24 Aug 2021 09:22:58
Ed02, Do you think with the current constraints financially at Liverpool, they may look at Pipico (Phillips Coutinho) as a cheaper option than others being talked about?

{Ed002's Note - It would be a surprise for you all.}

1.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 10:09:55
I have no idea why there is always a clamour for us to re-sign Coutinho. We’re a better team without him let’s be honest and his wages are probably higher than anyone else in our first team (? ) and I’m guessing he won’t want a pay cut at 29 years of age. Time for us all to move on.

2.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 10:21:27
Oh Ed002, you're a bad man.

3.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 10:26:43
Would it be a surprise to you Ed002? 🤷🏻.

{Ed002's Note - Not at all - always follow Klipperty's tongue.}

4.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 10:33:32
First time posting, long time using the website.

I just wanted to say well done to all the Ed’s!

Ed002 information is bang on just saw Traore linked with spurs where as no other journo broke that news, Ed002 stated on the stated a while back spurs were linked!

One more thing Ed002, with the suprise (Coutinho) would that be this summer or more of a January transfer in?

Thanks again.

{Ed002's Note - Typically clubs do not plan for January transfers. Coutinho is of interest to Klopp but his age and wages are outside of what the club would ideally be looking for - there will be awareness of the aging squad Liverpool has. Kia has tried unsuccessfully to get him in to Arsenal but that won't happen. Barcelona want his wages off the books and won't be seeking a significant fee for him. But after letting Messi move on they still need to make significant savings on their wage bill - hence so many players being available. They are still looking to add players so are now pushing the likes of Kia to find solutions for them.}

5.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 11:20:57
You know you're getting old when Coutinho is possibly too old.

6.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 11:45:22
Ed’s first time question could I humbly ask your opinion on an issue raised 647 times already because in spite of all evidence to the contrary I still hold [[INSERT RANDOM PLAYER NAME]] very close to my heart.

So do you in all your wisdom have any words that will keep the embers of my dwindling torch still burning regarding [[INSERT RANDOM PLAYER NAME]] thanks for all you great work please just give me a tiny piece of hope.

I mean, not to sound desperate at all but even if you said the players name and acknowledged they existed it would somehow sate my desire.

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - The issue is money. Players like Bissouma are simply out of reach without significant sales. Sanches provided an option as he was available on spread out payment terms. Whilst Saul is available on a loan with an obligation to buy his wages are significant. Coutinho would need to halve his wages to move to Liverpool. Selling players has been difficult as the asking price has generally been unrealistic so the club has had to drop their demands. Klopp has been told he has to do better with the resources he has - and Liverpool do have some very talented youngsters.}

7.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 11:45:56
He's on the thick end of £400k a week reportedly. I reckon he'd have to be willing to take at least 50% cut to that for him to be an option for us.

8.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 11:48:11
Rainbow Jeremey, i used t think that about Michael Owen!

9.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 12:51:31
Hi Ed002, do Liverpool have too much debt at the moment to spend more money from their own pocket? I thought the situation would have improved with football returning back to normal? Sorry if you've already explained this.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool lost a lot of money in 19/20 and wpuld have lost a huge amount in 20/21 so money is a major issue.}

10.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 14:04:24
Thanks Ed. When do you expect Liverpool to recover their financial position?

{Ed002's Note - Not in the short term.}

11.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 14:22:11
Pipco would need to halve his wages Ed, Jesus Christ I can’t see him accepting that surely or even if he would want to return to us.

12.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 14:37:38
Thanks Ed. I think everyone has had the misperception that Liverpool would financially bounce back partly due to the FSG deal with RedBird, but I guess that was a load of crap.

{Ed002's Note - FSG sold part of their business to RedBird - they cannot simply pour that money in to Liverpool.}