Liverpool fans have voiced their displeasure as reliable Reds journalist James Pearce of The Athletic has dampened the hyperbole around what was billed as the imminent arrival of Lille defender Sven Botman.
Reports had emerged linking the Premier League champions with the much-needed central defender and Kopites had already begun piecing clues together; culminating in the belief Botman’s unveiling was a mere formality.
However, on Sunday afternoon Pearce poured unwanted cold water on the speculation when he said Liverpool are ‘not considering a move’ for the 20-year-old centre-half.
The reputable reporter went on to state his belief that someone was trying to increase the Dutchman’s price tag by linking him with a move to Merseyside.
After allowing themselves to get fully engrossed in the Botman-hype, these Liverpool fans have reacted to Pearce’s damning dismissal…
Twitter: @JamesPearceLFC So Liverpool have no problem having 0 CBs when they’re trying to win the league & CL? What does thi… https://t.co/MFHoF2Uft8 (@LFCZac0)
Twitter: @JamesPearceLFC Wow James you’ve ruined my weekend thank you (@LFCMATTHEW96)
Twitter: @JamesPearceLFC Bad news Pearce at it again
(@janawade_kedar)
Twitter: @JamesPearceLFC If we don’t sign at least one CB we’re not winning anything. (@horrasin)
Twitter: @JamesPearceLFC It’s criminal if we don’t sign a centre back,we could end up with the two young lads playing and if… https://t.co/TvXBmhpdLI (@Peolfc123)
Twitter: @JamesPearceLFC Really? Now would be a good time to buy a CB don’t you think. (@JCLFC30)
