Jamal Lewis - Norwich City

https://twitter.com/MelissaReddy_/status/1290759596953526274?s=19

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Arguably the biggest miss in our team when not available. Not saying he's our best player or anything just that his absence impacts the rhythm and balance of the team so badly.

I dont know if this kid is good enough........but plenty on here said that about our no.26 3yrs ago......

I'd definitely be happy with this. No guarantees with any player, but I'll feel better knowing we have some cover for Robbo.

Recruiting for that role is probably a hard sell, but if he wants to come and we can get him fir £10m, that's good business.

I'd definitely be happy with this. No guarantees with any player, but I'll feel better knowing we have some cover for Robbo.

Recruiting for that role is probably a hard sell, but if he wants to come and we can get him fir £10m, that's good business.

He's LB and/or CB isn't he or was that some other player?

He's LB and/or CB isn't he or was that some other player?

Mainly a lb but has played further forward

10 mill...that's more then Andy cost!!

Never impressed whenever the few times I saw him play but for 10m worth a punt.

He's LB and/or CB isn't he or was that some other player?

 I only remember seeing him play as a FB. At 5'10 I doubt he played CB. Then again Gini did once for us. So.....

Decent player from what I've seen this year

10 mill...that's more then Andy cost!!

Right?!

Crazy to think we’d have to spend more for his backup.

It’s a position of need so can see the one having legs, especially with Larouci going the other way?

I would prefer Lloyd Kelly, but there is definitely a player in Lewis he has speed and a decent cross.

I would prefer Lloyd Kelly, but there is definitely a player in Lewis he has speed and a decent cross.

Ah yes, it's Lloyd Kelly I was thinking of as LB and CB, surely he would make more sense, cover for two positions by one player, he can't be that expensive can he?

This would be pretty astute if we get it done. Providing Lewis is interested in being a squad player - he'll know he can't displace Robbo anytime soon - then it's a good move. We'd do well to pull the trigger on it asap and not wait till Chilwell moves (if he does) and theres more interest in Lewis.

Ah yes, it's Lloyd Kelly I was thinking of as LB and CB, surely he would make more sense, cover for two positions by one player, he can't be that expensive can he?

I can't see Bournemouth letting him go this Summer with Ake heading to City.

Probably the reason we are looking at Lewis now.

Got potential this kid but still very raw - lot of sloppy defensive work when I've seen him play but definitely some ability for Klopp and co to work with

Always going to be a tricky position to get cover for as anyone who comes in knows they won't be playing unless Robbo's got an injury.

Paul Joyce on the scene now saying player needs to understand he'll be playing second fiddle to Andy. Think no matter what left back in the world we signed they would need to understand this haha.

Big fan of bringing in proper cover for robertson though, Definitely should be priority this window along with another attacker as cover.

Looks a bit lightweight compared to Robbo but I'd imagine he would improve with us.

Don't know a huge amount about him but after signing Robbo I would have no problems picking up a player from a relegated team if they can see something in him.

Would he come to be back up though?

Looks a bit lightweight compared to Robbo but I'd imagine he would improve with us.

Don't know a huge amount about him but after signing Robbo I would have no problems picking up a player from a relegated team if they can see something in him.

Would he come to be back up though?

The signing could very spell another Robertson special when you look at the price tag ( basically nothing ) The Best Buy of 2017 and Hull must of been sick to their stomachs of how well he's come on.

Looks a bit lightweight compared to Robbo but I'd imagine he would improve with us.

Don't know a huge amount about him but after signing Robbo I would have no problems picking up a player from a relegated team if they can see something in him.

Would he come to be back up though?

Depends if he backs himself to ultimately challenge Robbo for the starting spot, plus we have to start rotating more than we currently do, it's a miracle we didn't have more injuries than we had last season.

Ah yes, it's Lloyd Kelly I was thinking of as LB and CB, surely he would make more sense, cover for two positions by one player, he can't be that expensive can he?

It makes more sense in terms of the numbers, but covering CB suggests he's more defensive minded whereas an attacking LB makes more sense with our style perhaps?

I'm not sure there's too many players better choice than Lewis ot Kelly in terms of age, availability, price, experience of the premiership.

If it were me there's no competition in a choice of a season in the Championship, or playing under Klopp to genuinely challenge for the biggest trophies.

But then not everyone is the same.

Even if this transfer doesn't excite people, it does make a hell of a lot of sense and there shouldn't be anything to complain about.

Not too clued up about him but from what I've read he seems to have a lot of the foundations that will help him fit into our way of playing. Doesn't have to be a world beater or even the finished article yet but as long as he can step into the team when needed without us having to amend our system or tactical approach then I'll be happy.

Milner is a superb player and a good "left back" but the side seems to lose a bit of rhythm when he's brought in to replace Robbo

never heard of him...so maybe he will be the biggest name we get

Looks a bit lightweight compared to Robbo but I'd imagine he would improve with us.

Don't know a huge amount about him but after signing Robbo I would have no problems picking up a player from a relegated team if they can see something in him.

Would he come to be back up though?

Compared to playing in the Championship, probably. I wonder if he can play in midfield or forward at all.

If he is half decent I would imagine him having more game time than a lot of you think on here.

Against most teams we have most of the possession therefore his defensive abilities won’t be tested as much and as others have said he can fit into the team naturally left footed and won’t disrupt our balance or rhythm.

Will be good just to see that we are active in the transfer window as others seem to be.

https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1291046542510522371

£10mill + Larouci.

Well as he plays just down the road from me, I asked a few of my mates who all support the "Budgies" and asked them.
General opinion is he is good but needs fine tuning which I am sure Jürgen can do.

I can remember when Robertson first came to us and thought who is he and if I remember correctly took some time to get a regular place in the first team, so perhaps Lewis is one for the future ?

If he is willing to fight, I would welcome him but do not want any money-suckers.

It think we need a back-up for Robertson so if Lewis wants to improve, I'm ok with it.

He will be more money then Robbo

Good move and a player Jürgen and the coaches can improve. What’s not to like?

Exciting deal if it happens. Lots of potential and finally some proper cover for Robbo. This and another CB would probably be the only two deals we can be sure will happen.

For me a LB cover and competition is one of the key areas where we can strengthen so this seems like a good move for me.

As for the player I like what I've seen of him but it's not a huge amount to be honest.

At least we all on the same wavelength as the Gaffer. We have been saying for months that we need good cover for Andy. First thing the Boss does is look for Andy cover!

The fact that this has been discussed publicly but hasn't happened within 24-48 hours later makes me think it won't.

The club usually only lets the info out when it is practically a done deal.

The fact that this has been discussed publicly but hasn't happened within 24-48 hours later makes me think it won't.

The club usually only lets the info out when it is practically a done deal.

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Make of it what you will.

Can 100% see this happening - it’s the perfect signing if you ask me.

Klopp and the team know exactly what they’re doing

Official bid submitted breaking now.

Can see a deal happening over the next 24 hours.

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Make of it what you will.

Think the sell on clause will make Norwich accept the bid even tho their valuation is 20 million  they must recognise the potential gain from the sell on clause for example us being able to sell on Solanke for 20 million and Ibe for 15 million with both doing nothing in their LFC careers

Bid rejected.

https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1291422502237986820?s=20?

£10m is a bit cheeky if you ask me

£10m is a bit cheeky if you ask me

£15 or even £20 million I reckon will do it and that will still prove to be a bargain When Jürgen works his magic

Don’t really care either way if it’s who Jürgen wants that’s fine by me and it’s not my money but 20m for a relegated LB that’s going to see mostly seat time behind Robbo? That sure doesn’t seem like a Pandemic adjusted price.

£15 or even £20 million I reckon will do it and that will still prove to be a bargain When Jürgen works his magic

Yeah I can see it being between 15 and 20 which for a young player with significant prem experience is pretty bloody good!

Hes got a good engine bombing up and down which is good for a team like us. His crossing and decision making not up to the level of Robbo though. Not yet anyway but he has potential no doubt.

Hes got a good engine bombing up and down which is good for a team like us. His crossing and decision making not up to the level of Robbo though. Not yet anyway but he has potential no doubt.

Up the bid to £15m but no sell on clause, still a good deal

15m will do it think this will happen quite quickly now

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Make of it what you will.

More publicity than Jürgen and Co. typically like to see. The articles keep mentioning Lewis has the same agency as Trent and Robbo. No doubt in my mind where the  publicity is coming from.....

No problem with him coming in if it is who the manager wants of course. But I do not like how much influence agents have in transfers. Far too many clubs have their personnel policy driven by agents rather than their own management. Jürgen would never allow this at Liverpool and I wonder his reaction to this back and forth being publicized now.

£10m is a bit cheeky if you ask me

I agree, fir a premier league starting player with potential to improve its preeety miserly. Be surprised if the deal gets done for less than 15 mill

More publicity than Jürgen and Co. typically like to see. The articles keep mentioning Lewis has the same agency as Trent and Robbo. No doubt in my mind where the  publicity is coming from.....

No problem with him coming in if it is who the manager wants of course. But I do not like how much influence agents have in transfers. Far too many clubs have their personnel policy driven by agents rather than their own management. Jürgen would never allow this at Liverpool and I wonder his reaction to this back and forth being publicized now.

It’s no more publicised than any other transfer. The only signing that went completely under the radar was Fabinho.

The times I've seen him he's lacking a bit defensively  which is slightly concerning for a full back. Are there other full backs (maybe older) happy to be a backup but also fit into what Klopp expects?

The times I've seen him he's lacking a bit defensively  which is slightly concerning for a full back. Are there other full backs (maybe older) happy to be a backup but also fit into what Klopp expects?

Yup we're also linked with Olympiacos left back Tsimikas who looks a decent player.

The fact that this has been discussed publicly but hasn't happened within 24-48 hours later makes me think it won't.

The club usually only lets the info out when it is practically a done deal.

We look to sticking with our £10 million valuation, they want double.

If we're absolutely sold on the player push nearer to £15 million and we'd get him, but looks like we're playing with the Lovren money!!

Yeah I can see it being between 15 and 20 which for a young player with significant prem experience is pretty bloody good!

£15 million would be middle ground territory, they seem to be holding out for 20.

The times I've seen him he's lacking a bit defensively  which is slightly concerning for a full back. Are there other full backs (maybe older) happy to be a backup but also fit into what Klopp expects?

Same as Trent. Ultimately our fullbacks are more of a midfielder than a defender and with him still being young, there’s plenty of time for him to develop the defensive side of his game.

If he’s our first choice surely we can push higher we ain’t that skint.

If he’s our first choice surely we can push higher we ain’t that skint.

Better speak to our owners

If he’s our first choice surely we can push higher we ain’t that skint.

Better speak to our owners

We're not skint, it's the owners choice here over the whole furlough situation and what would be perceived as obscene overspending during this time etc.

We're not skint, it's the owners choice here over the whole furlough situation and what would be perceived as obscene overspending during this time etc.

Yeah but we’re talking to 15m possibly that isn’t obscene

Yeah but we’re talking to 15m possibly that isn’t obscene

If we really can't scrape together an extra 5 or even £10m then we really are fu**ed!

Seems like it wont be happening. We moved on to Tsimikas according to the reliable guys on Twitter (Pearce, Reddy, Joyce, etc)

If we really can't scrape together an extra 5 or even £10m then we really are fu**ed!

If we're self sufficient, then we're playing poker with the Lovren cash!

Seems like it wont be happening. We moved on to Tsimikas according to the reliable guys on Twitter (Pearce, Reddy, Joyce, etc)

Or it's being used as a way for Norwich to lower the price.

Yeah but we’re talking to 15m possibly that isn’t obscene

I never mentiomed this deal though, this is a deal trying to be done with money we got back from Dejan.

Or it's being used as a way for Norwich to lower the price.

It might be but I am hoping it is not. I prefer we send a clear message that we will not be bullied into paying more money than we think is reasonable. We want your player for this sum of money and we are willing to negotiate within a certain price range that we think is fit for what we are getting. Beyond that, you can keep him, we've got a plan B that we'll gladly go to.

Sure this won't necessarily work if you are negotiating an upcoming superstar like Havertz or Werner bc all the big fishes are lining up with bags of money ready to replace you and its also kind of a unique product so, fair enough, they can command an outrageaous fee (seller's market), but it should send a clear enough message to smaller clubs that have a player that not many teams are after but that we identified as one of our targets in a situation where we have a plan B(and probably a C too) and that are now trying to make us pay the LFC tax.

It might be but I am hoping it is not. I prefer we send a clear message that we will not be bullied into paying more money than we think is reasonable. We want your player for this sum of money and we are willing to negotiate within a certain price range that we think is fit for what we are getting. Beyond that, you can keep him, we've got a plan B that we'll gladly go to.

Sure this won't necessarily work if you are negotiating an upcoming superstar like Havertz or Werner bc all the big fishes are lining up with bags of money ready to replace you and its also kind of a unique product so, fair enough, they can command an outrageaous fee (seller's market), but it should send a clear enough message to smaller clubs that have a player that not many teams are after but that we identified as one of our targets in a situation where we have a plan B(and probably a C too) and that are now trying to make us pay the LFC tax.

Sounds like Lewis was the plan B and we wanted the Greek lad all along. Or at least that’s what we’ve told him. Works for me.

Sounds like Lewis was the plan B and we wanted the Greek lad all along. Or at least that’s what we’ve told him. Works for me.

Yeah that's how it usually works. You bid for your second target before your first one 😅

Sounds like Lewis was the plan B and we wanted the Greek lad all along. Or at least that’s what we’ve told him. Works for me.

Haha I think jamal was 1st choice. We only have the lovren money to use as its clear we need to sell to buy.

Offering the decent sell on clause was a good idea but obviously it became clear the lovren money wouldn't get it done we moved on to 2nd on the list.

Better that we did not get bogged down and bottom line is if Jürgen wasn't happy with him he wouldn't be coming here.

Sounds like Lewis was the plan B and we wanted the Greek lad all along. Or at least that’s what we’ve told him. Works for me.

Or having thought on the way Klopp works, Lewis along with the Greek lad will be a number of options we're looking at.
I listened to Klopp speaking on the club doc Golden Sky about the season just gone around the goalie situation when we signed Adrian. It was Achterberg who gave him a number of options who'd make a good second keeper.
Always remember Salah was an option B from Edwards after Klopp couldn't get Julian Brandt.

Haha I think jamal was 1st choice. We only have the lovren money to use as its clear we need to sell to buy.

Offering the decent sell on clause was a good idea but obviously it became clear the lovren money wouldn't get it done we moved on to 2nd on the list.

Better that we did not get bogged down and bottom line is if Jürgen wasn't happy with him he wouldn't be coming here.

Exactly. Very rarely is a player unique enough to justify getting bullied by the other club (Van Dijk and Alisson being good examples of players unique enough and transformational enough for us to break during negotiations). Jamal Lewis seems like a promising player that fits the mold of players Klopp likes to work with and more importantly fits within the parameters of our transfer strategy. However, he's not the only relatively young LB that fits those parameters so unless the drop in quality between him and the second choice is very steep then there's no reason for us to let Norwich (or any other team) pocket an extra 10M$ of our money because the name is Liverpool FC.