08 May 2021 14:01:59
Hi eds, in your valued opinion do you think klopp will be able to add to the squad they way he wants or are his hands tied so to speak because of less funds due to the stadium bein closed to fans and less revenue coming in, thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool like most clubs will have made very significant losses this season and accumulated debt on players they added last season like Jota and Tiago. They have already been put off one player they were interest in because his club want a cash payment and don't want the payments spread over a longer period. So, whilst the club do have a loan facility available and the owners may help a little, the club need to look to selling players to buy. To do that they need to avoid ove-valuing players. There are several out on loan (e.g. Wilson, Grujic, Miller, Awoniyi, Ojo, Minamino) that the club can sell to raise funds and some surplus in the squad that could make way for youngsters like Elliott, but if the club wish to make significant purchases then significant sales must be expected.}


1.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 15:55:43
Ed is Konate the player the club are put off buying because of payment.

{Ed002's Note - No, Liverpool have yet to speak with his club.}


2.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 16:36:40
Hi Ed, who is the player they were put off and do you think that deal is now dead or could they return for him.

Thanks for all your insight it's greatly appreciated :)

{Ed002's Note - It is unimportant.}


3.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 17:03:59
So Konate is far from a "done deal" then?

{Ed002's Note - In order to complete the transfer Liverpool need to speak with his club and not just tap up the player. He has a termination clause and if Liverpool wish to buy him they have to inform his club and pay it. There is nothing difficult about this.}


4.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 17:30:22
Not disputing that at all Ed002, I'm more commenting on all the various reports on Twitter etc that its a done deal. Long way from being done if the clubs are yet to speak. Thanks for the information Ed 👍.

{Ed002's Note - Obviously if Twitter say it is a done deal, then it must be.}


5.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 19:25:57
You did say the other day that it was pretty much a done deal so this is slightly different to what was said before eds?

{Ed002's Note - Can you point me at that post.}


6.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 21:05:46
Ed with him having a termination clause and it’s well known speaking to a player’s agent like it’s been reported seems to make sense to find out if a deal can be made as the transfer fee is the easy bit of this transfer. As for spending Ed I think there is plenty of players that need to go that should free up enough money to strengthen the squad and would have been last summer if the fees set are not stupid. For me we only need 3 players a Cb Cdm and a striker I don’t get why so many fans on here seem to think Mane is finished just had a bad run for the first time and with the injuries this season did not get a chance of a rest but I think Mane will be back to his very best next season.

{Ed002's Note - Are you denying he has also been tapped up by Liverpool?}


7.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 21:37:40
Am not saying anything like that Ed because I don’t know if we really want him all am saying if he has a clause it makes sense to speak to his agent find out if he wants to come and to find out his demands a player with that sort of clause I don’t even see why you would need to tap him up.

{Ed002's Note - Because that is the way Klopp works.}


8.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 21:50:30
Marty it wasn't Ed002 that said that mate it was Ed001 or Ed066. Didn't confirm it either whichever it was said "I'd put money on it being done".

{Ed0666's Note - it was me and I stand by what I said. I’ll put money on konate being a Liverpool player come next season


9.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 22:08:53
Thanks Ed0666 I couldn't remember which of you it was. Hopefully it happens mate, I see he was on the bench for RBL today vs Dortmund.

{Ed0666's Note - I have no doubts about a fully fit Konate being a superstar. He’s the fastest player at Dortmund which means he’s no slouch. His ceiling is higher than Upamancano in my opinion and reads the game superbly well. If he can stay niggle free I think he’s the starter klopp will be looking for.


10.) 08 May 2021
08 May 2021 22:22:18
Ah that's right mane mane. cheers. I knew I had seen it. Apologies ed2. Either way, looks like it's nailed on.


11.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 04:58:39
I think its sarr where our club is put off and we went for Jota instead.


12.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 02:34:47
The player in question that is put off is Bissouma?

{Ed002's Note - No.}


13.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 08:27:56
FFS why does ed002 have serious issues with Liverpool, needs to get over this, always banging on the way "Klopp works" every club does this with players and you're very naive if you think otherwise. I love the way he thinks he knows more about transfers than Michael Edwards or is he Michael Edwards?

{Ed002's Note - Klopp is a cheat - "every club" does not do this.}


14.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 08:52:11
The player is De Paul.


15.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 08:58:37
Ed002 I think the post that Marty was referring to was one where you were asked if Fabrizio Romano’s comments were correct. Fab’s comments were about Konate almost being a done deal or at least a deal he expects to get done in the next couple of weeks and your reply was along the lines of, that’s pretty much the case.

Reading your replies above is it fair to say everything is agreed with the player but we haven’t spoken to the club yet? Is it one of those cases where we only have to pay a clause and as long as we stump up it’s done? Or would we need to negotiate with RBL?

If it’s the latter then I don’t think one will be done as we have wound them up enough with our previous efforts.

{Ed002's Note - What he wrote was that I had said it was a "done deal". Which is incorrect - I never said that. Liverpool cannot keep making illegal approaches for players who has now been called a liar as he stated to the media that neither he nor his agents had spoken to Liverpool. So he has now lost credibility as well. Liverpool need to explain their intent to buy the player to RBL and pay his termination clause and then it can be completed. I don't understand why Liverpool are unable to follow the rules and act responsibly and with respect.}


16.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 09:36:47
It’s Udinese who won’t accept a payment plan for Rodrigo du Paul, they want a cash deal only. We need to concentrate on selling some players!


17.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 10:07:34
We really don't make things easy for ourselves ed002. But thank you for clarifying.

I can't imagine it'll be long before we are punished for the behaviour.


18.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 10:58:15
FFS Jimthered, why are some fans so touchy when they hear negative feedback about Liverpool FC. Ed2 has no agenda against Liverpool, this is simply a Liverpool forum where he provides warts and all info about our club, and i for one am extremely grateful. If you don’t like his info you can always feck off.


19.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 12:15:40
Shaq attack you want Ed002 to have his opinion but Not Jimthered Ed’002 is a big boy as long as it’s not Abusive everybody can have there say. That’s why I like ed025 all ways up for a bit of banter.


20.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 12:17:16
Klopp is an absolute disgrace and needs to be severely punished for continuously breaking the rules. Everyone rightfully is jumping down the throats of FSG for acting so poorly, Klopp does equally the same time and time again and it should not be tolerated. Great manager he is, his behaviour is disgusting and it either needs to stop now or he needs to go. The manager must act professionally on and off the pitch, what he does off the pitch is simply unacceptable and clearly the man can not learn. I accept this will be a very unpopular opinion but enough is enough.


21.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 12:19:59
Leave it out lads it's a forum meant for opinionated people intelligent dialect between consenting adults just because you don't agree with the world famous Mr Ed02 and his magnetic feet don't get your knickers in a twist.


22.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 13:18:35
The huge difference Grino is that Jim is coming from a place of complete ignorance. There is also a blatant tone of disrespect and derision in his post.

Jim is choosing to frequent these pages, if he doesn’t like what he reads from its editors he can always frequent another site. No one is forcing him to read it.


23.) 09 May 2021
09 May 2021 16:51:22
Why does Klopp need to tap him up? He has a termination clause. Ask the agent if he wants to come and then decide if u want to pay the clause.


24.) 10 May 2021
09 May 2021 23:52:30
I can’t get my head round all this tapping up stuff. I’ve lost count of how many apologies we’ve had to make and money we’ve had to pay out. There’ll be no clubs left that will deal with us soon if we carry on. We now need to rely on clubs to accept long term payment plans so clubs working with us is crucial. Keep Klopp out of transfers and stick to what he is brilliant at.


25.) 10 May 2021
10 May 2021 05:36:18
I’m curious ed002 do you think Leipzig would even do business again since he’s been tapped up.

Wasn’t that also what happened to Keita in the first place?

I mean I know we’ve done it before ands it bad enough to do it twice generally but to do it to the same team is beyond a joke.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have yet to speak with RBL.}


26.) 10 May 2021
10 May 2021 11:06:01
Agents are the biggest problem here, as usual. END OF.

{Ed002's Note - Agents are not stopping Liverpool speaking with RBL to conclude the transfer.}


27.) 10 May 2021
10 May 2021 13:26:08
Correct me if I am wrong. Agents can speak to other clubs regarding a transfer and discuss terms that would be acceptable by a player without any official contact being made to the players club. Has Klopp etc. directly spoke witb Konate or just his agent? Im sure when the transfer window opens RBL will recieve an offer. How many transfers are confirmed several months prior to a transfer window opening anyway with exception to Bosmans, free agents etc.

{Ed002's Note - Absolutely - agents can speak with clubs. Konate has lied when pressed to make a statement and RBL have shared their view. Numerous transfers are agreed and announced ahead of transfer windows.}