03 Jun 2023 12:30:46
Hi Ed002,

Some questions if you have time.

Regarding Orkun Kökcü I assume that if we have returned to viewing him as a potential signing it would be as an alternative to Mason Mount. Do you believe he is good enough for the premier league? It seems that the type of midfielder we are looking at is a little sporadic from the club. The assumption is Mac Allister (All rounder) Kone (Defensive) and Mount or other (Attacking) would this be your understanding?

Also regarding defensive recruitment, I think we May return for Gonçalo Inácio or that maybe wishful thinking but other than him who would you think could be a high end possibility in that position? I assume Pavard is just media speculation as he is not the answer. Thank you in advance and apologies if you feel the above is done previously.

{Ed002's Note - Two clubs are already in discussions with Feyenoord about the player and there is interest from elsewhere - but Liverpool are not involved.

As it stands right now Ignacio would be very wishful thinking.

Benjamin Pavard (CB/RB) Chelsea see Pavard as a direct replacement for Cesar Azpilicueta but with a RB already purchased for the summer they have another CB priority. The interest of Manchester United will likely not be of interest to the player who won't want to be in playing exclusively as a RB. Inter failed with an offer in January but will return in the summer. Milan have had ongoing issues with the RB position and may look to deal in the summer, something the player is open to. A wildcard option might be Barcelona or Juventus. Bayern are open to a new contract and Thomas Tuchel will not want to be looking for a replacement. Expect a new contract to now be rejected and clubs to open negotiations. If Liverpool are now interested I can only assume it is via the new Sporting Director.

I recently provided a list of CBs where Liverpool has shown an interest.}

1.) 03 Jun 2023
03 Jun 2023 14:45:57
Thanks for the reply Ed002 I appreciate it. Do you think that if we get Kone or Thuram we can put the Ryan Gravenberch rumours to bed as the 3 of them have a similar profile? I know Bayern don’t want to sell but I assume Kone and Thuram are the alternative.

{Ed002's Note - I would only expect one DM player to be added. Right now prhaps Thuram is the most likely.}

2.) 03 Jun 2023
03 Jun 2023 16:06:55
What kind of price does Nice want for Thuram Ed? in your knowledge, have we contacted Nice in regard with Thuram?

{Ed002's Note - Please search.}

3.) 03 Jun 2023
03 Jun 2023 16:15:47
Ed002 is that because things have progressed with regards to Thuram or mainly down to Kone having more interest in him please?

{Ed002's Note - It doesn't have to be either.}

4.) 03 Jun 2023
03 Jun 2023 17:46:12
I am in awe of your patience ed002.

Thank you so much for all your input.