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13 Jul 2020 21:00:58
Any of the ed s curious if we looked at ebrechi eze at all Couse in my books he is good enough for pl step up good mane understudy contract is think till 21 so he really affordable.
{Ed002's Note - Not Liverpool but others have.}
13 Jul 2020 21:27:22
Thanks for responding that fast.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
13 Jul 2020 17:18:51
Evening Ed’s,
Just a quick question regarding Juan Castillo, is he still with the Ajax 2nd string on loan, and if so, is there an option for them to buy? Is he a player that we have an interest in or simply a viable and sensible suggestion of yours?
Thanks as always.
{Ed002's Note - No he is back at Chelsea and may well be available. He is not a player Liverpool has shown an interest in but as the fans are keen for another option I suggested him as he is very well respected, under 21 and Home Grown.}
13 Jul 2020 18:00:37
Thanks for the reply Ed, I have literally just read something suggesting interest and remembers you making a mention of him. Appreciate the swift reply. Thank you.
13 Jul 2020 18:00:37
Thanks for the reply Ed, I have literally just read something suggesting interest and remembers you making a mention of him. Appreciate the swift reply. Thank you.
13 Jul 2020 20:39:26
Would you say he was currently a step above larouci and Lewis right now?
{Ed002's Note - From what I am told he is. He is also capable of making the transition as Lamptey has done.}
14 Jul 2020 07:27:06
Thanks Ed, I’ve always been impressed with the Chelsea youth set up, seems to be ahead of the other in England in having players at the appropriate level to transition into playing at premier league level.
Really rate Lampety already showing his talent at Brighton.
{Ed002's Note - It has taken a long time and a great deal of money but the system is churning out good players. Lamptey left because he was ready to step up but Reece James was ahead of him.}
14 Jul 2020 10:21:28
What do you think is lacking at Liverpool’s academy vs Chelsea’s in order to get up to a similar standard?
I know we have made big strides since the days of pre Benitez, but still a long way to go!
Just hopefully we can start seeing some players make that 100 game mark rather than the odd debut to then have to move on.
{Ed002's Note - It would be the equivalent of at least a couple of years behind right now.}
18 Jul 2020 13:42:00
Money is the answer IMO. Chelsea and City sign young players from all over the world paying them and their clubs much more than LFC can offer. They farm a lot of them out to develop elsewhere. After Brexit it might be a bit more difficult to get them all work permits but I am sure they will be able to place them with " friendly" clubs in Europe until they were ready.
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea and Manchester City do not pay youngsters more than anyone else. Liverpool’s wage bill is more than both Manchester City and Chelsea. Where do you get this stuff?}
13 Jul 2020 15:40:38
Can I ask is Weston mckennie a done deal interesting player could help is in the long run also is there any other interest in a St at all.
13 Jul 2020 16:38:49
I read Chelsea are interested too.
13 Jul 2020 16:58:39
I don't think he is a done deal. At least it hasn't been reported yet.
He is a very talented player from what I can tell. We have a few more defensive minded midfielders moving towards the end of their Liverpool careers in the next year or so (Gini and Milner), so it could be a case that he is being brought in as their eventual replacement.
My only concern is our home grown numbers (as Ed002 rightfully keeps reminding us of) . If he comes and Milly goes then I think we are right at the upper limit of non-home grown players in the squad. Somethings has got to give somewhere to keep us in line with the requirements.
Red Sandman.
13 Jul 2020 16:59:27
It’s not a done deal. Ed002 isn’t aware of any interest so at the moment it seems like the press just putting lfc name in the hat.
13 Jul 2020 17:36:01
He's in talks with Wolves apparently.
13 Jul 2020 21:20:10
Gini at the end of his Liverpool career? Isn't he in talks for an extension?
A bit premature lad.
14 Jul 2020 09:33:25
FlashTheRed
Not saying he is at the end but he is one of the players moving towards the end. He is 29 and so has a few more years left in him for sure!
I was just trying to work through the logic as to who McKennie may be a replacement for. He plays CM and is non-home grown so the logic would be that he would be a CM replacement for one of our existing non-home grown CM.
Personally i don't think it will happen - and Gini doesn't need replacing so hoping that doesn't happen either!
Red Sandman.
18 Jul 2020 13:44:58
I would be quite happy to see Gini replaced with Thiago Alcantara but doubt it will happen.
13 Jul 2020 15:20:43
Any truth in lovren contract being extended.
Pretty much ends all this new cb talk.
13 Jul 2020 15:45:09
I read that if he not sold this summer they will activate the year extension.
13 Jul 2020 17:11:41
Pretty sure its just to bump up his price this summer.
13 Jul 2020 10:39:55
I read Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for Kante, would he be a player we'd be interested in at all?
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea has not put Kante up for sale - there is interest in him from a couple of clubs - if one were to come up with an acceptable offer and Kante to Chelsea he wanted to move then they would not stand in his way. Liverpool have shown no interest in him and do not have the money to buy him.}
13 Jul 2020 11:27:39
We have fab why would we want kante.
13 Jul 2020 11:54:28
I would take him in a heartbeat. Like ed002 says though we can’t afford him, that’s a silly money transfer and we don’t have silly money.
13 Jul 2020 12:05:14
Personally, I think Kante’s legs are going and there’s not many miles left on the clock, I’m more than happy with Fabinho personally as his all round game is better.
13 Jul 2020 06:56:57
Ed this interest in Lovren from Zenit, do you no if they're looking to take him this summer?
{Ed002's Note - There was interest in January and there may well be interest now - but they could look for a loan or perhaps for a loan with an obligation to buy. The other option would be for Zenit to ask Liverpool to release the player from his contract - but Liverpool has already refused such a request in respect of another player.}
13 Jul 2020 10:00:46
That other player being Adrian, Ed?
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
13 Jul 2020 10:16:35
Thought so, having seen the Real Betis links not that long ago. Thanks for the quick response.
Out of curiosity Ed, which positions do you think we could realistically strengthen this summer, if any?
{Ed002's Note - If Liverpool cannot improve the first team spending money on padding is not a great idea unless players leave or unless the younger players are not good enough. Klopp wants a first pick CB - but money is an issue. I am sure Klopp wants an attacking player to replace Shaqiri but again money is an issue and youngesters are emerging.}
13 Jul 2020 11:26:12
Padding the squad takes me back to the Houllier and Benitez days. We had game changers like Cheyrou, Biscan, Nunez, Kromkamp etc to bring on off the bench 😂.
13 Jul 2020 12:35:15
Considering there has been very little spent for almost 2 years now, and that we have just won the league and signed the Nike deal, it would seem odd if we had 'no money'.
Whilst i understand that things are quite different in these unprecedented times, is it so bad that we have zero to spend?
Do all incomings depend on outgoings Ed's? Are we expecting Wilson, ShaQ, Origi and Marco to stay now? If any of those sell, are you expecting Carlos to be the main target, and for a deal to go through?
Thank you.
{Ed002's Note - This has been done to death.}
13 Jul 2020 14:42:51
Ed001 or Edoo2, quick question for you if you've the time. When the club signed VVD the fee was widely reported as £75m. Was that a straight up fee? Or was it £75m with targets? For example x amount of money for CL win, premier league win and him getting footballer of the year? Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - That was the fee which was an increase of £15M on the fee they wanted. The club paid very significant agent fees as well.}
13 Jul 2020 15:46:05
Thanks Ed002.
13 Jul 2020 17:56:05
Bledd85. Biscan padded really well.
13 Jul 2020 17:56:05
Bledd85. Biscan padded really well.
14 Jul 2020 06:33:54
Hey! Too far.
14 Jul 2020 23:55:09
Spaceman that question has been repeated over and over again and the answer to my basic knowledge is to try understand that our financial running doesn't break down into a simplistic idea of transfer fee net spend recently dictating the funds to splash now. Things such as big transfers in last couple of markets maybe being payed over instalments still due, new contract renewals rising the salary figures, player bonuses, agent fees, lack of star players being sold for big money, lack of gate receipts with empty stadiums, I'm sure a large decrease in merchandise income while the world stopped, stadium upgrades costing large sums since main stand expanded and future works in the pipeline, mega investment put into new training complex to pay for.
So many avenues that the club have spent big on over the years to get us to the top with all that still continuing to draw money while much of our income has halted and we need to plan wisely to manage for the stability in the future without knowing yet what timeframe could impact us in losing out precious income. I recently heard that during lockdown months our salary outgoing was 80mil+ plus paid to staff while no football was played. Without any incoming matchday funds and merchandise there's large losses. Those lost figures could easily equate the big number that many of us expected the club to be capable of spending this summer before the virus. But the people making the decisions have an actual insight into what's best for staying as strong as possible right now while also thinking about keeping strong in times ahead. We simply have to accept they are making the best choices with the factual projections they see and our constant questioning and doubt towards the planning is ignorant and naive with the complete lack of info we have. Constant posts referring to league winners and European winners somehow receiving over the top prize funds are not seeing sense in regards to where the big money comes and goes.