Vegard Forren

[Mostar]

It's a curious one alright

Aye.

There was tons of speculations before and during this window that we are looking to buy a CB but due to limited resources and more pressing issues with our squad I really didn't think we would get one.

[pondus]

This lad has written his thoughts

https://twitter.com/Robish13

What I said, only in 20 words

[danperkins]

Aye.

There was tons of speculations before and during this window that we are looking to buy a CB but due to limited resources and more pressing issues with our squad I really didn't think we would get one.

very surprising signing kinda took all of us by surprise.

I like these types of signings that go under the radar but know nothing of this lad. Seems he is being bought as back up. Hopefully we can start buying players that will effect our first 11 and not just squad players.

[Mostar]

This lad has written his thoughts

https://twitter.com/Robish13

"He is a big threat in set-pieces scoring goals"

Apparently scored 8 in 179 games for Molde..

[Fredo]

He doesn't look like he's a wimp, so that's a good element to consider.

[danperkins]

He doesn't look like he's a wimp, so that's a good element to consider.

He'll close the gap on United Nige

[Chazza]

Forren signing: Norwegian defender set for Tuesday Liverpool medical
14 Jan 2013 17:35

The Reds have beaten their city rivals to Forren's signing PLUS we have our Scandinavian expert's view



Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Norway defender Vegard Forren pending a medical, according to reports in Scandinavia.

Television channel TV2 announced: "Molde has accepted a bid from Premier League club Liverpool. The 24-year old is travelling to England on Tuesday to undertake a medical."

Merseyside rivals Everton were thought to be leading the chase for the classy centre-half who was part of the Tippeligaen-winning team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The defender has racked up nearly 150 appearances with boyhood club Molde and boasts five caps with Drillo Olsen's national team.



Scandinavian football expert Brendan Husebo told MirrorFootball that Liverpool have got a very talented defender:

"Forren was by far and away the best player in the Norwegian Premier League last year. But what made a big move inevitable was the way he extended that to internationals and the Europa League.

"After looking like lost potential, Forren has become calmness personified under Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

"A skilful, strong, left-footed centre back might sound familiar to Liverpool fans, and comparisons to Daniel Agger in terms of style and potential are wholly justifiable."

The move has raised questions over the short-term future of Sebastian Coates, who had been rumoured to be looking for a loan move so that he could find some first-team football.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/vegard-forren-to-liverpool-norwegian-defender-1534344

[Mostar]

very surprising signing kinda took all of us by surprise.

I like these types of signings that go under the radar but know nothing of this lad. Seems he is being bought as back up. Hopefully we can start buying players that will effect our first 11 and not just squad players.

That's what I wonder the most.

Is he bought to replace Carra as his contract is up in the summer or he is going to replace Coates.

[Chazza]

Judging by recent comments it is Coates out on loan.

Hopefully anyway.

[Mostar]

Judging by recent comments it is Coates out on loan.

Hopefully anyway.

That is only until summer.

The question is what happens then.

[Chazza]

Carra retires and we have 4 CB's

[Shaggy]

Carl Markham @carlmarkham
Norway centre-back Vegard Forren arriving at #LFC for trial NOT a medical tomorrow. No official bid has been made to Molde as yet.

[Mostar]

Carra retires and we have 4 CB's

I hope so but it seems we are interesting in renewing Carra's contract and I am not so sure BR is a fan of Coates.

[Chazza]

David Prentice @prenno

Reports that Vegard Forren is signing for #LFC tomorrow are premature. Defender is training with Reds for a few days with view to a move.

[Neil Young]

very surprising signing kinda took all of us by surprise.

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