A number of posts, through a number of threads, [regarding the autonomy Jürgen has over transfers/squad], got me thinking... this is a serious issue which has been at the core of many a debate and, worse still... the reason behind some major bust ups.
People have, it seems, changed their stance on 'who' exactly is ultimately responsible for transfers. Sometimes changing their opinion on a player, by player, basis: dependant on the current form of that player, often leading to friction as they do.
Most recently the groundswell of opinion appears to be that, in fact, Jürgen has 'full control'; that 'things will change' and we will undoubtedly 'see a marked difference in the transfer market'.
I like every other Red (no doubt) would love such assertions to be true but given Ian Ayre's take on things [Transfer Committee]: what, once and for all do
you believe to be true?
1: Is Jürgen really in control?2: Will Jürgen merely (as Ayre infers) just be following the tried and tested? Or..
3: Will we see the status quo remain (amongst posters, that is) wherein, the boss will get kudos for transfers which work while the Transfer Committee will be blamed for any flops? [for a while anyhow]Personally speaking; I believe the difference will lie in if Jürgen has been given
"first call" (not just last) but...
... Without further ado - nail your colours to the mast troops - 1:, 2: or 3: ? * N.B. For what it's worth and as it might help you decide, here's Ian Ayre's take:
Jürgen Klopp has “final say” despite Liverpool’s transfer committee approach – Ian Ayre
Ayre, speaking at the Web Summit in Dublin this week, said that Klopp “has the final say” on all Liverpool transfers – a policy that continues from Brendan Rodgers‘ reign.
“There’s only one person that has the final say over what players [we sign] at Liverpool Football Club and that’s Jürgen Klopp right now,” he insisted.
"That’s always been the case for as long as I’ve been here"...
...
"the manager will say we are looking for somebody in this position and a bunch of people – a mix of traditional scouts and more recently analytical and digital-based information – bring all of that together as was always the case,” he said.
“Then we look at two, three, four players, the best players for that position, show them to the manager and the manager can go watch or have the scouts go watch those players and narrow it down.
“At that point I’ll become more involved and start talking to clubs, agents, players on a negotiations basis and then the manager will choose.”
http://www.thisisanfield.com/2015/11/Jürgen-klopp-has-final-say-despite-liverpools-transfer-committee-approach-ian-ayre/
** I don't how to add a Poll btw.