Now That's What I Call Transfer Rumours! 7

[LeeB]

38 minutes ago, et tu brute said:

Keeping cards close to chest as always, it's the new way throughout the club.

Exactly. He said a couple of days back that nothing was close when something was very, very close.

[Nine]

I think one more on loan with a future fee might be our last bit of business now, personally I’d like that player to be a CM.

[Holmesy]

I'd prefer us not to go into the season with Almiron, Murphy and Fraser as our right wing/backup options. 

[Tiotes Witch Doctor]

I still worry about RW, we are an injury away from Murphy being a starter.

[thomas]

1 hour ago, David Edgar said:

 

Textbook PR balanced nothing answer.  Absolutely nothing like what Bruce would ever come out with. 

 

Howe's conferences are dull perfect platitudes.  We want signings, we might make them but it depends.

He'd answer but get a dig in about supporters first "any more signings Steve?" "[small laugh] well the fans are always clamoring for more, that's for sure. but it's something you learn to live with at a club like this. it's always so hard in these windows to get deals done, especially late, so we'll have to see"

[STM]

7 minutes ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said:

I still worry about RW, we are an injury away from Murphy being a starter.

2. Almiron, Fraser then Murphy. 

 

Besides which, if Wilson and Isak are fit. Isak could play out there.

[Manxst]

1 minute ago, thomas said:

He'd answer but get a dig in about supporters first "any more signings Steve?" "[small laugh] well the fans are always clamoring for more, that's for sure. but it's something you learn to live with at a club like this. it's always so hard in these windows to get deals done, especially late, so we'll have to see"

Or “I’ve given a list to the owner (Elmo, Choudhury, Alex Bruce) and we’ll have to see if there’s good willing on his part to sanction a deal…he wants the best for the club, like we all do, so I’m confident….”

[Toon No9]

Would like if we could do a deal for Joao Pedro with Murphy going the other way.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 minute ago, Toon No9 said:

Would like if we could do a deal for Joao Pedro with Murphy going the other way.

 

Think we'd have to pay them more to take Murphy. 

[LFEE]

1 hour ago, Emotic said:

Surely Hudson-Odoi isn't going to Leverkusen to sit on their bench? Diaby is in play somehow, whether be it ourselves or Arsenal.

Arsenal have switched from Diaby to Neto from Wolves I believe.

[Dwebbo]

2 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Arsenal have switched from Diaby to Neto from Wolves I believe.

Would love it if we went on for Neto, I think he’s a real talent 

[Nine]

46 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

I'd prefer us not to go into the season with Almiron, Murphy and Fraser as our right wing/backup options. 

We all would

[Holmesy]

5 minutes ago, Nine said:

We all would

So, if it's a choice between winger and CM it's a no brainer for me - winger 100%

[SUPERTOON]

I think we will do what Liverpool tend to do going forward. If we can’t land our top target this window, we will go back the summer after.

[Nine]

3 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

So, if it's a choice between winger and CM it's a no brainer for me - winger 100%

I'd choose the CM personally, already lost Shelvey there so one more injury/suspension and we cant even put a out and out CM on the bench

[r0cafella]

4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

I think we will do what Liverpool tend to do going forward. If we can’t land our top target this window, we will go back the summer after.

Indeed, I believe so too especially regarding Maddison and possibly Harrison too. 
 

If they don’t renew they will cheaper as well. 

[BottledDog]

3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

I think we will do what Liverpool tend to do going forward. If we can’t land our top target this window, we will go back the summer after.

 

Good God man, there is no way I can put a cork in it for another year.

[Holmesy]

2 minutes ago, Nine said:

I'd choose the CM personally, already lost Shelvey there so one more injury/suspension and we cant even put a out and out CM on the bench

I think Elliot Anderson is adequate backup for Joelinton and Bruno. In fact, i'd put him above Longstaff in the pecking order. Whether those four are enough largely depends on what formation we plan to play. If it's a midfield three, we need another CM. If it's two holding with a number #10 in front, we need a #10. If it's 4-4-2, I think we're alright with what we have in CM but we desperately need a winger

[elbee909]

Feels like ages since we signed anyone. Like, hours 

[Elephant]

We are hiding our targets pretty well. It seems like now we have launched many bids and go on what we can have (Isak over Pedro).

 

Hope for CM and RW but probably is going to be just one more.

[Coffee_Johnny]

57 minutes ago, STM said:

2. Almiron, Fraser then Murphy. 

 

Besides which, if Wilson and Isak are fit. Isak could play out there.

Interesting that Howe said he sees them both playing together. 

[mighty__mag]

1 hour ago, Tiotes Witch Doctor said:

I still worry about RW, we are an injury away from Murphy being a starter.

 

I think Howe might play Isak as the RW, and  ASM LW once Wilson is fit.

 

But can lean on Isak and Wood as cover for Wilson now, it's good if players can be diverse when things get tricky.

 

 

[Kanj]

Think the plan will be exactly that. Front 3 of Maxi, Wilson and Isak when all are fit. 

[Flip]

2 minutes ago, Kanji said:

Think the plan will be exactly that. Front 3 of Maxi, Wilson and Isak when all are fit. 

 

Most probably, still a shame to buy Isak for £60m and then play him out wide. Hope we get another signing in. Still an inury to Bruno away from being quite an average side. 

[Happinesstan]

3 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

I think Elliot Anderson is adequate backup for Joelinton and Bruno. In fact, i'd put him above Longstaff in the pecking order. Whether those four are enough largely depends on what formation we plan to play. If it's a midfield three, we need another CM. If it's two holding with a number #10 in front, we need a #10. If it's 4-4-2, I think we're alright with what we have in CM but we desperately need a winger

Did he play Joelinton's role against Tranmere? I've kind of attributed both him and Willock as playing in the Willock role. I just assumed Willock was in Willock's role but Billy was doing the things I expect to see from Willock.