Simon Mignolet (Sunderland)

Not sure if he still does, but he used to start over Courtois.

He did, mate but Courtois is young for a keeper that's why. He's widely regarded as Belgium's number 1 now. As I said, that's not a slight on Mignolet, Belgium are just blessed in that department.

For now I'm just going to take what I've heard as gospel until told otherwise by anybody of relevance.

Rodgers and Reina went for a meal a couple of months ago and Reina was informed that there was going to be a signing that would give him serious competition for his Number 1 choice spot and that Pepe is at least for this season staying.

If we have these two competing for a place we should embrace it because for all of Brad Jones' likeability, to me, he is no better than a Number 3 keeper for us. I can't remember either him or Cavalieri coming even close to threatening Reina for his place even when his form did dip and maybe this is part of why his form dropped.

Put the money issue aside for now and look upon this as a very healthy signing for now and the future.

We don't, at this point at least, know whether or not this is a signing that is clever with regards to what money is available, so its not worth making assumptions or moaning about that side until all of our Summer's dealings have reached a conclusion.

I actually think this is going to be a rather smart signing -- as long as Pepe stays. Pepe might very well be in his last year with us, and for that I'll be very sad to see him go, but Mignolet will bring in some seriously healthy competition this season, plus he'll get a full season to bed-in and adjust to being a Liverpool player. It's difficult for young keepers to make that jump to a big club with that kind of pressure and be an instant success. Look at de Gea's first season with United compared to this past season, for example.

Just can't see us having 10m on the bench every game, year before the World Cup when we need back up in so many departments

Besides one of them has to be no.1 so would mignolet come here if he wasn't no.1? It wouldn't show much ambition if he came to play no.2

So pepe on the bench worth 10m on 100k plus a week 3 yr contract holding all the cards. Maybe Barca don't come in at all maybe no one will pay him that wage so he just hangs around because he has no better options and his family are settled.

Really confused about this whole deal..

Either Pepe or Mignolet on the bench is a darn sight better than having Brad Jones!

Either Pepe or Mignolet on the bench is a darn sight better than having Brad Jones!

Indeed, really like Brad as a person, but as a keeper he scares the living sh*te out of me. Everytime he's near the ball I get a nervous twitch so perhaps there is some truth in Pepe not going after all.

Whether that's because he's staying or another year then off to Barca, I don't know but having a back up as either of them is a step in the right direction for next year, there's no doubt about that.

Indeed, really like Brad as a person, but as a keeper he scares the living sh*te out of me. Everytime he's near the ball I get a nervous twitch so perhaps there is some truth in Pepe not going after all.

Same here Brad is a likable guy and we all want him to do well but the cold hard truth is that he is not EPL material.

As for Mignolet, I find this pretty weird from his perspective, he could be a starter in most of EPL sides, I don't see why he would want to come and sit on the bench. I really don't want to see Pepe go though, so I hope that is exactly what he's coming for.

Same here Brad is a likable guy and we all want him to do well but the cold hard truth is that he is not EPL material.

As for Mignolet, I find this pretty weird from his perspective, he could be a starter in most of EPL sides, I don't see why he would want to come and sit on the bench. I really don't want to see Pepe go though, so I hope that is exactly what he's coming for.

I think Mignolet is being brought in with the understanding that he will only be behind Pepe for a max of 1 season.  Seems like Pepe is bound for Barca, but most likely next summer as it seems Valdes is intent on running his contract down so that he can bank a nice little signing bonus when he leaves!!

I think Mignolet is being brought in with the understanding that he will only be behind Pepe for a max of 1 season.  Seems like Pepe is bound for Barca, but most likely next summer as it seems Valdes is intent on running his contract down so that he can bank a nice little signing bonus when he leaves!!

Price is a little steep - but in many ways, a no-brainer signing. If Pepe stays, he has some serious competition for the jersey, which cannot be a bad thing - and if he goes, we have a decent enough replacement.

Perhaps Rodgers noting Reina that he was going in for someone like Mignolet a few months back is a reason for his resurgent form which we saw from him towards the end of the season. The fact that Reina was making mistakes but could easily slot back in the next week was not good for anyone, most of all Pepe himself. I really hope Reina stays because I think with Mignolet alongside him then we will see him at his best.

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23011973

This could be wrapped up tomorrow.

good player and a good transfer.  If Pepe stays, then brilliant, we have two 'keepers fighting it out, but if he goes then we've got a good back up.

Pepe has had a few injuries in the last couple of seasons, Jones is a championship level keeper. We need a better back-up.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/simon-mignolet-rival-pepe-reina-4702610 I wouldn't see him as a replacement for Pepe but as a better back up keeper than Jones instead .

http://www.rokerreport.com/2013/5/24/4350768/roker-reports-player-of-the-season-simon-mignolet

4 or 5 detailed views of his season from Sunderland fans.

I really hope he isn't a replacement for Pepe but I do believe he will become a very good keeper.

I don't want to sound pessimistic but it does seem unlikely that we'll spend £9-11 million on a back up keeper, not unless we have plans to make him our first choice keeper.

If Pepe stays, then brilliant, we have two 'keepers fighting it out, but if he goes then we've got a good back up.

I don't know mate; to be honest I've never been convinced by Jones. Nothing much against the lad [Jones] but I wouldn't describe him as "good". 

Big bad Brad must be off now yet he only signed a new deal around christmas time 

Big bad Brad must be off now yet he only signed a new deal around christmas time 

We need a third string keeper. Might as well be him.

Big bad Brad must be off now yet he only signed a new deal around christmas time 

He'll be our tour guide for the Aussie visit

Mignolet medical done apparently. Could be confirmed today.

Sounds like this is gonna be announced in the next hour...

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/mignolet-completes-liverpool-switch

It's official http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/mignolet-completes-liverpool-switch

Mignolet completes Liverpool switch
25th Jun 2013 - Latest News
 
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Liverpool Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of Belgium international goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Sunderland.



The deal with the Black Cats is now complete and the 25-year-old has penned a long-term contract after passing a medical at Melwood.

He becomes the first Belgian to represent the Reds - and has been welcomed to the club by manager Brendan Rodgers.

"I am delighted that we have been able to sign one of the top goalkeepers in the Barclays Premier League," said Rodgers.

"Simon will join a club that will give him an opportunity to demonstrate and improve his huge talent."

Mignolet is widely regarded as one of the best young stoppers in Europe and has 13 caps for his country.

He made 90 appearances during his time at the Stadium of Light after arriving from hometown club Sint-Truiden in 2010.