The Bigfooty Liverpool Thread

[Zidane98]

One last thing on Trent - he's a very similar age now to when Gerrard was when he very almost went to Chelsea. I think Trent knows this next decision pretty much defines the rest of his career.

Yep. Another thing - Trent's still young enough to sign a 5 year deal with us, complete that contract then try something else in his early 30s.

I really hope we are offering him the captaincy once Virg leaves written into his contract.


My expectation is the club puts 300k/week total package (220k basic + 80k bonuses) on the table over 5 years. 10m signing bonus over 5 years (2m a season).

All up that's a 90m pound contract over 5 seasons, playing for his boyhood club, representing his people being captain once VVD leaves which he will do so within the next 2-3 years if he also extends his contract. Trent will be young enough at the end of that contract (31) to pursue playing overseas on a huge final payday if he still harbored desire to do so. And if that's how it worked out I am sure the club and all fans would wish him the best after giving what would be then 13 years senior football service to the club.

I'm afraid if a deal like that isn't convincing Trent then the club really needs to move on with alternate plans.

 

[RossFC]

Van Dijk has been sent back to Liverpool early. Rested for the last Netherlands game.

 

[Zidane98]

What's the go with Ali / Jota / Elliott?

 

[RossFC]

What's the go with Ali / Jota / Elliott?

Elliott training with U21s over the break. Jota another 1-2 weeks away. Not sure on Alisson.

 

[Cooldude]

Does Chiesa still exist in this material plane or has he been banished to the shadow realm or something?

 

[gaskin]

Does Chiesa still exist in this material plane or has he been banished to the shadow realm or something?

They said after the break so who knows.

 

[largebus]

Feels like Chiesa was signed as a token gesture to say FSG did something last transfer window. Won't be seen unless we have a real injury crisis up front. Don't blame him if he wanted to go back to Italy

 

[jod23]

Chiesa just needs a run... but he primarily plays where Salah does so good luck finding minutes there.