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NotoriousBingo
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redsforever, we have been chasing a holding midfielder all summer, that transfer sage will likely transfer to next summer as I think we are keeping that slot open for Mahmoud Dahoud. Borussia Mönchengladbach are not willing to sell but he is available for 8.75 next summer.

We need to chance our policy when buying players, we can not go repeatedly after the 2nd best signing we can get and then ask the lads to fight for every trophy out there. We need to go after the very best targets that suit us. If Klopp wants Mahmoud more than anyone else, then lets play the waiting game and get him in when the opportunity finally arrives. Otherwise we will be stuck with another player when we can finally land our prime target.

Same thing with the fullback slot that is available, there are plenty of players like Djimi Traore or Aly Cissokho out there.

What I liked about our summer strategy was that we went out for every prospect out there, most of the time Dortmund beat us to their signature but still there are players coming in, especially to work with Klopp who is known to do wonders with his signings.

Lets also consider that there is actually some truth to the takeover bid, even if its just a minimal stake in the club or the complete naming rights for the new stands. That is a significant amount of money that will go directly into the investment of the squad. I would prefer us to have a thin squad when and if that happens.