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Same, I found that interview pretty reassuring although I expect mocking for saying so on here. The big question is why he couldn't arrest our slide last season, and whether he can really implement what he wants to do. I imagine last year, he simply bottled the second half of the season. Either he or the players did. Either way, the riskier attacking route wasn't taken and it was simply about getting points on the board. I think he's the type of manager that needs a good start because he won't lead well when the pressure's really on.

Good to hear his comments about needing to be less fearful of the opposition, I was hoping the break would provide a chance for him to reflect and relax a little and it seems as if the penny has dropped. I've got faith that he'll try and execute it, I can understand why some are cynical however.

Just not at all sold on this, even if he is a decent player. Remy and 2 wide men capable of playing on the left is our best option. Having Cisse, Gouffran and Remy available for the central spot would be sufficient, all are strikers that can get 10+ goals.

He's a steal at the price suggested. I'd like him here unless he's a legit rapist, of course.

He has some limitations to his game in terms of technique which means he's a player that can only go so far but for where we are now, we'd struggle to find better options. He has some excellent attributes that we need more of in our squad, mainly pace and good, intelligent movement off the ball.

No offence, but you really didn't stand a chance as long as Dortmund agreed a fee. Mkhitaryan loves playing football above anything, and, at present, there's no better club for players with that kind of mentality than BVB. O Absolutely. to play for CL finalists, or a team with no European football is a no brainer. The thing that gets me is that, most journos are saying we were never allowed to even speak to the player because of 3rd party ownership stuff initially (before BVB came in) and his agent kept giving us false signals. 3rd party ownerships are okay in Germany, so all BVB had to do is agree a fee with Shakhtar and that's that. Best of luck to him though. He sounds like a very sound and committed player and is going to a very likeable team. will follow him closely this season. Fair play, I agree. He's an interesting player, Dortmund are going to be an exciting force again next year, if potentially more inconsistent. If anyone can get the unit functioning quickly and to great effect, it's Klopp.

No offence, but you really didn't stand a chance as long as Dortmund agreed a fee. Mkhitaryan loves playing football above anything, and, at present, there's no better club for players with that kind of mentality than BVB.

He plays on the left mainly but can go either side. He's a better option than Gouffran for the wing because he can beat his man consistently, Gouff's good cover for that left forward role though and is handy competition for Cisse in the middle. Stupidly, I'm getting myself excited that this could happen.

We're OK at centre back, 2 wide men and another striker are of the utmost importance.

Would be an excellent addition to the squad.

Tomkins' price is apparently too expensive for us.

Apparently, he's taking a pay cut to join them.

this is getting as bad as the transfer window hopefests we had after ashley first took over and every single f***ing one was met with "just because he hasn't spent 'til now doesn't mean he won't this time" But we have played some good, attacking football under Pardew before. I admit it's unlikely but the circumstances may be better for him now to go with a more proactive approach.

His first interview's going to be very interesting. Hopefully he's had a Montanier-esque epiphany and actually sets us up to play some attacking football this year.

JFK going away must be a joke? He only started this week and has just finished a 3 year holiday.

I did think that but will Klopp drop Kuba? I don't rate him that highly personally even if he does get a good number of goals and assists. I hope they keep Reus left tbh, I think it's his best role for them.

He should only be kept if we don't manage to sign anyone. He needs games at a decent level, get him to a L1 or Championship club.

It may simply be he's just had an absolutely terrible season and he's looking to take as good a break as possible to recharge?

How random, very disappointed if true, think he'd be a very solid addition to our squad.

Cracking move for him, if anyone will develop his game, it'll be Klopp. Perhaps suggests that Reus will be playing in the middle next year with Aubameyang on the left? I've not read up on the Lewandowski stuff recently but the latest word was Dortmund were making him run his contract down?

Personally, I see him as a better fit for the wide role but it's good to have competition for the middle too. Gouffran and Cisse are better goalscorers in my opinion but less dynamic players.

Interesting concept, although I'd be keen to keep him away from the midfield battle. I'd like to see Sissoko driving the team on with his ball-carrying and giving it to the likes of Ben Arfa and Marveaux in the final 3rd and they can apply the creative touch.

Cabaye Sissoko Marveaux Has its flaws but is our best option right now. Having Marveaux and Ben Arfa on the pitch at the same time would be really beneficial for Cisse and Gouffran (if we persist with 4-2-3-1).

That would include 95% of the strikers in the PL, Championship and League One. Kone's a really good player with a really good record at his last few clubs. We'd get 2 or 3 excellent seasons out of him. Pretty much agree with this.

I don't think I'm as far along as you in the process of being drained of all hope, ambition and expectation. West Ham signed Carroll, Norwich get Wolfswinkel, Southampton are apparently after Damiao, Swansea are after Bony, and we're looking at washed up s**** like Kone and Bent. We're in early July, it's not exactly panic stations yet and I'd hardly say Kone is washed up considering he's just had a pretty good season from an individual standpoint.