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[Anfield2017]

Liverpool ‘abandon pursuit’ of key transfer target Naby Keita – reports

Liverpool have made multiple bids for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, but reports suggest Jurgen Klopp has now admitted defeat-for this summer, at least.

One of the key transfer targets for this summer as Klopp looks to rebuild his midfield for the Premier League and Champions League in 2017/18, it seems as though the Reds will have to wait to land Keita.

RB Leipzig have repeatedly said they’re not interested in selling the dynamic midfielder, and bids of £57 million and £66 million were duly rejected.

There was speculation a third bid of more than £70 million was set to come next week—but the Mail’s report suggests that Klopp will look elsewhere now after accepting the German side simply will not sell.

The report also suggests that a clause which activates next summer means Liverpool will return to attempt to sign Keita a year from now—but the Reds must look elsewhere for 17/18.

With Dominic Solanke and Mohamed Salah added to the attack, and Andy Robertson providing a much-needed addition at left-back, it remains for the midfield to be strengthened ahead of the start of the campaign.

Given the Reds attack on four fronts this year, and Emre Can‘s unstable contract situation—as well as Lucas Leiva departing for Lazio—it’s imperative that the Reds move quickly in identifying and snaring secondary midfield targets.

The question for Klopp and his staff, now, is whether a short-term option such as a year-long loan might be the best bet as they wait for Keita next year, or whether they cannot risk missing out twice and instead search for another big addition to provide similar traits.

Leon Goretzka, Mateo Kovacic or Renato Sanches provide stylistic alternatives, though viability for the two former names might be as low as the chase for Keita has proven to be.

[Baigonggong]

Ah Gong really don't believe another one not coming . What the hell is wrong with Liverpool's transfer committee ?

[SnowLeopards]

Liverpool is very much inspired by Arsene Wenger.

"I will buy young players, groom them and sell them at outstanding value."

"I will qualify for Europe every season and win no titles."

"I will purchase 1 or 2 costly players just to shut the fans."

"I have no intention to win the Premier League till I retire."

Pierre.

[masterwanker]

Originally Posted by Frankiestine

this clown is empowered by our response that what he wants....put him on ignore list very soon he will be the real clown cos no one will see his post and response to him...he can keep coming up with new clones but end of the day we just keep ignoring...

Maybe can ask boss for help to ban these troublemakers from the Liverpool thread .

[LeeHsienLoong]

Klopp sends big message out as Coutinho is named captain ahead of Lallana.
I hope we have lined up alternative players since we failed to sign Keita.

[Anfield2017]

Incredible Coutinho & Solanke taking his chance – 5 talking points from Hertha Berlin 0-3 Liverpool

Liverpool got their trip to Germany off to a great start by beating Hertha Berlin 3-0 in a pre-season game which provided plenty of talking points.



Hertha Berlin 0-3 Liverpool

Pre-Season Friendly, Olympiastadion
July 29, 2017

Goals: Solanke 15′, Wijnaldum 38′, Salah 60′

Dominic Solanke got the Reds off to a good start with a close-range, looping header, before Gini Wijnaldum struck a low effort to double the lead.

Mohamed Salah’s lob was a deserved third in a game Liverpool largely dominated.

It will give Jurgen Klopp plenty of reason to think the summer is panning out as he hoped, both in terms of the fitness of his players and the style being implemented on the pitch, while a few started to get more game time than just 45 minutes.

Result aside, there were far more positives than negatives from the 90-minute outing which give hints as to what’s in store for the season ahead.

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/0...0-3-liverpool/

[naemlo]

Coutinho price tag...

[Baigonggong]

Maybe Barcelona would offer 100 million plus 2 players .

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by Baigonggong

Maybe Barcelona would offer 100 million plus 2 players .

Messi and Suarez?

[The Milk Man]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Messi and Suarez?

Actually I would prefer Suarez and Neymar.
Messi is too individualistic.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by The Milk Man

Actually I would prefer Suarez and Neymar.
Messi is too individualistic.

Suarez should be good enough... get Neymar n sell to PSG for 200 mil.

[masterwanker]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Suarez should be good enough... get Neymar n sell to PSG for 200 mil.

I would welcome Suarez back with open arms. Opposing defenders are scared of his bites .

[countryman]

After talking for so many months, they can only managed 01 major signing ! The transfer committee is useless!

[escobar43535]

Bloody hell, not only does it look like we are not going to get VVD and Naby Keita, worse still it seems like we may lose Coutinho instead


Coutinho is perfect replacement for Neymar


Liverpool star is the only choice to replace Neymar should he leave Barca
Liverpool may get a taste of their own medicine and it will taste foul.
Neil Humphreys
TNP 31 July 2017


The Reds stand accused of bullying lesser clubs in recent months, but there's always a bigger bully in the playground.

And none come bigger than Barcelona.

If they've got their eye on Philippe Coutinho, they will get Philippe Coutinho.

One errant Brazilian is forcing them to target an elegant Brazilian in Liverpool.

Barcelona's narrow 3-2 victory over Real Madrid at the International Champions Cup yesterday morning (Singapore time) only underlined their reliance upon Neymar.

The 25-year-old proved his worth with two fine assists in the friendly Clasico.

Lionel Messi offered the superior performance, but he worked in tandem with his Brazilian wingman.

Messi may be the greatest footballer of all time, but he'll be part of the greatest football club only if Neymar stays.

Should the rebel with a Parisian cause leave, Barcelona will be left a man short, needlessly handicapped in the two-horse race with a resurgent Real.

The answer, the only answer, was last seen wearing the captain's armband for Liverpool.

Coutinho led the Reds to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Hertha Berlin at the Audi Cup yesterday morning and the decision to make him skipper was not a symbolic one.

Neymar's petulance risks ruining Liverpool's plans.

Ironically, manager Juergen Klopp and new Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde find themselves in a similar position.

Their pre-season preparations were coasting along, when the shiniest of spanners threw itself into the works.

Suddenly, Neymar wants out. Suddenly, Barcelona require an urgent replacement.

Three into two doesn't go for Barcelona, not up front, not the way they play.

Incision requires incisive wingers. The Catalan giants crave men who glide inside and forage between the lines, men like Coutinho; a slightly inferior version of Neymar but a handy successor nonetheless.

So much of Barca's play drifted towards the left against Real, through Andres Iniesta and then Neymar, a creative conduit that fed Messi and Luis Suarez.

Coutinho revelled in the same role against Hertha.

CREATIVE FULCRUM

Like Neymar, he floats between the wings. They are both 25, Brazilian and better than just about anyone else in their position. This is hardly a revelation but, until very recently, time appeared to be on Pool's side.

Klopp has grinned and giggled through pre-season, his infectious enthusiasm for the job lifting spirits, despite the Reds' obvious travails in the transfer market.

Two of his summer signings - Dominic Solanke and Mohamed Salah - both scored in Berlin, with Coutinho the creative fulcrum.

But Neymar threatens to napalm Liverpool's party.

Messi dominated against Real, but the 30-year-old conductor needs more than his baton next season. He needs an orchestra. Iniesta is 33, Suarez is 31 in January and Spain is no country for old men.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Indian Summer is carefully managed at Real. His match exertions are limited and controlled.

But Messi, Suarez and Iniesta's inter-passing, overlapping, pinball wizardry remain largely unchanged. The trio are not over the hill, but they are overworked.

Neymar, as he nimbly demonstrated against Real, does more than his fair share of heavy lifting. Messi can't beat the clock, but a younger, creative colleague at least allows him to take a breather.

In terms of potential replacements for Neymar, Coutinho tops a list with only one name on it. He was always destined to take the road well travelled by South Americans, the one that builds a career in the English Premier League before heading for Spain's stratosphere.

But the reason for Pool's confidence, perhaps, was Coutinho's lack of urgency. Even Jamie Carragher said this week that the Brazilian would join Barcelona - but only next year.

Like Manchester United with Ronaldo in 2008, the Reds figured they had one more season with Coutinho, allowing Klopp enough time to consolidate his relatively new squad.

But Neymar has possibly brought Barcelona's clock forward a year. His reported 222-million-euro (S$356m) transfer fee to PSG ensures that the club can meet Liverpool's greediest demands.

A fee of around £100m (S$178m) immediately becomes pocket change for Barcelona. And in one, late move, the bully risks becoming the bullied.

Southampton and RB Leipzig have already reportedly complained of Liverpool's belligerent attempts to strong-arm the clubs into selling key players.

Barcelona may be about to prove that there is always a bigger fish. Messi needs a left-sided partner, at any cost.

If Neymar heads for the bright lights of Paris, Coutinho should probably start packing.

[masterwanker]

If Neymar is really leaving for PSG than Liverpool most likely would lose Coutinho. Anyways no player and or manager is greater than the club. Players and managers come and go . As for FSG all these is purely about business . They will do anything to turn Liverpool back into a profitable business .