18 Aug 2023 12:22:31
Hi Ed2 are you are aware of a bid being made for Gravenberch.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have now spoken with his agents and now Bayern Munich, but I am not aware of an offer at this time. I still expect an offer to be made.}

1.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 12:37:06
Would Gravenberch be expect from the non home grown quota because of his age? Or is it under 21 rather than 21 and under?

{Ed002's Note - He would be exempt for this season but not next. A HG player a has to have been registered with any English or Welsh club for at least three years before the the end of the season during which he tuhas his 21st birthday.}

2.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 12:51:32
Thanks Ed2 and all the eds for their incredible knowledge and insight.

3.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 12:54:45
Did he not turn 21 last season (2022/ 23)? so would be registered as 21+ and therefore non-HG for 2023/ 24? please correct me if I'm wrong.

4.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 13:05:48
I think its a perfect move tbh as it leaves us the option to bring in a defender and next year when we need to register him we could have 3 to 4 spots availbe.

5.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 13:19:01
Ed002, am I correct in saying Gravenberch would still need to be registered for the Europa League in a non-home grown spot?

{Ed002's Note - Yes.}

6.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 13:30:14
Much obliged for the info Ed002. Top notch. Hope you are somewhere you can relax and have a cocktail or gin over the weekend. Have a good one.

{Ed002's Note - Have a good one.}

7.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 14:09:57
So the midfield options could look something like the below. Considering we only play with 1 CDM in most matches rather than 2, I think this would leave us well positioned.

CDM
Bajcetic
Endo
Gravenberch / Docoure

CM
Mac Alister
Jones
Thiago
Szobozslai
Elliot.

8.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 14:23:22
Thanks ED2, I know the rules regarding being classed as home grown and know he wouldn’t be classed as HG long term, just wasn’t sure if it was 21 and under you’re exempt or under 21. Thanks for clarifying.
Think that could be a strong indication we might go for Gravenberch and/ or Hincapie as they will be exempt from the quota for a year so we could still add another foreign player with them.

9.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 14:29:35
Hasn't he said his preference is man United or is that just journo talk for clicks?

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

10.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 15:12:09
Nice one, Ed. We are interested in Gravenberch for sure now so let's see what happens.

11.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 15:42:33
Do you think BM will sell him eds or will it take a transfer request? Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

12.) 18 Aug 2023
18 Aug 2023 16:24:52
ed02, I searched and realise I read his Man U prefernce from your update. Slaps forehead, sorry mate.

{Ed002's Note - No problem.}