Mateo Kovacic

[Gazzla]

They have money with a fresh investor, but they are spending a fair bit, Miranda, Kon, Imbula, a striker (not sure who yet), they may fancy clawing some back and Kovacic may be the obvious way - he is not a core player and can fetch a hefty sum.

And they are attracting these players without Champions League football or any European football for that matter, I would also suspect that the wages in Italy are nowhere near the level of the Premiership so it goes to show these deals can be done for top quality players

[redmike65]

The Milan clubs seem to be locked into a war right now - AC are after Ibrahimovic, Cavani and Witsel, Is guess they both fear only one of them might make the top 3 next year.

[The_weatherman]

And they are attracting these players without Champions League football or any European football for that matter, I would also suspect that the wages in Italy are nowhere near the level of the Premiership so it goes to show these deals can be done for top quality players

Definetely, I think we could attract good players we just target the wrong ones and place far too much emphasis on value. Having said that, if this were to happen I'd be happy with it, promising player but would improve us now as well, don't see why they'd sell though.

Kovacic has on average over 2 key passes and chances created per game which is higher than Coutinho's who is at 1.7 and 1.8. Surely Inter can use him?

Looking at their squad, they have Guarin, Kovacic, Hernanes, M'Vila and Medel in midfield, but Kovacic had the highest score at Sqwawka and played almost all the games. Seems like a key player for them.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

And they are attracting these players without Champions League football or any European football for that matter, I would also suspect that the wages in Italy are nowhere near the level of the Premiership so it goes to show these deals can be done for top quality players

Wouldn't say they're all top quality, Kondogbia has looked very good but he's the stand out from those signed or linked.

[Shaggy]

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/news-en/liverpool-continues-to-pursue-inters-kovacic-the-situation/

Liverpool continues to pursue Inter’s Kovacic: the situation

Liverpool is taking concrete steps to acquire Kovacic. The Reds are interested in the midfielder who now could be leaving Inter. The nerazzurri don't want to go below €30 million if they do sell him, but that sum may not scare off Liverpool. The two clubs will continue to negotiate, Kovacic could be playing at Anfield.

[Fosterbloke]

The **** is our midfield going to be?

Midfield of Henderson, Can, Milner, Lucas and Kovacic

Firmino, Ibe, Lallana, Markovic and Coutinho in attacking roles

Then the strikers.

Looks like we have too many players or are we just building a very good quality squad? Are we just used to an average squad with one or two good players?

[DannyMan2006]

Well without doubts we would start to look like we have good competition in various positions. What I do hope is that the signings we make for good money have a place ear marked for them in the starting XI to make one of last seasons regulars a squad player.

That's how you improve the squad. Not by buying players not good enough for the team. I make exceptions for young lads who are brought in on the cheap.

[Irishnev]

Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
24/06/2015 00:23
#Liverpool re-started talks with #Inter for Mateo #Kovacic. #Inter asked something aroung 30M€ for the Croatian. #LFC

Sell Sterling for £50m and buy Firmino and Kovacic with the money, this transfer stuff is simple!

[Fosterbloke]

The question is, is Kovacic really worth £21m?

[EwarWoo]

If Sterling is worth 50 sure.

[Lecter]

Lots of inbalance in that squad as it is that's even before we talk about Kovacic

No decent fullbacks and we are short of a dedicated holding player. I am not sure we can rely on Lucas over a full season

[RichC]

You're relentless with your negativity on here, we need a right back and we haven't previously played with a dedicated holding midfielder, it's safe to consider that we'll be looking at a deep lying midfielder again which can work with the right mobility and awareness.

I'd obviously like to see a striker come in as well but as proven with the side Shaggy posted yesterday the squad isn't a million miles off it's ensuring they gel and work as a unit

[Lecter]

You're relentless with your negativity on here, we need a right back and we haven't previously played with a dedicated holding midfielder, it's safe to consider that we'll be looking at a deep lying midfielder again which can work with the right mobility and awareness.

I'd obviously like to see a striker come in as well but as proven with the side Shaggy posted yesterday the squad isn't a million miles off it's ensuring they gel and work as a unit

Ok I am solely being negative everything is hunkydory

[RichC]

Nobody has said that but it's all you ever post, sniping digs about the club, manager, owners etc..... the summer window is barely open and there is still work to do but rather than look at the positive moves we've made or are looking to make you spend your time deriding the club. Go you

[Alex]

Nobody has said that but it's all you ever post, sniping digs about the club, manager, owners etc..... the summer window is barely open and there is still work to do but rather than look at the positive moves we've made or are looking to make you spend your time deriding the club. Go you

Not open at all yet is it? Opens 1st July doesnt it?