20 May 2015 08:59:41
Hi eds

Is there serious interest in Benteke from liverpool, if not which strikers do we hold serious interest in? Thanks in advance

{Ed002's Note - Aston Villa's Benteke has performed well enough this season to possibly rekindle interest from Spurs - but I am not aware of any from Manchester United or Liverpool right now, but I guess they could turn to him if others they are considering do not come to fruition.

Right now it is something like this for the players that I understand have been looked at:
Ings - every chance this will go through - but strong interest from elsewhere
Vietto - talking to Atletico Madrid regarding replacing Griezmann and hoping on Real Madrid turning to him
Heung Min Son (I suspect it would be very difficult to make happen as he seems very happy where he is and will be playing in the Champions League)
Carlos Vela (looked at recently but nothing more)
Aubameyang (looked at and there may be interest from Liverpool - he is keen on a move to Italy but the most interested side, Juventus, are now out of the running)
Gameiro (his stock is on the rise but Liverpool have had no recent contact (according to a representative of another interested club))
Baez (an update from last night - Liverpool have been told to say if they are still interested in Baez or not - and if they are to make an offer which is much improved over that offered to Juventud previously as there is growing interest from other clubs and they need to make their mind up)
Kishna (all English interest has gone or never materialised according to De Boer)
Lacazette (another English side met with Lyon about Lacazette and a number of other issues on April 9 and any move this summer, particularly to England, is not viable right now unless an outrageous sum is paid - which won't be by Liverpool)
Firmino (he will most probably move to another English side who have had discussions with his club and put a couple of offers on the table)
Depay (moving elsewhere)
Bakkali (interest will have gone)
Andre Ayew (a free agent who Liverpool enquired about last summer - no obvious interest right now but it may return)
Walcott (if Sterling were to leave then a move for Walcott may be considered)
Cheryshev (if Sterling were to leave then a move for Cheryshev may be considered)

I would not be surprised if Liverpool looked at Higuain if he became available at the right price. Jese may well be available either with a buy back option from Real Madrid or possibly on loan - perhaps he could be considered?}

1.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 09:29:02
Thank you for providing this update Ed002.

I'm a little surprised and I guess disappointed that Konoplyanka isn't of interest.

Much appreciated Ed

{Ed002's Note - Wolfsburg, Napoli, Roma, Sevilla, West Ham, Spurs, Shakhtar and Bayer Leverkusen have shown recent interest in Konoplyanka who is able to sign a pre-contract with any non Ukrainian side. Sevilla, Spurs, Napoli and Roma have put the most effort in to trying to put a deal in place for the summer and his representatives have rejected an offer from West Ham, telling them his preferred destination is Arsenal. If Liverpool are going to look to the player again (and I don't know that they are), then it would be perhaps to replace Sterling. Dnipro have offered him a new contract.

Macca has said there is still interest. I understand the player would be interested if approached - but his agent has said there have been approaches from two English clubs at this time - West Ham and Spurs. Clubs have been able to approach him since January.}

2.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 09:52:34
Thanks for the reply ed

3.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 10:44:16
Experienced first-choice players are what's required this summer, after many of last summer's risky signings didn't work out, we need a few sure things to boost the squad, especially with Gerrard leaving. So, Konoplyanka or Menez would fit the bill, and Huguain would be my 1st choice striker.

4.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 11:59:54
Hey first time writer ....

{Ed002's Note - Chico, welcome but you need to ask such questions on the teams and formations page.}

5.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 12:07:56
Oh sorry didn't realise thanx!

6.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 13:50:38
All the player speculation, while interesting, would seem to be secondary until a decision has been made regarding manager, I would think. If someone else comes in, they'll have their own ideas and, if an established and strong team-builder may not be interested in some of the players currently on that list. I would place my educated guess on the requirement that theanagee position is settled before any player transfers.

7.) 20 May 2015
20 May 2015 14:22:06
eds do you think baez has the attributes to make it in the prem? if so could he make an immediate impact or would it take him a season or 2?

{Ed002's Note - He is just a kid with no relevant experience - he would have no impact in the short-term.}