Players leaving

Club reporting today that Divock Origi, Loris Karius, Sheyi Ojo and Ben Woodburn will be leaving at the end of the month as their contracts expire. Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Luis Longstaff and Sean Wilson will also be leaving the Academy.

I wonder what's going to happen to Bobby. Will he be happy as a bit-part player as he has been for the latter end of this season.

I wonder what's going to happen to Bobby. Will he be happy as a bit-part player as he has been for the latter end of this season.

He was injured for a lot of that. Klopp knows what he gets from a fit Firminho so I see him being more involved in the new season.

I wonder what's going to happen to Bobby. Will he be happy as a bit-part player as he has been for the latter end of this season.

I don't think Bobby is going to be a bit part player. He's still going to be an important player for us as long as he stays healthy. Bobby when he's in good shape is still route 1 for us when we play.

Kelleher reportedly looking to decide his future at the club in the upcoming weeks. With Alisson in front of him i didn't think we could keep him around much longer, but didn't think it could be as soon as this summer.

Kelleher reportedly looking to decide his future at the club in the upcoming weeks. With Alisson in front of him i didn't think we could keep him around much longer, but didn't think it could be as soon as this summer.

Not really surprising to be honest. He's proven himself good enough to deserve a starting position, and Ali isn't anywhere close to retiring, so his path is blocked here, I'm afraid. I don't want to see him go, but it wouldn't be fair to ask him to spend another year on the bench.

I just hope we'll insert a buy back clause in any deal we make, just in case.

Wonder what happens to Nat. Will be happy either way, as he deserves to play regularly
Read he may stay,  but I assumed we'd sell him. 

Wonder what happens to Nat. Will be happy either way, as he deserves to play regularly
Read he may stay,  but I assumed we'd sell him. 

Loan possibly ?

Could we put kellerher out on a 2 year loan like we did with Karius? Gives everybody options then.

I would be against selling him. I don't see why we would unless it's to Balance the books.

Neco, Nat, Ox, Taki and Mane will be sold. Loan for Kelleher. Hopefully Gomez stays but if he wants to leave for more football I can't see the club not granting him his wish.

Wonder what happens to Nat. Will be happy either way, as he deserves to play regularly
Read he may stay,  but I assumed we'd sell him. 

Read a rumor yesterday we might consider letting go out on loan again then let Matip leave on a free in 2024 to have Phillips replace him.

Feel like the most likely scenario where Nat stays is if we sell Gomez

Read a rumor yesterday we might consider letting go out on loan again then let Matip leave on a free in 2024 to have Phillips replace him.

Feel like the most likely scenario where Nat stays is if we sell Gomez

Where did that rumour come from? Absolutely no way a club would set in stone a plan like that with two if their players surely? If Phillips isn't good enough to replace Matip between now and then, why would he be good enough in that situation in two years time?

Where did that rumour come from?

It was in the Echo, think it is 1+1=2 type of speculation

Has anyone heard any rumours about Rhys Williams staying, going on loan or being sold? I think he'd be the player most likely to take Matip's place in the squad. I don't know if he's good enough but he's young enough to develop.
Nat played an important role for us but I don't think he's quick enough. He'll always be a legend, like Origi but I don't think he will play for us again. Maybe another year on loan but that will probably only happen if we can't get a decent fee.

Who is going to be the number 2 keeper if Kelleher leaves? Adrian or someone else?

Neco, Nat, Ox, Taki and Mane will be sold. Loan for Kelleher. Hopefully Gomez stays but if he wants to leave for more football I can't see the club not granting him his wish.

I'd be gutted to see taki leave. Deserves more of a chance. Rarely let's us down.

It was in the Echo, think it is 1+1=2 type of speculation

If it was the Echo it’s more like a 1+1 = 5.

I'd be gutted to see taki leave. Deserves more of a chance. Rarely let's us down.

He can’t get more of a chance because save for injuries he’s not going to unseat any of the top 5.

Could we put kellerher out on a 2 year loan like we did with Karius? Gives everybody options then.

I would be against selling him. I don't see why we would unless it's to Balance the books.

Hopefully he’s ok with a loan but he’s too good for just cup competitions and he knows if we go out early in them like we’ve mostly done then his season is down to the bench. Players want to play not ride the bench and you can only keep them so long before they want to move. He has a career to worry about and Alisson is going nowhere for a long time. Kelleher’s future just isn’t here.

Hopefully he’s ok with a loan but he’s too good for just cup competitions and he knows if we go out early in them like we’ve mostly done then his season is down to the bench. Players want to play not ride the bench and you can only keep them so long before they want to move. He has a career to worry about and Alisson is going nowhere for a long time. Kelleher’s future just isn’t here.

Look to sell with a buy back option in that circumstance? Look to sell to someone like Celtic who would have the European level experience but wouldn't probably haggle a fairly low buy back clause in his contract given that even a few million in Scotland is A LOT

We still have that Ben Davies on our books as well.
Can’t see him staying but I doubt we would get much for him.

I forgot he was here tbh.

Hopefully he’s ok with a loan but he’s too good for just cup competitions and he knows if we go out early in them like we’ve mostly done then his season is down to the bench. Players want to play not ride the bench and you can only keep them so long before they want to move. He has a career to worry about and Alisson is going nowhere for a long time. Kelleher’s future just isn’t here.

Agree mate and that's why I think a 2 year loan is a good option. He gets to be number 1 somewhere and in 2 years time we can see where things stand. He's too good to sanction a permanent deal I think.

He can’t get more of a chance because save for injuries he’s not going to unseat any of the top 5.

I'd like to keep him mate. He's a quality player and made vital contributions last season ... without him we may have ended up with no trophies.

I'd rather sell players like AOC who contributed very little last season and he should go before taki. His time here is coming to an end and it will do him good to have a change.

We need depth and with Sadio likely leaving ... if you're having Diaz nunez and salah up there then I'd like Jota Bobby and Taki to back up. It's gonna be another long season hopefully.

Where did that rumour come from? Absolutely no way a club would set in stone a plan like that with two if their players surely? If Phillips isn't good enough to replace Matip between now and then, why would he be good enough in that situation in two years time?

The papers, ssn etc seen the same story. The other assumption is Bournemouth can't afford him.

I'd like to keep him mate. He's a quality player and made vital contributions last season ... without him we may have ended up with no trophies.

It is a hard situation for us to convince him to stay, even when he see the departure of Mane that it could be opportunity to climb the depth charts he gets pushed back down with the inpending purchase of Nunez.

Also as far as value standpoint it would be out best opportunity to get the most for him on the back of a good season despite very limited playing time.

I still don't get it.

I understand some of the fringe players wanting to get some game time, but why on earth would you want to be anywhere else but this Club, with this Manager?

I still don't get it.

I understand some of the fringe players wanting to get some game time, but why on earth would you want to be anywhere else but this Club, with this Manager?

££££

££££

Gini should have a word to them!

Is this not gonna keep happening now though with any of our top players as their contracts are coming to an end 😬...if Sadio is gonna earn that much at Bayern ,Salah will deffo walk for free next year and get huge money elsewhere
We'll probably have to up that wage structure at some point.

Gini should have a word to them!

didnt he get Flop of the year in France I just dont get this need for players to fill up their pension pots having been earning over £5mil a year for a number of years some even more than that.

didnt he get Flop of the year in France I just dont get this need for players to fill up their pension pots having been earning over £5mil a year for a number of years some even more than that.

Agreed mate.

And yes Gini did get that coveted award! 

Being reported on sky Taki off to Monaco 15 mill

We got a really good price for him

Think Neco next reckon we will get 15--20 m

Conor Bradley has completed a loan move to Bolton Wanderers.
With Ramsay's arrival, it's a move that makes sense. He showed encouraging signs the few times he played last season, but it was clear he's still very 'raw'. He'll hopefully get some decent experience in League One and come back a more mature player.

Conor Bradley has completed a loan move to Bolton Wanderers.
With Ramsay's arrival, it's a move that makes sense. He showed encouraging signs the few times he played last season, but it was clear he's still very 'raw'. He'll hopefully get some decent experience in League One and come back a more mature player.

Surprised not Championship much more chance of finding out if he is good enough or not

Surprised not Championship much more chance of finding out if he is good enough or not

He's only 18, so it makes sense. And it's probably better for him to go to a decent League One side where he'll get a chance to play, and not be on the losing side every week, rather than "suffering" every week in the Championship.

Good luck to Taki. Hopefully Gordon takes his spot as 7th option up front and can get the early cup games and random league game Taki would have gotten.

He's only 18, so it makes sense. And it's probably better for him to go to a decent League One side where he'll get a chance to play, and not be on the losing side every week, rather than "suffering" every week in the Championship.

Elliott was only 18 and he didn't suffer

Elliott was only 18 and he didn't suffer

Fair point, but not every player is the same. And different positions require different skill sets and physical attributes. There's a reason most of the teenagers breaking through are attacking players (not all, but most). Defenders usually requires a bit more time to be ready.

I still don't get it.

I understand some of the fringe players wanting to get some game time, but why on earth would you want to be anywhere else but this Club, with this Manager?

For some of them, eg Taki, it's understandable. He's 27 (I think) and hardly getting a kick, so it's not about the money, it's about playing. Ditto Origi, Neco and Philips. Hope we don't lose Gomez over it too.

Conor Bradley has completed a loan move to Bolton Wanderers.
With Ramsay's arrival, it's a move that makes sense. He showed encouraging signs the few times he played last season, but it was clear he's still very 'raw'. He'll hopefully get some decent experience in League One and come back a more mature player.

Ian Evatt a no nonsense CB in his day and a no nonsense manager as well. Will be good for the lad to get some real football under his belt before he tries to find himself a permanent deal higher up the ladder.

For some of them, eg Taki, it's understandable. He's 27 (I think) and hardly getting a kick, so it's not about the money, it's about playing. Ditto Origi, Neco and Philips. Hope we don't lose Gomez over it too.

Yup, they are first and foremost football players. It's a job, but also a passion for most, so sitting on the bench cannot be pleasant or rewarding, even if it's 'the best club in the world' bench.
Most of these guys don't really have a special affection for the club, it's just an employer for them.

I still don't get it.

I understand some of the fringe players wanting to get some game time, but why on earth would you want to be anywhere else but this Club, with this Manager?

its a puzzle mate, silverware  Millions in pay adoring fans the history .

Hopefully he’s ok with a loan but he’s too good for just cup competitions and he knows if we go out early in them like we’ve mostly done then his season is down to the bench. Players want to play not ride the bench and you can only keep them so long before they want to move. He has a career to worry about and Alisson is going nowhere for a long time. Kelleher’s future just isn’t here.

The Allison factor is less likely an issue than his international career. Atm, he's number one for his country, because his main rival for it has been injured. But his rivals for the place are both likely to be playing first team football in the EPL next season, and if they do, he will be under even more pressure than he already is to leave us, to try and keep his place at international level.

We have this issue every summer. He says he wants to talk about it again. But he has to decide what does he want, more game time or more medals won? Because apart from the League Cup here, it's one or the other for him, not both.

Migs left the week before the season started when he did. 5 days later, Allison got injured against Norwich and was out for 2 months. That's the way it goes.

Migs left the week before the season started when he did. 5 days later, Allison got injured against Norwich and was out for 2 months. That's the way it goes.

The time frame here is wonderfully fu**ed up and completely wrong too.

Who replaced Mignolet, as it wasn't Ali was it?
That would of been Karius!!

So you're wrong, again!!

so approx incoming fees (Ignoring addons) so far ?

£27.5m Mane ?
£12.9m Taki ?

so approx incoming fees (Ignoring addons) so far ?

£27.5m Mane ?
£12.9m Taki ?

Yep. There will be loan fees to come in. Kellerher potentially as i would not sell permanently. Seems like nico Williams will bring 10+ million in now we have the lad from Aberdeen.

I think Gomez or Philips will be sold. Alot will happen when they come back for preseason and sit down with the club. If Gomez wants to fight for his place then Nat will leave I think for around 15m. If Gomez wants out then I can see the club keeping Nat. Gomez will bring in more than Nat.

Once they are back I'm sure they will pick up talks with keita over a new deal.

The deal for mane pays the Diaz fee. I'm pretty sure once the summer is done the nunez initial fee will be well on the way to being recouped.

Yep. There will be loan fees to come in. Kellerher potentially as i would not sell permanently. Seems like nico Williams will bring 10+ million in now we have the lad from Aberdeen.

I think Gomez or Philips will be sold. Alot will happen when they come back for preseason and sit down with the club. If Gomez wants to fight for his place then Nat will leave I think for around 15m. If Gomez wants out then I can see the club keeping Nat. Gomez will bring in more than Nat.

Once they are back I'm sure they will pick up talks with keita over a new deal.

The deal for mane pays the Diaz fee. I'm pretty sure once the summer is done the nunez initial fee will be well on the way to being recouped.

Good business as usual.

Im sure I read Gomez was getting a new deal and Philips was being loaned out again. But that could have changed again. l o l

Crazy to think about, Gomez is only 25 years of age, with all the injuries he has had  in the past you might get the impression he is already edging 30 like Matip…


I know it will be not happening that we sign a top midfield player this window but I really hope we gonna pay the big bucks next sommer to get Bellingham in! He seems the ideal fit for us! I would be very sad to see him go to the likes of City, United or Chelsea ….

Read somewhere yesterday, Stevie gonna put in a 30 million pound bid for Gomez. Any truth to those rumors?

Read somewhere yesterday, Stevie gonna put in a 30 million pound bid for Gomez. Any truth to those rumors?

Hope not. I think Gomez will play a lot more this season.

Read somewhere yesterday, Stevie gonna put in a 30 million pound bid for Gomez. Any truth to those rumors?

I don't think so. There's been talk of that ever since Gerrard took the Villa job it seems like.

Ben Woodburn having a trial with Preston after his contract expires.

Ben Woodburn having a trial with Preston after his contract expires.

just shows how difficult it is for young lads he was destined for great things once.

just shows how difficult it is for young lads he was destined for great things once.

Read he's now got a 1 year deal with Preston, a place with obvious LFC connections and not a bad place to get your career back on track. I admire the ones who despite never living up to the big expectations still work hard and forge a decent career for themselves.

Calvin Ramsey being linked to a loan away this winter.

What this club does with its right back position is absolutely mental.

Need to actually bring in some proper competition for Trent.

Mibees not a bad shout for calvin, few months in the championship or some such.

Gomez & Milner can still cover RB.

Calvin Ramsey being linked to a loan away this winter.

What this club does with its right back position is absolutely mental.

Need to actually bring in some proper competition for Trent.

Do you think Trent could play in midfield, not sure tbh.

Do you think Trent could play in midfield, not sure tbh.

One obvious way to find out, play him there...if he shines all well and good, if he struggles, then he reverts to wingback.

I think it is worth a try, Trent has always been an attacking type of player.

Trent MF hendo RB. l o l

One obvious way to find out, play him there...if he shines all well and good, if he struggles, then he reverts to wingback.

We don't play with wing backs ... we play with full backs. The one on the left is world class, great going forward, creative, quick ... defensively sound.

Most importantly he supports his centre half , always in position ... knows how to defend, gets back in and works his f*cking socks off. Not much gets round him or round the back.

The one on the right doesn't.

Time to find one that does ... maybe ramsay and see what he's got and in turn see what trent has got. He needs to work harder ... he needs to be better.

Do you think Trent could play in midfield, not sure tbh.

With having no recognised right back at the club if he does... probably not.

We don't play with wing backs ... we play with full backs. The one on the left is world class, great going forward, creative, quick ... defensively sound.

Most importantly he supports his centre half , always in position ... knows how to defend, gets back in and works his f*cking socks off. Not much gets round him or round the back.

The one on the right doesn't.

Time to find one that does ... maybe ramsay and see what he's got and in turn see what trent has got. He needs to work harder ... he needs to be better.

Ramsey getting loaned out this winter by all accounts. Not sure his signing was ever really for a first team place long term. More of a buy him cheap, sell him on for profit move.

With having no recognised right back at the club if he does... probably not.

Im happy with gomez at RB when VVD comes back if it means letting trent have more freedom and play further forward.

Or dare I say it 3-5-2.

Ramsey getting loaned out this winter by all accounts. Not sure his signing was ever really for a first team place long term. More of a buy him cheap, sell him on for profit move.

A loan would defo help him, see how he copes in a championship team.

Im happy with gomez at RB when VVD comes back if it means letting trent have more freedom and play further forward.

Or dare I say it 3-5-2.

Gomez in a three suits him but I'd go 3 4 3. Problem is our squad in attack is a little too heavy for only 2 to he on the pitch at any one time.

Gomez in a three suits him but I'd go 3 4 3. Problem is our squad in attack is a little too heavy for only 2 to he on the pitch at any one time.

Yea. tbh I dont think klopp likes a 3 at the back anyway, unless its last 5 mins or something.

Yea. tbh I dont think klopp likes a 3 at the back anyway, unless its last 5 mins or something.

Aye we'll never see it under Jürgen and to be honest the squad isn't set up for it for a season.

So thats Bobby going.

Almost 100% that OX & Naby lad are gone too.

Milner probably leave or become player coach.

Id expect Philips to leave too.

So minimum 5 slots in the squad for new blood in the summer.

So thats Bobby going.

Almost 100% that OX & Naby lad are gone too.

Milner probably leave or become player coach.

Id expect Philips to leave too.

So minimum 5 slots in the squad for new blood in the summer.

We already replaced Bobby with Gapko.

We need at least 2 or 3 new midfielders, 2 new CB's, and possibly a new right back.

We already replaced Bobby with Gapko.

We need at least 2 or 3 new midfielders, 2 new CB's, and possibly a new right back.

Aye could be.

I was just looking at bare numbers tbh.

We already replaced Bobby with Gapko.

We need at least 2 or 3 new midfielders, 2 new CB's, and possibly a new right back.

I'd have been happy with 4 signings this Summer ... a right back to go straight in, quality centre half that stays fit, and 2 quality centre mids to go straight in.

I'd still be happy with that. But Bobby going ... I'm wondering now. Diaz , Jota, Gapko ... all left side. Salah right side. Nunez centre. Jota can also play through the centre. So maybe a back up to Mo ... unless they feel Doak can do it. If so , Diaz/Gapko, Nunez/Jota, Salah/Doak might be how we go in next season.

I'd have been happy with 4 signings this Summer ... a right back to go straight in, quality centre half that stays fit, and 2 quality centre mids to go straight in.

I'd still be happy with that. But Bobby going ... I'm wondering now. Diaz , Jota, Gapko ... all left side. Salah right side. Nunez centre. Jota can also play through the centre. So maybe a back up to Mo ... unless they feel Doak can do it. If so , Diaz/Gapko, Nunez/Jota, Salah/Doak might be how we go in next season.

Gakpo will be moulded  to play that CF role.

I'd have been happy with 4 signings this Summer ... a right back to go straight in, quality centre half that stays fit, and 2 quality centre mids to go straight in.

I'd still be happy with that. But Bobby going ... I'm wondering now. Diaz , Jota, Gapko ... all left side. Salah right side. Nunez centre. Jota can also play through the centre. So maybe a back up to Mo ... unless they feel Doak can do it. If so , Diaz/Gapko, Nunez/Jota, Salah/Doak might be how we go in next season.

Best prepare yourself for the fact we won’t be buying a right back in the summer r

Best prepare yourself for the fact we won’t be buying a right back in the summer r

Not a hope in hell.

I think we will have no more than 3 big signings this summer, probably only 2. Mostly because of money but also for other good reasons- to many players coming in might affect squad harmony, we have young players who can get more 1st team football and a few other factors.

Probably 1 CB with 1 or 2 quality MF that can potentially go in the starting 11 will be the big signings.
Any other business will be at the edges; a few young players or kids leaving/going on loan, maybe buying young players. We might trim the squad a bit more than expected with possibly Carvalho, Adrian or Jones leaving. Kelleher might leave and be replaced by another young GK with potential.

I don't expect lots of big transfers.

I think we will have no more than 3 big signings this summer, probably only 2. Mostly because of money but also for other good reasons- to many players coming in might affect squad harmony, we have young players who can get more 1st team football and a few other factors.

Probably 1 CB with 1 or 2 quality MF that can potentially go in the starting 11 will be the big signings.
Any other business will be at the edges; a few young players or kids leaving/going on loan, maybe buying young players. We might trim the squad a bit more than expected with possibly Carvalho, Adrian or Jones leaving. Kelleher might leave and be replaced by another young GK with potential.

I don't expect lots of big transfers.

Will at least be 3 two midfielders and a CB . Just can't see us getting another forward.  The focus will be midfield and CB .

Will at least be 3 two midfielders and a CB . Just can't see us getting another forward.  The focus will be midfield and CB .

Won’t be far off Rossy, two mids at least with one being the creative type, and a presser, definitely need to back up defensively, can’t see Gomez, Matip, Phillips as part of next season’s squad, so two CB’s to replace them, might even need a keeper if Kells decides first team action over two cup runs,

For me, Naby gone, Ox gone, Melo gone, Milner coaching role, Thiago one more season, Hendo one more season, Curtis needs to step up, Carv keep working, Harvey needs to bulk up,

I count six there we need to find replacement’s for,  perhaps 3/4 from the market and two or three from the academy, we have one or two coming back from loan deals too, Tyler Morton for example,

But yep I agree, up front we’re sorted, defence needs tweaking but midfield needs a revamp and that’s what I hope we concentrate on.




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Won’t be far off Rossy, two mids at least with one being the creative type, and a presser, definitely need to back up defensively, can’t see Gomez, Matip, Phillips as part of next season’s squad, so two CB’s to replace them, might even need a keeper if Kells decides first team action over two cup runs,

For me, Naby gone, Ox gone, Melo gone, Milner coaching role, Thiago one more season, Hendo one more season, Curtis needs to step up, Carv keep working, Harvey needs to bulk up,

I count six there we need to find replacement’s for,  perhaps 3/4 from the market and two or three from the academy, we have one or two coming back from loan deals too, Tyler Morton for example,

But yep I agree, up front we’re sorted, defence needs tweaking but midfield needs a revamp and that’s what I hope we concentrate on.




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Sounds like Kelleher could go and that money could be the key for the CB and promote Harvey Davies to back up . Then the 300m we have stashed for the midfield 

Won’t be far off Rossy, two mids at least with one being the creative type, and a presser, definitely need to back up defensively, can’t see Gomez, Matip, Phillips as part of next season’s squad, so two CB’s to replace them, might even need a keeper if Kells decides first team action over two cup runs,

For me, Naby gone, Ox gone, Melo gone, Milner coaching role, Thiago one more season, Hendo one more season, Curtis needs to step up, Carv keep working, Harvey needs to bulk up,

I count six there we need to find replacement’s for,  perhaps 3/4 from the market and two or three from the academy, we have one or two coming back from loan deals too, Tyler Morton for example,

But yep I agree, up front we’re sorted, defence needs tweaking but midfield needs a revamp and that’s what I hope we concentrate on.




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Can’t see Gomez leaving any time soon -think it was it the summer he signed a new contract

When could we sign a bosman transfer (Tilemans)?

When could we sign a bosman transfer (Tilemans)?

Decent player mate, he had a brilliant season the one before last but he seems to have stagnated of late, not so sure now he’d make us any better than what we are currently,

James Maddison is a player who I think would be a handy addition, he’s in his peak years now and I think Jürgen could get more from him as well as him playing with better players, he’s had a few injury concerns but that could be down to training methods, or inferior dietary needs,

Not sure we’d need to break the bank to land him either, I’d rather have him than Rice who for me is over inflated and would get found out playing at a higher level every week with added expectation, not sure he has that in him tbh,

The lad Caicedo at Brighton has pulled a few trees of late and looks impressive, one to keep a eye on, there’s talk of Mason Mount being unhappy at Chavs, but he’s more of a forward and we don’t need to add, but but but, never say never eh !!

We can all speculate on who would be a good fit or not, but Jürgen will have a shopping list, he knows what is needed and who is more suited for his plans.

Can’t see Gomez leaving any time soon -think it was it the summer he signed a new contract

agreed

Decent player mate, he had a brilliant season the one before last but he seems to have stagnated of late, not so sure now he’d make us any better than what we are currently,

James Maddison is a player who I think would be a handy addition, he’s in his peak years now and I think Jürgen could get more from him as well as him playing with better players, he’s had a few injury concerns but that could be down to training methods, or inferior dietary needs,

Not sure we’d need to break the bank to land him either, I’d rather have him than Rice who for me is over inflated and would get found out playing at a higher level every week with added expectation, not sure he has that in him tbh,

The lad Caicedo at Brighton has pulled a few trees of late and looks impressive, one to keep a eye on, there’s talk of Mason Mount being unhappy at Chavs, but he’s more of a forward and we don’t need to add, but but but, never say never eh !!

We can all speculate on who would be a good fit or not, but Jürgen will have a shopping list, he knows what is needed and who is more suited for his plans.

wont surprise me to find us signing pure unknown players, no one else ha mentioned.

Won’t be far off Rossy, two mids at least with one being the creative type, and a presser, definitely need to back up defensively, can’t see Gomez, Matip, Phillips as part of next season’s squad, so two CB’s to replace them, might even need a keeper if Kells decides first team action over two cup runs,

For me, Naby gone, Ox gone, Melo gone, Milner coaching role, Thiago one more season, Hendo one more season, Curtis needs to step up, Carv keep working, Harvey needs to bulk up,

I count six there we need to find replacement’s for,  perhaps 3/4 from the market and two or three from the academy, we have one or two coming back from loan deals too, Tyler Morton for example,

But yep I agree, up front we’re sorted, defence needs tweaking but midfield needs a revamp and that’s what I hope we concentrate on.

As others have said, I just can't see Gomez being shipped out.  So, that is 6 total out the door -- Matip, Phillips, Naby, Ox, Melo, and Milner.  Melo may never actually see the pitch in a competitve match, and you could likely count the combined number of appearances for Naby, Ox, and Nat on your fingers.  So, even though it is 6 bodies, it's really more like 4 new signings we need.  Ideally 2 CB and 2 CM who are all good enough to go straight into the first 11. 

wont surprise me to find us signing pure unknown players, no one else ha mentioned.

I'd imagine at least 1-2 will be relative unknowns, or at least not names who we have been consistently linked with over the past 6-12 months.  Hopefully 1-2 are "blockbuster" style deals like Bellingham, Barella, Gvardiol, etc.

I didn't watch the City match last night. Bit concerned that Gvardiol was playing in a team that got hammered. He was 1 of my preferred defensive options.

Was he awful or was it everyone else's fault?