Georginio Wijnaldum

[nineteen]

The Premier League leaders have also been linked with huge-money moves for the likes of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.

Honestly, I hate when articles linking players use the phrase, "...the likes of..."

Who exactly is the likes of Jadon Sancho & Kylian Mbappe? Do they mean we're interested in Martinez & Gnabry because if so then just say that, otherwise leave out the superflous prose and go with "... huge money moves for Sancho and Mbappe."

Up there with people who say "and whatnot" and "I could care less"

[Red_Polo]

Yeah, Sancho now would likely cost less than Mbappe did then

[Corndog]

The mbappe that left Monaco in 2017 in one of the most expensive transfers of all time? Even though the loan thing delayed payment it was well over 100 mil right? That’s just lazy journalism.

[Fivex]

“...part of a larger article”

[Irishnev]

Anyone who has read the Atletic who can shed some light on why Ornstein is talking about a Gini exit?

Part of a larger article but the Gini stuff is below:

Wijnaldum could leave Liverpool at end of the season

With Liverpool expected to be relatively quiet during the January transfer window, plenty of attention will focus on the business they might do next summer. A clue may well be found in the man who is likely to prove their only winter acquisition: Takumi Minamino.

The Japan winger, 24, has been among Europe’s leading attackers this season and Liverpool took advantage of a £7.25 million release clause in his Red Bull Salzburg contract. The Premier League leaders have also been linked with huge-money moves for the likes of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.

But it is probable that neither Sancho nor Mbappe will end up at Anfield for the foreseeable future because Liverpool have little interest in sanctioning the necessary levels of spending on players whose desire to start every game cannot be assured by manager Jurgen Klopp.

Minamino, by contrast, agreed to join in the knowledge that he would be swapping guaranteed first-team football for a fierce selection battle and was prepared to face the challenge. The strategy of sporting director Michael Edwards is set to lead Liverpool on a similar path going forward and it is believed they will seek more Minamino-type recruits than, say, Sanchos.

Although key players such as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are now world stars, they came to Merseyside while still developing and/or with a point to prove. That is how the club intend to continue operating and, as one source puts it, Liverpool’s vision would be to sign the Mbappe who left Monaco in 2017 rather than the one who eventually leaves PSG.

The high-value purchases of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson were exceptions because Liverpool had a pressing need for game-changing personnel in those specific positions — and it has been justified — but the club hierarchy do not anticipate making such outlays a regular occurrence.

They have also tied the majority of Klopp’s most important squad members to long and lucrative contracts, the exception being Georginio Wijnaldum. The 29-year-old has 18 months left on his current deal and there is said to be particular interest in him from teams in Italy and Spain.

Both parties are comfortable with the situation and potential scenarios: recommitting, leaving as a free agent in 2021, or departing at the end of this campaign if a suitable offer is submitted. Liverpool would be happy with the first option and content with the second, given the value Wijnaldum has presented since arriving from Newcastle for £25 million in 2016. The final option is the least conceivable as Liverpool do not want to lose the Dutchman and would demand a high fee.

[Buzzo]

Just the bog standard press bollocks when a contract renewal is in the offing.

Would be astonished if anything other than a new contract happened here.

[Red_Polo]

Yeah but surely sports journalists don't just speculate on this stuff

I couldn't possibly comment

However, sources close to me...

[Exiled_red]

It's almost as though nobody actually knows anything first hand at all.

Yeah but surely sports journalists don't just speculate on this stuff

[Red_Polo]

I saw that in the speculation sections of a couple of papers, suggesting a move to Spain or Italy, not seen any clubs mentioned though...

It's almost as though nobody actually knows anything first hand at all.

[Exiled_red]

I saw that in the speculation sections of a couple of papers, suggesting a move to Spain or Italy, not seen any clubs mentioned though...

[dom9]

Anyone who has read the Atletic who can shed some light on why Ornstein is talking about a Gini exit?

Both parties are comfortable with the situation and potential scenarios: recommitting, leaving as a free agent in 2021, or departing at the end of this campaign if a suitable offer is submitted. Liverpool would be happy with the first option and content with the second, given the value Wijnaldum has presented since arriving from Newcastle for £25 million in 2016. The final option is the least conceivable as Liverpool do not want to lose the Dutchman and would demand a high fee.

[Red_Polo]

OK, so a non story if there ever was one. Thanks.

There is interest from other clubs but we would like to keep him

[Lecter]

OK, so a non story if there ever was one. Thanks.

The same thing is in the Daily Mail

[The_weatherman]

Just says he has 18 months left on his contract and that he will either sign a new contract, be sold this summer or leave on a free in 2021

OK, so a non story if there ever was one. Thanks.

[Lecter]

Anyone who has read the Atletic who can shed some light on why Ornstein is talking about a Gini exit?

Just says he has 18 months left on his contract and that he will either sign a new contract, be sold this summer or leave on a free in 2021