Liverpool Rumours Archive August 03 2013

03 Aug 2013 20:31:56
Ed02 in your opinion do you believe Suarez will be sold. All the noise from the club is he will stay. The only thing I can think of is we are waiting for the transfer request and then we'll sell. Is this what's going on? {Ed002's Note - He wants out and the club want the best deal they can get. There is interest from three sides apparently (as I explained this morning) - but only bids from Arsenal. I think he will probably go.}

The 3 clubs are Arsenal, Real and? {Ed002's Note - I don't know. I speculated earlier that it might be PSG. What we know is that significant effort is being made to get other clubs to show and interest.}

IMO he should be sold overseas only

Could be Spurs, they will have plenty of money now with Bale going.Personally I hope Real come up with a decent offer, would not like to see him at another UK club and as he said it was the UK press driving him out it would make him look like the worst kind of liar if he did so.
CR {Ed002's Note - You need to get signed up to post from now on CR.}

04 Aug 2013 11:40:21
Hey Ed02 do you think that Liverpool will hold out if they don't get wot they want ie 50m + which seems to be wot is coming out and knowing the clubs could you see any them paying that sort of money it's a double question sorry I know you don't like talking money but would like to know if you think the club have the backbone to stick to that or cave in to the player, I know it would just be your opinion many thanks
Ynwa {Ed002's Note - They will, not unreasonably, want to get the best deal that they can. What I suspect they won't do is let this matter distract the club right up until the transfer window closes. There has been a lot of activity these past two weeks to get interest from elsewhere so it seems sensible to conclude that matters are coming to a head sooner rather than later. Money wise, perhaps early to mid 40s would see a solution - particularly if the transfer request is made.}

03 Aug 2013 19:51:21
Hey Eds,

I know there has been numerous questions on this of late but there has been little confirmed from you Eds so I'm going to ask again to see if there's been any update - have we bid for Diego Costa?

Thanks in advance {Ed002's Note - I am aware of interest but have no confirmation of a bid being made.}

Mate dstar says yday me met release clause, 2days says we bid 15mil. An to think eds got slated for sayin what they thought over it

03 Aug 2013 19:13:51
Now that skrtel has basically gone, do you think rogers will use Toure at centre back for the season or can you see a move for papadopolous happening? {Ed002's Note - The club need to decide if they wish to bid for Papadopoulos. At the right price a good buy. At the price being asked, you can see why others walked away.}

Toure, Agger, Kelly CB

I don't think Toure will start week in week out, still feel a CB is needed when Skrtel goes Papadopolous would be a great buy if the price is right

Agger, Papa, Toure on the bench
Kelly and Wisdom to cover RB and CB when needed between them

04 Aug 2013 11:35:59
Ed02 in what range are we talking about for him as in their valuation of papadopoulos
stevo6 {Ed002's Note - You need to get registered Stevo if you want questions answered.}

03 Aug 2013 17:07:07
Ed02 which clubs are interested in Khedira? {Ed002's Note - Chelsea.}

03 Aug 2013 16:15:24
Didnt see any sign of Skrtel from the TV pics today at the game. Was he on the bench or has he possibly travelled to Italy to meet with Napoli already? {Ed002's Note - He is effectively gone.}

Skrtel was on the bench. He gave Gerrard a tap on the shoulder when Gerrard was substituted.

Somebody told me he is in London to talk to Napoli. Have you heard anything Eds? {Ed002's Note - I don't know where he is but the discussions between Liverpool, Csonto and Napoli are all but done I understand.}

Hello Ed,
I remember reading on an Italian site last week that they have agreed a season long loan for 2M Euros + an option to buy for another 9M Euros. Any truth Ed? {Ed002's Note - You need to get signed up and registered if you want answers.}

He was on the bench.

Sorry Ed forgot to log in.
I remember reading on an Italian site last week that they have agreed a season long loan for 2M Euros + an option to buy for another 9M Euros. Any truth Ed? {Ed002's Note - NOthing is finalised but I understand it is close to a deal. I don't know of any details.}

Well if Skrtel is gone, the only interest I have is in his replacement. Papadopolous perhaps?

Is there any Barca movement on Agger? This could be quite disruptive. Alderweireld (or Mica Richards) would be the natural replacement (IMHO) but then we have a defence who will be being introduced to each other 2 minutes before the kick off against Stoke.

Eds, any thoughts or theories?
Thanks in advance. {Ed002's Note - I am of the opinion Barcelona will soon enquire after Agger.}

03 Aug 2013 15:22:17
Is skrtel being sold or loaned to Napoli? And if he is being sold how much do you think we will get for him? {Ed002's Note - IT is likely to be a loan with an option to buy.}

Im guessing this paves the way for papa then ed? {Ed002's Note - Maybe but Liverpool has not put an offer on the table.}

I thought we had a budget of 20 something million so would that be the end of the costa rumours?

Why isn't Napoli buying Skrtel up front? Has his dip in form created hesitancy on their front? Rafa knows who he's getting so I don't understand the loan with option to buy. {Ed002's Note - As I have said, it is not finalised yet. There is a chance that Csonto is hedging his bets right now.}

03 Aug 2013 13:00:02
Ed02 are we interested in Khedira? Will he be leaving Madrid? {Ed002's Note - There is a good chance he will leave but no interest from Liverpool.}

Spurs or Chelsea then Ed? {Ed002's Note - There has been a discussion about him with Chelsea.}

If he's over-priced and would command massive wages then you can be assured that chelski will be ready to part with another chunk of Russian money.im sure if we want mega bucks for Suarez chelski will be involved somewhere.

03 Aug 2013 20:08:24
Ed02 my nephew a Manchester United fan yes tried to beat it out of him but to no avail has a birthday upcoming his favourite player is Rooney do you advise me to get him a shirt with Rooney on the back or will in your view not be thier next season thanks! {Ed002's Note - Might become collectable.}

03 Aug 2013 11:13:34
Hi Eds. Finally registered to your beautiful site! Quickie - I tried the search but found nothing re: confirming whether we actually BID for Melgarejo, and if so whether it was accepted. Do you know if the former or both are confirmed, or are we as clueless about a new LB as we have been since May? Digne became Shaw became Siqueira become Cissokho became Melgarejo! Thanks for everything so far this summer. {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any bid to buy Melgarejo but Liverpool are looking to take him on loan. However, before anything can be finalised, the club must try and seek clarification over a work permit.}

03 Aug 2013 10:59:14
Hi eds, just wondering if there is anything new On benteke? Any further interest from Liverpool? Thanks {Ed002's Note - He has agreed a new deal at AVFC.}

03 Aug 2013 10:40:15
Hi Eds,

Just wondering what difference it makes if Luis Suarez hands in a transfer request. How does it force a move as papers have been reporting? Great work on the site.

IrishJ {Ed001's Note - it just means he loses entitlement to his 'loyalty bonus'.}

Therefore we could accept less as we wouldn't have to give him x amount %

Redan

Surely one has to be loyal to get a loyalty bonus! {Ed002's Note - Ed001 put it in quotes as it is the term folks are applying now - but it is unrelated by the strict definition.}

04 Aug 2013 11:31:13
Ed02, I was listening to the last TBT podcast and they had a guest journalist who was talking about 'loyalty' bonuses. The journalist (sorry can't remember who of the top if my head) said that a friend who was a sports lawyer stated that loyalty bonuses are bot affected by transfer requests, they are simply paid annually at some point in the year. if the player is still at the club they get the bonus. The point he was making is that the transfer request is more symbolic, and helps the club with the PR exercise of losing one of their better players. So you think we are actually discussing two different contractual clauses but referring to them both as loyalty bonus.
Cheers Eds and Reds {Ed002's Note - I do and I have explained this before. You need to separate out anything negotiated between the player and the club in terms of bonuses etc. from the 5% of the transfer fee that the selling club has to give to the player if the player did not request the transfer.}

03 Aug 2013 06:52:06
Congratulations Steven Gerrard.
Totally deserved testimonial.
Thanks for the memories.
It was going to take one hell of a player to even come close to matching the affection shown by the fans to Kenny Daglish but you certainly have.
You are sat on the same sofa as Kenny Daglish in terms of legendary status fella!
Best Goal>>>>> The Olympiakos goal was special but for me the one he hit against Middlesborough was the best I have seen from DEAD HARD!
Hope you enjoy the day!

Gerrem told lad!

Fave goal was the late late equaliser against West Ham in the 06 FA Cup final. Never jumped so high in my life! Hope Stevie and everyone lucky enough to be going have a great day.

Fantastic post and one we should ALL be firmly in agreement with!

Well done Stevie G, absolute legend. For me the greatest player ever to wear the shirt, Legend No 1. Congratulations mate!

CragLFC

Best thing he has ever done was moving his arms to the crowd to get behind us in champs league final 2005 after a beautiful header into the top corner, that moment along with the olympicos game sums his career up as the type of player he is.

Cheers
Redan

03 Aug 2013 20:30:32
Fully agree about Stevies status with the fans. Best goal is between 3, Olympiakos was best for technique, West Ham final and Istanbul were best for their meaning and sheer determination.
Best tackle was against Bolo Zenden against Marseille, destroyed him in a clean and fair manner.
Lows, back pass to Henry.
The best leader by example our club has or will ever see. So many times his right foot has saved our hopes from despair, so many driving runs, through balls, crosses. So many times he has roused the crowds.

Anfield Andy

02 Aug 2013 22:30:10
Hey eds, who do you see as a more likely LB coming in? Siqueira os Melgarejo? Or do you think both could be possibilities since Melgarejo is more of a winger anyways? Thanks Reddy {Ed001's Note - I thought Siqueira was done to Everton?}

No they said he was close but now they say Liverpool has jumped in. I really don't know anymore. Thanks for the response {Ed002's Note -You need to get registered Reddy.}

Is it true that sequeira is going to everton ed? {Ed002's Note - Granada's Guilherme Siqueira has been subject to interest from Galatasaray, Fulham, Liverpool, Everton and Lille. There is unconfirmed interest that Real Madrid will look to him as cover as well.}