Johnson only 30, another 3 yrs to go if he goes to the lower clubs. As for Reina, he's only 32 and goalies have a history of long lifespan in football. See Van der Sar and Buffon? So why not 10mil. But someone said his release clause only 4.5mil...which means doomsday.

Actually this is somewhat true. Touch wood to say, what if he gets injured during WC...that would hit a huge hole into BR's plans. It's very risky when we invest too much on a single player. Fingers crossed that all our players come back as fit as a dragon.

We need a powerful CF like Drogba. Lukaku seems right but JM will never sell him to us. Anyway, with an increase income from TV rights, CL matches and finishing 2nd, need to invest in quality. I've always felt younger players need to play at least in cup ties.

Our bench felt so light compared to Chelsea, City. We went far in league this season due to our lack of european matches. Next season how we cope will be interesting.

The only reason (i think) BR not fancy physically built striker is probably because they are not technically gifted as those smaller size striker and the fact that BR's tactics now rely more on pace means that most if not all of the big strikers would have no chance of featuring in his plan because of the lack of pace. However, given how pacey Lukaku( and the latest name linked happened to be Cavani if Suarez is sold) is, I reckon these names might be considered. Let's also not forget these two are never one-trick player who just hold the ball up for others.

If anything, I would say that physically built striker would be considered only if they have techniques and skills that BR wants and not some one trick big man upfront. Then again, let's not forget BR is one who change from time to time... He changed his formation and philosophy to make sure he gets the best from the team. The fact that we dont have a plan B (which chelsea game has shown us that we can be stopped) probably means that a different kind of striker might be brought in to cater the need for fresh ideas and creativity. Wouldn't surprise if we get a certain Dzeko,Lukaku type of players but let's not get your hope too high because we all know the priorities lie on 1 DM, 1-2 CD, 1 RB (if johnson leaves), 1 GK (for backup) and 1 LB ... Striker is probably the least we need now that Borini is back.

Liverpool

Favourable draw: Porto, FC Basel, Champions route playoff winner
Unforgiving draw: Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Roma

i just hope we dont screw up it like the last time we finished 2nd in 08/09 i think. so much potential but we had terrible transfer market and we finished 7th the following season. Lallana signing worries me cause i feel there are so many cheaper alternatives. Paying the english player premium.

What do you expect?    He's English. He's had a good season for them. They're not in Europe next season. He's arguably their best player this past year. So, for sure they're gonna smack a very high price tag on him. They'll try their best to retain his services but 25M is not gonna stop big clubs from prying him away, though.

20mill with 5mil bonus if we win BPL sounds ok.

haha idiots will always be around either way. If we really wan lalaboy so much and they insist on 25 mil price tag then thats the best way to go about it IMO. real did the same thing with spurs apparently with modric and bale except it was for CL instead of La Liga.

Heard that Real Madrid will be knocking LFC door with 90m for our legend.

90m for Gerard????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Till now I still dont get how Andrea did it. Totally S-Style Curve. I tried a thousand times with the ball and couldnt get this kind of curve.

Every season cuti til October...Suarez purposely one

"The player is banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity -- administrative, sports or any other -- for a period of four months. A stadium ban is pronounced against Luis Suarez, who is prohibited from entering the confines of any stadium during the period of the ban."