http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/liverpool/id/1720

good read on sterling

Undeniable fact that his performance dropped after he signed the contract

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/liverpool/id/1720

good read on sterling

too much court case

With Lucas, Gerrard and Alonso those are 3 very off paced midfielders. If BR persists with 352 and going with 2 CMs and a CAM triangle, then Alonso would be playing in Gerrard's position as the other CM has to do more of the heavy lifting. Can't see us play both Gerrard and Alonso in midfield as they lack pace and tenacity, unless we play more like Juventus with 3 CMs. But Coutinho should be playing as the no 10 when he gets back, he is potentially a genuine playmaker and needs to play more centrally.

I can't wait to see who we sign. Hopefully a solid midfielder.

A realistic signing for our midfield competition is Yohan Cabaye. That guy is too good for Magpies. He definitely would bring more to our team. He's adapted to EPL, strong and good passer and can score goals as well.

A realistic signing for our midfield competition is Yohan Cabaye. That guy is too good for Magpies. He definitely would bring more to our team. He's adapted to EPL, strong and good passer and can score goals as well.

Billionaires Red Bull want to buy a football club in England – and ‘give it wings’ to make it big, writes Alan Nixon in the People.

The Austrian-based energy drinks firm are on the look-out for a suitable club, with Anglophile coach Ralf Rangnick, sporting director of Red Bull Salzburg, heading the search.

As well as current Austrian league leaders Salzburg, Red Bull already owns clubs in Germany, New York, Brazil and Ghana.

The company’s sporting assets also include two Formula One teams: Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso.

Now coach Rangnick, who almost got the Everton job in the summer, has been tasked to find a club in England for their latest move into ownership.

An insider in the deal said: “Red Bull want a team to take into the Champions League. It is the only market they have not reached yet. Ideally this would be in the London area, but both Everton and Liverpool interest them too because it would not take much to get them to that level.

“They have looked at the Championship, but you can spend fortunes there and not make any progress.”

Rangnick, an English-educated German, has a good knowledge of the game and is looking at several options. He would also oversee the ­purchase and running of the club.

News of Red Bull’s interest is spreading rapidly and there should be no lack of willing sellers.

The company’s Formula One success, with Sebastian Vettel taking them towards a fourth straight title, has put them on the map, but buying a club in the ‘home’ of football could be their biggest coup yet.

And taking it into the Champions League is the ultimate aim for one of the biggest sports-backing firms in the business.

Teams which could be lined up

EVERTONBill Kenwright has been looking for a respectable buyer for his club for years. The fact Ralf Rangnick nearly got the job and knows the club helps. Only snag – Red Bull Everton?!?

LIVERPOOLThe American owners have pumped in millions and will want a big return on their investment. Genuine worldwide appeal. Red Bull Liverpool does have a ring.

CRYSTAL PALACERed Bull would really give the Eagles wings. London, near airports, very appealing. Would not cost much, but needs a big spend. Red Bull Crystal Palace is a mouthful.

WEST HAMOwners who are always open to approaches. New home at the Olympic Stadium makes them appealing too. Red Bull West Ham? Not so crazy.

LEEDS The Yorkshire club has history, a huge fan base and owners who would sell at the drop of a hat. Red Bull Leeds United? Why not?

Saw this posted on the official Liverpool forum. Just a rumour, not sure how true, but what do you guys think?
Red Bull Liverpool... Yay or Nay?

Personally I'd rather them as sponsors, not owners as I think FSG is doing a decent job at the moment. And changing our club's name, logo, etc. is definitely a big issue for me.
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Saw this posted on the official Liverpool forum. Just a rumour, not sure how true, but what do you guys think?
Red Bull Liverpool... Yay or Nay?

Personally I'd rather them as sponsors, not owners as I think FSG is doing a decent job at the moment. And changing our club's name, logo, etc. is definitely a big issue for me.
Source

loaning Suso is not a waste. we give him time play which we cant guarantee in Liverpool. young player need to play more to gain confidence.

my opinion.. we also need to loan out sterling and wisdom. but we need to hold Alberto until January for back up.

my concern is Right Back and CM. who gonna back up Johnson? seriously I doubt Kelly fitness and Wisdom consistency.

prone injury.. too fragile and magpies will sell at high price.

IF we do sign Alonso, I reckon it will be Lucas who will be phased out and Henderson who will move into a central role from his current wider position. He has shown great tenacity this season and often operates on both ends of the pitch, most notably against Crystal Palace. He has the energy and stamina to complement Gerrard and Alonso.

In the event we play Lucas instead, we can play with 3 at the back as we have been to make up for the lack of pace by pushing one of our centrebacks up into midfield when needed. In any case, if someone lacks pace, they can make up for it by reading the game well. It's something Hamann did to great effect.