It shouldn’t come as any great surprise to fans that Liverpool are always happy to opt for patience in the transfer market when the need calls for it.
The Merseysiders weren’t deterred by a deal for then-Southampton star Virgil van Dijk collapsing in the 2017 summer transfer window. No other alternative would do, and that decision continues to pay dividends today.
Now, it seems that sporting director Richard Hughes and his recruitment team are prepared to hit pause again in order to observe the landscape.
David Ornstein confirms Liverpool set to slow down
To be clear: Liverpool have not finished engaging with the summer window.
However, David Ornstein now reports for The Athletic that the Reds are ‘likely’ to now sit back and ‘observe market developments’ ahead of the signing of Milos Kerkez.
“Their admiration for forwards such as Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike is well documented but there is nothing significant in motion at present,” the reporter wrote.
“Liverpool have conducted impressive early work this summer — recruiting Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and agreeing a deal for Milos Kerkez — but that activity is likely to be followed by a pause while they observe market developments.
“Whether or not a direct replacement is acquired for Nunez — whose minutes have been limited anyway — buying Wirtz has already changed the attacking dynamic available to head coach Arne Slot, with multiple options and combinations at his disposal.”
This follows deals already completed for Giorgi Mamardashvili (pre-arranged in the prior summer window), Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, Florian Wirtz, and, soon, Milos Kerkez.
We can understand the thought process behind this tactic. Further deals look potentially complex, and Liverpool may also wish to first encourage some sales.
The potential arrival of Alexander Isak – assuming we can manage to persuade Newcastle to sell – will first require the exit of Darwin Nunez.
Marc Guehi, likewise, is understood to be of interest, but we won’t deal with Crystal Palace if the club demands a high fee for a player with a year left on his contract.
How can we rate Liverpool’s transfer business so far?
It would feel a little harsh to rate Liverpool’s window at anything below an 8/10 after having completed the signing of the summer in Florian Wirtz.
But let’s be as objective as humanly possible here. The club needed to replace now Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold and reinforce the left-back position – these were the two minimum targets.
Both look set to be accomplished with aplomb early in the summer window.
That said, we can’t help but feel Liverpool could get a firmer, early grip on the Premier League title with some strong acquisitions at centre-back and in the forward line.
Isak seems like a bit of a pipe dream at this stage. Newcastle have Champions League football and are under no PSR-related pressure to sell.
If that situation were to change, however, our window could very well reach a point of objective perfection.
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This dickhead David Ornstein who like many so called journalists thinks they are professionals who don’t have a proper grasp or understanding of how a clubs work in the transfer market and this completely useless tool just throws any rubbish like other so called journalists who also don’t have a clue about football transfers pointless reading this tool David Ornstein’s pathetic tweet!
I think FSG will now sell sell sell and end up about £50 Million in credit,the reason is on average FSG have only spent since buying the club £22.5 Million Pounds a season ( AND THAT’S A FACT ) I will never trust them to have anything other than PROFIT on the brain…I don’t care what they’ve won here I hate them with a passion,the sooner they sell up I’ll be happy…FSG OUT
🤣🤣🤣 Imagine being so salty after seeing your team spend almost £200m this window and watching your club lift their 20th league title…🤣🤣
What are you drinking? Is something in the water damaging your brain cell?
FSG are way more credible than most owners! Who do you see as better? Do you want to watch Money FC? What’s this rant about?
Useless thinking
Any business has to make a profit. There are 3 models of ownership. 1 increase equity (money invested by owners at no cost – e.g. Citeh and Newcastle) 2. Increase debt (borrow funds and repay with interest – e..g. Man. U.) 3. a revenue model like LFC. They have to raise the revenue from ticket sales – hence increase stadium size- merchandise, TV, player sales, sponsorship from Adidas now and AXA etc., winning silverware – leaving enough to cover costs like buying players. The best model = 1. If you have an oil rich owner. LFC use 2nd best model.
Hope that helps you understand and appreciate FSG and a sustainable model.
Stop crying 😂😂FSG are the only reason that Liverpool are where they are . Typical wannabe like you always complain no matter what 🤣🤣
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That is possibly the most stupid thread I have read on here. It’s got to be a bot! FSG/LFC are a BUSINESS and any business is about profit and under their ownership LFC are probably one of the best run clubs in the PL if not the best. Look what they have won since they have owned it. You know absolutely nothing about how a top PL club should be run. I’ll be polite…You’re a clown!
That’s what you do in buisness
You Make Profits?
Are you that stupid you don’t understand that
Stop it you clown! They have done great stadium development, new training ground won 2 titles and you want them out !!! I understand it’s been frustrating at times but we are in great hands ! Do t buy for the sake of it like scum ! Get the players you really want and need
Liverpool are making one mistake. I know that Isak is a good striker but there is no point spending another £100m+ on another after Wirtz. There’s an opportunity in doing very business with Napoli which is give them Darwin and Chiesa plus £17m in exchange for Osimhen. Osimhen has been more prolific on the pitch than Isak if statistics is anything to go by. Once that’s done, you are sure of dominating the EPL by just signing one Center back to replace Quansah. So two more deals – Osimhen and a center back while Nunez and Chiesa can depart. Elliot can equally be sold to raise more cash. The earlier our club does this the better.
NO OSIMHEN PLEASE! He is another Balotelli with higher wages and also take Afcon into serious consideration. Speaking as a Nigerian Lfc fan,no more African players for Lfc please!
I think i solely support what you said… Well said bro
who at Liverpool have said they are after Isak? stop listening to gossip and let the club do their business
Liverpool should act wisely while spending money. There is no need for Isak because Osimhen is a better option at a lesser price
Victor Osimhen is the striker we want 100%. He’s the best around. Give Napoli what they want, and do it FAST.
Osimhen injuries and African Cup absence and temperament are reaons to go elsewhere – or buy a good back up striker who is more durable.
I so much respect our new owner The spend big on transfer dis year we really appreciate them you never work alone, Zi