' Neil Warnock Flys to meet a new player '

Liverpool FC midfielder and Cardiff City target Marko Grujic speaks about future as Lazio show interest


Neil Warnock left Cardiff's pre-season win at Burton early to fly to meet another player for transfer talks, who could be a midfield alternative to Grujic.



Sunday 29th July 2018


Cardiff City target Marko Grujic says is is prepared to wait until the very end of the transfer window to decide his future as it emerged Italian aces Lazio want to sign him.

Lazio, who will play in the Europa League, have reportedly come in with a rival bid to the Bluebirds to land the Serbian midfielder on loan for the 2018-19 campaign.

According to The Sun, Grujic 'would prefer to challenge for honours in Rome' - although Liverpool are said to want their player to move to South Wales.

Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock admits he is frustrated by the delay in landing Grujic, saying the deal has pretty much been agreed between Cardiff and Liverpool but admitting there are complications.

Warnock left Cardiff's pre-season win at Burton early to fly to meet another player for transfer talks, who could be a midfield alternative to Grujic.

On Warnock's comments about not wishing to wait indefinitely, Grujic said: "It doesn't mean some pressure to me. It's just good to hear that from the manager of the club because that means he really wants me in his team.

Marko Grujic in action for Liverpool against Man City in the United States (Image: Getty Images North America)
"We will see. We have a lot of time, in August it's the end of the transfer window. We have time, no rush. We will see what is the best for my development, for the club and for everyone."

Grujic was speaking in Michigan where he has travelled with Liverpool and played in the International Champions Cup. He was part of the squad as Jurgen Klopp's side hammered Manchester United 4-1 on Saturday night.

Grujic says he has yet to discuss his future with Klopp or Reds' sporting director Michael Edwards, but insisted: "I want to be a Liverpool player in the next few years.


"We signed a few really, really good players - big names. The players adapted to us and the atmosphere in the changing room is really nice. We just keep improving every day."

After winning promotion to the Premier League on loan at Cardiff, he said: "I feel better physically and in some technical attributes as well. I went to Cardiff to get the game-time and most of the time I was on the pitch, so we will see.

"Even when I came to Liverpool I felt ready to play Premier League football. I'm even more ready today because I played some games. I'm looking forward to this season. It can be big for me and the club."

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We need to move on

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Move on we can't wait for him. If Liverpool want him to join us it is obvious he wants to go to Lazio.

We need to move on

From grujic?


I hope we are doing both really - looking elsewhere while also trying to get him in, Warnock clearly wants him so hopefully it’s done one way or another soon

Move on. If he’s hanging around for something better then us then that tells us all we need to know.

We can’t afford to hang around. Warnock has said after the Rotherham game he’s got a deal on ice just in case so hopefully he’s revisiting that.

Move on. If he’s hanging around for something better then us then that tells us all we need to know.

We can’t afford to hang around. Warnock has said after the Rotherham game he’s got a deal on ice just in case so hopefully he’s revisiting that.

I agree, we can't afford to indulge this fellow and wait for ever. If he doesn't fancy us fine, give him our thanks for his efforts last season, let him chance his luck elsewhere with our blessing and let's get someone else in who would really like to play for Cardiff City.

We need to move on

Agree wez.

Move on. If he’s hanging around for something better then us then that tells us all we need to know.

We can’t afford to hang around. Warnock has said after the Rotherham game he’s got a deal on ice just in case so hopefully he’s revisiting that.

I agree, we can't afford to indulge this fellow and wait for ever. If he doesn't fancy us fine, give him our thanks for his efforts last season, let him chance his luck elsewhere with our blessing and let's get someone else in who would really like to play for Cardiff City.

Well put .

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

Tom Huddleston? Jake livermore ?

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

Source mate?

How about Liam Bridcutt?

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

The only realistic signing who fits that description and would be a decent acquisition in my opinion is Jack Colback.

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

The only realistic signing who fits that description and would be a decent acquisition in my opinion is Jack Colback.

Think he’s gone to Forest mate.

James McArthur from Palace.

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

The only realistic signing who fits that description and would be a decent acquisition in my opinion is Jack Colback.

Think he’s gone to Forest mate.

I don't know who else it can be then. I've seen Jake Livermore mentioned, but West Brom would want to keep him to bounce straight back to the Premiership.

The only other realistic options I can see when looking through all the Championship clubs are Liam Bridcutt, who I don't think is good enough for the Premiership, Craig Gardner who is now 31 and Kevin Stewart, who made a few appearances for Liverpool before joining Hull.

Could Warnock be going for Tom Huddlestone? He's similar to Grujic with the fact he's over 6 foot tall, sits in front of the defence and he's technically gifted, but he's probably on the decline now and why would Derby want to sell him?

Why would Warnock fly to Derby to meet up with Huddlestone? He could have walked from Burton to Derby,

Apparently he's a Defensive Mid fielder (Not a play maker) whos done well at previous Championship teams but has some Premiership experience.
I know it doesn't narrow it down much

The only realistic signing who fits that description and would be a decent acquisition in my opinion is Jack Colback.

Think he’s gone to Forest mate.

I don't know who else it can be then. I've seen Jake Livermore mentioned, but West Brom would want to keep him to bounce straight back to the Premiership.

The only other realistic options I can see when looking through all the Championship clubs are Liam Bridcutt, who I don't think is good enough for the Premiership, Craig Gardner who is now 31 and Kevin Stewart, who made a few appearances for Liverpool before joining Hull.

Could Warnock be going for Tom Huddlestone? He's similar to Grujic with the fact he's over 6 foot tall, sits in front of the defence and he's technically gifted, but he's probably on the decline now and why would Derby want to sell him?

No to all of the above.

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Any flights to Sweden Neil?

Grant Leadbitter anyone?

Grant Leadbitter anyone?

isnt he closer to 40 than 30 now?

Grant Leadbitter anyone?

isnt he closer to 40 than 30 now?

He's early 30s mate