Martinus

I actually thought at the time that the advert and the shush celebration were indicators he was staying. I wouldn’t say it’s disrespectful, but to me, it feels like he’s been searching for a reason to leave. When one justification didn’t hold up, he found another. For example, earlier in the season, during an interview he suggested he might never win another trophy, it came across as a subtle way of saying, 'I need to leave to achieve more success.' Now, with the league title in sight, it seems clear it’s not just about trophies.

According to that premier League injuries site he's out injured until early May!

I wouldn't be surprised if we went for someone like Cherki. Very gifted player, very creative and only 1 year left on his contract. FSG type signing.

Might possibly be ready next season... https://x.com/AnfieldEdition/status/1902426157678543326

That's it we aren't going to replace Trents attacking qualities at right back so should focus on someone who is much better defensively then look to find better creativity from the midfield/forward areas.

Losing Trent would be a blow due to what he brings to the attacking side of our game. He's not difficult to replace as a defender.

Not sure if Gordon has a release clause in his new contract? But if Diaz goes I'd be tempted for a few reasons. He's got pace which we need, we also have Gakpo for the left and he can also play effectively on the right so can cover Salah during the Afcon as well as give Salah more rest throughout the season. Assuming Salah stays!

Think it confirms what we know that as we need to bring in 5/6 new signings someone like Cunha who has a release clause is more likely than Isak.

However he was joint top with Ajax in the COVID year when he was managing AZ Alkmaar and the league was suspended. Not to say he would have gone on to win the league but it was certainly a possibility.

Haha I honestly think we will get big money for selling Diaz and Nunez alone.

I think New LB: Kerkez New RB: Givairo Read New CB: Hato New MF: Zaire Emery or Baleba 2 new forwards: Unsure as to who and whether one of them could be someone who could drop a little deeper if needed. E.g. Wirtz or Simons as we will need someone to replace Trents creativity.

He's decent but he's nowhere near Konate or Van Dijk levels and he wouldn't sign to be 3rd choice. Based on the FSG model the player I suspect they would most like to keep is Trent. Read an interesting theory that Trent is more likely to stay if Virgil leaves as he wants the captaincy.

Just imagine if Virgil left and Guehi signed. Actually no that doesn't bare thinking about.

Yep meant to be who they want as their De Bruyne replacement. However given that City might not qualify for the Champs league and the outcome of the charges is still an unknown there could be an opportunity.

Wirtz