06 Feb 2016 21:47:48
Hi Ed002,
another dissapointing performance and result. It seems there will be no CL football on Anfiled next season. I`m pleased Mr. Klopp did not make any hectic transfers in the January window. I believe he just takes his time to get to know the squad better, to make reasonable decisions in the summer. But if there`s no CL next season we could lose another (after Suarez and Sterling) top player in the summer (Coutinho) . I know it`s difficult to get results with so many injured players, but still we should win games like today`s. Today Mignolet was to blame again. I would like to see Ward between the posts next time. Nevertheless, I hope Klopp is thinking about bringing in a new goalie for next season. As for the rest of the squad, we need new solid CBs for sure - Toure, Sakho must go. I`m generally very dissapointed with Clyne`s performance too. I had high expectations when he came in. The midfield looks promising, but we really need Ibe, Can, Lallana to step up their game. As for strikers, it seems to me Klopp won`t keep Benteke nor Balotelli, we don`t know if Sturridge will stay for next season. I would anticipate some moves from Bundesliga in the summer. I`d love to see Hummels and Rues come. Any chance Ed? I would really like to read your opinion on the current squad, results and tips for the summer : who will leave and who will come. If you find time. Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - (a) I suspect previous interest in Coutinho has gone. (b) Toure will certainly leave. (c) I expect a goalkeeper might be hunted down for the summer - but that could spell then end for Ward of course. (d)
I would certainly not be holding my breath over Hummels or Reus. (e) The club needs to do something about the strikers in the summer but need to decide who needs to go first. Balotelli - it makes sense for Inter to buy him and then sell him on for a profit iof they don't want to keep him. It is a little early to say what will actually happen Tom but we should be able to soon weed through those where there was previous interest that has gone and catch up on those the club are now scouting - ask me for an update at the end of the month.}

1.) 07 Feb 2016
07 Feb 2016 12:30:51
Inter buying balotelli or AC?

2.) 07 Feb 2016
07 Feb 2016 12:52:11
Ironically "big" players leaving currently only means worrying about Firmino. I would like us to keep couts, hendo and lucas who are also on high wages but the rest of the high earners will be up for sale anyway.

3.) 07 Feb 2016
07 Feb 2016 14:24:58
ed002 who would they sell Balotelli to. I can see him at liverpool till his contract runs out how long does he have left hope it was only a 3 year contract when we signed him.

{Ed002's Note - The can buy him very cheaply from Liverpool and sell him to anyone who is interested at a profit. His contract runs to 2018.}

4.) 07 Feb 2016
07 Feb 2016 14:56:05
Hendo lucas can go if big bid comes in esp from china. Lucas will probably suit chinese league fine with big Brazilian contingent.

5.) 07 Feb 2016
07 Feb 2016 22:05:33
Hello ed002,

You mentioned balotelli can be bought very cheaply off Liverpool, and if it doesn't workout then, still, sold for a profit later. Do you believe that Liverpool just don't know how to sell the unwanted players? It always seems like we buyout their contracts, let them go for free and incur incredible losses. Is this the financial mismanagement that you keep mentioning or is that far more encompassing subject (I'd understand if you think it's not worth the pain on these pages) . And how do clubs like Chelsea manage to get a decent value out of players who they deem not ready for their first team (no dig, I'm a huge fan of how it seems they are the new masters in negotiation) .

{Ed002's Note - No, Balotelli needed to move on and the loan to buy was the only viable option. Inter could buy and then resell immediately in the summer to potentially profit. Chelsea has a strategy for each player and ensure that when they are on loan they get good experience. This has worked well.}

6.) 08 Feb 2016
08 Feb 2016 10:04:21
Hey Ed002, it's AC Milan Balotelli's at rather than Inter. Anyway it's been mentioned before €10m is what was agreed. In my opinion, that is actually a good selling price for us. You know a lot more about these things and you seem to think that Milan can get a quick profit from reselling him - if you think that then that's a good thing as it surely means he'll move on in the summer. We need strikers who are willing to work hard and he certainly doesn't suit that.

{Ed002's Note - Sorry about that. Yes €10M is the to buy clause. It will be up to Balotelli either way. If Milan want to buy and keep him will be one option he has to consider. If Milan want to buy and resell he will need to know of any interested sides and decide if that suits him, else he can return to Liverpool and make the most of next season.}

7.) 08 Feb 2016
08 Feb 2016 12:56:28
How come AC Milan can sell him for more? Why don't we cut out the middle man and just sell him for more ourselves?

8.) 08 Feb 2016
08 Feb 2016 22:28:48
Because we have a pre agreed deal with AC Milan, as Ed002 clearly explains above.