Post by GreatSissoko on Jul 22, 2006 15:39:14 GMT
Ok firstly, Harry Kewell will not be sold, it defies the whole system that Rafa has setup- competition for places.
Before I get into anything else, what does LFC need?
-Striker(s)
-Right sided players
-Cover for aging players
Firstly to deal with strikers, Rafa has been very careful to keep everything under a close reign, and thus there could be a few surprises in the works.
Bellamy adds a lot to the front line, the pace of Cisse, but cheaper and with more goal scoring credibility.
However LFC still need that extra 'spark' upfront that crouch/fowler (in his current fitness or age) /or bellamy to some degree lack.
And thus Kuyt/Villa (Torres?) are all good options, and so it comes down to price as to who we see at Anfield this year.
On the right, Simao was almost bought last year but his club suddenly wanted a further 2M pounds for the transfer to be completed, after all paperwork had been done. Imagine if someone did that to you in a business exchange! So we most likely won't be seeing him come to LFC as Rafa is still frustrated/annoyed/upset at being treated in such a manner.
Alves is a good option- no doubting that- but will the price be the sticking point? Probably not- I'd expect to see him in a red shirt this year.
Now the issue of cover- Hyypia and Finnan aren't getting any younger, and while I am not saying that they should be sold or dumped, I am saying that responsible management of a team would mean that you start preparing for these things, so expect 1 or 2 new signings in the R/C/L defensive roles.
I will be surprised if Dudek and Kronkamp are still at Anfield next season, as they have/will be offered in transfer deals to save on transfer budget, and to free up some more room for wages- I am not saying LFC is struggling to pay wages, however freeing up some space by moving on players that don't have a real future at a club is never a bad thing.
Finally, with the Italian saga/relegation (depending on how you look at it) I think LFC will pick up 1 maybe two players on a two year loan, or buy back scheme. I don't think LFC will have much interest in these players, not because they aren't good, but because Juve will not sell players at a cut price, but will loan or come to arrangements with clubs. And as Juve is not selling at a cut price, LFC is not interested.
I think a thing people are forgetting is that LFCknocked back Aimar, why would any club refuse this guy?
The only reason I can come to is that under Rafa's plan he doesn't see the need for this player as when Rafa's team is finalised, Aimar would not get a place in the starting 11, maybe even on the bench.
Before I get into anything else, what does LFC need?
-Striker(s)
-Right sided players
-Cover for aging players
Firstly to deal with strikers, Rafa has been very careful to keep everything under a close reign, and thus there could be a few surprises in the works.
Bellamy adds a lot to the front line, the pace of Cisse, but cheaper and with more goal scoring credibility.
However LFC still need that extra 'spark' upfront that crouch/fowler (in his current fitness or age) /or bellamy to some degree lack.
And thus Kuyt/Villa (Torres?) are all good options, and so it comes down to price as to who we see at Anfield this year.
On the right, Simao was almost bought last year but his club suddenly wanted a further 2M pounds for the transfer to be completed, after all paperwork had been done. Imagine if someone did that to you in a business exchange! So we most likely won't be seeing him come to LFC as Rafa is still frustrated/annoyed/upset at being treated in such a manner.
Alves is a good option- no doubting that- but will the price be the sticking point? Probably not- I'd expect to see him in a red shirt this year.
Now the issue of cover- Hyypia and Finnan aren't getting any younger, and while I am not saying that they should be sold or dumped, I am saying that responsible management of a team would mean that you start preparing for these things, so expect 1 or 2 new signings in the R/C/L defensive roles.
I will be surprised if Dudek and Kronkamp are still at Anfield next season, as they have/will be offered in transfer deals to save on transfer budget, and to free up some more room for wages- I am not saying LFC is struggling to pay wages, however freeing up some space by moving on players that don't have a real future at a club is never a bad thing.
Finally, with the Italian saga/relegation (depending on how you look at it) I think LFC will pick up 1 maybe two players on a two year loan, or buy back scheme. I don't think LFC will have much interest in these players, not because they aren't good, but because Juve will not sell players at a cut price, but will loan or come to arrangements with clubs. And as Juve is not selling at a cut price, LFC is not interested.
I think a thing people are forgetting is that LFCknocked back Aimar, why would any club refuse this guy?
The only reason I can come to is that under Rafa's plan he doesn't see the need for this player as when Rafa's team is finalised, Aimar would not get a place in the starting 11, maybe even on the bench.