by Sanguine »
09 Aug 2023 11:11
Sutekh Liverpool seem likely to finally agree to pay what Southampton want for Lavia, only taken them several weeks of piddling about to get there. Didn't realise that Liverpool currently have one of the smallest squads in the PL so presumably still have other business to sort out (great way to give your manager every chance to get things sorted in training before a new season).
Club transfer policy is so bipolar, it's odd. They got Mac Allister and Szoboszlai done quickly, quibble-free (albeit the former on a release clause) for £100m combined, but have spent a month quibbling over relative pocket-change with Southampton on Lavia.
But yeah, they've gone from over-stocked in midfield to losing Fabinho, Henderson, Milner, Keita and Ox, and suddenly look like. Injuries could destroy their season.
On the flip side, Ben Doak has looked outstanding in pre-season. I'd expect him to play a part this year.