Not enough room.
by NDBass (2019-01-04 16:15:48)

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Didn't exactly shine when given limited opportunities, but it is kind of hard to really impress with what he was given. Might not be good enough for Liverpool and the system. I think he can do really well at a mid-level team.

Rhian Brewster happened.
by NDMike2001  (2019-01-04 16:48:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

He essentially fits the same role as Solanke, but couple years younger. He was up for contract last year. There was a LOT of interest in him. I think that Klopp had to promise him 1st team opportunities (i.e. Solanke's slot) when he came back from injury.

I suspect that they would have preferred to sell Sturridge or Origi for a nice profit, but they weren't going to cave on asking price, so they took the premium for Solanke.

Sturridge and Origi will be there for depth through the end of this season. I suspect that one or both will be gone next year, clearing the way for Klopp to sign a top striker/attacker over the summer. With Firmino and Salah now proving to be able to lead the line in two different kinds of set-up under Klopp's system, he'll have more options to pursue either a classic striker like a Timo Werner, or someone that fits the false nine type of role.

I imagine
by wcnitz  (2019-01-04 17:17:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Klopp will be appealing to Timo to come to the PL.

Not sure Timo wants to leave Germany, TBH.
Go big or go home.
by NDMike2001  (2019-01-04 23:14:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Liverpool's recent transfer record has been incredible. Notwithstanding Neymar, a pretty strong argument can be made that in each of the last few windows Liverpool have signed the best available at their respective areas: attack (Salah), DM (Fabinho), CM (Keita), Keeper (Alisson), CB (Van Dijk). Klopp's flexibility between the 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 will now let him focus on finding the best striker or attacking player "on the market." Werner may be the best classic striker, but he may not be the best attacking player.

Klopp may make an obligatory run at a guy like Mbappe. Maybe Sessignon. If and when that fails I can see a number of possible targets like Dembele, Brandt, Insigne or Bailey.