Adam P Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 270k?? Our interest was fake. There was no way in the world the agent agreed terms with us (125-150k?) when he knew that Liverpool were in the market at 270k. Terms were never agreed, the player was not interested and our bid was a tactic to get the Isak speculation put to bed early. No way we wanted that hanging over us until the end of the window. Or maybe we did want him. Definitely one of the two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 The lad gives me bad vibes and I suspect he wouldn't have fitted into the ethos of our team culture given how we've got such a tight knit unit I'm not pissed off he went to Liverpool, I get that they're a very attractive club willing to pay him astronomically. But he does seem to be a mercenary and we haven't got the financial freedom to take risks on £70m players who give off the impression that they wouldn't fit in here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 15 minutes ago, Adam P said: 270k?? Our interest was fake. There was no way in the world the agent agreed terms with us (125-150k?) when he knew that Liverpool were in the market at 270k. Terms were never agreed, the player was not interested and our bid was a tactic to get the Isak speculation put to bed early. No way we wanted that hanging over us until the end of the window. Or maybe we did want him. Definitely one of the two. Doesn’t really matter either way TBH, we could never get close to that Liverpool deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 It’s only annoying as he genuinely has a skill set that can make him phenomenal and it would be a preference to have that be experienced here. But at £79m and club breaking wages, it’s one you can let pass as we have Isak. A lesser talent that could jump up is equally as good right now as an alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 It's ridiculously quick how he's gone from promising youngster, to flop, to one of the most expensive strikers in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 20 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Doesn’t really matter either way TBH, we could never get close to that Liverpool deal. I know. It was the Liverpool power play story that really wound me up. I just wanted to flesh out the alternative narrative as we don’t know either way what happened. The idea that we bid for him knowing that Liverpool were interested in him and Isak reverses that Liverpool narrative. We moved first, they reacted. Understanding the reality behind the Isak/Ekitike story should be of enough interest for fans. Anyway nice to connect with you again Ian. Been a long time. I remember when you were a teenager. 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 A weird turn of events. I believed we'd bid on him having sealed personal terms, so I now struggle to believe the rumoured Liverpool wages, which are probably a windup. The fee for an unproven player is crazy, all fees seem to be. We signed Harvey Barnes as "just Harvey Barnes" after a 13 goal season from him two years ago. He'd be 60M in 2025. I know we're all eager for the club to do well, but probably best to ignore transfers until they are actually sealed. There are too many jokers and engagement milkers out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki679 Posted July 22, 2025 Share Posted July 22, 2025 49 minutes ago, Adam P said: I know. It was the Liverpool power play story that really wound me up. I just wanted to flesh out the alternative narrative as we don’t know either way what happened. The idea that we bid for him knowing that Liverpool were interested in him and Isak reverses that Liverpool narrative. We moved first, they reacted. Understanding the reality behind the Isak/Ekitike story should be of enough interest for fans. Anyway nice to connect with you again Ian. Been a long time. I remember when you were a teenager. 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-agree-deal-sign-hugo-ekitike-eintracht-frankfurt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 Reckon he gets booed at SJP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 You were never their first choice, Hugo. Just remember that when you might think about kissing the badge when you score your first goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: You were never their first choice, Hugo. Just remember that when you might think about kissing the badge when you score your first goal. Against us aye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Reckon he gets booed at SJP? Because of some transfer speculation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 (edited) 5 minutes ago, joeyt said: Against us aye? Nah. Bloke probably won’t score in his first five games. Liverpool fans will start getting twitchy by the time they play Palace. Edited July 23, 2025 by Miggys First Goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowgatePigeon Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 270k per week, if true is absolute insanity. Sure, the kid may come good but he's done next to fuck all to prove he's worth that. No wonder the anorexic gimp 'only wanted Liverpool' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 That's a huge fee for someone with only 15 Bundesliga goals from last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 26 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Because of some transfer speculation? Quite public he's turned us down and stringed us along twice now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 James Maddison gets booed like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 Just now, joeyt said: Quite public he's turned us down and stringed us along twice now Think Liverpool and their fans deserve most of the booing in this transfer saga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 1 minute ago, Fak said: James Maddison gets booed like. Because hes a twat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 Never wanted a player to fail more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 Say goodbye to your hubcaps twat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 3 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Think Liverpool and their fans deserve most of the booing in this transfer saga. What have their fans done in this saga like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 Just now, joeyt said: What have their fans done in this saga like? Talked shit all over? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 23, 2025 Share Posted July 23, 2025 7 minutes ago, Fak said: James Maddison gets booed like. Because he’s a pencil necked wanker media darling who most of us would happily clothesline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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