Liverpool Rumours Archive May 25 2014

25 May 2014 18:57:56
Hi eds are Aspas and Alberto likely to leave the club in the summer?

{Ed002's Note - I would think both will leave - perhaps Alberto only on loan.}

I think Alberto should be given pre season to see what he has got to offer and then perhaps loaned out I wouldn't sell him.

I read that Alberto will go on loan to a spanish club.

Red Rum

25 May 2014 18:00:50
Question for ed2.read earlier this week that sanchez has agreed terms with juventus.was wandering if UV herd anymore on this as I'd lv to see him with a liverbird upon his chest :) cheers

{Ed002's Note - There has been interest from Juventus in Sanchez and there is no secret that his agent has confirmed that they would be willing to meet the terms that the player desires. However, they are far from agreeing a figure with Barcelona for the sale - very far indeed. Barcelona will be willing to let Sanchez move on and would be open to using him in a player exchange deal. Barcelona will perhaps look to replace Fabregas with Vidal and will perhaps be looking to that as an option whilst there is such a difference between what is being asked and what is being offered. Perhaps they would consider a deal including Sanchez, Song and Mascherano for Suarez - we will see.}

Ed are you being serious?song, masch and sanchez?thats a rediculous offer IMO.im hoping your been sracastic?thanks

{Ed002's Note - Perhaps just Sanchez and Song and some money then.}

25 May 2014 19:03:26
Would it be fair to say then ed2 that Barcelona are more likely to offer us players rather than just a fee if they try and negotiate a deal for Suarez?

{Ed002's Note - They are planning on clearing the decks player wise and I think if they are also to bid they will look to include some - that might of course suit Liverpool.}

Do we have interest in song, if so would it be for cb or dm?or both rodgers likes a versatile player, I know you don't like talking bout money so I won't ask for figures but froma fans perspective and a personal veiw it would have to be a lot of cash and I thought barcelona were skint to use a word/?
thanks again

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of interest at this time and Barcelona will be selling many, many players and trading others - just ignore the money.}

No Pedro then ;)

There is no way on earth Liverpool would consider swapping suarez for 3 players barca don't want and paying the wages they would demand.chelsea and man city can flash their cheque books at those kind of wages but not us .i know this is a rumour page but surley that's just opinion?

{Ed002's Note - The Liverpool posters have been craving those players - they were examples.}

If Barca were to get Vidal I'm presuming that rules out any chance of Yaya returning there, where could be his likely destination if he refuses to stay with those who don't make cakes?

{Ed002's Note - Try the MC page.}

Plenty of posters have been pining after Sanchez and Mascherano, now ed suggests them as an example and nobody wants them! Brilliant stuff.

Anyway, interesting thoughts ed, we must hold onto Suarez though.

25 May 2014 14:34:42
To all ed's, we all value your opinions and thoughts. Could you tell us whether YOU think suarez will leave this summer and if he does who do you think will be his realistic replacment? Hopefully NOT Mario!

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - I really don't want to speculate too much. He has been playing well and I have explained that there will certainly be one club making an offer for him. There may well be too. I have also explained that I rather think he would like to play in the Champions League with Liverpool next season, but could end up in the position of deciding if it is "now or never" for a move to Spain.}

25 May 2014 10:59:53
Morning all, just read that Erkins contract runs out this summer and would like to step up in his career and you said we have had some interest before could we look to get him on a free also reading that we are interseted in Ashley cole? and that us and Arsenal are interested in Mario Balotelli it there actually any truth in this?

First time posting, great site!

{Ed002's Note - Fenerbahce and Caner Erkin struggled in their initial discussions over his contract which runs out this summer. It would not surprise me if Liverpool were looking at him as he does have a good reputation. Cerainly Inter, Hannover 96, Arsenal and Roma have had him watched. I understand he has a very high signing on fee and wage demands put of a deal with Inter and he will now stay with Fenerbahce.

Ashley Cole is aware of a number of options. The MLS is one. A very significant offer from Turkey is another. There was interest from one EPL side and I understand they stepped back when the costs were mentioned. Any club making an offer will probably need Champions League football, agree a two year deal with significant wages and a significant signing on fee.

Balotelli is playing up again and could well be leaving in the summer. Monaco and Arsenal have previously shown some interest. If Liverpool are considering him, and I don't know that they are, it would be as a replacement for Suarez.}

25 May 2014 20:46:53
Ed002, Some interesting observations there for me.

Firstly. Ashley Cole. When mentioned before you have always put "Liverpool have shown no interest in him" which you have omitted this time. Have things changed?

Secondly. Balotelli. "It would be as a replacement for Suarez". I have read many quotes from Suarez saying he is happy at LFC now CL has been secured. He has enrolled his daughter in school here (If reports are to believed). Do you personally think there is a chance he will be leaving in the summer?

Not trying to put words into your mouth. Just trying to get clarification on your above comments.

Cheers.

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of interest in him from Liverpool. There is no relevance in enrolling his daughter in a school - he has a legal obligation to. There will be interest in him.}

25 May 2014 09:47:32
Morning all, first time writer today but long time follower. eds could you clear this 1 up for me, what's the deal with kono? are we pursuing other targets now that we are in the CL. Is Kono deemed good enough now that we will be playing at that level nxt season. If he is good enough then why not just pay the 12.1 million now and activate the buy out clause before tottenham start sniffing around, again!

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - Right now it is Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen and Spurs who are showing interest and looking to negotiate a transfer but the player desires Champions League football. Liverpool seem to have dropped the interest they had and have not spoken to Dnipro since January.

Ignore any thoughts about "buy out" clauses.}

26 May 2014 11:08:21
Lost count of the number of times Ed002 has had to do 'buy out clause' vs 'release clause' vs 'termination clause'.

Seabass, search the archives for it.

25 May 2014 07:48:40
Fiorentina may well bid for lucas during the transfer window. They have been interested for a couple of years now and did make a bid before. I'm told they are still interested and he is one of a couple of players they are looking at for that position.

Nevada

25 May 2014 08:52:16
Fiorentina did not buy Anderson and are still looking for a central midfielder or two, so it seems plausible.

Hope the club learn how they do business after Aqualini transfer.

27 May 2014 10:47:10
Honestly I'd let Lucas go. Tremendous servant but hasn't been the same since he done in his cruciate at Chelsea nearly threw years ago. If Emre Can (who is a better player than Lucas I have to admit) comes in I can see this happening as Fiorentina have been sniffing around for ages.