Quite right^^ he's nearly 30 now & will only see a couple more years of him at his very best.

 

But in the modern day game you have to buy for now, none of this investing for the future rubbish that teams harp on about as that never proves sustainable (i.e. they'll never stick around). Chelsea proved last year just buy the best available at their peak. Ramos will be a quality addition to the first team (as much as I dislike the guy :lol:) and it certainly bulks up an area that sorely needed improving last season.

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Man Utd need a centre back, but Ramos is not what they need. I have no idea why they are so intent on buying the big names, when there are far, far better players available for half the price. Madness.. won't believe the Ramos bid until I see it on BBC though.

Man Utd need a centre back, but Ramos is not what they need. I have no idea why they are so intent on buying the big names, when there are far, far better players available for half the price. Madness.. won't believe the Ramos bid until I see it on BBC though.

 

BBC were reporting it weren't they? Sky certainly was.

 

Can't wait to see him get sent off for feigning injury after Costa brushes his arm next season.

Is Ramos what Man United really need? Understand that you can't turn down a player of his quality if available but that's a significant investment for a player with little re-sale value.

 

A centre back moreso than any position on the pitch, yes. (taking into account De Gea is still technically a United player)

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Milner's a quality addition. Firmino's a lot of money for someone with a less than amazing strikerate. The other three won't be anywhere near your first team. I believe you've strengthened in (some) key areas but I'd be very cautious as a Liverpool about the amount of players you're bringing in off the back of one hefty payout. Again.

 

 

Yeh the brazillian is a gamble but Clyne should def be in at right back imo and Ings is a natural goalscorer imo for free.

Clyne, Firmino and Milner go straight into the starting XI

 

Ings will be 3rd/4th choice, but is an improvement on Balotelli/Borini/Lambert

 

We could have done better than Bogdan, but he'll get a handful of games at most so it's not too much of an issue

 

Another striker and we are probably done for the summer. Possibly another attacking player if Sterling leaves, but I'm not completely convinced that it is that clear cut right now

Clyne, Firmino and Milner go straight into the starting XI

 

Ings will be 3rd/4th choice, but is an improvement on Balotelli/Borini/Lambert

 

We could have done better than Bogdan, but he'll get a handful of games at most so it's not too much of an issue

 

Another striker and we are probably done for the summer. Possibly another attacking player if Sterling leaves, but I'm not completely convinced that it is that clear cut right now

 

Liverpool are actually in a very good position this season. I'm guessing if Lambert and Balotelli are offloaded along with Sterling then another attacker could help Liverpool have a very good season.

Yeh the brazillian is a gamble but Clyne should def be in at right back imo and Ings is a natural goalscorer imo for free.

 

Clyne hadn't yet signed when I posted that. I was referring to Ings, Bogdan and Gomez.

Rodgers still has the problem that he doesn't seem to have all of the dressing room on side - the downside of finding a XI that works for a few months (as he's done for the last two seasons) is that it alienates anyone who isn't in it. Players like Lucas don't seem to want to be there any more.

Douglas Costa has moved to Bayern Munich from Shakhtar in a £21m deal.

 

Sebasitan Coates has moved to Sunderland from Liverpool. Liverpool hve confirmed the singing of Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton on a £12.5 million deal.

 

In other news, Southampton have terminated the contract of their record signing Dani Osvaldo who scored 3 goals in 14 appearances before not playing for them again in January 2014 after he got suspended for getting into a training ground fight with Jose Fonte.

 

 

I guess the Costa deal means the Schweinstiger rumours will start up again?

 

Stoke have had a bid accepted for Shaquri .. absolutely crazy. The mid-table sides are making some really strong signings this summer so far.

 

Pleased the Clyne deal is sewn up. I don't think he's amazing, but a very good addition to a position we desperately needed cover in.

Shaquri to Stoke could be one of the best purchases of the season.

Shaquri to Stoke could be one of the best purchases of the season.

 

Or one of the worst. Must be some issues with Inter kicking him out after 6 months. Massive, massive signing for Stoke if it comes off, especially is Bojan hits the ground running again.

I can't believe Stoke have sneaked in to sign Shaquiri - is nobody else looking at him?

Stoke are also apparently in for Balotelli.

 

Carlos Bacca has gone to AC Milan. Both they are Inter are really set on getting back up there.

Shaqiri to Stoke is one thing but Cabaye to Palace?!! Why aren't so many other teams bigger than they are after him!

Why are Liverpool not after Shaquiri - great replacement for Sterling, great player?! How why?!

QPR have rejected a £12m bid from Leicester City for Charlie Austin.

 

Here were no transfers in the Premier League yesterday.

 

Brentford have signed Andreas Bjelland from FC Twente for £2.1m.

 

Nani looks set to move to Fenerbahce after the clubs agreed a £4.5m fee for him which will end a eight-year stay at Manchester United.

 

 

Why are Liverpool not after Shaquiri - great replacement for Sterling, great player?! How why?!

 

Must be a reason why no other top clubs are in for him. Not sure he's worth the risk, plus we already have Sterling's replacement (and Ibe).

Derby smashed their transfer record today! Our previous record was £3.5 million for Robert Earnshaw back in 2007 but we have just paid a reported £4.75 million for Tom Ince from Hull who was of course on loan with us for the second half of last season. He did an incredible job and is well worth that fee!

 

We are going all out with transfers this summer as we've already bought Weimann for £2.75 million and signed Bent, Carson, Alex Pearce and Chris Baird. And if rumours are to be believed we also want Burnley's Jason Shackell and Sunderland's Liam Bridcutt!