Liverpool Rumours Archive August 17 2021

17 Aug 2021 15:11:44
Hi Ed002, any truth in the Ilaix Moriba bids including Liverpool and Arsenal or is it just his agent drumming up interest?

{Ed002's Note - There are no bids from Liverpool or Arsenal.}

17 Aug 2021 15:25:37
Thank you! Thought it made no sense. Great to have you confirm that. I hope you and yours are well.

{Ed002's Note - Fine thanks - and the best to you.}

17 Aug 2021 16:08:10
Ed you’re a gentleman and a scholar - thank you for all your input on this site. It always surprises me how and why you take the time out to share your insights, but it is genuinely much appreciated.

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

17 Aug 2021 19:56:27
I second that SG Red.

17 Aug 2021 20:41:42
Ed is it true his agent is offering him around but he wants £100k+ a week big wages for an 18 year old that has not played that much.

{Ed002's Note - Barcelona have spoken to one side about him and his agent is offering him around.}

17 Aug 2021 22:14:39
Ed002 From the out side looking in from all the reports he seems a bit big for his boots if he has as much potential as reports say he would be better of signing a deal at Barcelona and with the trouble they are in he will get his chance there faster than he will at most of the big sides.

17 Aug 2021 22:14:39
Ed002 From the out side looking in from all the reports he seems a bit big for his boots if he has as much potential as reports say he would be better of signing a deal at Barcelona and with the trouble they are in he will get his chance there faster than he will at most of the big sides.

{Ed002's Note - They are concerned about his attitude.}

17 Aug 2021 22:33:14
Ed002 Have to wonder what advice his getting seems like his to bothered about the money and it is not something players have to worry about as the top players are all going to be set for life. So just enjoy the football because that won’t last.

{Ed002's Note - Younger players want assurances and money now.}

17 Aug 2021 12:32:31
Quick question, where are we at in terms of signings/ negotiations? The Norwich game was a great start, thought it past our midfield by until Fab came on, has the interest in Bissoumma gone now? Are there any new targets that have suddenly popped up? Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of new targets and I would not hold out much hope of Bissouma joining Liverpool.}

17 Aug 2021 12:50:31
ED002 - further down the page it would appear we can scratch R Sanchez, Saul Niguez, Neuhaus and Bissouma due to varying reasons. You have also stated that you do still expect Liverpool to make a signing in this window.

Are you able to tell us if that player is a midfielder or the versatile forward the club are seemingly both looking for? Or both still?

Regards,

KR65.

{Ed002's Note - Right now a versatile forward seems more likely.}

17 Aug 2021 13:02:28
OK Thanks ED002 - are we taking about Adama Traore?

Regards,

KR65.

{Ed002's Note - Possibly, or Sarr perhaps.}

17 Aug 2021 13:07:00
Paper talk is saying we hold interest in ismaila sart still, if we can move origi and shaq on to get him in, I would veiw sart as a better rotation option then both of them, tho he's not my first choice who I would like in.

{Ed0666's Note - sarr plays predominantly on the right so won’t dislodge Salah and on the left he has Jota and mane to contend with. I’m not so sure of his abilities to play across the front. An educated guess I would think it’s not gonna happen and he’d cost a few pennies also

17 Aug 2021 13:08:15
No Bowen anymore?

17 Aug 2021 13:04:53
Thanks for the replies and info ED002

Have a good day.

{Ed002's Note - And you.}

17 Aug 2021 13:08:15
No Bowen anymore?

{Ed002's Note - Less likely but possible.}

17 Aug 2021 13:15:57
Hi Ed002, I read that Sarr maybe available on loan and Man Utd is keen. Earlier you say Sarr is a possibility. Is the loan option to buy a real option?

{Ed002's Note - Manchester United has no interest in Sarr and Watford will not be looking to loan him out.}

17 Aug 2021 13:39:25
Would zielinski still of interest ed? or that ship has sail.

{Ed002's Note - Napoli have lost out on his replacement so will be reluctant to sell now.}

17 Aug 2021 14:13:30
Sarr would be a great bit of business, there’s definitely talent there. I still think we’re short of quality beyond our starting three in midfield, but Sarr looks like he could really kick on and be a very very good player.

17 Aug 2021 14:32:11
Wonder why we never have a look at aouar. he seems to be a good player and still very young. plus i read somewhere that lyon is in need of money and probably will sold him at lower price than expected. can play in midfield and front three. have Liv ever watch or have interest in him ed?

{Ed002's Note - No - it would be buying for the sake of it using money the club doesn't have.}

17 Aug 2021 17:27:43
SARR would be a great buy imo. Looks dangerous.

17 Aug 2021 16:22:20
Is Insigne still a possibility Ed or not likely.

{Ed002's Note - No.}

18 Aug 2021 07:57:19
Thanks ED, still nothing regarding a sale of the club either? Or a magic investor that wants to focus on the team and not what they can build to sell for huge profit later on, when we have been used enough?

{Ed002's Note - No, nothing is happening.}

17 Aug 2021 08:33:56
ed002 has there been any progress with player outs Nat Origi Shaq and Ojo.

{Ed002's Note - They are asking too much for Phillips but I am sure something can be done, there is interest in Origi but clubs think Liverpool are asking too much, there has been an offer for Shaqiri but it is only a third of what the club is asking but they expect better offers, Ojo is seen as too expensive by Championship sides so they will look to a loan - but that may not suit Liverpool.}

17 Aug 2021 09:09:54
ed002 I was watching sky sports news when they said that they expect this week to be that last week we sign players from overseas as with being out of the EU it takes to long to sort everything out. Is this a true statement ed I would have thought clubs will know if the player would get a permit and once they sign them all that stuff could be sorted after they sign and would have time with it being an international break.
cheers ed.

{Ed002's Note - Work Permits do take a little longer and International clearance has to be obtained - although that never takes long. It seems an odd thing to say.}

17 Aug 2021 09:39:39
Think they'll go late in the window. Someone like Ojo surely just needs to be released at this point?

Will be interesting to see whether we'd rather sell cheap or hold onto players for another season.

17 Aug 2021 10:19:30
Do you personally think that Liv will make any new signing with the time left ed? just your personal opinion.

{Ed002's Note - Yes.}

17 Aug 2021 10:56:51
Mbappe confirmed by Ed2! Place your bets lads!

{Ed077's Note - Hahaha. :-D}

17 Aug 2021 11:05:46
ED002 - I read on the European site that AM would accept €60M for Saul Niguez as a upfront payment, or €75M on terms (I am presuming, when you say terms, it’s referring to a payment plan similar to Thiago and Jota)

The interest in R Sanchez seems to now have gone due to him requiring surgery, and Bissouma is too expensive, does that leave SN as the most viable option now to Liverpool on a payment plan? Also presuming if another club don’t come in with the €60M upfront which AM would surely prefer, plus negotiation on his €300k a week wages.

Or has interest moved elsewhere?

Regards,

KR65.

{Ed002's Note - It is true that Sanchez will be out for a few weeks so Liverpool would need to wait until January but I would doubt Saul will be joining as it stands right now.}

17 Aug 2021 12:28:26
Is Neuhaus still an option Ed or has that interest passed? For me he’d fit the bill, good player and young with some further potential.

{Ed002's Note - No. I suspect the player will agree to an additional year at Muenchengladbach if Bayern Munich hint at taking him next summer.}

17 Aug 2021 13:04:26
Gutted, he looks a real talent ed2.

17 Aug 2021 14:50:03
Thanks Ed for the update on Neuhas. Ashame seems a good player but in hindsight another full season playing will do his career good I guess.

17 Aug 2021 22:39:27
Interested in how much bissouma is priced at seeing as he’s too expensive. Personally rate him highly excellent player. Enjoy watching brighton last year very good football team unlucky in a lot of games. Lol at mbappe. Personally and based on absolutely no knowledge whatsoever I don’t see Liverpool signing another player. But be interesting to here what position they want to invest in.

{Ed002's Note - He is not available but Brighton would expect £50M plus if he were to ask for a move.}