Matt Jarvis (Wolves)

Jarvis on Reds' radar
22nd Mar 2011 - Transfer Gossip  
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Liverpool and Newcastle scouts are expected to take a keen interest in England's newest squad member Matt Jarvis when he pushes for a place in the Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales this weekend.


Liverpool scout Jakob Friis-Hansen will be watching should Jarvis get any amount of game time, with Reds manager Kenny Dalglish notably looking for a winger to provide crosses to key front-man Andy Carroll.

The qualifier with Wales is an ideal time to see if the Jarvis-Carroll supply partnership could work, and with England boss Fabio Capello strongly supporting both the Wolves winger and Carroll, their quest for further glory looks imminent.

Jarvis' pace and delivery has been outstanding so far this season and he ranks amongst the Premier Leagues top 10 for key passes in a match.

The 24-year-old creates plenty chances and also ranks second in the league for crosses into the area behind Aston Villa's Stewart Downing.

Plush with transfer funds, Newcastle pose the biggest threat to Liverpool's chances of singing Jarvis, who in 2007 was worth just £600,000.

Source: Metro.co.uk

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Author: Metro

yes please I think he is quality

To be honest reminds me a bit of Pennant when he was with Birmingham

Nothing wrong with a little squad depth. I'd take him in for the right price. Bonus that he's English.

To be honest reminds me a bit of Pennant when he was with Birmingham

Maybe, I think he has better ball control than Pennant and a better delivery, though not quite as quick. Has a far better weak foot as well.

I wouldn't mind the signing, but I hope we can do better.

I actually think they had similar delivery, think we should be aiming for better, this is the funny season, the media is guessing who we want

Pennant was great, problem was his attitude.  If Jarvis has got his in check, can't see how he wouldn't be a great addition to the squad.  In the words of that illustrious wheeling and dealing bellend, "I'd love to 'ave 'im at the club".

Not for me, decent player though, be interesting to see can he keep it up next season

Always liked him. Have been waiting for us to be linked with him!

Would be a great squad winger, but not a first choice one. Depends how much we could get him for. Would prefer him over Jeffren if it's for the same price.

We need depth, and he'd provide it.

We need first 11 wide men rather than squad players, don't think Jarvis or Jeffren are the answer

We need first 11 wide men rather than squad players, don't think Jarvis or Jeffren are the answer

We'll still need squad players regardless. Can't just have two first class wingers with no back up.

We'll still need squad players regardless. Can't just have two first class wingers with no back up.

Players like Jarvis, N'Zogbia, etc have a buffer, that allows them to play inconsistent as they are playing in a poor team. Bring either of them here and they will struggle to make any impact as they will have a lot more scrutiny based on them. There is no point whatsoever buying width for the sake of it.

Really like this lad. Have been shouting for him for some time. Not flashy but he does a job - and does it very well. He'd find Carroll's head often.

I also like him, but I just feel that the media hype, and the international call up will sky rocket his price similar to that of Andy Carroll.

Any more than £10M then I'd pass.

I also like him, but I just feel that the media hype, and the international call up will sky rocket his price similar to that of Andy Carroll.

Any more than £10M then I'd pass.

Yeah, I can agree with that. Won't be as much as we paid for Carroll but before his call up he was going to be sold for under 10m, now it's probably over. If that's the case, I might pass me self even though I really like the lad.

Remember he terrorised Carra when we played them last season. Since then he's been great.

To add depth maybe, but should be aiming higher for the first team.

Bet his value has gone up, now he's in England squad.

Nothing more than 10m and I'd take him. We do need back up players as well as a few first XI's.

Ive watched every wolves match this year as my dad goes for him and he has all the attributes to be a star. Plays on the left wing with a right foot can go ether way but his crossing is average. However it might just be wolves have no body in the box.
Id take him has he is an improvement of all the wingers we have here ATM. I hate it when you winge that he is only a squad player. Maxi is so much worse and he starts every match!!!

Always liked him. Have been waiting for us to be linked with him!

Would be a great squad winger, but not a first choice one. Depends how much we could get him for. Would prefer him over Jeffren if it's for the same price.

We need depth, and he'd provide it.

Exactly mate. Have always liked this lad. He's better than all "wingers" we've got at the moment and I think he'll be very good coming from the bench when needed to freshen things up and a good understudy to Ashley Young  . Plus he's English and homegrown.

Much better prospects being linked to us

Much better prospects being linked to us

This.

I doubt we will be making massive strides to challenge for 4th/the league by signing players like Jarvis.

Good player, just not sure if he's the standard we need or require. 

Is this another classic case of being over-hyped because of his nationality and because of the standard of club he si currently at?

As corbally said, there are better players available that would cost the same amount.

I guess I'm one of the only ones on here who really likes this kid.  It's not easy to thrive in a team like Wolves where you get very little support in attack, but for the last two years he has been consistently playing well for one of the weakest teams in England.  He is certainly not the best player on the market, but for a reasonable price he could prove to be a very shrewd purchase.  He works hard for his teammates, is relatively quick/fast, has a good delivery, and has proven he can play in the Prem.  I would certainly prefer him on the wing over any of our current options (Cole/Kuyt/Jova/Maxi), and if we get him in for a reasonable price we may actually be able to afford a marquee signing like Sanchez or Hazard!

Report: Liverpool to scout Jarvis
25th Mar 2011 - Transfer Gossip 
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This year's Wolverhampton Wanderers' club, though teetering on relegation as usual, isn't your typical 'Dogged Wolves' squad.


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In fact, their style is wide and positive, largely due to the exceptional play of winger Matt Jarvis, who has four goals and four assists this season and has even earned his first England call-up this week for his play.

Now, as expected, the bigger clubs have become keen on the 24-year-old, and Liverpool, in desperate need of a young winger, seems likely to be atop that list.

According to Metro, Liverpool scout Jakob Friis-Hansen will be on hand for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales to scout the Wolves wide man, who even ranks second in the league in crosses into the area and in the top 10 in key passes.

Jarvis was purchased for just £600,000 ($976,197)in 2007, but he is now valued at £4.4 million ($7.2 million), according to TransferMarkt. Newcastle is also reported to be interested.

Source: NESN

I,d be quite happy to have Jarvis in the squad and if Wolves do go down we,ll get him on the cheap. This is the whole point of squad depth IMO. All this bollox of " hes not LFC quality " is doing my head in. If hes not a quality EPL player then how did get in the England squad and who have we got as back up or even 1st team who could come in and deliver quality into the box for the big guy. At 24 hes got to be worth an outlay of 4-5 million. The question is would you rather pay 4-5 million on Jarvis or the same amount for Cole or Maxi, i know where money would be going.

I just hope to F**k we don't buy him, he is no where near good enough and I actually think Kuyt is better on the right than he would be. Hope the club steers well clear. Trebor if you think Wolves are going to sell him for £4 million you are mad, you do know he is English do you

I'd have him here for definite. He's pacy, got skill and isn't afraid to run at his man who he beats quite a lot of the time too, unlike Kuyt.

I wouldn't go above £10million for him though, but it'd be a nice option to have if we bought someone such as Ashley Young and then brought Jarvis on with 30mins to go to keep up the constant wing play.

After his England cap we wont get him for less than 8-10m!

Wouldnt have minded if we got him for around 4-5m but would much rather spend bigger and get Ashley Young in.

After his England cap we wont get him for less than 8-10m!

Depends, if Wolves get relegated they probably don't have much choice. Not my first choice, but a very solid back up.

I just hope to f**k we don't buy him, he is no where near good enough and I actually think Kuyt is better on the right than he would be. Hope the club steers well clear. Trebor if you think Wolves are going to sell him for £4 million you are mad, you do know he is English do you

he doesnt play on the right, he plays on the left so he can cut in
he has so much more potential than downing or young who would cost 3x more
if he is in the england squad then he has qualitiy
finally he is much better than maxi or cole

A poor mans Pennant, would be a massive flop, do not rate him at all, Michael Ricketts got capped by England, Emile Heskey has 60 plus caps.

 How has he more potential than Young and Downing who are similar ages sure they have much more quality then him down to there England caps according to you. So what if he is better than the two of them neither of them get on

And we'l get a good bargain if wolves go down !

And we'l get a good bargain if wolves go down !

Wolves said that he will not sell Jarvis.

"He is far too valuable to us. If anyone comes knocking at my door they will get a custard pie. We need our best players. Why the hell should we sell him? He’s one of our best players, we’ve just got him in the England squad, so no he’s not for sale."

A big offer would have to be thrown that away in order for them to accept it.

Wolves said that he will not sell Jarvis.

"He is far too valuable to us. If anyone comes knocking at my door they will get a custard pie. We need our best players. Why the hell should we sell him? He’s one of our best players, we’ve just got him in the England squad, so no he’s not for sale."

A big offer would have to be thrown that away in order for them to accept it.

That sounds like Blackpool and Charlie Adam Part 2

Wolves said that he will not sell Jarvis.

"He is far too valuable to us. If anyone comes knocking at my door they will get a custard pie. We need our best players. Why the hell should we sell him? He’s one of our best players, we’ve just got him in the England squad, so no he’s not for sale."

A big offer would have to be thrown that away in order for them to accept it.

They can say what they want but it's only f***in Wolves. If a big club came in then Jarvis would want to go, his agent would want him to go and the club would find it hard to turn down a half decent offer.

These hillbilly small time clubs have a hide.

Yeh he is going to turn Liverpool down for F***ing park football.

If anyone comes knocking at my door they will get a custard pie.

Have to admit that made me chuckle, who the hell talks like that nowadays?

Am I right in saying Jarvis has been predominantly played on the left of midfield, rather than the right?

Ya he is anny, I don't think he is good enough for the club, a 1 season wonder you can spot them a mile away

But he played well last season?

Ya he is anny, I don't think he is good enough for the club, a 1 season wonder you can spot them a mile away

Think your right. I Think he is decent, and definitely worth a move to a better club, just not a supposed title challenging side.

Sod Jarvis just get Pennant back!

If we bring Jarvis in there is no way in hell he is being brought in as first choice. John Henry made a comment when he arrived about being really surprised about the lack of strength in depth. My guess would be we'll selling the likes of Jovanovic, Poulsen, Cole, Konchesky, Jones, Kyrgiakos, Maxi and Ngog who are all probably on a hefty wage. Then bring in the likes of Jarvis, Marveaux and Kranjcar. Improving the strength in depth while reducing the wage bill at the same time. Alongside this we'll be bringing in top class players who will go straight into the first eleven.

Don't panic. The owners, Comolli and Kenny know exactly what they're doing.

If we bring Jarvis in there is no way in hell he is being brought in as first choice. John Henry made a comment when he arrived about being really surprised about the lack of strength in depth. My guess would be we'll selling the likes of Jovanovic, Poulsen, Cole, Konchesky, Jones, Kyrgiakos, Maxi and Ngog who are all probably on a hefty wage. Then bring in the likes of Jarvis, Marveaux and Kranjcar. Improving the strength in depth while reducing the wage bill at the same time. Alongside this we'll be bringing in top class players who will go straight into the first eleven.

Don't panic. The owners, Comolli and Kenny know exactly what they're doing.

Yeah, you could be right there. We certainly don't need or want what Man City have - a squad of first team players, all moaning and bitching because they feel they should all be playing first team football.

A squad of excellent, very good, good and decent players is what we need. More than that though a happy squad who will give it their best when called upon and have the mindset to make the most of the chances they do get.

I would like to sign him but only as a squad player for now, has a good delivery, pace, and can beat a defender, things that cole or maxi don't have, what I really like about him is his determination to get the ball and beat defenders, if we can get him for under 10m then would be happy to sign him

Wolves said that he will not sell Jarvis.

"He is far too valuable to us. If anyone comes knocking at my door they will get a custard pie. We need our best players. Why the hell should we sell him? He’s one of our best players, we’ve just got him in the England squad, so no he’s not for sale."

A big offer would have to be thrown that away in order for them to accept it.

IMO I think we could get him for under 10m, it's obvious that he's not worth over 10m and it's unlikely to be a bidding war over him, also he could have his head turned by intrest from a big club which would male the sale easier

Lad is a one season wonder and to be honest in recent weeks he has disappeared. If he is good enough to be a Liverpool player lot of players in the Premiership are good enough.

Surprised how many people rate a fairly ordinary player who none of the other top sides would even consider.

He would be an okay signing for say a Villa

Squad signing. Stop being so negative.

F**k the squad signings we should have confidence in our youth having a f**king average lad like Jarvis filling up squads places will only stop the development of two of our brightest prospects Sterling and Suso.

 How the f**k is that being negative if I'm not mistaken Jarvis plays with Wolves Sterling and Suso play with us. Jarvis will disappear like other one season wonders

How the F**k is that being negative if I'm not mistaken Jarvis plays with Wolves

And?

He doesn't play with Liverpool, he plays with Wolves, am I not allowed be negative about one of there players that is unless of course you are a Wolves fan.

Otherwise you need to stop being so f**king negative about our youth players coming through and stop backing signing of mediocre players to take up squad positions our young players can.

You've obviously heard of Sterling and Suso have you LFC

You've obviously heard of Sterling and Suso have you LFC

Ha. You're always looking for an argument aren't you? Why is that?

Anyways, I never mentioned our youth players. You're arguing with yourself there.

I think the point is that average players taking up squad roles, will be doing so at the expense of the youth team players coming through.

Why pay good money for the likes of Jarvis when the quality is already there?

I think the point is that average players taking up squad roles, will be doing so at the expense of the youth team players coming through.

Why pay good money for the likes of Jarvis when the quality is already there?

Because we need wingers who will be ready to play next season. We currently have zero. Suso can't just be immediately thrust into first team football like that.

We'll need at least one squad winger for the next season at least.

No we don't need a squad player we need a top quality winger to play first team football now something Jarvis is clearly not.

We don't need a 25 year squad player to take up positions in the squad that can be filled by Sterling or maybe Suso who I'm aware does his best work in the centre and pay what maybe £10 million for.

It would be an idiotic signing and I don't think it will happen personally.

I think you'll find it was you LFC looking for the row here, I was giving my opinion of a player that plays with Wolves ya Wolves not Liverpool and saying he would not be a good signing for the club and would only take up squad places our talented young players could take.

 I was complimenting our players and being negative about someone else player. So fairly obvious unless your a Wolves fan you were looking for a row or maybe you didn't even read my post and justed posted the same sh*t you usually do

Jarvis is a good enough squad player. In order to challenge for the title, we'll need squad depth. If the price was right, I'd gladly have him here. We'll need depth, especially out wide, since we currently have zero. Also, given Sterling's age, I wouldn't pencil him in for first team football just yet. Don't want to rush such a bright prospect.

What is the point in buying a wide man for £10 million plus who is not first team material and is going to be a squad player at best in a position we have our best prospect since Gerrard. Would be madness and aint happening.

I'll be honest I actually think Pennant is a better player than Jarvis.

Buy a quality left midfielder someone like Mata and have Sterling who can play either side as back up

I agree with Corbally here.  I don't see the point in signing a player just to add squad depth.  If we sign a top quality starting 11 winger, we'll still have the likes of Maxi, Joe Cole (maybe), Kuyt etc. to fill the squad spots.  I don't think we should go out looking for squad players at this point.  We need two or three top talents, maybe more.

F**k the squad signings we should have confidence in our youth having a f**king average lad like Jarvis filling up squads places will only stop the development of two of our brightest prospects Sterling and Suso.

 How the f**k is that being negative if I'm not mistaken Jarvis plays with Wolves Sterling and Suso play with us. Jarvis will disappear like other one season wonders

Everyone is forgetting the fact that he puts in 10 quality crosses a game (average). Think what him and Carroll could do.

However, I think there are tons of better options out there than him, and I would love to have him as a squad player, but you are right, we need starters not squad players.

No we don't need a squad player we need a top quality winger to play first team football now something Jarvis is clearly not.

We don't need a 25 year squad player to take up positions in the squad that can be filled by Sterling or maybe Suso who I'm aware does his best work in the centre and pay what maybe £10 million for.

It would be an idiotic signing and I don't think it will happen personally.

I think you'll find it was you LFC looking for the row here, I was giving my opinion of a player that plays with Wolves ya Wolves not Liverpool and saying he would not be a good signing for the club and would only take up squad places our talented young players could take.

 I was complimenting our players and being negative about someone else player. So fairly obvious unless your a Wolves fan you were looking for a row or maybe you didn't even read my post and justed posted the same sh*t you usually do

You're the one swearing all over the place and accusing me of not knowing who our youth players are.

I just had a quick post on LFCReds before nipping out.

I think Comolli was referencing to players like Jarvis, when he was stating that the youth need to be able to to see a place for themselves in the first team. Jarvis will completely hinder the likes of Silva, Suso and Sterling development. He will be an expensive luxury and one who I personally don't rate.

Lad is a one season wonder and to be honest in recent weeks he has disappeared. If he is good enough to be a Liverpool player lot of players in the Premiership are good enough.

he was in wolves best 3 last season , a reason they stayed up

the reason we havent been up the top is our squad depth we currently have no wingers in the first team squad. We have players who used to play on the wing but have lost there pace Maxi , JCole jovanovic and are crap not at liverpool standard.
The signing of Jcole was before the current owners and he was bought in becuase he was free
We need depth and im say our reserves cannot be rushed into the 1st team
I think we are getting a big head about our youth system AMT with flanno , robbo and spearing
We need 3 new wingers in this coming window.
1 class winger to start 20m+ (mata , young ETC)
1 good winger for the bench 5-10m (matt jarvis)
1 bosman or cheap (that french guy)
then we will still have sterling for cover , or kuyt or suarez if we really need.

the reason we havent been up the top is our squad depth we currently have no wingers in the first team squad. We have players who used to play on the wing but have lost there pace Maxi , JCole jovanovic and are crap not at liverpool standard.
The signing of Jcole was before the current owners and he was bought in becuase he was free
We need depth and im say our reserves cannot be rushed into the 1st team
I think we are getting a big head about our youth system AMT with flanno , robbo and spearing
We need 3 new wingers in this coming window.
1 class winger to start 20m+ (mata , young ETC)
1 good winger for the bench 5-10m (matt jarvis)
1 bosman or cheap (that french guy)
then we will still have sterling for cover , or kuyt or suarez if we really need.

We have a right to be big headed about our youth system as the people in charge are the top class of youth coaches. I want a top class winger like yourself but to put 2 more wingers in just for numbers is ludicrous. We don't have money to be throwing around on players like Jarvis when young players like Suso, Raheem, Tom Ince and Toni Silva are showing great promise and capability of stepping up. If you think Marveaux should be signed just because he is a bosman/cheap you don't realize the effect that that has on a young player trying to break through. We need to show confidence in them not belittle them with pointless signings like Jarvis and Marveaux.

the reason we havent been up the top is our squad depth we currently have no wingers in the first team squad. We have players who used to play on the wing but have lost there pace Maxi , JCole jovanovic and are crap not at liverpool standard.
The signing of Jcole was before the current owners and he was bought in becuase he was free
We need depth and im say our reserves cannot be rushed into the 1st team
I think we are getting a big head about our youth system AMT with flanno , robbo and spearing
We need 3 new wingers in this coming window.
1 class winger to start 20m+ (mata , young ETC)
1 good winger for the bench 5-10m (matt jarvis)
1 bosman or cheap (that french guy)
then we will still have sterling for cover , or kuyt or suarez if we really need.

We need 2 class wingers IMO. And then 1 backup.

In one year time Sterling will be better than Jarvis. It would be an absolute waste of £10 million plus

In one year time Sterling will be better than Jarvis. It would be an absolute waste of £10 million plus

You like repeating yourself don't you.

Didnt say that yet maybe u should get your eyes checked you appear to be seeing double

In one year time Sterling will be better than Jarvis. It would be an absolute waste of £10 million plus

That is very true corbally mate.

Another underrated player gets stick for being able to create chances aerially, something everyone cries that we lack.

So to sum up we're looking for a pacey, skillfull 6 foot plus winger who is built like a brick sh*t house and can score and cross with both feet.

Good luck with that search.

I'll take the lad that can beat his man and deliver quality from both sides.