23 May 2017 17:50:03
Hi ed2,

Thanks for that early summer update- much appreciated as always.

Just a few questions from it,
firstly you mentioned a replacement for Clyne. I was wondering why this is prioritised over a new CB, I've always thought Clyne is pretty solid (without being brilliant) forward and defensively and hven't heard of any discontent from the player?
In term of attack i think Brandt would be a fantastic player, have followed him for a while and he looks like a gem who would fit klopp's style and adapt to the prem quickly. However, I know nothing of Luan, how would you rate him ed2 in terms of how he would fit into the squad?
Thanks Ed.

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure what you are referring to, but I don't recall mentioning a replacement for Clyne - although to be fair a year ago he was unhappy with his lot. Brandt is the preferred option on the left. Luan is well enough thought of but Liverpool would need to unravel the ownership issue first - it can be done.}

1.) 23 May 2017
23 May 2017 21:59:29
Ed will both Brandt and Luan be aware of our interest in them, if so has Luan indicated if he is interested in playing for us?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what Luan has indicated but both will be aware.}

2.) 23 May 2017
23 May 2017 22:35:31
Have you been watching the same Clyne as me?

3.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 00:27:23
Defence solid. Attacking poor.

It's mad because TAA the other way round


So they both can learn of eachother.

4.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 00:15:36
Is the plan to get in Luan (say) without any outgoings? Or will we only sign a striker if we offload one? If so who it the most likely to be offloaded?

5.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 01:29:18
Clyne is not good enough. Have u seen the number of times our attack has broken down because he fails to keep the ball at his feet and then backpasses because of his lack of ability to pick a forward player? Not to mention his weak crossing and poor defensive positioning. The only good thing about Clyne is his fitness.

6.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 02:00:06
The only way I see both luan and Brandt both being brought in is if coutinho was to leave. Its one or the other otherwise, as we don't need that much attacking reinforcements even if Sturridge was to leave. Personally I hope we go for a versitile forward that can play as striker and out wide.

7.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 05:15:41
I could see both coming in if Sturridge were to leave. Can could be playing deeper next year with Lucas departing, giving space for Coutinho to drop into midfield.

8.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 05:38:43
"Defence solid"

Is this Nathaniel Clyne you're talking about?

9.) 24 May 2017
23 May 2017 22:50:33
Cheers ed.

10.) 24 May 2017
24 May 2017 14:07:08
Brazilian, there is no way on God's green earth that Clyne is good defensively. None of what you say is true. Just watch the games and see for yourself. He is poor in every facet of the FB position, full stop. This is why Ricardo Perreira from Porto (who is light years ahead of Clyne and Milner put together) is the no. FB target.