04 Jan 2016 16:24:21
Ed2 what's the latest regarding Liverpool's interest in Joel Matip, do you see us making an offer for him in January?
{Ed002's Note - Nothing has changed except the position with Marseille. Schalke's Joel Matip has been watched by Sunderland, Marseille, Newcastle and Liverpool but will not be available in January with the club rather letting his contract run down as opposed to having their season disrupted - unless of course someone were to pay way over the odds. Schalke will try and get him to sign a new contract and have already rejected approaches from Liverpool and Sunderland to take him in January.
The lady from Marseille tells me that they have stepped back and will not be pursuing their interest any further at this time. Whilst I can't see him as being any more than a Toure replacement at Liverpool, Klopp is very keen and will look to the club negotiating a pre-contract agreement if they are not willing to pay way over the odds now. And if Liverpool are willing to pay well over the odds then there are better options available - one in particular. Again it may all come down to money.}
04 Jan 2016 16:52:39
Subutic. Much better option.
04 Jan 2016 16:59:50
Just don't think Klopp would go to his old club yet.
{Ed002's Note - Dortmund would have no problem selling Subotic to Liverpool.}
04 Jan 2016 17:00:01
Hi ed, who is the one specific person who is a better option than Matip? (If we pay over the odds) Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Niklas Sule.}
04 Jan 2016 17:26:25
You know too much Ed. Lol.
04 Jan 2016 18:49:34
Matip is only 24 ed you say he will replace Toure is that because he is not very good as Toure is well past it and never plays.
{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about - it is nothing to do with age. Toure is leaving when his contract runs out in the summer. The club needs to replace him.}
04 Jan 2016 20:25:43
I'd be happy with matip to come in for toure, he is young for a centre back, has the physical attributes and klopp will get the best out of him, better option in my eyes as third choice.
04 Jan 2016 20:44:20
what is the Sule's clubs stance on him, i was under the impression he wouldn't be available for a club like us?
{Ed002's Note - When you say a club like Liverpool, what do you mean? The sustained interest is from Arsenal. I am expecting interest from Dortmund and others to soon be clear.}
04 Jan 2016 21:14:45
I haven't really heard much about Sule if I'm perfectly honest but the little I've heard about him seems to be very good, really strong in the air I belive. I understand ED002 you Said our interest would be best suited to him but do you know if we have any actual interest in him please?
{Ed002's Note - There should be but there isn't. Klipperty knows the player well but is working within constraints.}
04 Jan 2016 22:05:51
A club that ruins players careers ed.
{Ed002's Note - I think that may be a little harsh Davey.}
04 Jan 2016 22:39:46
Any chance of a player profile (if you have time) Eds?
I'm not too sure what numbers you have on these sites but these are the best sites for information (as I tell any football fan I speak to) - many many thanks!
{Ed001's Note - I will add it to the to do list mate. Don't hold your breath though it could be a while. A long while!}
05 Jan 2016 07:53:27
Cheers Ed much appreciated!
{Ed001's Note - no worries, just don't hold your breath, I have tons of things on that list.}
05 Jan 2016 19:53:18
I won't do Ed - I know it's going to be one of your busiest months on here with the 225 marque signings we will be making ;o)
{Ed001's Note - it will be worse in the summer, we are going to try and beat the marquee record we set in January....}
06 Jan 2016 13:52:48
I think besides Niklas Sule, Daniele Rugani looks another possibility.