04 Jan 2015 17:13:37
You said a while back that the players we would potentially be looking to sell, are Lucas, Balotelli and Sakho. Has that changed?

If by some miracle we were to sell Balotelli and Sakho, would that possibly be enough funds to go out and actually buy an outfield player, who potentially could start for us?

{Ed002's Note - Inter still want Lucas and he still wants Inter. There is a good chance a deal can be done but Inter probably need to sell first. Mino has found several; loan options for Balotelli but nobody wants him at the asking price. Perhaps if Liverpool could get Origi early for a small fee they could tolerate a loan but would need to look again at their financial expectations it may be possible. Olympiakos are less of an option than Inter (who are still negotiating the exit of Icardi) or Galatasaray if there were to be a loan. Sakho is staying for now.}

1.) 04 Jan 2015
04 Jan 2015 18:00:45
Sakho is clearly our best defender why would we want to sell him.

Lucas is our only defensive midfielder so why sell when we clearly need him.

Icardi where is he going ed ?

{Ed002's Note - The Nose does not agree about Sakho. Time looks up for Lucas. Inter are talking to Chelsea about Icardi.}

2.) 04 Jan 2015
04 Jan 2015 18:41:08
What's wrong with Sahko? He had nervy moments but now he's playing more sensible short passes he looks fine. His confidence is growing, judging by the little Cruyff turns, he is a quality player

{Ed002's Note - BR purchased Lovren as first choice over Kirikou.}

3.) 04 Jan 2015
04 Jan 2015 18:43:31
Sakho does actually have potential and should be given another season.

4.) 04 Jan 2015
04 Jan 2015 20:45:21
Would be foolish to sell our most effective defensive midfielder, would leave us very short. Considering Gerrard is always a passenger when he plays, Allen is completely ineffective and not capable of playing defensive midfield, Henderson is no defensive midfielder as he is a box to box player and sitting Can as a defensive midfielder seems a waste of talent as he has a lot to his game, unless there was a plan to bring some quality in, which I doubt due to lack of funds, I think that letting Lucas go would be a huge mistake as things stand, would be better to find a buyer for Allen.

5.) 05 Jan 2015
05 Jan 2015 05:47:48
Ed002, so if Chelsea and Inter agree a deal for Icardi will Lucas go on loan to Inter or will he move on a permanent deal?

{Ed002's Note - They are probably not directly related as Inter are looking to complete a number of transactions this month.}

6.) 05 Jan 2015
05 Jan 2015 20:38:17
Swap him for Fredy Guarin or ge Sissoko from Newcastle