Georginio Wijnaldum

[Norbs]

Going to Italy or Spain won't make that any better then

[Le Chef]

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I'm not sure his family actually lives in england though. Could be mistaken but I think his kids live in the Netherlands so maybe this is a factor, particularly after this year where somebody's ability to travel around or within europe regularly is so much harder.

First marriage kids live in NL, Second partner kids live in Liverpool

[Corndog]

Look I'm not doubting his importance to us. But from his point of view coming into the new season he's probably thinking to himself I'm not first choice. We all see how vital he is and he's always fit to play but players have ego's, it's what they think that's important. I can fully understand him wanting to go elsewhere for a new challenge. Do I think he'll be as successful elsewhere? Hell no. Our system and manager make our players look better than they are. Few leave and do well. I hope he stays but wouldn't hold it against him if he chose to leave.

I doubt this, even with all midfielders fit Gini makes the starting lineup and deservedly so, he's the most complete of all of our midfielders.

I also wouldn't doubt that if he leaves he will be successful elsewhere because he's a world class player who has been successful with the Netherlands and newcastle before Liverpool.

I'm not sure his family actually lives in england though. Could be mistaken but I think his kids live in the Netherlands so maybe this is a factor, particularly after this year where somebody's ability to travel around or within europe regularly is so much harder.

If he stays, he will definitely leave this club a legend. If he does leave next year, he's been an incredible buy who has played a massive role in getting this club back to the top.

Even just thinking about his very explicit contributions in big moments, his goal against boro to secure CL football. His brace against Barca that turned the tide of the tie.

[Irishnev]

Look I'm not doubting his importance to us. But from his point of view coming into the new season he's probably thinking to himself I'm not first choice. We all see how vital he is and he's always fit to play but players have ego's, it's what they think that's important. I can fully understand him wanting to go elsewhere for a new challenge. Do I think he'll be as successful elsewhere? Hell no. Our system and manager make our players look better than they are. Few leave and do well. I hope he stays but wouldn't hold it against him if he chose to leave.

I can understand him wanting to try something new (Italy or Spain) and going there with a hefty signing on fee. I think if he stays then worrying about his spot should be a given not just for him but for any player - they all need to earn it week in week out. Gini usually plays when fit and if he maintains his current level then that shouldn’t change.

[BobTheCharmer]

There are more than enough games for 5 midfielders and Henderson gets his fair amount of injuries also.

Look I'm not doubting his importance to us. But from his point of view coming into the new season he's probably thinking to himself I'm not first choice. We all see how vital he is and he's always fit to play but players have ego's, it's what they think that's important. I can fully understand him wanting to go elsewhere for a new challenge. Do I think he'll be as successful elsewhere? Hell no. Our system and manager make our players look better than they are. Few leave and do well. I hope he stays but wouldn't hold it against him if he chose to leave.

[Charly]

That might be so, but its not turned out that way, and he has been our most reliable midfielder, and probably translates his performances most faithfully to Klopps vision.

I would guess he may want to play in a more attacking style more in common with his international role. Or he might want a mega offer to retire on.

If everyone does stay fit, it becomes a more interesting question. How much would he have played?

I would worry if he did leave, especially with our injury record. I dont think Ox or Keita are anywhere as consistent. I guess a lot depends on Thiagos fitness. Jones is a bit tactically naive. I think 6 is a good number of midfielders though (Hendo, Thiago, Fabio, Oxo, Gino and Jones...eo), so if we do sell, we need to buy a solid replacement.

[Irishnev]

Thiago, Henderson and one other? Fabinho? I think that would of been the first choice had things worked out differently with injuries. I think Gini wonders whether he'll be first choice over the next few seasons. Valid on his part to be fair.

There are more than enough games for 5 midfielders and Henderson gets his fair amount of injuries also.

[BobTheCharmer]

Thiago, Henderson and one other? Fabinho? I think that would of been the first choice had things worked out differently with injuries. I think Gini wonders whether he'll be first choice over the next few seasons. Valid on his part to be fair.

[SB]

Yeah he’s testing the market to see what’s on offer I’d say.

[baitman]

If he was going to sign it'd be well wrapped up by now.

From January he can start talking to other clubs, but im sure his people have already had a chat over a cafe con leche

[SB]

Sign it ya mug. This is as good as it gets mate.

[Buzzo]

From the Guardian.

Georginio Wijnaldum has asked Liverpool for more time before deciding whether to accept a new contract offer from the club.

The Dutchman will be a free agent in the summer and can talk to clubs from abroad from 1 January. Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp would like to see the 30-year-old stay but have so far not been able to convince him to sign the new deal.

Liverpool presented their new contract offer to Wijnaldum at the start of December but the player said this week that he would like a few more days to decide on this future.

He has promised Liverpool that he will let the club know of his decision before he starts talking to any clubs, should he decide that his future lies elsewhere.

The Dutchman arrived at Liverpool in 2016 on a deal worth an initial £23m and has won the Premier League and the Champions League during his time at the club.

[baitman]

The man is capable of anything. I bet nobody even noticed him levitating during the match either.

I think he is trying to be the new poster boy for salzberg

[RedReet]

The man is capable of anything. I bet nobody even noticed him levitating during the match either.

[Buzzo]

Seven out of four ground duels is ****ing sensational

Almost hitting 200%