worth trying to develop this lad instead of spending money on guys like Allen? Have to admit I thought he was younger than 23, mind. eh? he's a train wreck of a footballer Think I may have mentally merged Spearing and Sterling into one person. Been dipping in the conspiracy thread too much.