08 May 2019 14:24:10
Question for Ed2, bit left field but would appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge on all things football related.

It has been mentioned that a number of Europe's elite teams are about to undergo massive rebuilds, with this do you see the transfer record being smashed again this summer? Also do you see Italy becoming a powerhouse once again with several teams besides Juventus dominating Europe like years gone by when we had AC Milan and Inter Milan always in the mix. I ask this because It appears that only Juventus out of the teams residing in Italy are big pull for the high end players.

{Ed002's Note - There will be at least one offer that will break the transfer record if accepted.

In Italy it is really Juventus who will be making the most changes - for example they need to refresh their aging central defence and Ruben Dias has been subject to discussions - Chiellini will be 35 by the start of next season, Bonucci 32, Barzagli 38 and loanee Caceres 33. They, like most Italian sides, have already agreed some transfers and they are fighting hard to get others agreed as early as they can. In terms of the other Italian sides, Inter have agreed four sales and two signings already but have ideas but not the money to deliver on all of them, so they have started on a balancing act that will see some lower value additions whilst still keeping the fans happy with a bigger buy or two. Milan are in a slightly different position again having agreed one in and one out but plans to do some horse trading are in place. Roma are looking to unravel some prior mistakes with one in and two out already signed off and a large wants list again. Napoli have a couple of goalkeepers signed up for next year and have some other business in work. Regardless, it is likely Juventus will dominate again with both Milanese clubs and Roma working on new coaches.}

1.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 14:58:38
Does this the record breaking transfer involve a certain young French player by any chance?

{Ed002's Note - Divock Origi is Begian not French.}

2.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 15:20:36
Ha, very good Ed and anyway, he's Scouse now, not Belgian.

3.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 15:35:48
Ed2 thanks for your reply honestly much appreciated.

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

4.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 15:56:30
I read not long ago that Juventus had plans to play Emre Can as a centre back long term. Do you see that happening Ed002?

{Ed002's Note - No. They have replacement CBs on their list of potential targets so it would be as no more than cover when required.}

5.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 16:31:47
I don't understand how Juve can pay the massive wages. They are signing quite a few players on £300k per week.

{Ed002's Note - Rubbish.}

6.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 16:57:56
Could that record be a certain Belgian teammate?

{Ed002's Note - Mignolet? No.}

7.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 18:27:46
Neymar to Real Madrid.

8.) 08 May 2019
08 May 2019 21:11:19
I think Real Madrid are going to look at Hazard, Mbappe or Neymar. They were so poor they know they need something like that to get their fans more positive.

Reckon they want Mbappe the most!

Gonna be exciting though as a lot of teams need to rebuild a bit!