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I like him but don't necessarily think he's what we need unless Barkley was to leave. He's amazing from deadball situations but I don't think he's as good as what we've already got in open play.

8th most changed line-up this season... I'm guessing they were the least changed last season - their starting line-up picked itself most weeks; could probably guess the subs each game too! Okazaki is so important in getting the best out of Vardy - Ranieri clearly tried to replace him with Musa and Slimani - both probably better players but neither 'fit'.

That's because Shakespeare and Walsh had more influence last season. Ranieri stopped listening this season according to many.

Good! http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-want-100m-romelu-lukaku-12903927

Anyway, back on topic, I've got family in West Kirby - lovely little place.

Should obviously say someone but if we do go on to sign Simeone this was obviously a very subtle hint (so subtle that you didn't notice I guess!!!)

My dad and I took a Burnley fan to the game yesterday - he says that Keane is their best player by far and thinks he could play at the very top level. He was saying how comfortable on the ball he is but primarily a good old fashioned defender.

Agree, should be looking to get a silly amount of money plus him if Chelsea want to deal. I'd like Martial with him seemingly out of Mourinho's plans.

We do need to generate income but that's where USM sponsorship of Finch Farm and improved shirt sponsor deals need to help out rather than selling our best players. As for wanting to leave - it doesn't matter - he's got 2 years on his contract which says otherwise - he may go if it's right for us because we hold all the cards here. Anyway, back to Valencia...

Every club needs a Dybala- him, Suarez, Aguero, Tevez, Icardi- class players who are unfortunately out of reach to us currently. We need to be winning the top honours to even dream about this calibre of player.

Or maybe none of us know the whole story. One thing's for sure is Barkley is playing much better than he has for any of 2016 - it seems Koeman is bringing the best out of him.

We don't need money though - of course, every player has his price - but we'll spend big regardless. If we can build around a 20+ goal a season striker then I'd rather do that as no obvious replacement stands out. Pre-Moshiri and the ridiculous tv deals, I'd be inclined to sell for the greater gains but the fact is we'll spend big this summer regardless - having a player like Lukaku makes us more attractive to potential targets.

Every team needs a 20-25 goal striker - problem is that they don't all have them. The reason we're not as good against the top teams is that we're not good enough yet. A point many find themselves repeating is building with Lukaku is easier than building without Lukaku. Put better players with and around him and we'll do better against the teams above us - seems simple.

He's not been great this season either. I think Schmeichel, Butland and Pickford, in that order, will be the best options.

That's fine but Valencia is doing this WITH an out and out goalscorer - we would not be doing as well with Valencia instead of Lukaku. Valencia's a great option - I'd be happy if we signed him permenantly but wouldn't see it as the end of the world if we didn't as I feel we'll be chasing a few other options too in the summer. £14m would be fine, especially if we're selling Niasse for a similar fee. What I wouldn't want to happen is Calvert-Lewin and Lookman go too far down the pecking order as both look like they'll have big futures here.

Who are the dickheads? Why such a bitter tone?

As poor as we were, Burnley were excellent and should have been 2 up (if Vokes could finish) in the first half. They didn't give us a second on the ball. They obviously identified Schneiderlin, Davies and Gueye as our engine and just didn't give them a second every time they got it.

Robles has looked shaky for a few weeks now - even when we've been winning. I hope we sign a new keeper in the summer. He's done well but ultimately I don't think he'll ever be a top class goalkeeper.

Barkley - Burnley did a good job on closing and making it hard for us today but they couldn't get close to Ross.

They do but he's not played this season and they have Zouma and Aki as back-up. While it won't surprise me if Chelsea are in for van Dijk, I'd expect Chellinni or Boccunci to be their primary targets.

Him, Keane and Williams as a 3 (which I think is Koeman's ideal plan) would be top, top level.

The loan deal with WBA has ended but he's only eligible for the u23s for the remainder of the season.

Playing for the u23s tonight. Obviously back at the club then!