30 May 2024 14:52:40
Good Morning Ed2, while we are all curious about the possible I comings, has there been any interest in current first team members like Nunez, Alison, and others?
I know Diaz has been discussed at length, but I was curious as to other potential outgoings.
{Ed002's Note - Something like this:
Alisson (G) Interest from the Middle East but I think it most unlikely he will leave.
Marcelo Pitaluga (G) Needs to consider his future or bide his time at Liverpool. Struggling in the League of Ireland.
Caoimhín Kelleher (G) Decision time for the player and Wolves may try to tempt him after some scouting. Celtic have spoken with his representative. Expect him to leave.
Vitezslav Jaros (G) Having a good loan at Sturm Graz and perhaps an option to take over as number two but he may want more game time.
Adrian (G) Out of contract in the summer and will depart.
Anderson Arroyo (RB) Time to move on. Zero chance at Liverpool after seven loans in five years.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB/RWB/RM) Seen by Real Madrid as an option to Reece James. May offer an exchange for Rodrygo Goes or could try and persuade the player's agent to have their client run down his contract.
Conor Bradley (RB) RBS keen with Ljinders pushing.
Kostas Tsimikas (LB) Agent previously said he was being forced out of the club to raise €20M or more. Since then it has been quiet and I am not aware of any approaches.
Nat Phillips (CB) Time to move on come the summer.
Sepp van den Berg (CB) He likely won't get a chance as a starter at Liverpool and will probably be sold in the summer to raise funds - could be a mistake by the club. There is no release clause for Mainz but they will have a a first pick option if he were to be sold - and they have made their interest known and will look for an option to buy the player who has had a great season. Brentford and Wolfsburg offer options. Will need to speak to the club and see what other options he has.
Billy Koumetio (CB) Seemingly not worked out. Basel may offer a route away from Liverpool.
Joel Matip (CB) Time has come in my view and Besiktas would like to take him but his agent suggests he will be offered a contract extension. Saudi PL may offer a solution. Expect him to leave given the support of Klopp has gone.
Joe Gomez (CB) Agent is talking to Michael Emanalo but I doubt Liverpool will want anymore HG players to leave.
Virgil van Dijk (CB) I am told that van Dijk's agents have said that had approaches from both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Real Madrid see VvD as a low cost solution in terms of transfer fee but need to make space in the wage structure. Barcelona offer an option but will need to agree sales first. At this point in time it will be very general enquiries only and I doubt either club will move for him. Liverpool need to make a decision about a new contract.
Rhys Williams (CB) Will need to find a new home which will likely mean dropping down a tier.
Bobby Clark (CM) Loan possible.
Curtis Jones (CM) Getting more game time. Liverpool will not sell.
Alexis Mac Allister (CM) On the 2025 list for Real Madrid.
Ryan Gravenberch (CM) Milan has spoken with his agent.
Thiago Alcantara (CM) His representatives have spoken to Barcelona about the player finishing his career back at the club but he would need to have reduced wages. Seems unlikely. Galatasaray, Girona or Flamengo may offer an option - else it will need to be the ME. Out of contract.
Fabio Carvalho (AM/LW) Will be looked at in pre-season before the club determine if he is available or not.
Kaide Gordan (W) At the behest of his agent Birmingham City have again asked for a loan, perhaps with an option to buy. Seems to have no future at Liverpool and such a move would be good for the player.
Mateusz Musialowski (RW) Out of contract in the summer. Another Liverpool player that Birmingham has an interest in. Basel and Leeds offer options.
Diogo Jota (LW) With the addition of Gakpo and Diaz performing well, Jota may just be sacrificed to bring in much needed funds. I am not aware of any interest just yet but JM will be looking for suiters. I am not aware of any approach from Newcastle and whilst his father speaks of Barcelona, such a move seems very unlikely give there other plans.
Luis Diaz (LW) Could be surplus. His agent already has one player in the Saudi league and has been offering another high profile player he has - so he may well be looking at Diaz as well given Liverpool are well stocked in the position. Al-Hillal may offer a solution. Liverpool will likely resist a deal but could look to a deal with Barcelona if they are serious about Raphinha, but Diaz is not first choice for Barcelona. Using him in part exchange for another may be possible. Thoughts that PSG want him as an Mbappe replacement seem wide of the mark to me given they have very clear targets already, but his agent has approached PSG - but no more than that. Father says he wants to move to Spain. Liverpool need his future resolved.
Mo Salah (RW) His agent is hawking him around for one last big payday - Saudi Pro League with the support of Michael Emenalo would certainly seem the most likely destination with Al-Ittihad. Liverpool will look to try and do something to have him extend but his agent will look for a significant increase in salary. His agent will be encouraged to have Salah run down his contract over the next year at Liverpool in exchange for a huge signing on fee in the summer of 2025. Salah has also to Egypt he will be available for the Olympic Games in Paris. Certainly now decision time.
Darwin Nunez (S) May be difficult to find a buyer without making a huge loss.}
30 May 2024 15:42:34
Eds, I see Bradley name there. Do Liv have any intention of selling him after a good season? Surely not even if Ljinders is pushing?
{Ed002's Note - I would doubt it.}
30 May 2024 16:13:06
Ed002, sounds like we could see a huge turnover this summer. A lot of them are first team regulars that would need replacing!
{Ed002's Note - It does not mean they will all go - and loanees and fringe players will be looked at in pre-season.}
30 May 2024 16:39:41
I think that the fact thst Anderson Arroyo is not allowed to play football in the UK will affect his chances at Lfc. Just a hunch.
30 May 2024 17:12:14
And to think, we get all this info for free!
Thank you Ed!
30 May 2024 20:55:43
Thank you Ed002 for your patience and candour ?.
30 May 2024 21:07:10
That post doesn't fill me with confidence at all lol.
30 May 2024 22:09:59
It’s extremely underwhelming.
30 May 2024 22:24:35
It’s normal for clubs to want other teams players. Just because some people might want to sign Bradley doesn’t mean he wants to go or that the club want to sell.
30 May 2024 21:29:51
Thanks Ed2 fantastic update.
31 May 2024 02:33:00
Thanks Ed2! Very much appreciated!
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}