Liverpool Rumours Archive June 22 2014

22 Jun 2014 23:05:15
Guilleme Ballague has reported that Barcelona may be prepared to offer Pedro and/or Alexis to hit the release clause.
Source: slysports radio

I wouldn't take any notice what he says he tweeted there was no deal for cesc going to Chelsea then 12hrs later from that tweet BANG! Chelsea announced the deal lol.he knows zip

{Ed002's Note - There was no deal with Chelsea until the morning of the statement. As such he was correct.}

23 Jun 2014 09:12:05
Eds, how is it possible to "hit" the release clause by offering a player? Seems unimaginable that (in this instance) Liverpool would be obliged to sell if they are offered a combination of cash+players - who determines the value of the players included? I find it difficult to believe that release clauses can be met by anything other than cash.

{Ed002's Note - I really have no interest in discussing any of this.}

23 Jun 2014 11:46:31
Balague is a reputable Spanish journo n a mate of Rafa. i'm more likely to believe him than that muppet John Cross at the Mirror.

22 Jun 2014 17:09:50
Ed002, You already confirmed an official offer for lallana a few weeks ago so 1) has Liverpool made and official second offer? You've said Liverpool made a verbal offer to Southampton for lovren, so

2) have Liverpool made and official bid for him since then. You state Liverpool made a bid that seems acceptable for Moreno, just the nitty gritty of money up front being the problem?, so

3) do you personally think Liverpool can sort this, or have they asked after other targets?

And finally, do you know of any other player(s) Liverpool have given a verbal offer or official written offer for? any other players than these three?
Many thanks

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has made two offers for Lallana, neither of which were acceptable. Liverpool made a verbal offer for Lovren which was referred to as "far from acceptable". Liverpool made two offers for Moreno and one was acceptable, but the club do not have the money to make the initial payment. If Liverpool were to increase the bid for Lallana a deal could well happen. Liverpool have enquired about the availability of Shaqiri and Bertrand. I think all of this has been discussed at some length.}

If this is the case you do question exactly how much Liverpool have to spend. Considering they were meant to have a substantial amount from being in the champions league I would say this is a concern.

Falcao to Liverpool.?!?
Makes no sense given the combination of the following: will not come cheap, end of his career.

Cheers ed. Been away for a few days so just wanted an update. Seems not much has changed. Cheers

Why even discuss a player transfer when you know you don't have the money to complete? All this talk of us going all out for better quality seems to be another false dawn. At the end of the day quality costs. I remember when we finished 2nd in 2009 and the expectations were to push on and bring in players to take us to the next level and we ended up bringing in average players. Hope history doesn't repeat itself!

Why even discuss a player transfer when you know you don't have the money to complete? All this talk of us going all out for better quality seems to be another false dawn. At the end of the day quality costs. I remember when we finished 2nd in 2009 and the expectations were to push on and bring in players to take us to the next level and we ended up bringing in average players. Hope history doesn't repeat itself!

Jetha. One word bud. Bertrand

22 Jun 2014 15:00:39
Hi Ed's, if Suarez were to leave to either Barca or Madrid, do you have any idea of who we would target? Perhaps they would change with the excess money in the coffers!

Being linked with Falacao by the same paper reporting on suarez, I don't see how he would play with Sturridge!

{Ed002's Note - If there is interest in Falcao it will be as a replacement for Suarez. I don't see Falcao moviong to Liverpool. I am not aware of any issue Falcao has with Sturridge.}

If Suarez does leave? I for one would be very happy if he is replaced with Falcao

22 Jun 2014 14:48:43
Heard that a move for Shaqiri is definitely off. He won't be coming to Liverpool this summer, our interest has ended as to speak.

22 Jun 2014 13:20:57
Hi eds do you expect Borini to stay or go?

{Ed002's Note - He wants to stay - I suspect the club will be happy to let hime go.}

22 Jun 2014 00:01:07
Hi eds,

I know it's doubtful but any chance whatsoever we are interested in Pjanic? Looks a really good player who would fit perfectly into the team.

{Ed002's Note - PSG and Manchester City remain keen on the signing of Miralem Pjanic. Spurs are aware that he could be available at the right price - but that would be very high. Manchester United also made an enquiry before apponting a new manager, but it went nowhere. Dortmund seem to have dropped their interest. It would take a very significant bid for him to move this summer and I rather think he will stay.}

Didn't Pjanic just sign a new 4 year deal? Wonderful player, but I seems unlikely that there's a chanse we will get him.

{Ed002's Note - He won't be signing for Liverpool.}