12 Mar 2013 09:55:41
Ed's, I am hearing rumbling that spurs are interested in signing Chirstain Erikksen, from Ajax although this in itself is not surprising I am hearing a fee of 12-14m being quoted is there any truth in this?
Also any news on potential striker options, seems to be a few good players reportedly available in the summer, Lewondoski, Llronte, Higuain and a few others plus the old one of Damaio, are we interested in anyone? {Ed002's Note - Liverpool, Manchester City, Roma, Arsenal, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Spurs, Inter and AC Milan have shown some level of interest in Eriksen in the past year or so. He has already rejected both Manchester City and Chelsea but AC Milan and Spurs remain the most interested clubs. I would not rule out Bayern Munich, Manchester City or other previously interested clubs regaining interest in him - although I would say that it is unlikely that Inter or Chelsea would be interested. Back in July the Milan Press Office were convinced of interest from Manchester United and they have let it be known that they expected a bid to be made by for Eriksen. Expect Milan and Roma to press if a bid is made by Manchester United and I remain in agreement with them that there is every chance of that happening. The player remains adament that he will stay in Amsterdam for18 more months before moving to Spain but would likely jump at the chance of a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona if the opportunity arises. However, Ajax will not let him run down his contract so a move beckons in the summer. The player will see out the rest of the season at Ajax and see if he can attract attention from Spain.
Dortmund's Lewandowski was watched last year by Liverpool, PSG, Real Madrid, Rubin Kazan, Manchester United, Spartak Moscow (who were concerned about losing Welliton), Juventus (albeit they have another player for the summer instead), Arsenal and Lille. Chelsea have considered Lewandowski but I don't know of any bid being made and there would not have been a bid anywhere close to the 35M euro Dortmund valued him at last summer. At present Dortmund and the player have been unable to reach agreement over a new deal and they probably won't. Whilst there is no agreement in place for him to join any other club, it is very likely he will move to Manchester United in the summer.
Llorente will be moving to Juventus.
Higuain will likely be offered to Spurs as part of a deal for Bale.}
We are in need of a top left back. Ekotto is just not good enough. For what he does good is undone time and time again from poor position and at fault particularly in away games. Unfortunately Walker seems to have caught this bug this season. The striker situation is still infuriating. Is shocking watching Adebayor and now even Defoe cannot score and is doing more for the opposing team. If only we had the strikers our domination of matches would be reflected in more convicing victories.
If you bring in real quality you see the results. Vertoghen and Dembele are quality additions. We should be looking at the same with a couple of new strikers and at least one top full back. No point in signing these second rate short gap signings like Dempsey or Adebayor.
An excellent comment on previous text below, when Lennon was injured why not try Walker in that right wing position with his blistering pace and perhaps in future Kaboul at full back.
15 Mar 2013 12:21:54
we need 2 top class striker. who can play in pivotal role of 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1.
leondavaski. is a top player. if we could get him for 15-20 mill. he is a steal. prooven goal scorer. out and out sriker. will hit atleast 20 goals per season.
we also need another striker. youg. cheap.
we also need a strong DM. I don't understand. what's parkers position. he sometimes confuse me.
LB always remains a priority. bennito. is awful.
if w could sell adebeyor. defoe and trim otehr wages.
we could afford them.
y do we need errikson. if holtby was bought in?
Lewandowski is statistically fantantastic with amazing dribbling, shooting, heading, ball control and positional awareness. A real menace upfront with real predatory instincts, and in additions possesses superb acceleration, jumping and physical strength.
In the weaknesses department he is about as good a Didier Zokora from the penalty spot, tackles slightly less than Berbatov, crosses like Ruel Fox and has dead ball skills of Scott Parker.
I believe he is exactly what we need, and totally agree at £15-£20m would represent an absolute steal. Probably the best striker in the world in a true 4-2-3-1 formation. Of course there are better strikers like Messi, Aguerro, Van Persie and company, but as a stand alone prospect I cannot pick one with the all round solitary skills of Lewandowski. Perfect for the AVB vision and young enough to take this team to glory.
Personally, I would sell my kidneys and my left testicle to raise the funds to buy Suarez. Liverpool are skint and, I don't doubt, that the owners would sell any of their players over the head of the manager to reduce their debt. I've not seen many better than him, he is proven in the Premiership, Liverpool would be in the poo without his performances this season and he would fit into our style of play without any problems.
So there.
Super Yod