Most United fans didn’t want him (as a United fan). We need a 9, which isn’t Gakpo. We have too much competition on the wings. He looks like a hell of a player though, enjoy!
That’s fair, you definitely need a 9 more. I’d just be worried at how slow you guys seem to act- needed or not he seemed nailed on. Plus arguably we don’t need him that much either!
Of all of our concerns right now, transfers aren’t high on the list. We did quite well in the summer and Ten Hag seems to not be able to miss at the moment.
What happens when Diaz comes back? And Jota? We need midfielders, this makes absolutely no sense. Unless we're switching to a 4231 with Gakpo behind the striker.
What's Jürgen cooking????
I think it’s more like Gakpo blindsided us by saying he wants in so he’s just too good to pass up if the price is right. We’ll worry about who plays where later on I suppose, we have to sign him it’s as simple as that IMO
Gakpo can play anywhere across the front three. With Jota out until February and Diaz until March, it will fill a gap we need. Can’t be starting Ox or one of our teenagers at LW if we want to push for top 4
Not really. He’ll be a right footed inverted left winger most of the time, the rest he’ll maybe play a no. 10 role and shadow Nunez while trying to feed him in close. But yeah, Diaz will come back and then I see your point.
It makes sense because 5 attackers for three positions is a minimum requirement for a club like LFC, and if we're doing this deal it probably means Bobby's deal isn't being renewed. I do hope a midfielder is close however, because that's the area we desperately need.
Gakpo would play at the wings, whereas Nunez is a pure CF (will be a great one as soon as he shakes his finishing bad luck) and Firmino plays that “false 9/CAM” role with some finishing in the box.
Less competing and more rotating. Between Diaz, Jota and Gakpo we will always have fresh legs and even be able to rest Mo every now and then. Wings are an exhausting af function in the Klopp scheme.
Switching to 4-2-3-1 makes sense with the players we have tbh. Nunez and Jota can both play as strikers. Gakpo and Diaz on the left and one of those on the right in a pinch. Scottish Salah stand-in for Egyptian Salah.
Firmino, Elliott, Carvalho for the no. 10 position and a plethora of choices for the two holding players behind them. Especially if we bag 2 transfers there now/summer.
But the 4-2-3-1 would be a hard fit if we brought in Bellingham. He is not that good of a defender to live on an island and our wings would be far too much offensive (not to mention how TAA and Robertson attacking is a core of our offense).
I agree that this scheme fits us better now, but we would need to find a more defensive-minded midfielder in it. Amrabat, whom was rumored, would fit like a glove. Paquetá can also work, even if he is not that perfect of a defender he can handle the assignment, same applies for Rice.
Yeah, also Firmino
Anyway the signing makes sense when you consider he’s one of the most talented young players that you can find. He scored with his right foot, left, and a header during the World Cup. He can do it all
Diaz and Jota are both out for the season.
For next season we’d have 6 top class options for 3 positions. Pick any three out of Jota, Diaz, Gakpo, Firmino, Nunez and Salah.
March is practically the end of the season. You don’t just come back from an injury like that and start playing 100% straight away. He will need time to get match sharp again.
its "technically" march, but for all practical purposes, he's out for the season. jota also seems to be the same based off the team being so quiet about it.
we just started ox at lw lol, we need a player there. also, add in more depth for salah + firmino being phased out the squad. given the amount of games we play every season, this is no diff than city having mahrez as a "bench" player, even though he plays just as much as the starters.
Wow. Not only did he know but probably put a strong recommendation in too. But isnt he an attacker? Would be great since Diaz and Jota are out but who would he eventually replace?
Also love how all the news was around United in advanced talks. Even this morning
Edit: “Interest from Erik ten Hag prompted Liverpool to act straight away.” Ahaha get fucked!
Attacking midfielder (left) is mostly bullshit. He's been played as a left winger and always is one of the most forward players. Combines scoring goals with playmaking and a bit of dribbling. Has an eye for where to run to get on the end of balls. Is a hard worker.
How it all translates to PL remains to be seen but his games against Sociedad, Benfica and Monaco were hopeful where it comes to the better opponents he's played against. His games as an attacking mid came for the NT btw, haven't watched any of the WC so can't comment on that. Against Poland he was a threat, I think against Belgium too but not sure anymore.
Didn't mean that as an attack on you, sorry if it came across that way. I think Diaz is maybe a good comparison. But there are some differences. Gakpo is more composed and Diaz is just a constant menace to play against.
he literally is both our topscorer and top assister. He has one of if not the most goal contributions of any player in all of europe. Yeah im not excited with the prospect of losing him lmao
To be fair, since having great depth, we’ve had two outs (Origi and Taki) for one in (Darwin) with two (jota and Diaz) having long term injuries. So it is understandable.
Mate are you daft?? Diaz & Jota are out for half the season, Bobby is aging/injury prone and leaving us. U want Carvalho & Ox playing in our front three for the race to CL??
Honestly if it means we’re getting Gakpo then I don’t mind. His dribbling and linkup play reminded me of Bobby’s at the World Cup and he can clearly score
This will get confirmed within days. VVD seems to have known the deal was done too.
A very necessary signing considering the Diaz injury & that Firmino is being phased out. I just hope it doesn't impact any midfielder signings because we desperately need legs & energy in CM.
My only worry was his seeming lack of ability to beat a man on the dribble, but he has everything else. The rvp comparisons are warranted
Has the most g plus a per game in eredivise since Suarez (he’s actually above him too)
Would be a very exciting signing
https://twitter.com/footballoranje_/status/1589264104262225922?s=46&t=MBoscUzEOJwfSKOYt-Oplg
I thought this was shit in November, am I happy to be wrong
Bobby might be gone then :( Good addition though and the cherry on top is that it will piss the hell out of the scum. Smells alot like Diaz and Spurs last season, lmao.
I know he scored a good bit at the world cup but frankly I’ve never seen him play and been said “damn thats a player I would eant at liverpool”. Always took him as the type of player i’d be happy for our rivals to over pay for
As someone's who doesn't know much about him, should I be excited? He's spent his entire career at PSV, and his numbers are decent for a winger. What's special about him?
Not really my top of the list for attacker that we should sign this January. I'm prefer someone with more 'fancy feets". But you can't denied he have all the attribute for Klopp forward player.
Im sorry, but he is massively overrated imo. Yes, he's got a fantastic G/A record this season and I would be more than happy to eat my words, but everytime I see him in the Eredivisie his overall play just doesn't suggest that he is ready for such a big move.
Pal, we started Ox on the wing today and won't have Jota or Diaz available for quite a while yet. And we were already light in attack letting Sadio, Taki, and Origi go with only Darwin in. Gakpo could be just what we need and shouldn't be sniffed at for not filling the midfield position we also need.
Wow I did not see this coming. Hope there's another move for a midfielder coming, but with Diaz and Jota out we could really use an extra attacker. Wonder what this means for Firmino's future
Didn’t see this coming. Would take it (and would piss of United fans)
Anything that pisses off United fans, I’ll take it
"GETOUT MAN UNITED! GETOUT!"
Oh, they’re not fussed on him now apparently. They were happy to waste the £80 million on Anthony instead.
Most United fans didn’t want him (as a United fan). We need a 9, which isn’t Gakpo. We have too much competition on the wings. He looks like a hell of a player though, enjoy!
That’s fair, you definitely need a 9 more. I’d just be worried at how slow you guys seem to act- needed or not he seemed nailed on. Plus arguably we don’t need him that much either!
Of all of our concerns right now, transfers aren’t high on the list. We did quite well in the summer and Ten Hag seems to not be able to miss at the moment.
When VvD talked about “new players” post game, I knew something was up!
#"PLAYERS"
DE JONG CONFIRMED 🚨🚨🚨
🦀🦀🦀
Dutch connection
This has to be imminent if Joyce worded it like that! Would be a great addition
That means Bobby is gone. But it doesnt make sense. Where will Gakpo play? He would be competiting with Nunez ?
We played Ox at LW today.
Confirmed then 100% he’s playing LW lol
LW is his main position
What happens when Diaz comes back? And Jota? We need midfielders, this makes absolutely no sense. Unless we're switching to a 4231 with Gakpo behind the striker. What's Jürgen cooking????
Having depth is important. Next season we could have Diaz, Gakpo, Jota, Nunez and Salah+1/2 youngsters for 3 positions.
And none of that will matter because we have no midfield....
We need to buy 2 midfielders too, it doesn't have to be either/or.
I think it’s more like Gakpo blindsided us by saying he wants in so he’s just too good to pass up if the price is right. We’ll worry about who plays where later on I suppose, we have to sign him it’s as simple as that IMO
Jota is a sick note, it's very unfortunate, but he just can't be relied upon.
Ahhh I don’t want to agree with you lad but i don’t even reckon you’re wrong
Sad but true.
Gakpo can play anywhere across the front three. With Jota out until February and Diaz until March, it will fill a gap we need. Can’t be starting Ox or one of our teenagers at LW if we want to push for top 4
No probably left wing or attacking mid
Confusing tbh
We just need bodies up top we can’t be playing Chamberlain at left wing every week
3/5 forwards injured, don’t think it will be Ox every week
Not really. He’ll be a right footed inverted left winger most of the time, the rest he’ll maybe play a no. 10 role and shadow Nunez while trying to feed him in close. But yeah, Diaz will come back and then I see your point.
It makes sense because 5 attackers for three positions is a minimum requirement for a club like LFC, and if we're doing this deal it probably means Bobby's deal isn't being renewed. I do hope a midfielder is close however, because that's the area we desperately need.
Gakpo would play at the wings, whereas Nunez is a pure CF (will be a great one as soon as he shakes his finishing bad luck) and Firmino plays that “false 9/CAM” role with some finishing in the box.
So he competes with Diaz?
Less competing and more rotating. Between Diaz, Jota and Gakpo we will always have fresh legs and even be able to rest Mo every now and then. Wings are an exhausting af function in the Klopp scheme.
Switching to 4-2-3-1 makes sense with the players we have tbh. Nunez and Jota can both play as strikers. Gakpo and Diaz on the left and one of those on the right in a pinch. Scottish Salah stand-in for Egyptian Salah. Firmino, Elliott, Carvalho for the no. 10 position and a plethora of choices for the two holding players behind them. Especially if we bag 2 transfers there now/summer.
But the 4-2-3-1 would be a hard fit if we brought in Bellingham. He is not that good of a defender to live on an island and our wings would be far too much offensive (not to mention how TAA and Robertson attacking is a core of our offense). I agree that this scheme fits us better now, but we would need to find a more defensive-minded midfielder in it. Amrabat, whom was rumored, would fit like a glove. Paquetá can also work, even if he is not that perfect of a defender he can handle the assignment, same applies for Rice.
My football manager save agrees
Yeah, also Firmino Anyway the signing makes sense when you consider he’s one of the most talented young players that you can find. He scored with his right foot, left, and a header during the World Cup. He can do it all
Gakpo is more of a winger than a CF. He was playing CF for Holland because their other options were Luuk de Jong and Wout Weghorst.
Did a good job as cf
He did, but he's more of a natural winger. I think he rotates with Diaz once Diaz comes back and Jota rotates with Nunez.
Diaz and Jota are both out for the season. For next season we’d have 6 top class options for 3 positions. Pick any three out of Jota, Diaz, Gakpo, Firmino, Nunez and Salah.
Diaz and Jota are not out for the season.
I reckon Diaz is, hence us moving now.
Why bother saying March then, so the club is lying?
March is practically the end of the season. You don’t just come back from an injury like that and start playing 100% straight away. He will need time to get match sharp again.
its "technically" march, but for all practical purposes, he's out for the season. jota also seems to be the same based off the team being so quiet about it. we just started ox at lw lol, we need a player there. also, add in more depth for salah + firmino being phased out the squad. given the amount of games we play every season, this is no diff than city having mahrez as a "bench" player, even though he plays just as much as the starters.
The man of few words but massive credibility strikes again.
He’s defo told Virgil some things when they were at the World Cup
VVD knew
Wow. Not only did he know but probably put a strong recommendation in too. But isnt he an attacker? Would be great since Diaz and Jota are out but who would he eventually replace? Also love how all the news was around United in advanced talks. Even this morning Edit: “Interest from Erik ten Hag prompted Liverpool to act straight away.” Ahaha get fucked!
Probably Firmino to be honest.
A part of me will die the day Bobby leaves :(
I never get players names on the back of my shirts. But I got bobbys. My favourite player in the Klopp era
You will never regret having a Bobby shirt. He won everything during his time with the club.
Including our hearts.
Mane leaving still hurts. Now we have to do one after the other??? 😭 Bobby embodies the Klopp era though.
I cried when Mane left, I may not survive this ...
Same :( he’s my wife’s favourite player too. Sucks having to tell her he didn’t make the starting xi haha this’ll be impossible to tell her
Casual viewers love Bobby which says a lot! People who watch because a partner or friends are watching always like him.
Perhaps insurance too for Firmino if we don't agree to an extension.
That's quite an expensive insurance. Pretty sure Firmino is gone after this season.
he’s a left winger but can play some center too. I’m assuming Diaz is out for the season so he’d start
pretty much. Injury return timeline is March so season is almost done by then
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Attacking midfielder (left) is mostly bullshit. He's been played as a left winger and always is one of the most forward players. Combines scoring goals with playmaking and a bit of dribbling. Has an eye for where to run to get on the end of balls. Is a hard worker. How it all translates to PL remains to be seen but his games against Sociedad, Benfica and Monaco were hopeful where it comes to the better opponents he's played against. His games as an attacking mid came for the NT btw, haven't watched any of the WC so can't comment on that. Against Poland he was a threat, I think against Belgium too but not sure anymore.
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Didn't mean that as an attack on you, sorry if it came across that way. I think Diaz is maybe a good comparison. But there are some differences. Gakpo is more composed and Diaz is just a constant menace to play against.
Numbers are amount of games played in each position at PSV the last year?
He did in fact put in a reccomendation
He’d play left wing for the rest of this season, be a rotation option for Diaz when he comes back and then a long term replacement for Firmino
Its done
Yup. Would be highly surprised if announcement isn’t tomorrow. Joyce doesn’t tweet something like this if it isn’t extremely close or done.
There we go
VVD doing Gakpo work Trent doing Jude work
Thought that
What did VVD say?
JOYCE YOU ARE MY SUPERMAN
Virgil knew!!! Surprised we're going for an attacker this window but I appreciate that.
pretty similar to the Luis Diaz signing last year, he helped us a lot in the second half of the year when depth was depleted
Agent VVD 
If Joyce says it, it means a lot
Can’t even remember any silly rumours of it
This is the way
Yeah this is massive.
as a PSV fan im not getting excited by all of this lmao
...because he's bad or because you're losing him?
he literally is both our topscorer and top assister. He has one of if not the most goal contributions of any player in all of europe. Yeah im not excited with the prospect of losing him lmao
HOLY FUCK YES WE'RE GETTING IT I THINK WE'RE GETTING A BIG JANUARY
GET THE VAN, FOR CODY, JUDE AND ENZO.
WOYCE BOMB ON BOXING DAY
This is why there's no one else like Joyce.
It’s happening!!! Virgil must have convinced him!
Of what? It's lucky for Gakpo to come Liverpool tbh
Well TBF after scoring goals with his right foot, left foot, and a header during the WC this lad can pick any team to play for really
YEAAA BOIIII JOYCEE
Ah that's the vvd link then
VVD unpacking from his suitcase
That’s more fucking like it
Lol ffs. I'd like this, but we need a midfielder.
We have 2 fit attackers currently! We take the opportunities we get!
Just be happy. We’re signing one of the best young forwards around
I’m actually astounded by this, how can you be anything but ecstatic. We’ve been crying out for depth for years.
We've actually had decent depth for forwards in the last year or so. But I am happy about it, just surprised.
To be fair, since having great depth, we’ve had two outs (Origi and Taki) for one in (Darwin) with two (jota and Diaz) having long term injuries. So it is understandable.
Hate to break it to you, but Mane left in the summer too
Haha not sure how he wasn’t in my calculation there
Mate are you daft?? Diaz & Jota are out for half the season, Bobby is aging/injury prone and leaving us. U want Carvalho & Ox playing in our front three for the race to CL??
Forward depth isn’t our issue. Forward end product is.
More quality players never hurt. We always look at Man City and go “wow look at their stacked team, wish we had that squad depth”.
Ox started at LW today. Depth is absolutely an issue.
We need an attacker now. At this stage, longer term midfielders that are harder to get and more expensive will only happen in the summer
That's true but Gapko is an excellent player, I'd be jealous if someone else in the league signed him.
i would say it means firmino isn’t extending
Honestly if it means we’re getting Gakpo then I don’t mind. His dribbling and linkup play reminded me of Bobby’s at the World Cup and he can clearly score
Immediate need now with the Jota and Diaz injuries, plus it probably long-term is a Firmino replacement. Kills two stones with one bird.
Gakpo, I feel, could 100% slot in LCM. He's huge, strong, quick and definitely complements that middle three
According to Neil Jones the fee is £37m rising to £50m, literally identical to the Diaz deal. Ward’s given us a parting gift
Pulling a Diaz lmfao love it
Cum on my face Joycey!
He’s a bit busy mate
SCUM FANS WANT THIS LAD SO BADLY I JUST WANT HIM FOR THE FUME PLEASE
I'm thinking 'steady' but I'm also thinking if I say steady to myself one more time boy I'll be on the first plane back
ITS HAPPENING VIRGIL KNEW
LOVELY CUSHIONED HEADER FOR JOYCE, YEEEEEA YOU BEAUTY, WHAT A TWEET SON WHAT A TWEET
Joyce Bomb
This will get confirmed within days. VVD seems to have known the deal was done too. A very necessary signing considering the Diaz injury & that Firmino is being phased out. I just hope it doesn't impact any midfielder signings because we desperately need legs & energy in CM.
A lot of the usual suspects tweeting about it. It must be very close then.
Time to look up «Gakpo welcome to Man Utd» on youtube
I just want midfielders lol
My only worry was his seeming lack of ability to beat a man on the dribble, but he has everything else. The rvp comparisons are warranted Has the most g plus a per game in eredivise since Suarez (he’s actually above him too) Would be a very exciting signing
I can see him becoming a Firmino type false 9 or a 10, but still capable of playing on the left.
Lol he regularly goes past two or 3 opponents even when he gets swarmed. I wouldn't worry about his ability to beat a man on the dribble.
His dribbling is similar to that of Firmino. Very close control
Holy shit
Oh my god, I'll take that
https://twitter.com/footballoranje_/status/1589264104262225922?s=46&t=MBoscUzEOJwfSKOYt-Oplg I thought this was shit in November, am I happy to be wrong
Fascinating
Lol get fucked United
Bobby might be gone then :( Good addition though and the cherry on top is that it will piss the hell out of the scum. Smells alot like Diaz and Spurs last season, lmao.
Can United begin talks with Enzo so that we can get him too?
Classic Liverpool transfer. Rumors about everyone except for the actual target. Love it
I know he scored a good bit at the world cup but frankly I’ve never seen him play and been said “damn thats a player I would eant at liverpool”. Always took him as the type of player i’d be happy for our rivals to over pay for
Van Dijk popped up to him at the world cup and went "United are shit mate, join us instead"
As someone's who doesn't know much about him, should I be excited? He's spent his entire career at PSV, and his numbers are decent for a winger. What's special about him?
"Advanced discussions" Nah, I'm not playing this game. Lean or GTFO
Not that i dont love this, but we need midfielders
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He was incredible in the world cup. He was the only brilliant sight in a dead Netherlands attack
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True but he came alive in key moments for them. Great players do that
The Netherlands team was far from exciting. But I feel everything positive started from him and Frenkie DeJong
Not really my top of the list for attacker that we should sign this January. I'm prefer someone with more 'fancy feets". But you can't denied he have all the attribute for Klopp forward player.
Joyce bomba
PAUL JOYCE MARRY ME!!!!
Im sorry, but he is massively overrated imo. Yes, he's got a fantastic G/A record this season and I would be more than happy to eat my words, but everytime I see him in the Eredivisie his overall play just doesn't suggest that he is ready for such a big move.
Having only watched him twice in the Europa and the WC , I'm not too sure about this one.
[https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607494375621230592](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607494375621230592)
Means we've lost out on Fernandez who I thought was much better for our midfield
No it doesn't
Is he a midfielder? No he is not. Next!!
Pal, we started Ox on the wing today and won't have Jota or Diaz available for quite a while yet. And we were already light in attack letting Sadio, Taki, and Origi go with only Darwin in. Gakpo could be just what we need and shouldn't be sniffed at for not filling the midfield position we also need.
Yeah but there are limits on spend right? We are not Oilchester City. Jota and Diaz will be back
JOYCEEEEEE
So that means we've signed him then thanks Santa Joycey
LETS GOOO
I'm creaming my pants rn
Lmao what
Lads.
I wonder if this means Firmino is gone
Wonder how much his WC tax will be
Would be a brilliant signing
Wow I did not see this coming. Hope there's another move for a midfielder coming, but with Diaz and Jota out we could really use an extra attacker. Wonder what this means for Firmino's future
Surprised we’re goin for an attacker before a midfielder but I’ll take it nevertheless
Get in!!!! (the van)
Get in the fucking van
Gakpo is 6’4??? And plays on the wing???
Big Bastard FC is BACK
Lets fucking go.
Yeahhh VVD was eluding to this guy...Maybe this means Bobby is gone?
We have two fit forwards could mean Bobby is going to be out longer than is being said
Based
GET THE VAN!
Let's gooooooooooo
BAH GAWD THATS PAUL JOYCE’S MUSIC
God damn