Transfer Thread 24/25

[Baseline81]

So, where's that striker?

Appears Arsenal are in talks for Sesko.

[Foye]

They're not signing Olise?

Wirtz is better than Olise

I think Olise is comfortably better, and would be a better attacking midfielder if he played there as well. Olise is really a natural 10 by trade that developed elite running power and wide playmaking.

I think outside of Yamal he's the best RW in the world.

Wirtz is very good though.

Wirtz is the best OM in the Bundesliga since de Bruyne.
He is also comfortably better than Musiala.

Olise has much better supporting cast at Bayern than Wirtz has at Leverkusen.
Gotta take this into consideration when making your judgement.

Olise has been a top player, though.
He is what Bayern thought they would get when they signed Sane.
Sane has been a huge disappointment overall.

[kdawg32086]

Transfer window for Arsenal is looking like:
Out:
Jorginho (out of contract, signed elsewhere)
Tierney (out of contract, signed elsewhere)
Sterling (Loan has ended)
Neto (Loan has ended)
Zinchenko (looks like he will be sold)


In:
Zubimendi
Striker (Sesko appears to be the target)
Winger (too many guys being mentioned for the team not to be strongly looking to bring one in)
Backup Keeper (assuming the two young keepers both go out on loan)-->would love to see this be Emi Martinez. Hated it when he left.

Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri got promoted, so either Nwaneri goes on loan or someone else will get moved in order to fit the new signings. Hoping that Partey is gonna stay. On paper, next year's team should be stacked enough to actually win the EPL.

Kinda interesting to see the Sesko vs. Gyokeres discussion. I haven't watched much of either, but it seems to be that Sesko is more expensive with a higher ceiling but will take longer to adjust to the EPL before he's playing at a high level. Gyokeres is cheaper and more EPL-ready, but has a lower ceiling. Curious to hear more about them from anyone who has watched them regularly and knows how each one might fit into the team.

[El Turco]

Osimhen is apparently headed to Al Hilal for a 45m per year contract. Really bummed, he should be playing against much better competition.

[Shaazzam]

Osimhen is apparently headed to Al Hilal for a 45m per year contract. Really bummed, he should be playing against much better competition.

Damn, it's hard to beat that amount of cake, man. Good on him.

[The_Brecht]

So, where's that striker?

Appears Arsenal are in talks for Sesko.

I like him, but idealy we get two strikers.

[Baseline81]

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[Baseline81]

Besides Delap, I continue to see Chelsea pushing for both Gyokeres and Ekitike. Zero chance the Blues bring in all three.

Despite the contract (length and amount) the club gives, Gyokeres and Ekitike will only move if they are the starting 9.

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[stormi]

Besides Delap, I continue to see Chelsea pushing for both Gyokeres and Ekitike. Zero chance the Blues bring in all three.

Despite the contract (length and amount) the club gives, Gyokeres and Ekitike will only move if they are the starting 9.

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Hints that a bigger signing at the #9 (Caicedo) could be accompanying Delap (Romeo Lavia). Would signal Jackson and Nkunku both gone, I guess.

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Also a Frankfurt "source" that's constantly been iterating that there's something bubbling under the scenes between the club and Ekitike

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Fabrice Hawkins, who's pretty good for France has had this Ekitike tweet pinned

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Would be surprised if we signed both, especially if Liverpool have a pathway for him into a starting spot.

[Baseline81]

I wouldn't be surprised if Chelsea land both Delap and Ekitike. As much as I'd like Ekitike at Liverpool, he'll likely end up with you, as FSG cannot match the sort of contracts (length and salary) Boehly offers.

There's chatter saying the Blues are also in for Gyokeres. What I am saying is you will only get two of those three. One of Ekitike or Gyokeres will still be available.

[stormi]

I wouldn't be surprised if Chelsea land both Delap and Ekitike. As much as I'd like Ekitike at Liverpool, he'll likely end up with you, as FSG cannot match the sort of contracts (length and salary) Boehly offers.

There's chatter saying the Blues are also in for Gyokeres. What I am saying is you will only get two of those three. One of Ekitike or Gyokeres will still be available.

Isn't your club giving 400 kpw out to both Salah and Van Dijk?

Giving Wirtz 320 kpw as well.

We've refused to break our wage structure for Osimhen and Olise, doubt we'd do so for Ekitike.

[Baseline81]

Isn't your club giving 400 kpw out to both Salah and Van Dijk?

Giving Wirtz 320 kpw as well.

We've refused to break our wage structure for Osimhen and Olise, doubt we'd do so for Ekitike.

Where are you seeing this?

On the previous page, I included a tweet which states he'll be on 200 kpw.

[stormi]

Isn't your club giving 400 kpw out to both Salah and Van Dijk?

Giving Wirtz 320 kpw as well.

We've refused to break our wage structure for Osimhen and Olise, doubt we'd do so for Ekitike.

Where are you seeing this?

Read on Twitter

Mikey Edwards is washed...

[Baseline81]

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Mikey Edwards is washed...

Liverpool routinely offers lower wages but includes bonuses, which is what I imagine that tweet is referencing. Even Salah's salary is not base. He still has to hit certain metrics (goals, assists, etc.) in order to earn all of it.

I wouldn't trust any salary information floating around, be it from Sky Sports Switzerland or someone else, until the transfer is complete.

[Baseline81]

This is interesting as this is how FSG operates:

The Premier League champions had shown an interest in Alexander Isak and they likely would’ve entertained a move for the Sweden international had Newcastle United missed out on Champions League football.

Julian Alvarez continues to be on the club’s radar along with Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike. According to Anfield Watch sources, the Reds are also weighing up a potential move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos.

The 23-year-old is by no means top of the club’s wishlist, but he’s under consideration. It is believed he falls into the Moneyball category.

The Portugal international moved to the French capital for an initial €65million. The feeling is that the former Benfica man could be available for a similar fee this summer.

While this may seem excessive for a bit-part player, it is relatively good value for money when assessing the striker market. Ekitike is valued by Eintracht Frankfurt at €100million while Isak would’ve set you back the best part of €180million. There’s talk that RB Leipzig want north of €80million for Sesko while Alvarez would likely command a fee in excess of €120million.

https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/liverpool-fc/news/exclusive-liverpool-weigh-up-moneyball-move-for-psg-hitman/

[stormi]

This is interesting as this is how FSG operates:

The Premier League champions had shown an interest in Alexander Isak and they likely would’ve entertained a move for the Sweden international had Newcastle United missed out on Champions League football.

Julian Alvarez continues to be on the club’s radar along with Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike. According to Anfield Watch sources, the Reds are also weighing up a potential move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos.

The 23-year-old is by no means top of the club’s wishlist, but he’s under consideration. It is believed he falls into the Moneyball category.

The Portugal international moved to the French capital for an initial €65million. The feeling is that the former Benfica man could be available for a similar fee this summer.

While this may seem excessive for a bit-part player, it is relatively good value for money when assessing the striker market. Ekitike is valued by Eintracht Frankfurt at €100million while Isak would’ve set you back the best part of €180million. There’s talk that RB Leipzig want north of €80million for Sesko while Alvarez would likely command a fee in excess of €120million.

https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/liverpool-fc/news/exclusive-liverpool-weigh-up-moneyball-move-for-psg-hitman/

Rank them in terms of your preference, all things included, the package it'd take to sign them and all.

[Baseline81]

Rank them in terms of your preference, all things included, the package it'd take to sign them and all.

I do not see Liverpool spending €100m+ on a forward once Frimpong, Wirtz and Kerkez are signed. Granted, there will be several players sold to offset those three. Other than a few anomalies, the club operates on £50m net of in's and out's.

It's why I told you we wouldn't be in if Frankfurt held firm to it's Ekitike valuation.

There are rumors of using Nunez, who is wanted by Atletico Madrid, to bring down Alvarez's fee. If that can be done, I would rank him first. Otherwise, I'm not sure. The forum I frequently visit also have been trying to think of off-the-wall forwards. And Ramos would certainly be considered as such.

So much is up in the air, though. Bayern apparently are looking at Gakpo, though that may be just to ruffle our feathers for the Wirtz signing. Barca would rather have Diaz over Rashford. Saudi, too, are trying for Diaz.

[stormi]

Rank them in terms of your preference, all things included, the package it'd take to sign them and all.

I do not see Liverpool spending €100m+ on a forward once Frimpong, Wirtz and Kerkez are signed. Granted, there will be several players sold to offset those three. Other than a few anomalies, the club operates on £50m net of in's and out's.

It's why I told you we wouldn't be in if Frankfurt held firm to it's Ekitike valuation.

There are rumors of using Nunez, who is wanted by Atletico Madrid, to bring down Alvarez's fee. If that can be done, I would rank him first. Otherwise, I'm not sure. The forum I frequently visit also have been trying to think of off-the-wall forwards. And Ramos would certainly be considered as such.

Personally I'd love to see you sign Ramos. Never rated him at Benfica.

Arsenal going for Sesko is annoying as I've always rated him, but he's very raw.

Also a ridiculously tall CF with an incredible leap so you know that set piece terrorism next season is going to amplify.

[MaliBrah]

I've never really watched a full 90 of Sesko other then in the euros last summer and he wasn't really inspiring. Any thoughts of him at leipzig this season?

I can't deal with a conference league level attack trying to win serious things next year again lol

[Baseline81]

For Baphomet, Johnny Cardoso has apparently rejected Tottenham. He prefers a move to Atletico Madrid.