"Good mix at the moment in the squad with youngsters and some experience. Just lack that bit of quality to make that next step. Let's hope promises for January are fulfilled."
"Huntlaar or Cavani would be nice,both proven goalscorers.Lack of goals have cost us dearly this year and also last season.If we get either,or both ( i'm dreaming! )watch more of the chances being converted into goals along with wins instead of draws.We don't have a problem dominating teams it's only finishing them off. "
"I find Tom Werner's words are reassuring after speculative media dribble about particular LFC players up for grabs in January. Remarks of which only try to unstable the team and club. Actions will definitely please LFC team/fans in the transfer market and make 2013 a positive year ahead."
"BR says "the club trying to regain some of their money. This season was always going to be difficult" BR says one thing.You say another. Which is it? So you can see why any fan isn't too hopeful. "
"We will see in January i am sceptical as we have heard it all before but i hope what Werner says is true we dont need to spend oodles of money we just need to be cute in the market like the likes of Newcastle but we do need quality especially up front."
"BrthkmrLFC89 - Please shut up and stop filling the thread with that. Even the likes of City and Chelsea wouldn't be able to fund what you want and fund it in the January window where you have less time to haggle.
So, yeah. Stop it unless you've got £70 odd million to give the club."
"Us as supporters, after the last lot, are taking that view with everything to do with these owners. Marks out of 10 for their 2 year stint so far? I'd say 4. Lets hope that I am upping my score to 5 or 6 after January!"
"Phildunphy....ok cavani may not be possible in JAN,but why not others? bcz i think if we clear dead wood we may get around 20M and owner's 15to20M. Total 35to40M. Huntelaar:8to10mil, Mertens:10to12mil, Eriksen:15to18mil.
I dont think its impossible.(but if we enter bidding war for the signing of those players then i think it will be difficult to sign them)"
"These guys know so much better what they're doing than the previous two regimes. I don't think people appreciate enough how well we're off with these guys owning the club."
"Given the owners say they are here for the long term, and are looking to take a profit after just two years without any serious initial investment in facilities hardly imbues confidence."
"BrthkmrLFC89 , I would welcome those players. All we need is a Suarez class forward and a pacy goal scoring winger.
Tello,walcott or mertens for winger and huntelaar or llorente for forward.
Erkison would move but in summer. Even if we get 2 of these in jan ..we would challenge for top 4 for sure(lucas and borini returning)"
"Thank you FSG for investing in us. For we are very stable now and moving strengthening step by step.
Well done to you for spending over 130m in 3 years(not net spend)but then 130m+ was not properly utilized and hope the money is used properly now..YNWA"
"with enrique back, lucas on the way, no need to go mad in jan. one quality striker to play alongside saurez. huntelaar would be nice and would pay back any fee with top 4 finish."
"sick of all these commentators asking where would liverpool be without suarez goals and assists. they seem to think pool would have been playing with ten men and they dont take into account where other teams would be without their top strikers "
"If you can get Klass Jan Hunterlaar & David Villa we'll win the league easy! Obviously we might not get those specific players but that is the level of quality we should be lookingat"
"Hmmm, my post is no longer on here? Strange, oh well!!!! Basically saying time to show us fans that your statements that come about every 6 months ring true.Us LFC fans have been fed a lot of bull before. Once bitten, twice shy. "
"Strange really but the general opinion dwarfs the supporters of FSG on wkends. Then these pro FSG supporters spend all their time and energy all week telling us how we need to trust and not be deluded. Results are what matters most,lets be fair they haven't been great but we fans realise BR has had a difficult time and give him a chance and use 'transition' as a form of comprehension. "
"I hope that these are not just empty words and promises being made to keep the fans quiet,cause this will only anger the fans who have been very patient with Rodgers and the owners.LFC most definitely need to strenghten the team especially in the attacking areas ,so strikers and wingers are what is needed."
"I thought after Saturday when nearly everyone and their dog turned on you that you maybe a bit more subtle and humble but you cannot help yourself with your 'didn't i tell everyone' quips and praising people who agree with you as if to say they are the only ones with sense. We could all get along nicely without the digs and patronising. Thank you x "
"Personally, I wouldn't call net spend on players investment,I would call it the expenditure that is made in running a football club. Every club has to do it. Investment is a stadium and facilities. "
"Poolforlife....Thnx for joining ur voice with me.
Here's my logic..
***TRANSFER LOGIC TO FOLLOW IN JAN TRANSFER WINDOW***
Signing Edinson Cavani OR Klaas Jan Huntelaar+Dries Mertens+Christian Eriksen TO LIVERPOOL FC in JAN is DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO LFC's TOP 4 FINISH IN THIS SEASON & PL LE IN NEXT TWO SEASONS.
(in summer bring quality backup for lucas & young talented goalkeeper)
YNWA!!"
"I hope we can bring in some strikers even if we have to sell...
If Downing, Henderson and Joe Cole are sold hop efully we can bring in Huntelaar, Walcott and Zaha, all great players and another addition of Michu and we will make top four this year!"
"Actions do speak louder than words and I will judge on actions alone. Until then, am gonna be super positive and remind myself every day just how lucky I am to be an LFC fan. At peace with oneself....... :)"
"I believe FSG for the first time. It seems they have already agreed a deal with 2 players. I really hope they are world class players after all the cutting costs they have done."
"As much as I slate FSG I do realise that clubs who have gambled in the past financially with the emphasis on gaining continual champs league have lost and gone on a downward spiral since- Leeds being a great example. We did something similar when Rafa (who I have never slated) spent big, way beyond our means and ultimately put us in danger. "
"Did FSG save us or get a cheap deal with other parties interested? Well we don't know for sure, maybe FSG could get some credit? Last summer was a disaster and fans started thinking 'hold on a minute even when you consider FSG's initial outlay on players that outlay would of been dwarfed by a combination of many players being sold and the amount saved on wages. "
"You look at the overall picture and think well really they haven't spent that much whilst revenue and sponserships deals have seen the club make even more profit. This is why fans question them. Are they out to maximise their profits and gamble on a rookie manager who's empashis is playing youth? Every owners dream if it comes off. "
"So far it hasn't worked and unless a drastic change before Jan the owners need to start putting their money on the table and improve their public relations skills with it's fans.... I will stay positive as I always am with the team and not slate the players but most of all I shall give the owners the benefit of the doubt until Jan. YNWA"
"We'll see in January, but this after Rodgers wanting signings too means they'll have to deliver come the new year. A good striker and a winger/forward seem the requirements, and with them- who knows? (we've got a good run-in at the end of the season...)"
"The reality is everyone knows that we are in the market for a striker and prices are going to be inflated as a result. Chances are that we are going to have to pay over the odds or face disappointment; are FSG going to be willing to take a gamble?"
"we will strengthen the squad in Jan now we might be able to strengthen. What is the truth Werner do you have the money to buy or not, or will we see Rodgers being frustrated again and making statements just to try and keep the peace between owners and fans. Oh yes and we do not need the newcastle reject back. West Ham can keep him hes such a prolific scorer."
"redrosie
19th Nov 2012 21:01 - we know Demba Ba, the league's second top scorer after Suarez, would cost just 7m. That is not over the odds. Also, we need TWO - not one - strikers who can actually push Suarez for a starting place."
"Daniel Sturridge being heavily linked- I reckon 15 million is excessive though. Also big rumours that Walcott will reject Arsenal, and join us for free in the summer."
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