06 Jan 2016 20:42:52
Ed can you give me some info on andrea ranocchia. According to sky italia we have agreed a deal and everything will be announced in the next 72 hours.

Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - Inter are pretty desparate to raise funds and will sell Andrea Ranocchia in January or even try to use him in an exchange deal. Ranocchia was previously of interest to Liverpool (under Brendan Rodgers) and Southampton and has attracted the recent interest of Sevilla and Norwich City as they continue to look at centre backs. But it is Bologna who Inter have been negotiating with. Inter has offered him to Sampdoria as a part exchange but it remains unclear if they want him or not. I am not aware of Liverpool having turned their attention to him - but he is available. If they have then I would assume interest in Matip has gone.}

1.) 06 Jan 2016
06 Jan 2016 20:58:01
What's your thoughts on him ed2?

{Ed002's Note - Inter don't see The Frog as good enough for them although Norwich and Bologna do think he would be a good addition. Inter have constantly requested him to stop trying to dribble out of defence. For me I would put him behind Matip who is himself a far from elegant player. Subotic is available and would, in my view, be a far better option.}

2.) 06 Jan 2016
06 Jan 2016 21:29:26
ED002

Your football knowledge is frightening.

3.) 06 Jan 2016
06 Jan 2016 22:06:45
From what I've heard it's not good I hope we stay clear! Matip is at least younger and may improve, I fear rannochia will be too easy an option of inter are so ready to sell! Random question by why do Italy allow so many subs?! Can't tell if it's a good thing or bad!

4.) 06 Jan 2016
06 Jan 2016 22:16:41
Ed002, if only you were responsible for our transfer dealings and Ed001 for coaching where would Liverpool be right now :)

5.) 06 Jan 2016
06 Jan 2016 22:32:32
Again for ed2, if possible.
Does subotic look likely or is that just opinion?
What's your view on llori? Seems to be one of the major talking points again.

{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to using words like "likely". Dortmund will be willing to let Neven Subotic, who has been of interest to Spartak Moscow and Arsenal, leave in January. I suspect the interest of Arsenal has moved on but I would not rule out an offer being made by either Hannover or Liverpool in January. He will be avialable at a good price and he is a player who Klopp has worked with at his two previous clubs.}

6.) 06 Jan 2016
06 Jan 2016 22:55:08
Where linked with a loan for Subotic is the a possibility based on what Dortmund want.

{Ed002's Note - I don't know if they would want a loan with him returning in the summer.}