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Hugo Ekitiké MUST be Liverpool's number 1 ST target. Forget Alexander Isak. This is football's Victor Wembanyama. This is a generational striker. 🧵.

When you watch this from a 17 year old winger, you just cannot justify spending £80M+ on a winger that will block his pathway to consistent first team football. Rio Ngumoha is that special. Can’t wait to see his development under Andoni Iraola.

I don’t think people realise just how special of a footballer Rio Ngumoha actually is. He should’ve been called up to the World Cup squad for England for this exact quality. Changing the game against tired legs; look at the gravity for a 17 year old.

It will not be long until Zadok Yohanna tears it up for Brighton and the top sides are looking to acquire him for £60M+. This is a really exciting footballer. The overarching element of his game that allows him to thrive is his athleticism. Such control over his body, capable of slowing down and accelerating past opponents in a flash to create separation with ease. Look at how he can explode from stationary in an instant; so difficult to deal with. Has the skillset to add goal involvements to his game as well. Top signing from Brighton.

Selling Curtis Jones before allowing Andoni Iraola to get his hands on him would be such a mistake. He is a perfect Iraola midfielder. There’s no world in which 27 year old Alexis Mac Allister represents a more viable midfield option than Jones.

Under no circumstances can Liverpool sell Rio Ngumoha to Bayern Munich; this is potentially the best LW in the world.

Just imagine Michael Olise on that Real Madrid side; he is the definition of a Galactico. Not sure if swapping Bayern Munich for Real Madrid is the right decision though. More stability surrounding Bayern’s project currently.

How could anyone possibly turn their nose up at this level of threat alongside being an elite ball-carrier and creative for? At his peak, Bradley Barcola will guarantee you 35-40+ G/A MINIMUM. He has the technical toolbox to clean up his micro-issues.

I have a feeling that Liverpool are actually going to sign Yan Diomande. This one of the most exciting prospects on the planet. If you can secure Diomande you don’t need to worry about signing a RW for the next 10 years. Anyone want a thread on him…

Jeremy Monga is such a special, special footballer; a 16 year old should not be moving like this. Already able to ride challenges, absorb contact and utilise his body to hold off opponents at top speed. Add his elite ball manipulation and you’ve got such a special profile.

@Mastrigt_ Sorry Mastrigt!

@CounterPressers Any chance you could just quote the comp next time?

Jan Paul van Hecke is an excellent signing for Tottenham. Already seen what he is capable of under Roberto De Zerbi. He’s a 99th percentile ball-player, capable of conducting and opening up sides with ease. Always had concerns with his mobility however…

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Look at how many times Alexander Isak deceives his opponent with the exact same jab-step; eyes fixed on his opponent the entire time, looking to unsettle him. This is like a 1v1 isolation you’d see in the NBA. Multiple stutter movements to create separation and finish over the opponent.

You can tell Josh Abe is an outrageous footballer from the first moments you watch him. A true omnidirectional threat, comfortable facing up against the touchline or taking the ball into the congested zones. Nice spring in his step and clean touch.

Marco Palestra was my top 2 picks for Liverpool’s new RB alongside Michael Kayode. Reminds me a lot of Riccardo Calafiori; outrageously strong Italian defender but so much potential going forward. Elite athlete and so dangerous running on to the ball.

Ederson is a nice footballer. Not very flashy, shuttles the backline well, more than comfortable getting on the ball & circulating possession. He doesn’t possess a very unique skillset but he is measured & secure with his actions.

Wow that has come out of nowhere. Anyone want a thread breaking down his potential fit at Manchester United?

Manchester United signing Lewis Hall is exactly the kind of signing Sir Alex Ferguson would make: go and buy the best LB in the league to stop anyone else from getting him. Excellent dueller, top technician, two-way threat and perfect profile for Carrick.

I think Lamine Camara is the more complete midfielder but Mamadou Sangare is the profile that Liverpool need. Camara provides more value with the ball but Sangare is superior without it.

23 year old Mamadou Sangare has to be a priority signing for Liverpool; this is the lighthouse #6 profile that they have been crying out for. Sangare is an elite athlete, excellent reader of the game, strong duel-winner & underrated technician.