Conflicting reports on Twitter about Ugarte and a proposed move to Liverpool, some saying it’s happening and some saying the deal is off.
Could we nip in and sign him?
It doesn’t take Mystic Meg to predict that they are going to cash in on Mac Alister, Caicedo and Mitoma. Having already sold Trossard, Cucurella and Bissouma this season, all to divisional rivals. They are Southampton 2.0
I think we are likely going to see the departure of some of the starting XI over the next couple of years, the likes of Cash, Konsa, Bailey maybe even Ramsey could be sold, especially if we have to hit FFP targets. No room for sentimentality.
United seemingly interested in Pickford. That puts the Emi rumours to bed, because he's not leaving us for Chelsea or Spurs, United were the only realistic option for him in the PL.
Martinez
Konsa - Carlos - Mings - Moreno
McGinn - Luiz - Kamara - Ramsey
Buendia - Watkins
I'm going with the same lineup as the Birmingham Mail for this one.
There is also the agent factor as well (Mendes in the case of Ugarte). If he moves to Liverpool, that's probably the biggest move of his career, the status of their club and his jump in valuation means he probably won't get a bigger move. Whereas moving to us would potentially be seen as more of a stepping stone, with a move later in his career to City or Madrid. A £50m move to Liverpool now is less lucrative than a £50m move to Villa + a £100m move to City/Madrid in the future.
That’s if Liverpool pay his release clause, their is not guarantee they are even in for him (neither are we I suppose).
Liverpool have been linked with every midfielder going, they can’t buy everyone.