12 Aug 2023 12:53:57
Ed002,
First of all, A huge huge thank you for the last few days with the Caicedo situation and all the info you have given us! Massively appreciated!

I wanted to ask you about Inacio. Last night, there were reports we had made a bid, to which you replied that there is a release clause that we could look to provoke. From a few weeks ago where Sporting were not going to deal with us because of our behaviour (again), to now,
Or you aware of any changes? or any bid?

As always,
Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - Goncalo Inacio (CB) Watched by scouts from a number of PL sides, including Liverpool and Manchester United, with the latter declaring an interest. Sporting will not be keen to do business with Liverpool although the club could potentially pay his Release Clause and force the situation if the player is interested. The other sides to declare an interest are Newcastle and PSG, but PSG have a plan over a youngster. Real Madrid offer a wildcard option. Sporting would rather not sell and are looking to a new contract and an increased release clause. Newcastle have begun talks with Sporting in order to be able to speak directly to the player and to understand if there is flexibility in the payment schedule. Arsenal interest would have departed with the signing of Timber. The player has also been offered to Chelsea but they have preferred options for a long-term Silva replacement. The player is open to a move to Manchester United.}

1.) 12 Aug 2023
12 Aug 2023 13:48:21
Thanks Ed,
Do you suspect Liverpool may make that offer?

{Ed002's Note - If Sporting do not want to work with Liverpool then they won't be listening to any offers. It will be a matter of paying the Release Claus in full.}

2.) 12 Aug 2023
12 Aug 2023 14:02:57
€45 million is it ed002?

{Ed002's Note - The TMS says €60M.}

3.) 12 Aug 2023
12 Aug 2023 14:05:12
May I ask what the release clause is Ed?

{Ed002's Note - €60M.}

4.) 12 Aug 2023
12 Aug 2023 14:11:42
Top man. Thank you Ed!

5.) 12 Aug 2023
12 Aug 2023 17:42:52
Ed002 I would love to know what you do for a living. Your knowledge on football transfers, finances, alluding to access to the TMS, etc. obviously you can’t tell me and I’m not asking you to btw, you’re just an intriguing chap. Thanks for your efforts every window.

{Ed002's Note - Retired rodeo clown but still a gentleman adventurer. Other Ed’s are all either florists or chimney sweeps. there is an Ed002 Appreciation Society on Facebook.}