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Post#221 » by KG Leonard » Thu May 22, 2025 8:35 pm

MetalFingaz wrote:Curious for people's thoughts on Wirtz out of possession. I haven't watched Leverkusen much this year and wonder how his physical profile would translate to the Premier League.


The eye test when I watched Leverkusen games in the Bundesliga is that he had freedom not to chase down, press high often like a Coutinho type. Not sure he can adapt to team that lets their offensive CM in Szoboslai chase and press so much that his superhuman stamina runs out anyway. Probably why Bayern is his likely destination where strong and more physical players like Musiala and Olise will chase, work out of possession for him.
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Post#222 » by stormi » Thu May 22, 2025 8:40 pm

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Post#223 » by stormi » Thu May 22, 2025 8:46 pm

MetalFingaz wrote:Curious for people's thoughts on Wirtz out of possession. I haven't watched Leverkusen much this year and wonder how his physical profile would translate to the Premier League.


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They've had some controversial scores in the past, but I think the process outweighs every single result.
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Post#225 » by stormi » Fri May 23, 2025 5:16 pm

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Wirtz to LFC


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Post#226 » by Foye » Fri May 23, 2025 5:31 pm

Well, Liverpool is getting the best player in the Bundesliga.
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Post#227 » by stormi » Fri May 23, 2025 5:35 pm

Foye wrote:Well, Liverpool is getting the best player in the Bundesliga.


They're not signing Olise?
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Post#228 » by Baseline81 » Fri May 23, 2025 5:39 pm

Foye wrote:Well, Liverpool is getting the best player in the Bundesliga.

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Post#229 » by Baseline81 » Fri May 23, 2025 5:48 pm

Remember, FSG operates on a buy to sell. If the Wirtz transfer does happen, it means a significant player will be sold.

Strong links of Barca wanting Diaz for €80m. Heard the same rumor last summer. Barca's finances were the reason why it fell through.
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Post#230 » by stormi » Fri May 23, 2025 5:49 pm

Baseline81 wrote:Remember, FSG operates on a buy to sell. If the Wirtz transfer does happen, it means a significant player will be sold.

Strong links of Barca wanting Diaz for €80m. Last summer, Diaz pushed for it, however, Barca wasn't able to make it happen.


Who was you going to sell when you put 110 big ones on the table for Caicedo a few seasons ago?
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Post#231 » by Baseline81 » Fri May 23, 2025 5:52 pm

stormi wrote:Who was you going to sell when you put 110 big ones on the table for Caicedo a few seasons ago?

There's a portion of LFC fans that do not believe the club actually made that offer, despite Brighton publicly accepted it. Note I am not one of these.

And since that window, the running joke has been, "Where's the Caicedo money?"

We do know the club spent little last summer. But there's going to be several outgoings including the likes of Nunez, Elliott and Kelleher at the very least. One LB, either Tsimikas or Robertson, will go as well. But as far as big money, Diaz makes the most sense to help offset.

The biggest question is whether or not signing Wirtz means no forward.
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Post#232 » by stormi » Fri May 23, 2025 6:06 pm

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stormi wrote:Who was you going to sell when you put 110 big ones on the table for Caicedo a few seasons ago?

There's a portion of LFC fans that do not believe the club actually made that offer, despite Brighton publicly accepted it. Note I am not one of these.

And since that window, the running joke has been, "Where's the Caicedo money?"

We do know the club spent little last summer. But there's going to be several outgoings including the likes of Nunez, Elliott and Kelleher at the very least. One LB, either Tsimikas or Robertson, will go as well. But as far as big money, Diaz makes the most sense to help offset.


That's nasty coping if so. Liverpool fans have a god complex when the matter is anything that doesn't go their way.

Anyways, we're seeing the Caicedo money right here front and center. They couldn't break the PL record last time due to unfortunate circumstances. It sounds like they're set to smash that mark here with Wirtz.

Better hope he lives up to the hype.
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Post#233 » by Baseline81 » Fri May 23, 2025 6:14 pm

stormi wrote:That's nasty coping if so. Liverpool fans have a god complex when the matter is anything that doesn't go their way.

Anyways, we're seeing the Caicedo money right here front and center. They couldn't break the PL record last time due to unfortunate circumstances. It sounds like they're set to smash that mark here with Wirtz.

Better hope he lives up to the hype.

I'm very curious to know what the end transfer fee will be. From what I've seen, Bayern was willing to go up to €100m. Bayer wanted €150m. Will it be for the full amount or some where in between.
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Post#234 » by Baseline81 » Fri May 23, 2025 8:53 pm

Only 200,000 per week? For some reason, I thought it would be higher.

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Post#235 » by MetalFingaz » Fri May 23, 2025 8:58 pm

Unreal. I didn't think we had this kind of pull. But, have to remind myself that nothing is guaranteed until it is.
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Post#236 » by stormi » Sat May 24, 2025 8:13 am

Baseline81 wrote:
stormi wrote:That's nasty coping if so. Liverpool fans have a god complex when the matter is anything that doesn't go their way.

Anyways, we're seeing the Caicedo money right here front and center. They couldn't break the PL record last time due to unfortunate circumstances. It sounds like they're set to smash that mark here with Wirtz.

Better hope he lives up to the hype.

I'm very curious to know what the end transfer fee will be. From what I've seen, Bayern was willing to go up to €100m. Bayer wanted €150m. Will it be for the full amount or some where in between.


All hating aside, Wirtz is one of my favourite players in world football.

I've gone on record saying he's more effective than Musiala and just flat-out better than Bellingham. World class #10.

If you get him for anything less than a Prem record fee, it's a fantastic deal considering his stature and resume at that age.

Hoping he's another Bundesliga scam though... German ESR.
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Post#237 » by Foye » Sat May 24, 2025 2:33 pm

stormi wrote:
Foye wrote:Well, Liverpool is getting the best player in the Bundesliga.


They're not signing Olise?


Wirtz is better than Olise
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Post#238 » by stormi » Sat May 24, 2025 8:33 pm

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stormi wrote:
Foye wrote:Well, Liverpool is getting the best player in the Bundesliga.


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.
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Post#239 » by Bobbcats » Sun May 25, 2025 2:16 pm

Cherki is going to kill at a bigger club, can't believe the disparity in price tags between him and Wirtz. Lyon has done an amazing job of neutralizing him with players that don't complement him for years. Going to see it with French NT what happens when he's got attackers with pace and awareness
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Post#240 » by The_Brecht » Mon May 26, 2025 7:54 am

So, where's that striker?
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