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29 Oct 2017 08:50:34
Hi Ed's

Rumors about Phil Coutinho leaving in the next window are gathering pace.

Do you think we will sell him?

Secondly would love Antoine Griezmann as his replacement. Do you think that's viable?

If not who is a viable replacement and who do you think would work out best for us?

Cheers Ed's.

{Ed001's Note - it is possible but Griezmann will not be the replacement.}

1.) 29 Oct 2017 10:11:10
Eds any idea on whom we might to replace him with please? Appreciate this question might get shot down but its not really been said. Lemar expected to go to Arsenal, Rafinha may well arrive as part of the Couts deal but who mate are we or might we turn to to replace Pipco?

{Ed002's Note - THis has been addressed over and over again - not least to you who keep asking the same question over and over again - so once more: Rafinha is out injured but is to be offered to Liverpool - we'll see, but I would think it unlikely. Thomas Lemar remains a possible Coutinho replacement next summer but efforts from another side to strike an early deal have fallen on deaf ears - so unlikely. Julian Draxler will be available, as will other from PSG, but it would be a compromise solution at best as Liverpool have never pushed any interest in him. I remain of the opinion that Julian Brandt is still potentially the "marquee" signing the fans crave and one which has every chance of going ahead - but it could be the summer and note that there is interest from elsewhere, as there is with Max Meyer, another possible option. If Klopp had avoided the stupid antics of the spring and summer something could already have been done.}

2.) 29 Oct 2017 10:22:40
Griezmann! that's bloody hilarious that!

3.) 29 Oct 2017 10:34:04
And i can't see Barcelona coming close to the asking price either. PSG in the summer are the most likely.

4.) 29 Oct 2017 13:52:19
Cheers ed. A few possibles there then even if most follow with "unlikely". I guess will see what develops. Thanks again.

{Ed002's Note - January is not the ideal time to be looking to replace players.}

5.) 29 Oct 2017 14:35:34
Interesting that Brandt being still a possibility given we signed Salah instead.

{Ed002's Note - It is far from interesting.}

6.) 29 Oct 2017 16:54:18
After standing firm in the summer, Iâ€™d be very disappointed if the club were to let Couts go in Jan. itâ€™s going to hard enough to replace a player of his quality, will be even more difficult in the Jan transfer window.

{Ed002's Note - We'll see.}

7.) 29 Oct 2017 18:08:33
I think the club have shown they can stand their ground but we also know that we can't make players stay indefinitely. The club did it with Suarez, they've done it with Coutinho, to a degree they did with Sterling - players will hopefully know the club won't simply be pressured in the future and may think about how they pursue any transfer ambitions. If this is anything like the case then it's served a purpose, given us time to line up other players and weigh up our options, but Coutinho has to leave at some point. He's not playing well right now, it may end up being a Torres situation where we cash in just in time. Maybe. but whatever the case he will have to go at some point.

8.) 29 Oct 2017 18:27:07
that comment from ed002 sounds as if its a real possibility he will be gone in January, which to me is sensible, the player no longer wishes to play for Liverpool fc, so let him go, we will live on without him.

9.) 29 Oct 2017 19:22:51
Klopp likes to complete his transfers in the summer window, and he is very set in his ways, so I believe that Couts will move at the end of the season, anyway, who will sell one of their best players in January .

10.) 29 Oct 2017 20:57:44
I want rid of him and emre can as good as they are there heart isn't with us and it frees up space for other squad players who are the future for us i. e ox grujic woodburn Wilson etc also if we can bring quality in would b a bonus.

11.) 29 Oct 2017 21:05:50
ed002 comments about Julian Brandt actually worry me alot, the guy is an out and out Left winger, where Mane plays. If we seriously sell Coutinho, let Emre leave and then sell Mane something is not right, when will they realize that this endless transition has to stop sometime!

12.) 29 Oct 2017 21:09:55
We will imo.

13.) 30 Oct 2017 10:12:15
As the OP asked about Griezmann, I thought this would be alright to ask here. What is your opinion of Griezmann, ed001? He's the star of Atleti and he's seemingly continuing the Atleti tradition of having a great striker (Sanchez, Torres, Aguero, Falcao, Costa etc) but the more I watch him, the less I'm convinced by him. Whenever he gets to a big game with huge stakes involved, he disappears more often than not and I don't think I would trust him to take a game-winning penalty.

{Ed001's Note - he has been getting worse in recent months, he does tend to disappear in the big games, but I think this is more related to him wanting to leave in the summer and being unable to. He has plenty of ability but he never shuts up in the press and what he says is never the right thing. I would not want him to join.}

14.) 30 Oct 2017 10:25:04
Thanks for the reply ed, would be interesting to see how he fares if or when he leaves Atleti.

{Ed001's Note - it's when mate.}

15.) 31 Oct 2017 12:50:00
Zpecial, he will be heavily bullied in a physical league like BPL. Then ppl's will realise he is just t a blond ayoze perez.

16.) 02 Nov 2017 06:51:27
Personally don't think holding out in Summer and leaving in Jan do contradict each other. We held out in Summer for several reasons, or so it seems, including the timing and lack of time to get a replacement for the right price. If he goes in Jan because we have the situation under control then that is different to him playing up and us giving in.

28 May 2016 10:15:45
Hi eds.

Would love to pick your brains on transfers.

Centre half, I know Matip has come in but do you think we will go to the market with skrtel going and issues with sahko. Are you aware of specific transfer targets in this area?

Midfield. Dahroud and zielinski have been discussed. I know ed2 hopes we stay away from zielinski. Are these players what we need. I have a feeling Allen and Lucas will be moved on. Now I would love us to go for will Hughes. I know its random but what's your thoughts on him .

Attackers, we failed to get texeria in jan. This tells me we are looking at a wide attacker who can score reguraly. Goetze and mane have been linked. Is there anyone else that fits that mould. I would love to see mane.

{Ed002's Note - I have mentioned Subotic before and it is not out of the question that if circumstances force the issue he might be a viable option. If you want a wildcard that Liverpool have been approached about previously - Marc Bartra of Barcelona.

As I said the other day, the interest in Hiughes has long gone.

Goetze is of interest - I am not aware of any approaches for Mane, legal or otherwise, from Liverpool.}

1.) 28 May 2016 10:47:28
Thanks ed, very informative. So in relation to cb. You mentioned subotic and Batra. Who is the better option and why.

{Ed002's Note - Sorry, I am not here to analyse players - I have explained before who I see as a better option to both.}

2.) 28 May 2016 10:59:39
Eh ok.

3.) 28 May 2016 11:21:24
Having seen both Subotic and Bartra, I can tell you Subotic is a far superior centre back. Bartra would struggle with high balls as he's only about 6ft and is not a particularly physical player, the fact that Barcelona are actively seeking to offload him should tell you everything you need to know. I hope we pass the ''opportunity' to sign him.

4.) 28 May 2016 12:30:24
Still haven't forgiven Bartra for not pulling down bale and letting him run around the stadium to get the ball and score.

5.) 28 May 2016 13:34:02
Fencey, I'm the same. Huge mistake on the big stage.

6.) 28 May 2016 11:58:40
Not that Tah would want to leave Bayer for us. I'm just trying to think of alternatives that are good enough and may actually want to come. Is Subotic still even possible since Hummels left?

24 Mar 2016 10:01:59
Hi eds,

What's your thoughts on ever benaga of sevilla.

He is available in a free?

If we moved the likes of Allen on could he be an option?

My feeling is let Allen go and replace him with benaga and grujic

So our cms would be hendo, can grujic, Lucas and Stewart.

I would consider Milner to play more advanced.

So do you think banega should be an option and are we looking at him.

{Ed002's Note - No. This should really go to the European pages.

Although enquiries have been made by Milan, Lazio, Roma, Inter and Juventus, Sevilla offered Ever Benega a new contract which they believed he had already verbally agreed to sign but it came to nothing. However, both Milan sides remain very keen but neither are in a position to do anything without sales. Inter will try and work a deal out for the summer and they believe that is very possible - Sevilla know that and have started looking for a replacement with Dani Parejo top of their list.}

1.) 24 Mar 2016 10:16:49
Thanks for the reply ed. did hear the mancs were intrested.

I believe we need a midfielder that can control the tempo of a game with the ability to pick passes.

While I accept you say banega is not someone were looking at, do you think this type of midfielder is what we will be looking to bring in. As Joe Allen was bought for this purpose but simply has failed. Or has grujic been bought for this purpose.

{Ed002's Note - As I have previously Liverpool have continued to look at midfield players but much will depend on who will leave in the summer. Grujic arrives on a very high salary and with certain assurances which other interested clubs would give him meaning that there won't be a loan and he will get an opportunity in the first team.}

2.) 24 Mar 2016 17:17:09
Eds from what I've seen of him he looks more than ready to comme straight into the team. Would you agree?

Him alongside Can or Hendo would be good imo.

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea did not think so and have another progressing ahead of him - hence he wasn't interested in a loan and Chelsea would not give commitments - certainly not to a teenager. Perhaps he will be OK to walk in to the Liverpool team.}

3.) 25 Mar 2016 00:43:17
To be fair Ed he would probably walk in to Chelsea's team at the moment. They obviously said that before their players imploded this season. I'd be happy to see him given a go. He looks strong, athletic, can win a header and pick a pass. Don't think he'll be first pick straight away but he certainly has bags of potential.

{Ed002's Note - No, as I said Chelsea have a similar player ahead of him and were planning to send him on loan. Also, Chelsea do not give commitments to teenagers like Liverpool has done nor would they pay the very large wages Liverpool are paying for him. He is a good player and much is expected.}

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13 Mar 2018 23:12:38
Hi Ed's. I'm a big fan of Harry Wilson. He scored again tonight for hull. Surely he will get a chance next season? Do you think he will get a chance. Maybe move him ahead of ings?

{Ed001's Note - Lallana is the one most in danger mate.}

1.) 14 Mar 2018 05:38:53
I assume ed that it is because of he's injury proneness and not that there would be no space for him in the fully fit first 11.

{Ed001's Note - you would assume wrongly then. It is because of both.}

2.) 14 Mar 2018 07:09:56
Lallana's time is up and its kinda obvious Klopp feels that way. His fitness is way off the mark and he just does not contribute enough in terms of goals scored and created to be automatic first pick. And he is on more than 100k a week, a lot of money which could be used elsewhere to bump up the wages of our front 3. OX is obviously the long term Lallana replacement.

3.) 14 Mar 2018 07:19:02
Ed1, I was convinced that Lallana was a starter in midfield before his injury. What's changed? I would have thought a fit Lallana still plays ahead of Milner, Wiji and Can.

{Ed001's Note - well partially because he has a bit of a billy big time attitude, partially because he can't stay fit (nor is he likely to ever be able to stay fit in the future - he has to be managed, hence why he never played 90mins for Saints) and partially because he just is a bit Moreno-like. You give him instructions and he carries them out one week then forgets about them the next. Unreliable is the word I was trying to think of. Also he annoys a lot of people with his constant media talk, always looking to talk about what he is going to do, rather than concentrating on just doing it.}

4.) 14 Mar 2018 08:41:25
I have to say, I liked him when he first came in as he really defined how Klopp wanted his midfield to play. I still think he can play a role as he has diff skills to Ox, but his media speak has always annoyed me.

5.) 14 Mar 2018 08:47:37
Interesting, thanks Ed1.

{Ed001's Note - welcome PR. Oh and the other thing is that he is not keen to stay unless he is defo first choice.}

6.) 14 Mar 2018 09:16:19
Once Keita signs, Lallana doesn't get into our best midfield. No point having a player to cover injury or loss of form, who is never fit himself!

I think he'll end up at Bournemouth, Southampton or Spurs. This has been a long time coming. Woodburn has looked better for a while but needed to be carefully managed after Coleman stupidly made him the star of the Welsh national side at 17 years old. Wilson, Ojo, Ejaria, Grujic and Kent are all knocking on the door with varying levels of success on loan in the Championship. Arnold will move to midfield soon. Herbie Kane, Rafa Camacho, Yan Dhanda and Curtis Jones are all impressing hugely in the u23's and u19's.

We have so much young talent pushing for game time next season and if we're honest, players like Milner and Lallana who are noticeably in decline, are just blocking the path for a couple of those I've just listed to step up.

7.) 14 Mar 2018 09:45:30
Plus he has previously already stated he has no intentions of retiring at Liverpool. This to me shows lack of commitment, I think he'll be gone in the summer.

8.) 14 Mar 2018 09:51:27
Good Morning Gents
Hope everyone is well
Thank you for the update Ed001 and also if I may ask, when he does leave where potentially could you see him going?
I have to be honest and say I think he slows down our play badly and his love of the cruyff turn is beyond a joke sometimes.
dont get me wrong, he is a good player but for where we are headed not the right guy to be a bit part player for us especially on those wages.

{Ed001's Note - I really have no idea where he would go, probably back down south somewhere.}

9.) 14 Mar 2018 10:04:51
MK, how did Coleman make woodburn the star of the national side? That is quite clearly Bale, followed by Ramsey. Correct me if I'm wrong but woodburns only goal for them came off the bench, that's hardly the role of their star player! Yes, he may have made it to their first team national side, and given a lot of attention due to this, but he hasn't been made the star of the side.

10.) 14 Mar 2018 10:33:19
MK - It is still wise to keep the experience of some of the senior players (Mainly Milner as he has won things) to protect the young lads when the chips are down or when to slow the play down when needed. You are right we should be fading them out slowly. I reckon if we win the Champions League (highly unlikely) or really go for the league cup next season (as it is the first cup to win) it will help us no end mentally. We will have the thirst to win. I also think if the U19's do well and win the Champions League it sets a winning mentality within Liverpool as a whole. A lot of ifs and buts I know.

11.) 14 Mar 2018 11:10:57
TIA that wasn't my point at all mate! Coleman heaped pressure and expectation on Woodburn by rushing him into the Wales first team, so that he wouldn't end up playing for England. He did the same thing with Harry Wilson at 16 and that went to his head and he stopped training hard enough. Therefore, Klopp has had to manage Woodburns ego. I only used the word "star" because a lot of the major media outlets used that term at the time. Klopp has managed the situation very well, to his credit.

That is a fair point RedChair, but experience is only valuable if it brings with it composure, game management and leadership. In Lallana and Milner we have two headless chickens. You can add Mignolet to the list as well who is 31 next season and creates more uncertainty than any other player at a top 6 club.

Next season Henderson will be 28, Karius 25, Lovren 29, Matip 27, Van Dijk 27, Gini 27, Ox 25, Klavan 33, Salah 26, Mane 26, Firmino 27, Ings 25, Sturridge 29 etc. I don't think our team is lacking in experience. What it lacks is quality/ game management in midfield, arguably a top class keeper, and definitely a natural right back. Aside from Henderson, all of our midfielders follow the tempo, instead of trying to control it and that is the main change that needs to happen.

12.) 14 Mar 2018 12:00:41
Letâ€™s hope he gets a run in next season! Lallana is good as gone! I have said this long ago! The team has upped their level while some players just remain where they are. Lallana, Milner, Wijnaldum! All gone!

13.) 14 Mar 2018 12:01:00
Ha ha ha! This won't go well with Lallana fans over here especially MK and Supersalah!

14.) 14 Mar 2018 11:59:11
MK do you think it would be wise for Klopp to buy an experienced midfielder (or two) who does not run around like a headless chicken, who knows how to pass and who knows they are coming to the end of their career so doesn't mind being a squad player? I know he bought Klavan and Matip to help with the defense in that way. When Klavan is fit he has been excellent for the team. My worry is that I can see a massive gap next year if most of the experienced players will leave. I fear it may leave a gap. It has happened to us so many times in the past. Do you think this is why one of the reasons for players like Suarez and Coutinho wanted to go Barcelona. As in it is not just winning but to be able to learn from the best and gain experience from them too?

15.) 14 Mar 2018 12:41:26
For once I agree Harry. Right now, I'd argue that a fit and in form Lallana starts. I'd say our best midfield three is still Lallana, Hendo and Gini.

However, as you correctly say, the team has upped their level and we now need a midfield to reflect that. Henderson if fit, is good enough for the next level. Ox or Gini might turn out to be one day (It's easy to forget that they are both relatively new to a deeper midfield role having started as wingers or No.10's) but they are not immediate solutions and more utility players to be frank.

Milner and Lallana though are just nowhere near the level we need. Nor is Emre Can to be honest. We should really be considering replacing all 3 of them in some capacity for next season. They all think they are good enough to start at the absolute highest level, but they're not (though Can could be) . Henderson is our only midfielder out of 6 who seems to naturally understand the midfield role. Milner and Lallana also started out as wingers and Can has played here there and everywhere, but seems to fancy himself as a No.10 I think. Good luck to him wherever he goes.

Keita will sign and I predict we will go back for Lemar and Demirbay. Add those 3 to Hendo, Ox and Gini and we would have a far more creative and composed midfield than this seasons crop. I'm not sure it is exactly what we need as i'd be pushing for a more naturally defensive player, but they're all upgrades on Can, Milner and Lallana. Maybe Grujic will get a last chance saloon?

16.) 14 Mar 2018 13:03:15
I do Redchair, I'd personally love a player like Toni Kroos.

17.) 14 Mar 2018 14:21:55
MK, how is Wijnaldum a good player? He has not played any deeper role this season! Another hindsight player signed by Klopp expecting him to be his new Gundagaon! He was never a CM let alone a deeper player. He is at Joe Allen level! There are too many passenger trains in that midfield all should be gone by summer!

18.) 14 Mar 2018 15:05:48
Lallana is a doubt for the game on Sat, poor man can't keep fit, not sure about Gini, don't think he is a top four player, and I was not too happy when he came on as a sub V man ure, he goes missing in action in most away games, has he ever scored in an away game,
we have to win on Sat, can't allow Chelsea to get too close .

06 Dec 2017 22:03:52
Hi Ed's, I've heard a ............

{Ed002's Note - this is the Liverpool page - we are not going to answer questions about random players.}

26 Nov 2017 18:15:30
Hi Ed's,

What is the plan for Harry Wilson both long term and short term.

His goal and assist ratio for the u23s is unbelievable. I must admit I haven't seen much of him play. Is he a striker or a number 10.?

He is now 20 years old and has serious competition ahead of him in the senior squad.

Will Klopp ever give him a chance, will he be loaned out to hey experience or will he be sold.

Thanks Ed's.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any specific plans. Liverpool are not a club that is well structered to deal with loans and there are others who the club may consider loaning before Wilson, but it is possible. He is effectively a right winger who can also play behind a striker or even as a left wing. For now there is no space in the first team squad so chances will be few and far apart.}

1.) 27 Nov 2017 00:58:56
Thanks Ed! Do you know If he has the potential to play regularly at the top level.

{Ed002's Note - Right now he is untested. So it remains a maybe.}

{Ed001's Note - there is no real plan, he could have got games in the League Cup if we had not gone out, but that is the only real plan for him is cup games.

He can play winger or either forward position. I doubt he will make it with us now, but his goal record is not really of any note as U23 football is not really competitive enough. It is most likely he will go out on loan in January.}

10 Nov 2017 21:57:29
Hi Ed's, just reading an article regarding Oliver Bierhoff moaning of young German talent leaving and going to England. He mentioned SanÃ©! But he also mentioned Leon Goretzka is moving to England. Could we be in for him? Would Klopp be in his ear?

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any illegal approach and it was simply an example.}

1.) 10 Nov 2017 22:21:32
Bierhoff specifically says he is moving to England. Iï¸ know he is free to speak to people clubs in January. Surely the player has an idea where he wants to play next season and so he can start planning his life over the coming months. Do you think he is a possible signing?

{Ed002's Note - It was simply an example. Move on, or are you suggesting yet another illegal approach by Liverpool?

2.) 10 Nov 2017 22:36:40
Not suggesting any illegal approach. Just saying he would have an idea of what city he will be living in and will need to start planning over the coming weeks and months. Iâ€™m sure Emre Can knows where he will be playing next season. Also Bierhoff was moaning about the money English clubs can offer. Iâ€™m suggesting he will be playing his trade in England next season and wanted to try get your opinion on the probality if he could sign for Liverpool!

{Ed002's Note - There is no agreement and clearly you canâ€™t have any grasp about how the rules work. Take all of this nonsense to the European pages rather than. Clutter up the Liverpool page.}

3.) 11 Nov 2017 14:47:38
Irish, Naby is Emre Can's replacement, not Goretzka. Also, Bierhoff gave his opinion and even if Goretzka is off to England, there are tens of teams in the English League (all 4 professional divisions) he can go to. I propose that you just move on and stop clutching at straws.

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28 May 2016 10:59:39
Eh ok.

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28 May 2016 10:47:28
Thanks ed, very informative. So in relation to cb. You mentioned subotic and Batra. Who is the better option and why.

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24 Mar 2016 10:16:49
Thanks for the reply ed. did hear the mancs were intrested.

I believe we need a midfielder that can control the tempo of a game with the ability to pick passes.

While I accept you say banega is not someone were looking at, do you think this type of midfielder is what we will be looking to bring in. As Joe Allen was bought for this purpose but simply has failed. Or has grujic been bought for this purpose.

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27 Nov 2017 00:58:56
Thanks Ed! Do you know If he has the potential to play regularly at the top level.

{Ed002's Note - Right now he is untested. So it remains a maybe.}

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10 Nov 2017 22:36:40
Not suggesting any illegal approach. Just saying he would have an idea of what city he will be living in and will need to start planning over the coming weeks and months. Iâ€™m sure Emre Can knows where he will be playing next season. Also Bierhoff was moaning about the money English clubs can offer. Iâ€™m suggesting he will be playing his trade in England next season and wanted to try get your opinion on the probality if he could sign for Liverpool!

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10 Nov 2017 22:21:32
Bierhoff specifically says he is moving to England. Iï¸ know he is free to speak to people clubs in January. Surely the player has an idea where he wants to play next season and so he can start planning his life over the coming months. Do you think he is a possible signing?

{Ed002's Note - It was simply an example. Move on, or are you suggesting yet another illegal approach by Liverpool?

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29 Oct 2017 09:11:27
What about Antoine Griezmann. He looked nailed on to utd until Athletico had a transfer ban until Jan. Mancs then went for lakuku. Could we pull it off. Whatâ€™s peopleâ€™s feeling on this?

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29 Oct 2017 08:55:38
I would go all out for Antoine Griezmann. Change formation to 4231.

Mane left, Bobby as a 10, Salah right and Griezmann up top?

I think we would be better off?