27 Jun 2018 11:15:57
Hi guys, question for ed2 if possible.

I know the latest Asensio superbid thing has already been debunked. My question is more about the previous transfer windows.

I can remember you saying that he was one to be potentially looked at last year etc. Just wondered if it ever went so far as an actual bid/ negotiations with player/ club at any point?

Sorry if this was already answered.

All the best, and thanks so much for your time.

{Ed002's Note - Marco Asensio was the subject of interest from Arsenal who were looking at one time to replace Sanchez with him, Liverpool who saw him as an option to Brandt, Monaco as part of any deal for Mbappe and Juventus amongst others. Others included PSG and Manchester United who made tentative enquiries but were told the players was not interested in them - so it ended there. Interersted sides were told he is was not for sale and Real were unwilling to have discussions with clubs about the player although they did enter in to discussion with another English side that went nowhere at the time. There great fear is that they could yte be tested by Barcelona looking to pay his release clause - in which case it would be down to the player to decide if he would be open to a move to Barcelona or not.}


1.) 27 Jun 2018
27 Jun 2018 11:48:02
hey ed002 if i may ask if lfc were to be looking at asensio do you think we have the financial power to complete the transfer.

{Ed002's Note - If Salah were sold, sure.}


2.) 27 Jun 2018
27 Jun 2018 13:30:36
i meant to ask without selling any of out star players and that includes salah as well. hope i am clear.


3.) 27 Jun 2018
27 Jun 2018 17:13:56
Eds,

How flush are Liverpool? I realise VVD etc last winter and the summer transfers but we did sell couts for a healthy fee. I read that Klopps overall spend is £0. £158m is ridiculous but would we be able to offer mega money for players that warrant it if needed? Or is the salah response due to positions/ playing time etc.

Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - you need to really put asidethoughts of money. The Coutinho money is being paid in instalments. Forget what Waro tells you about the owners not investing - they are maxed out for FFP. Liverpool are well placed financially but are spending a debt has been rising.}


4.) 27 Jun 2018
27 Jun 2018 17:25:21
Bobby, I think Ed002’s response can be interpreted as Liverpool do not have the financial firepower to sign Asensio without selling anyone.


5.) 27 Jun 2018
27 Jun 2018 18:03:28
He's knows but got to keep you guessing ;)


6.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 07:25:48
No. He said Liverpool do have the money but couldn't just spend that sort of money without breaking the rules. If 100m can be recouped from selling our 3 unwanted forwards and other players, then we can do what we want.


7.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 10:01:37
£100M? who are you planning on selling for that? i doubt we will get more than £10million per player.