Contrary to many declaring we need a major overhaul, I say we spend heavily on 4 world class players and that automatically lifts others around them.
KeepersMignolet, Bogdan, Ward, FultonKlopp, we know was ruthless in his first couple of years at Dortmund shipping out all the under-performers, and he himself said "In my opinion, usually I make a one-year contract with the players" and if he goes by that, I'm pretty sure he will be shipping out Mig and Bogdan. Ter Stegen seems to be the one on everyone's lips and I would be very happy if we can lure him without CL football.
Out: Mig £9m, Bogdan £1m | In: Ter Stegen £18m | Net Spend: £8m
Full-backsClyne, Flano, Moreno, Smith, Randall, Wisdom, McLaughlin, Macguire, EnriqueI would say we are well-stocked although the quality is debatable. If Moreno continues with his sudden brainless gimmicks, we would see Flano there in no time. Randall and Smith would be back-up yet again, with McLaughlin and Macguire going out on loan and just cant wait to see the back of Enrique. Wisdom would probably be let go as well, like we did with Kelly and Coady.
Out: Wisdom £2m | In: None | Net Spend: -£2m
Center BacksSkrtel, Lovren, Sakho, Gomez, Toure, Ilori, Caulker, Jones, Williams, Cleary Caulker, Toure and Ilori are gone for sure, with Jones, Williams and Cleary going out on loan.If Matip signs for free, I guess that would be it for incoming transfers. If Joe impresses like he did early this season, its all his spot to lose. Feel Lovren has improved a lot under Klopp but really really unsure on Sakho. Guess Klopp would give them until winter and assess after.
Out: Toure, Caulker, Ilori £2m | In: None | Net Spend: -£2m
Central MidfieldHendo, Can, Lucas, Grujic, Allen, Allan, Stewart, Chirivella, RossiterIf Klopp plays a 4-2-3-1 predominantly next season, that's 9 players for 2 spots but where the f**k is the quality? If you look at Klopp's title winning sides or Rafa's 08-09 side, there was a vertical player/deep-lying playmaker (Alonso, Sahin, Gundagon) and a horizontal player/defensive mid (Masch, Bender, Kehl). In the current lot, there is no real play maker but rather 3 decent box-to-box mids in Hendo, Can and Grujic, and 1 decent DM in Lucas. Allen might have improved but we would definitely listen to offers. Allan, Stewart, Chirivella and Rossiter playing in the reserves and cup games. We need a solid DM for sure, and either of the Bender brothers would be an ideal signing, Xhaka would be dream!!
Out: Allen £8m | In: Xhaka £30m | Net Spend: £22m
Attacking Midfield/Wingers/Wide ForwardsFirmino, Coutinho, Lallana, Ibe, Milner, Markovic, Ojo, JC Tex, Kent, Alberto, CanosWe'll probably see 1 more season of winger-Milner before Klopp replaces him with an actual winger. Cant see him featuring in central midfield. Guess we were after Alex Teixeira with the intention to play Firmino as false 9 until end of the season, with Alex and Cou on either side. Sadly, didn't work out. JC Tex can hopefully land a new contract but what was really the point of buying Alberto? TC's f**k up again!! Canos might be let go for free with Ojo and Kent peeking in now and then. And I guess one of Markovic or Lallana will be sold. I hope the latter cos he has been just a passenger in this already average team.
Someone like Kevin Volland or Jese Rodriguez who can play out wide as well as upfront, would be great additions.
Out: Canos, Alberto £2m, Lallana £13m | In: Volland £25m | Net Spend: £10m
ForwardsSturridge, Ings, Origi, Benteke, Balotelli, Sinclair, YesilThe last 4 are gone. Atletico have sold Martinez, we could try selling Benteke to them, tailor-made player for Simeone's team, hope we can recoup at least £20m. Yesil and Sinclair will leave. Studge is a big big dilemma. I honestly think Jürgen will not sell him but use his presence as a luxury instead of being dependent on him. Meaning which, the forward we buy must hit the ground running. Inaki Williams now has a 50mil euro release clause. There were rumors of a last minute bid for Icardi. Lacazette could be available. Whoever Klopp gets, I hope we hit the jackpot and he hits the back of the net frequently!
Out: Sinclair, Yesil, Mario £5m, Benteke £20m, | In: Icardi £30m | Net Spend: £5m
OUTs & INsSo there you go, with a net spend between £40-£50m, we will hopefully look at replacing the sub standard players we have with better players, not everyone at the same time, probably in 2-3 windows gradually.
Mignolet --> Ter Stegen
Toure --> Matip
Allen --> Xhaka
Lallana --> Volland
Benteke --> Icardi
Ter Stegen/Ward
Clyne/Flano - Matip/Skrtel - Lovren/Sakho - Moreno/Smith
Xhaka/Lucas - Can/Grujic
Volland/Milner - Firmino/Hendo - Coutinho/Markovic
Icardi/Studge/Ings
.. and a bunch of youngsters like Origi, Ibe, Tex, Ojo, Gomez, Randall, Rossiter, Cameron, Kent