BlueSuedeSambas 53,782 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Can't see Liverpool putting in many crosses for him tbh. He's a good player but not what they need at all imo.Rodgers badly needs to get it right this window as well as another dodgy season will see him out of a job.I'm sure I read that Liverpool put the least crosses into the box on the Premiership last year.Now I think Benteke is quality, but unless Liverpool massively alter their style of play than he could have a nightmare there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,801 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm sure I read that Liverpool put the least crosses into the box on the Premiership last year.Now I think Benteke is quality, but unless Liverpool massively alter their style of play than he could have a nightmare there.Yeah, it's quite a strange one. Apparently he was Rodgers' top target so he must have some sort of plan but but it doesn't look immediately obvious. He's more than just a big target man but he's hardly Luis Suarez either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,782 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yeah, it's quite a strange one. Apparently he was Rodgers' top target so he must have some sort of plan but but it doesn't look immediately obvious. He's more than just a big target man but he's hardly Luis Suarez either.It looks like he's paying an absolute fortune for a better version of Rickie Lambert who was a player he signed and appeared to have no idea what to do with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears&Reds 460 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Benteke makes no sense whatsoever, but then thats typical Liverpool, sell a player get good money and have no clue how to spend it. So many more suitable options out there and cheaper too. Utterly depressing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 624 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I forgot about origi, maybe he'll go out on loan. Never done much at lille last season though. Lambert might go to bournemouth but he wouldnt fit into their team i dont think. Borini still thinks he can make it at liverpool Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Benteke makes no sense whatsoever, but then thats typical Liverpool, sell a player get good money and have no clue how to spend it. So many more suitable options out there and cheaper too. Utterly depressing. who would you like, realistically? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I forgot about origi, maybe he'll go out on loan. Never done much at lille last season though. Lambert might go to bournemouth but he wouldnt fit into their team i dont think. Borini still thinks he can make it at liverpool Forget where I saw it- but one of the Ligue 1 player rating systems had Origi down as one of the worst players in the league last year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,782 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Benteke makes no sense whatsoever, but then thats typical Liverpool, sell a player get good money and have no clue how to spend it. So many more suitable options out there and cheaper too. Utterly depressing.I think Berahino would be a far better fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Barca looking at sending Turan out on loan until he's able to play for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,711 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Breaking on Sky Sports News that Liverpool have met the asking price for Benteke. Surely they should be aiming a bit higher than that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Barca looking at sending Turan out on loan until he's able to play for them.Are they allowed to do that? Mind all the carry on with Cousin and the '3 clubs in one season' thing? I know he's not technically played for either Atletico or Barca this season, but he has been registered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie72 151 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Whoever sanctioned the £32.5m bid for Benteke needs sectioned, madness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Benteke makes no sense whatsoever, but then thats typical Liverpool, sell a player get good money and have no clue how to spend it. So many more suitable options out there and cheaper too. Utterly depressing.Lifted this from BBC Sport - Benteke joined Aston Villa from Genk in August 2012 for £7m and has scored 49 goals in 101 appearances.I know the £32.5m fee is way too much, but that's a pretty decent record. If Rodgers can implement the right system, Benteke will do well at Anfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie72 151 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Lifted this from BBC Sport - Benteke joined Aston Villa from Genk in August 2012 for £7m and has scored 49 goals in 101 appearances.I know the £32.5m fee is way too much, but that's a pretty decent record. If Rodgers can implement the right system, Benteke will do well at Anfield.The way Villa were playing they were just launching balls into the box for him, I can't see Rodgers changing the whole on the deck system for one player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The way Villa were playing they were just launching balls into the box for him, I can't see Rodgers changing the whole on the deck system for one player.I think he'll be a great signing. When he had his best season in the premiership he scored 19 and 4 were headers. I don't buy that he can't play with the ball on the deck. He is in the same mould as Drogba. Mr Soprano 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The way Villa were playing they were just launching balls into the box for him, I can't see Rodgers changing the whole on the deck system for one player.Hmm. If that's the case then Benteke will need to adapt, something I think he is more than capable of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,475 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Benteke has a decent goals/game ratio for belgium and they play some decent football Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Younes Kaboul joins Sunderland. That's the tarriers windfall of £15 million for Van Dijk fucked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Are they allowed to do that? Mind all the carry on with Cousin and the '3 clubs in one season' thing? I know he's not technically played for either Atletico or Barca this season, but he has been registered.New season hasn't started officially yet so don't think it his time with Atletico will be counted.Not sure where they would send him though as its only for a few months until he's eligible to play for them and they won't consider clubs who are in the Champions League. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Are they allowed to do that? Mind all the carry on with Cousin and the '3 clubs in one season' thing? I know he's not technically played for either Atletico or Barca this season, but he has been registered.Barcelona are banned from registering players. That's why they're looking to loan him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 One of the papers in the gossip column reporting Mario Gotze could be going in the opposite direction if Vidal joins Bayern. Highly doubt it but what a ridiculous move that would be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Barcelona are banned from registering players. That's why they're looking to loan him.He would register when his proposed loan ends though so the same rules would apply. That's why I don't think his time at Atletico counts because he's left them before the season officially starts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 He would register when his proposed loan ends though so the same rules would apply. That's why I don't think his time at Atletico counts because he's left them before the season officially starts. although you would have thought Atletico would have been the obvious choice for him to go on loan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 although you would have thought Atletico would have been the obvious choice for him to go on loan.They're in the Champions League though so that rules them out. Barca don't want him cup tied and to be fair I don't imagine Atletico would want him back if their use of him was restricted either.He'll probably go to another league if he does move at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 New season hasn't started officially yet so don't think it his time with Atletico will be counted.Not sure where they would send him though as its only for a few months until he's eligible to play for them and they won't consider clubs who are in the Champions League.Atletico is probably the logical choice but as you mentioned, they are a Champions League side.Barcelona are banned from registering players. That's why they're looking to loan him.Point well made mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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