Asier Illarramendi (Real Madrid)

If I'm not mistaken, Illarramendi broke Real's record transfer fee for a Spanish player.

You're not mistaken - I read that on Wikipedia too (only because I actually knew F**k all about the lad if I'm being truthful).

You're not mistaken - I read that on Wikipedia too (only because I actually knew f**k all about the lad if I'm being truthful).

Haha no worries. I remember when he moved to Real thinking it was a top signing for them. He moved in the same window as Isco, Bale and Carvajal.

Has he even played enough for the obligatory YouTube highlights reel??

Sadly , this one has died down. I really liked this kid when I saw him play for the Spain U21 team that won the euro's a few summer's ago. Him, Thiago, Jese, and Morata ran the show in that tourney. Obviously, he hasn't had the playing time at Madrid so it's hard to say if he has progressed, but I'd love to see us gamble on him.

Sadly , this one has died down

I don't think we were ever IN for him mate

this rumour has re-appeared again, and maybe its just that, rumour
 hope its true ,BUT not to replace Lucas as the article speculates

http://www.squawka.com/news/reports-liverpool-target-illarramendi-determined-to-quit-real/401020

YNWA

this rumour has re-appeared again, and maybe its just that, rumour
 hope its true ,BUT not to replace Lucas as the article speculates

http://www.squawka.com/news/reports-liverpool-target-illarramendi-determined-to-quit-real/401020

YNWA

I doubt if Rafa would wanna sell Illara as he likes to operate with a specialist DM alongside Kroos/Modric. Not sure if he rates Lucas Silva either.

Liverpool close in on Illarramendi

Liverpool are nearing a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi. With Madrid hopeful of signing Paul Pogba and possibly Geoffrey Kondogbia, Illarramendi has decided to leave and will tie up a €21 million move to Anfield.

Source: Fichajes.com

Liverpool close in on Illarramendi

Liverpool are nearing a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi. With Madrid hopeful of signing Paul Pogba and possibly Geoffrey Kondogbia, Illarramendi has decided to leave and will tie up a €21 million move to Anfield.

Source: Fichajes.com

Wish it was true! This might be as good as the Kovacic links

How good is he? What is he like?

How good is he? What is he like?

he's a good player, more in the alonso mode, not the most dynamic but a good passer and excellent technically

he's a good player, more in the alonso mode, not the most dynamic but a good passer and excellent technically

Good, thanks

he's a good player, more in the alonso mode, not the most dynamic but a good passer and excellent technically

I haven't seen him since the U21 Euro's a couple of years ago, but he looked pure class in that tournament. He controlled the midfield for Spain with his passing, positioning, and reading of the game. What he did allowed players like Thiago, Jese, and Morata to express themselves more in the attacking third.

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/liverpool-s-16m-bid-likely-to-be-accepted-front-page-news-in-spai

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/liverpool-s-16m-bid-likely-to-be-accepted-front-page-news-in-spai

This sh*t better be true, he's gonna be majestic for us if we sign him and play Hendo or Milner next to him!!!

This sh*t better be true, he's gonna be majestic for us if we sign him and play Hendo or Milner next to him!!!

I'll take your word for it mate. No idea what he is like.

This sh*t better be true, he's gonna be majestic for us if we sign him and play Hendo or Milner next to him!!!

     Coutinho
 Milner      Can
   Illarramendi

That would be a midfield we could have some confidence in.

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/liverpool-s-16m-bid-likely-to-be-accepted-front-page-news-in-spai

Apologies for not posting article, I normally do and I've just seen Kenny's post. On phone and very tired.

     Coutinho
 Milner      Can
   Illarramendi

That would be a midfield we could have some confidence in.

I really like the look of that.

     Coutinho
 Milner      Can
   Illarramendi

That would be a midfield we could have some confidence in.

I like the look of that, with Hendo possibly slotting in as a starter depending on how everyone looks like in preseason and injuries and stuff.

would be a great player but means we will 100% have to shift 2 midfielders as we would be top heavy in that area

would be a great player but means we will 100% have to shift 2 midfielders as we would be top heavy in that area

I could see Allen and Lucas going.

Never heard of him in all honesty, but if others are encouraged by him, hopefully it's a good sign. Perhaps Rafa can help us out here!