His story and Andersons had little in common. Convince yourself all you like, but they didnt.
He wasn’t really effective as a defensive midfielder. He gave away too msny stupid free kicks and wasn’t the best passer of a ball. His passes stats were skewed by countless 5 yard passes to Gerrard.
There are players from that era who would fit in today, but not Lucas.
And being honest in a critique isnt having a grudge. Just for clarity.
I would buy
A forward, preferably right sided, because Mané is going now and Mo next year. Klopp obviously rates Darwin which is good enough for me.
A midfielder who can cover Fabinho and be effective a bit further forward. Seems JK agrees if the interest in Tchoumani (sp?) was real.
I wouldn’t buy Lucas or Anderson. Too old.
Lucas hasn’t retired, but I think he’s a free agent now? Anderson’s retired though.
a time travel machine to not make a post that opened the door to discussing Lucas
Yep
Its on you dude
I would buy Nkunku from Leipzig?
Carney Chukwuemeka is out of contract at Villa. They are retaining his rights but according to the official retained list he is not currently offered a new contract.
He’s being linked to Barcelona and Arsenal currently.
I think Carney is on that list because he has a season left. Transfermarkt reports his contract as ending June 2023
True, I thought the reports were saying he was out of contract this summer but I must have read that wrong. One year left on his deal. Wouldn’t surprise me if he just holds out until January and signs a pre-contract with Barcelona.
Christ, you must be rolling in it. And when you had him, what would you do with him?
Last thing I read he wasn’t interested in renewing, not sure why but I think it was mentioned he wants to be playing more first-team football.
Is he the one who’s supposed to be really highly rated?
Yes
He is fairly versatile and very quick
Best 16 year old in England it was said wasn’t it? Surely wouldn’t go Barcelona doesn’t he want first team football at his age?
Yes, he’s a terrific prospect.
Is he the one with that song pun that gets knocked down but keeps getting up again?
Assuming Nunez doesn’t pull a Fekir, I’d say him along with Carvalho and Ramsay seems likely
As for a midfielder. I’ve gone from 100% thinking we would definitely bring one in, to more like 76%
Giving Milner another year, and apparently offering Naby a new long deal along with not loaning Carvalho and I can’t see Elliott or Jones going anywhere. Even with Ox going leaves:
Milner
Hendo
Thiago
Fab
Naby
Elliott
Jones
Potentially Carvalho/Bobby in a AM role and Morton may get more game time.
If we do sign one this summer, I am thinking more likely it would be a lower cost player such as Vieira or Sangare or someone not even linked yet. But Klopp doesn’t buy players just for the sake of it. If we have a higher profile player in mind next summer then it’s possible we just use what we have for 12 months
I personally think Bellingham is pie in the sky. Not that I wouldn’t be happy to sign him, just think it’s like Mbappe. Technically possible and desirable, but ultimately unlikely.
I suppose a lot depends on a change in formation.
Sorry, just my rambling thoughts.
Edited to include Fabinho 