Liverpool Rumours Archive June 04 2013

 

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04 Jun 2013 20:42:27
Hi Ed's, hope all is well. Seen a few things today on the web regarding LFC transfers and Liverpool and I was wondering if you could confirm or clear up any of them.

Firstly, I read that Inter Milan may be interested in taking Carroll for around 15 million? Seems unlikely to me but you never know!

Secondly, I read that Dortmund have dropped interest in signing Eriksen? Have you heard anything about this and would this give us a greater chance of landing him?

Finally, have Shakhtar signed Wellington Nem and Fernando? As I read that that has made the club happy to part with Mkhitaryan.

Cheers mate. {Ed002's Note - I have asked someone to find out about the Inter story after someone who is normally pretty reasonable suggested it. If I hear anything and I have the chance to post, I will let you know. I am going to be on the road for a while so it might be tough. I know nothing of Dortmund dropping interest but he is behaving like Hazard did last summer re the press - clubs don't loike that. A different Fernando, yes - Nem yes.}

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Thanks mate! Helpful as ever

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Damn wellington nem is one of my favorite players on fifa expecially career, why did he move to a team that isn't even on the game -___-

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Safe Travels

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04 Jun 2013 21:33:16
Hi all with regards to luis alberto sevilla don't want to. Sell after the sale of navas but the player. Wants to move to Liverpool. Regards ashley

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Yeh is there any news on him, I would like to see him play for Liverpool.

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The club are simply pointing out that they're not desperate for money, and so won't be held to ransom by clubs looking for bargains.

I imagine they'd sell Luis Alberto for the right price.

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Sound. Buy Alonso and Mcmanaman

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Hmm. If Barca. Don't want him. He'll move. Because Sevilla. Need. Money.

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Thanks for the. Update.

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I'm pretty sure that's wrong given that Barcelona have the option on him until the 15th of June. That, in itself, means it is out of Sevilla's hands if FCB decide to exercise the option. Also I'm pretty sure the statement was made in relation to a main team player and not someone out on loan.

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Ashley! Your telling us stuff that was on the net and in the papers yesterday. Stop trying to pretend you what's going on! Muppet!!

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04 Jun 2013 21:31:42
Hey eds, do you still reckon Reina will leave or is he more likely to stay now that Valdes is staying at Barcelona for another season? {Ed002's Note - The original interest was from Atletico. They would like to keep Courtois but that has yet to be confirmed - Reina could still leave.}

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Ed002 is it still possible that barca buy pepe? {Ed002's Note - If they take ter Stegen and Valdes stays for a year the no.}

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Reina won't leave if Valdes doesn't

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It's either Barca or Liverpool for Pepe. He doesn't WANT to leave for anyone else.

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04 Jun 2013 21:08:05
Hi eds. new to the site so be easy on me.
What's your thoughts on Edin Dzeko, do you think Man C would part with him and is there any interest from Liverpool? {Ed002's Note - Yes and No.}

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Chelsea are favourites

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04 Jun 2013 21:02:16
***t**** speaking get this on site asap
Daniel Agger has agreed personal terms with AS Monaco. [Eurosport]
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Uh. huh. This is the Daniel Agger who tattooed YNWA on his knuckles when linked with a move to the English champions last year.

I find this highly unlikely.

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So would I but Monaco are the richest and its not like LFC have been loyal they were prepared to sell him to Man City last year

Hope he stays fave defender by far

Carlo

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Thanks for the link poster. why A W N.

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Club have to consider it if a huge offer is made - whether City last year or Monaco now. It's a matter of being responsible and doing what is best for the club.

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I've read from L'Equipe (website not paper) that Agger will be offered a 4 year contract and that's all they know. There is no confirmation of how much Monaco will be asked to pay or how much wagers he will be paid, should Liverpool allow negotiations take place.
Paraphrasing but that's about what I got from the 'article'.

I say £20 million and they can have him, what too much! Swansea are charging £10-£12 million for Ashley Williams, he's 30 and isn't any where near the quality of Agger. Liverpool could always point Monaco the way of the Swansea man, if Agger's too much!. If he goes (hopefully not too cheaply) let's build up and recruit. We might be able to get two very good players with youth on their side and potential in their lockers. I'm all for this selling players for big monies, if replacements are decent and able, with the money is flowing in the right direction.

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That's funny, because Monaco won't have been allowed to talk to him yet.

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This came from twitter, with a link to a photo that said 'spread this around to scare as many people as possible'

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If Monaco are flashing the cash then tell them 35 million.

Papadopoulos is going for near 20 million so we want some left over.

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04 Jun 2013 18:12:53
is there any chance of oscar cardozo coming in? {Ed030's Note - Probably not mate Benfica would want a relatively high fee and Cardozo is approaching 30 now I think the pace of the premier league would be too much for him, Perhaps a move to Italy or spain. }

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04 Jun 2013 17:51:20
Hi Ed002.
is it possible that both Agger and Skrtel will leave this summer? If so, isn`t too risky from Liverpool`s point of view? thank you. all the best. {Ed002's Note - Skrtel wants out and I think there is a good chance that Skrtel will be leaving in the summer. Last summer Csonto told Associated Press that because of changes at the club his client wanted to know what the future held and said that there were enquiries being made of Skrtel from Italy. I understand there has been some tentative interest in January from Fiorentina and two clubs in Russia. Now there is declared interest from Zenit and potentially the chance of a move to Napoli, which would likely appeal to him. Agger is of interest to Monaco but I don't know if he would want the move there.}

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It is reported on Eurosport tonight he has agreed terms with Monaco, unsure how reliable this is.

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No way we want to lose Agger, and he wouldn't push hard for a move either so it's very unlikely he'll move this summer. Skrtel is not happy and BR doesn't rate him as highly as many managers at other top clubs, so he will likely be off while we can still get double figures for him.

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04 Jun 2013 17:17:05
Any news update on Tello. Was he ever a real option, does he have a buy out clause of £8m, would he leave Spain and after saying he wants to stay will he now go following Neymar signing and Sanchez possibly staying? If he does leave do we have a chance or will mighty Spurs bid as they do for all our targets?

I have tried search function but as far back as mid May its mostly fans posting his name in lists of what to do with the Suarez cash etc.

I'm really interested in a proper update seeing as he was heavily linked and maybe an offer went in plus Ian Ayre has recently been seen going to Barca

Thanks {Ed002's Note - There is nothing new with respect to Tello. Neymar will make no difference to his status and Villa and Sanchez are still likely to leave. If the situation is such that Barcelona decide to make an approach for Suarez, it is possible that Tello might be part of the negotiations.}

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Bloody hell imagine that as a front 3

Neymar Suarez Messi

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Hello Ed,
with you saying Villa and Sanchez are likely to leave Barca do you reckon Sanchez might still be an option if Suarez leaves or is he likely to go to Italy?
I know you were previously pretty sure that Sanchez might be an option for LFC if Suarez leaves. {Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}

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04 Jun 2013 16:54:23
Eds, do you think there is any chance of Liverpool keeping hold of andy Carroll as back up? {Ed030's Note - I think that would be a last resort. }

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Won't happen. He's gone

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04 Jun 2013 16:42:21
With west ham trying to sign negredo, does that affect their deal to sign Carroll from us? {Ed002's Note - I would keep thoughts of transfers separate in this case for the time being. I am pretty sure they won't get Negredo.}

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If they signed Negredo and a player called out his name on the pitch would the FA ban that player for racism? {Ed002's Note - Try not to trivialise racism - I appreciate it was a joke, but I personally have a major proble with it.}

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04 Jun 2013 16:18:14
More of a question than a rumour (as always), but was just wondering.

with our reported interest in Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Shakhtar, have we taken a look at Douglas Costa also - again fits the FSG model of young talent, and could really add somthing on the right flank. W {Ed002's Note - Manchester United, Chelsea, Rubin Kazan, Napoli, Arsenal, Manchester City and no doubt many others have been interested in Douglas Costa in the past 18 months. He was being hawked around Italy and and Portugal by Cesar Bottega over the last summer and Napoli expressed an interest. There were some talks but no offer was made. Shaktar's approach to valuing players is not dissimilar to Porto's approach. If he moves in the Summer window it may well be to Naples.}

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04 Jun 2013 13:18:00
Hi eds great work forgotten my log in details ooooopppsss

Just a quick question regarding dries mertens have we ever had any interest in him and what price tag does he have roughly? think he would slot in perfect in our current team scores a lot of goals from wide positions something we lack think him coutinho and lamela would me an awesome trio with Suarez/Sturridge up top in a 4231 formation

cheers
Bangor eye dave YNWA {Ed002's Note - Even before Bayern Munich appointed Guardiola they were indeed looking to refresh the squad this summer and Mertens was one of the players they were looking to. However, their plans right now do not include Mertens - who is still of serious interest to Lazio and Schalke. I would expect there might be interest from England and certainly Spurs has started to take an interest in him as a possible option for the summer.}

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04 Jun 2013 13:12:30
Hello Eds,
Now just saw the Sevilla President reporting that they have had no contact with LFC regarding Luis Alberto & how Sevilla don't need to sell anyone after the Navas transfer. I thought we had agreed a fee and it was just waiting till june 15 to see if Barca buy him or not. Do you reckon he is just trying to keep the Sevilla Mob happy? {Ed002's Note - I previously explained that whilst Barcelona still have an option on Alberto, nothing would happen. Once that has expired then Liverpool can look to agree a transfer if they so wish.}

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Seville's problems extend far beyond just the need to sell one player

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So there's been no fee agreed then? Figured as much. We'll know more when the loan expires. Their season's just ended.

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04 Jun 2013 13:08:51
Ed do you know of any LFC intrest in Sevilla's Ivan Rakitic as was reported by the echo recntly? Cheers {Ed002's Note - Rakitic would be an unusual choice for Liverpool unless a central midfield player is leaving. The long term interest in him is from Lazio where he was expected to move in the summer.}

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Raktic would replace Shelvey who will be off to West Ham in a £7m deal.

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Shelvey is going nowhere. Brendan likes him and sees him as one for the future.

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04 Jun 2013 17:32:05
centre midfield is the weakest area of our team! lucas, henderson, shelvey, allen are not good enough to command a starting berth every week. we need a defensive central midfielder and an attacking central midfielder. hence the interest in that lad from shaktar and I would think/hope to god we aren interested in sum def mids aswell because lucas is far from good enough!

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Support the team or find another one you plastic!

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I have seen a lot of Rakitic the last 2 seasons.

Rakitic is the best 2 footed passer I have seen for a vey long time. He is very good at keeping possession, scores goals and does something we need and that is he hits a lot of killer passes.

Negredo this year has scored a lot of goals that have been either directly assisted by Rakitic or where Rakitic has hit a pass that has put the opposition into trouble. He is also very good from dead ball positions.

He would fit nicely into Liverpool's team just behind the striker. The only draw back I can see is he is not the quickest and is prone to getting yellow cards.

Orrin

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04 Jun 2013 12:52:25
hi eds, I've heard strong rumours that Monaco are closing in on Daniel Agger with a French newspaper reporting that he's agreed a 4 year deal, do you know anything about his? {Ed002's Note - There is interest from Monaco.}

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I'd say they offered in excess of 30m Liverpool would sell. Replace with Vermalean for around 5-8m. I'd be gutted to seem him go though! Hopefully he will stay.

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I love dagger but if Monaco makes a good offer I say take it. And there's no way wel get 30m be realistic he's getting old and there are much better younger cb available for that money.

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Would cost £26million (£ not €)

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04 Jun 2013 14:56:22
Well they can go buy those other young CBs then. He is Not for sale and will cost in excess of £ 20 million! Just like last summer, Liverpool didn't budge for a sec on there £25 million asking price and now he has an even longer contract! Monaco can look some where else!

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Hes never going to go, he will be at LFC next season stop panicking everyone, and to say he's getting old he's only 28, he's in his prime and coming up to the best 2-3 seasons he's going to have so no there aren't that many Cbs out there who are better

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Listen, if Monaco offer enough silly money then we have to sell him don't we? I like Agger but i'm happy enough for any player to move on for the right price if it is an advantage to the whole team.

The Irish Rover

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If he turned down both Barca and City I don't see why he'd join Monaco. He's not the type who'd move solely for money. Every player has a price thougj!

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One of the best centre backs in the league and one of the top players at the club who is also expected by many to be appointed vice-captain. So highly unlikely if you ask me!

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Money talks and Monaco have plenty of it!

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Just another newspaper talking a load of BS. Agger could have moved to Barca last summer who were the best team in the world. Agger loves LFC and the only way I see him leaving is later in his career for a return to Denmark. Money talks as many have said but I just can't see it. I can see him ending his career at Anfield in front of the Kop, just like Sami Hyypia did. Even if he does leave, I wouldn't let him go for anything less than £25m. He's been at the club 7 years now, I would of thought he would leave last summer if he was going to leave.
ROI.

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Never going to happen, period. Dagger is our most loyal foreign import since Molby and has categorically stated that despite the interest from the moneybags of the world, representing Liverpool means more to him and he's staying. You can't buy that kind of loyalty these days, and in terms of value to the morale and camaraderie in the squad, it's priceless.

- Dagger's Elbow

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You guys must be mental expecting £25m+ for Agger. I'd guess anywhere between £12-18m would be realistic, doesn't mean LFC have to sell though.

HB

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If we lose Reina, Agger and Suarez this summer that'll be bad news. These are our best players and no manager can expect to replace players of this quality with them slotting in their place.
Hope these are just rumours as we need to add to the squad, not weaken it
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"These are our best players". Steven Gerrard! Jeez, are you blind? Only the best player Liverpool have ever had other than Kenny, and even then I'd rate Gerrard higher simply because he's carried successive teams.

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Agger is not for sale. if monaco offer more than 25mil Liverpool will ask agger to leave.

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04 Jun 2013 10:45:46
Hi eds, who do u think will sign David villa, would live to see him at Liverpool. {Ed002's Note - I can tell you where interest is but would rather avoid speculating where he might end up. For now, Arsenal are certainly interested in David Villa but I am not aware of any agreement at this time and Liverpool may well become interested in him as a replacement for Suarez leaving - although for now their interest is elsewhere. Spurs is another possibility. Given Villa has never wanted to play outside of Spain, is 30+ and no doubt be expensive in terms of insurance and wages, I am not so sure it would be a great move by any EPL club. Both he and Sanchez will be sacrificed by Barcelona.}

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Hes to old

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Agree, I think LFC would be looking for a younger option. Villa has not really hit top form since his injury.

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He is still top class.
Henderson, Coutinho, villa
Sturridge

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04 Jun 2013 10:40:49
Hi Eds, I've seen the posts regarding Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and the strong suggestion of interest from Liverpool. What I'm wondering is that have Liverpool enquired about the player or spoken to Shakhtar regarding a possible transfer? I trust your information fully but I figured that there must be a reason as to why you are so confident of a bid from Liverpool.

Thanks {Ed002's Note - Mkhitaryan has an agent who has used others to approach clubs in England regarding the player. There has been some interest from Liverpool I understand. There is interest from Italy but they will not match the transfer fee, the expected wages, nor I doubt the fee being sought for his representation. I will, however, predict that tomorrow night Mkhitaryan will be offered to another English club. Whether or not they will be interested we can only wait and see. For now, the interest from Liverpool will be more attractive to the player and his representatives than any interest from Italy.}

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Well cleared up ed

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I hear the lad is quality. But I really don't think I can deal with his name. How can anyone expect us scousers to pronounce that.

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04 Jun 2013 13:21:08
I will guess that other club to be Spurs, we know their history in "scouting" player :0)

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We'll just call him MK. ;)

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Or Mick Ryan

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Or Mickey!

The real AG

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Good player, but fee and wages that are being banded around, I wouldn't bother. 15m might be top amount, and that's still risky enough for unproven EPL player. 20m+ is a joke.

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As far as pronunciation goes, at least he's no Bilyaletdinov, which other scousers seemed to figure out! As for Mkhitaryan, I don't think he's suited for the PL. He topples over quicker than Mr. Bean, but if we sign him, I'll support him. What concerns me is that he shares the same agent as Assaidi who was wanted by the owners, not Rodgers, and I'd hate to see a similar scenario play out with ten times the investment at stake.

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Was saurez not an unproven epl player and his figure was over 20 million I think he looks a great player I would rather have the lad from donetsk than erikson just my preferance i'm sure they would both be good buys

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04 Jun 2013 10:05:02
Hey ed, rumor about Facundo Fereyra, an argentinian striker. Totally unreliable source - twitter - but he does seem to fit the profile of what we are looking for, and seems better all around player than Benteke. So, what's the official stats with him, have Liverpool had a look?

Drigan {Ed002's Note - Velez Sarsfield's Facundo Ferreyra has attracted the attentions of Juventus, Catania, Everton, Fulham and Inter Milan this past season with Inter making several alternate proposals to take the player to Italy including a part ownership agreement. Inter are actively looking to force the transfer by making a recent offer to Banfield to purchase outright their 50% share of the player. Liverpool do not come in to the equation.}

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03 Jun 2013 14:45:52
Ed001 if you are around I would like to ask you a question about Adorjan, will he be given a new deal? Cheers {Ed001's Note - not sure mate, I rate him, he seems to make the stiffs tick, but it seems he is not considered as good enough for the first team. I am just surprised he has never had a loan period, it is bizarre.}

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Adorjan's the reserve team's top goalscorer and one of the highest assist makers, and has basically run that team all year.

And Coady's considered to be nearer the first team than him? Hmm.

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04 Jun 2013 09:20:51
Reports that Villa have put a bid in for Younes Belhanda on tv. Any interest from Liverpool atall, he would be a great signing. {Ed002's Note - Aston Villa are one of the interested clubs, Liverpool are not.}

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04 Jun 2013 10:04:46
Hi is there any chance of us signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Atsu hearing a lot of positive things on these too. They would be 2 great signings to strengthen up our strike and would be great to replace suarez if he leaves {Ed002's Note - Read the posts.}

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Eds I thought Belhanda was attracting interest from Europe's elites such as Inter Milan rather than clubs like AV? {Ed002's Note - Both Milan clubs are interested as well.}

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People forget how attractive the premier league clubs are!

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04 Jun 2013 06:38:53
Question for Edd002 really, I know each transfer is different but I just wondered how it would potentially work in the case of luis suarez for example? Liverpool I would guess by now are pretty sure that he wants out but how do they go about limiting the potential damage? Do they try and agree transfer fees for replacements prior to agreeing a selling price with madrid in order to not have to pay over inflated prices (with say 50million burning a hole in there pocket) or is that a risky strategy given the fact that if madrid already knew we had agreed on a replacement that would then put them 'in the box seat' with regards to suarezs fee knowing that Liverpool had already shelled out say 20 million on another player! Probably a silly question but am just interested to know what tends to go on behind the scenes in these situations! If nothing else at least you have had a post that didn't mention muriel, benteke or bloomin honda. oooops damn it!. sorry edd002 as Nick Berry once said 'we nearly made it'. {Ed002's Note - Liverpool made a mistake by not sending someone to baby-sit Suarez this summer and he has now given several interviews which are, at the very least, embarrassing to the club and the player himself. He is out of control and clearly intent on leaving - as is clear from him now refuting the club's statement that neither he nor his representatives knew how he felt. This blubbering "anyone elses fault but mine" stance is pitiful. The club will be open to offers and proposals and are certainly aware of interest from at least five other sides. The interest in Mkhitaryan and Benteke is there and the expectation will clearly be that a deal acceptable to the club and the player will ensure that Liverpool are rid of Suarez. As for how the transfer process works, clubs will typically informally ask an agent (a) if the player is going to be available, and (b) would the player consider a move to the club. There may be some broad discussion on the sort of deal that would be offered. If the answer is yes, it is then necessary for the club to approach the player's club to ask if they would be willing to sell and if they would grant permission to speak to a player's agent and possibly even the player about actually making a move. This will typically involve either broadly (through an offer) or actually agreeing a fee and responsibility for any significant costs (agents fees etc.). Once this has happened the club will be able to speak to the player's agent and perhaps the player himself to look at the package that will be involved. Many players are looked at and discussed at a high-level with agents and clubs; a subset of those have an offer placed; a subset of those involve discussions with the player's club; a subset of those involve discussions over terms, and; a subset of those go ahead.}

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That was an excellent question and a super reply.

Roy

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Excellent response from Ed002.

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Absolutely second that sentiment Roy! Great question and answer!

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Isnt informally asking an agent, 'tapping up'?! I would have hoped that clubs go directly to clubs before any type of wink wink nudge nudge goes on! {Ed002's Note - Of course not. Clubs talk to agents all of the time, that is how business is done.}

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What a fantastic font of knowledge Ed002 really is! I've learned so much from this site and we're very lucky to have all the Eds hard work to benefit from! Many thanks to all!
In Buck we trust!

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Both question and response were superb! This Mkhitaryan fella seems interesting. Havent seen enough of him but his stats this season gone are incredible.

Thanks

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Ed002 i'm not licking your face, but i'd just like to say i'm astonished at how knowledgeable you are in regards to football transfers.

excellent

bigW {Ed002's Note - I have a beard, why would you lick my face?}

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04 Jun 2013 13:30:47
haha 'licking your face' I like that one it actually made me LOL

Great insight there from Ed002 on the workings of the always complicated word of football transfers, good stuff

Daz

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Thankyou for taking the time to answer my question edd002. very much appreciated. have a nice day :o)

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my wife has a beard and I lick her face all the time Ed, so I don't see why licking your face should be a problem. :)

Big John.

Keep up the good work Ed's bearded ones and the stubble crew included.

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Great answer ed 002. But to the more specific question of how Liverpool (or clubs generally) would play it - would we offload Suarez before agreeing deals (which as the op said might lead to inflation of prices since the other side now knows we have 50 mil) or should Liverpool agree deals with others before concluding the Suarez deal (which runs the danger of Real flaking and us having to keep Suarez and not having the money to pay for our Suarez replacements, or even if we do have the money to pay for our transfers (Suarez replacements), leads us to overspend).

Great site eds. Been reading for a long time. {Ed002's Note - There are five clubs that I know of interested in LS, so it is not reliant on Real Madrid. Liverpool would know how the funds will be managed and I don't see anything you should worry over.}

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Excellent post all round. Great read.

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04 Jun 2013 08:25:31
hi eds any chance of negredo from sevilla? his agent has said he will most likely be leaving for italy or england {Ed002's Note - There is a chance that Arsenal may look to Negredo again as an alternative to Adrian Lopez to avoid becoming involved with any "bidding war" with another club. Spurs are still looking to replenishing their forward line and Sevilla would certainly be open to an offer and I would suspect Negredo would be very happy to move to London - although he has rejected a move to West Ham. Dortmund and Swansea are also looking to Negredo but a move to either seems unlikely to me. Liverpool's interest is elsewhere right now.}

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Negredo will be going to Napoli. Grazer1975

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Eds you said Liverpool's intrest is elsewhere. Then in whom Liverpool is interested. {Ed002's Note - Benteke right now. This is really hard for us when people do not read the posts at all.}

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04 Jun 2013 07:52:40
Hi ed02.

We've seen reports about LFC 'readying a £20m bid' for Shaktar man Mkhirtayan. What do you make of these reports? Is this simply another typical case of the media making up stories or could there actual be substance to it?

£20m is a lot of money, so assuming the interest is real, would the funding for the deal hinge upon proceeds from Suarez' sale?

Lastly, ed, how plausible, in your view, is the scenario of Benteke replacing Suarez, Aspas the wide forward sought, Mkhirtayan the 'number 10', and Toure, Ilori and Papadopolous being the centre back recruitments?

You've said that you expect about six new arrivals. Are the above just about in the right ball park?
Thanks in advance. {Ed002's Note - (1) Shakhtar's Mkhitaryan has been of interest to Lazio and Juventus, but the player is looking for a move to Spain with Barcelona (which looks like it won't happen) or somewhere in England. He has previously stated an interest in a move to London although there seems little or no interest from there. He says he is due very high wages - perhaps why he sees England as an attractive move. Shakhtar made it clear a few months ago that they are looking for about €25M - which seems high to me but in line with the figures being discussed now. I would say the interest from Liverpool is genuine. (2) I would doubt that the funding is dependent on Suarez moving first, but if Suarez stays a significant purchase such as Mkhitaryan would mean there is considerably less to spend elsewhere. (3) An enquiry has been made by Liverpool in respect of Benteke - so there is interest and it is certainly plausible. (4) Aspas will almost certainly go through I think. (5) Ilori might well happen - but I still rather doubt Papadopolous, certainly at the price Chelsea, Dortmund and Manchester City walked away from.}

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Do you expect the Luis Alberto deal to go through ed? {Ed002's Note - I don't know.}

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Nice update ed002, do you think Mkhitaryan would be a decent alternative to Eriksen? who looks unlikely {Ed002's Note - He would give very different options to Eriksen which might be attractive to Rodgers.}

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Nice one ed

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Thanks for that reply ed good read and great info. Appreciate you often refer to search function and must get annoyed with same questions so I'm glad this got a good lengthy answer

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I thought phillipe coutinho is going to be playing 'the number 10' role

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38 goalsd in 69 games but wouldn't pay 20 million

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I would be interested to know if fellow Liverpool fans would consider it a good transfer window IF all of this business went through?

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04 Jun 2013 08:37:39
Monaco wants Agger now. Hope he stays.

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Hopefully he stays at Liverpool

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Been average this season, very slow and lacks strength as well. Even though I've loved him selling him to a club like Monaco for 20m might not be the worst idea

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04 Jun 2013 15:02:03
Selling him to monaco for 20 million is the worst idea ever, he is a world class CB and all your words are rubbish! You think world class CBs grow on trees? Run along child! Agger is going no where! He will retire at Liverpool!

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Same I wouldn't sell him even for £26m the only LCB better than him currently is Thiago Silva.

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To be honest I think 20mil is good for Daniel Dgger considering and if you wouldn't sell him for 26 mil I dunno why not because David Luiz is rated as 30 mil and he can score some screamers and he also is a very hightquality CB.

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Personally, wouldn't be that concerned IF he were to go - as I don't think he had a particularly good season last year and I remember a number of goals conceded were down to his errors .
Ditto Glenn Johnson!

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Agger is Liverpool through and through

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04 Jun 2013 07:32:42
I don't post rumours but usually ask questions on here however a pal woks for a leading supplier to anfield and is often at boardroom level negotiating deals with clubs such as spurs fulham qpr and us. He tells me that michu is a deal the board are considering if Suarez goes. I think we all agree he is a quality player and at 27 has at least 5 seasons in him.

Daniellambretta

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"a pal" woks for a leading supplier to anfield and is often at "boardroom level negotiating deals". and that pal is involved in the heart of Anfield transfers?. that'll be the window cleaner then :) LOL. The Ed's must a have a right good laugh at some of these post!

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Just telling u what he said. He works 4 a Drinks supplier, has mates in FA, and at high levels at various big clubs. Old boys club university types. I said at the start I don't post because I don't ever have info but this is what he said

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27 at least 5 seasons left? That's when I became uninterested

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04 Jun 2013 06:05:08
This Henrikh Mkhitaryan rumour doesn't seem to go away. Now its the Guardian that's saying Liverpool are ready to pay more than 20 million for the Armenian. Eds, any legs in this rumour?
Noski {Ed002's Note - Yes I think there is interest in him. He wants to move to England and wants high wages. The prices being discussed match the valuation his club has set.}

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Do you think this will end our interest in Christian erkison if it goes through? really sorry about spelling and who do you thinks the better player? {Ed002's Note - I have explained at some length that I really do not see Eriksen moving to Liverpool this summer.}

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04 Jun 2013 00:35:08
Hi Eds,

Lots of reports tonight saying a £22m bid for Mkhitaryan is imminent, irrespective of the Suarez situation, do you have any more information on this? Looks a really top player, potential long term successor to Gerrard!

Also the Mirror reports that Rodgers has £35m plus cash from sales, is this just speculation or is there any truth in it?

Cheers,

Paul {Ed002's Note - It seems likely that a bid will be made. The Mirror will be speculating.}

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03 Jun 2013 22:54:10
Its gone quiet on the Atsu front. Was it all just speculation or are we still interested in making a move for him? {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of an offer for Atsu from Liverpool at this time. Everton, Spurs and Toulouse have enquired as to his availability and Porto want a new deal.}

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Do we really need him when we have Coutinho, Sterling, Downing, Ibe, Sturridge, Borini, Gerrard, Henderson that can all play out wide?

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Atsu is shocking, awful player, willy one trick, no skill only pace and a god awful cross on him, backwards step that, he's worse than downing and assaidi

dtred

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03 Jun 2013 22:49:46
Was just wondering eds what the chances of Honda signing? IMO a good player and a free agent I think, also would love to see eriksen in a Liverpool shirt too

Dipper YNWA {Ed002's Note - Liverpool were very interested at one time but may have blown their chance of Honda in January 2011 when he was available for about £8M. During the mid-season in Russia, Wolfsburg and Juventus were interested in Honda but the player said he wanted to move to Spain and the 25M euro asking price put them off. Last summer we saw enquiries for the player have been from Lazio, PSG, Sevilla and Palermo. It seems to be the longest running of the Liverpool (and Arsenal) related "rumours". Honda was close to leaving last summer with a move to Lazio only failing at the last minute and I understand that Lazio would still be interested at the right price. He has had a bit of a strange season in that he has been scoring goals but his performances have been criticised - which seems to have put off Dortmund who have taken a recent look. Valencia have shown interest recently and would like to have him sign a pre-contract in the summer but I imagine the player will wish to see what options are available. I am told that interest also remains from Fulham, Everton and what looks like his most probable destination right now, Milan.}

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Shame we missed out on him for so cheap his value and marketability was at an all time high after SA World Cup.

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