05 Jan 2024 20:28:38
Ed002 I notice down the page you suggested the club are not looking at the likes of Trindade, Phillips etc because of how well Endo has done. Do you think this is the case now then in regards to us looking at another DM/ CM player?

{Ed002's Note - I still think the club will look to a CM/DM player like Thuram or Manu Kone.}

1.) 06 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024 22:16:46
This month eds? Rumours that we have submitted a bid for Inacio. Any truth or usual bs? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - There has been an offer but not from Liverpool.}

2.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 07:12:16
Just out of curiosity Ed’s out of the 2 mentioned who would you say would suit Liverpool better .

{Ed002's Note - I think perhaps Thuram.}

3.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 08:13:34
Hi eds. Any truth in the rukour that we have submitted a bid for inacio? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - There has been an offer but not from Liverpool.}

4.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 08:34:09
Good morning ed002….
Would you say the above players mentioned will most likely be target in the summer as apposed to this January transfer window?

Cheers
Drogie.

{Ed002's Note - It is difficult to predict timescales.}

5.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 08:41:40
Who is the better player from these two?

6.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 11:13:16
Just my own personal and honestly very limited opinion on the subject because I ve only watched then play the U21 euros. Completely fair to say it's not a fair assesment in a just a couple of games viewing but I'd offer my thoughts anyway.

Thuram pulled off some brilliant dribbles and looks the part on the ball. The massive downside from this tournament is he was a floater similar to Grav. Did not get stuck in to the game. He didn't seem afraid to tackle but very little energy. Rarely stopped attacks as he just wasn't there. So few touches on the ball too. I watched 3 games to watch him and Kone only and I still barely noticed him. He did get criticized however for his performance in the euros and his coach did say he was carrying an injury. So likely far better usually. I'd be a little wary of his transfer based on this tournament. I do think there's an exceptional talent in there if he works hard on the pitch. That's the rub for me. Can Klopp get him to play with the energy of a prime Fabinho. I'm never going to expect a Szobozlai/ Jones energy wise but he ll need to show more than this tournament. Without watching him non injured, I just can't be sure how he normally plays. Be interested to hear the opinion of someone who has watched him in ligue 1.

Kone has everything bar pace. It's a bit odd to say because having watched highlights I thought he was going to be a pacy player. If anyone runs quick, they are past him. I think he is a really good player as a number 8 for other teams but the pace is too big of a thing for me in Klopps system. If your 8 you need pace to press. 6 pace to cover ground. I would not pick him on that basis myself but he is a proper footballer to be fair. He played well before he got injured.

7.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 11:14:33
Oh and sorry, if I had to pick from the two I'd go Thuram.

8.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 11:45:29
Any intention Ed do you think of Liverpool to match the bid or make a bid of our own?
Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - Unless something has changed Liverpool would need to pay his full release clause in a single payment and persuade the player to move.}

9.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 11:54:38
I can’t see Nice selling to us given that the owner of Nice also being part owner of United. We’d be better making a move for Kone.

10.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 12:19:54
Cheers Ed. I’m a big fan of Inacio. Think he’s exactly what we need.
So last questions. Is it an English club who made the bid? A rival perhaps?

{Ed002's Note - YEs, Arsenal.}

11.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 12:57:07
Thank you Ed!

12.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 14:19:14
That is because he isn’t a DM in the first place @Davey. He is another ball carrier. Kone is an out and out DM. We should juts stick to a holding mid and not another who can do all.

13.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 16:06:46
I wouldn't say Kone is an out and out DM either and I'd still pick Thuram out of the two anyway as he has pace and far higher ceiling. His skill level is impressive.

I'd easily take others above him and I ve already nailed my colours to the mast on the player I would choose Yusuf Fofana.

I would also love Valverde if he was anyway possible. Think he would be a magnificent Klopp type player.

{Ed002's Note - Neither are out and out DM. That is not what the club are looking for right now. Valverde would be very expensive.}

14.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 17:06:20
Yusuf Fofana would be a good shout. Can play 6 or 8 so meets that flexible role that we’re looking for.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has zero interest in him.}

15.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 19:06:04
Cheers for reply ed, been anything new on either player that you are aware of?

{Ed002's Note - Manchester City are maybe open to pushing for Thuram.}

16.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 19:08:05
Thanks Davey for your insight into the two players have never seen either play so really appreciate a bit of info. You obviously watch lots of footy.

17.) 06 Jan 2024
06 Jan 2024 19:14:49
Kone would be my preference of the two. However, I’d be nervous about his injury record.