Liverpool rumours 2

04 May 2024 07:25:07
02 is Hincapie still an option for Liverpool this summer?

{Ed002's Note - Piero Hincapie (CB) Interest of Nottingham Forest will go nowhere. Scouted and rejected by Spurs as not being ready for the Premier League, but he may well be now and they are struggling to find a target to join them, so expect a push. Open to a move to Liverpool as they look for cover but his expectation is to be a starter and their interest is not as advanced as supporters think. Newcastle, Milan and Roma have sent scouts.

So an option, but Spurs may have the edge right now.}

04 May 2024 07:16:21
Goodmorning Eds and Reds. There are reports that Barcelona are looking to cash in on Pedri with Liverpool showing interest. Any truth in this?

{Ed002's Note - No, someone is teasing you. Pedri will be given a new long-term contract by Barcelona.}

04 May 2024 11:18:30
Thanks Ed002.

03 May 2024 12:33:15
Hi Ed2 hope you are well. In terms of a summary of potential ins and outs are we focusing on the following areas:
CB, RW, CDM

Can we reasonably expect Salah, Gomez, Matip, Thiago and Diaz to leave? And if so who are we targeting to replace them.

I can't see how we can replace Salahs goals/ assists especially as we seem to miss so many big chances.

{Ed002's Note - You need to RTP.}

03 May 2024 13:25:47
How did we replace his goals when he was out…not this season but the previous seasons.

03 May 2024 15:40:13
Previous seasons Mane Firmino, we did win games when Salah was off with Egypt and injury. I also like the look of some that are coming through, players like Doak, Danns, Clarke and a few others should be looked at. Slot has a good rep for bringing on younger players. Personally I'd look at LB and move on Tsimikas if possible.

03 May 2024 20:11:38
We scored far more goals when he was out than when he has been back this season post January. It'll be the same as when every great player leaves - Fowler, Owen, Torres, Suarez, Couts and many more. We'll find a way because that's what LFC does. We'll be fine.

04 May 2024 00:11:07
How long did it take to replace Suarez, Westwood? Three years, in which time we endured the comedy football of Balotelli, Markovic, Borini, Lambert and Benteke. So please don’t make out that Salah and the goals he brings to the team are easy to replace, because they’re not.

04 May 2024 06:01:00
Westwood how dare you be optimistic.

Yes it may take time to replace Salah's goals, but the other hand it may not if the recruitments right. When Rush left, we got Aldridge, we've had Fowler, Owen, Torres, Suarez, Sturridge, Mane, Firminio to name but a few that have come and gone.

Yes it may take time to replace the goals, but we've replaced them before and as long as the recruitment is right it will be again.

04 May 2024 09:58:41
Given that some of players we’re seriously considering are Sane, Raphinha, Marcus Edwards and Chiesa there’s every reason to be slightly concerned if that’s the calibre of player we’re looking at, because quite frankly they’re all dreadful for one reason or another and not capable of replacing what Salah has done over the last 7 years.

04 May 2024 10:36:39
I would be looking at a left back as Robertson is coming to his end, a center back as Matip would be leaving and we need 2 top CB with JG, IK and JQ as the squad players.

Endo has been a 7 out of 10 this season so a DM is also required.

After if anyone leave then looking at replacements is required.

04 May 2024 13:49:43
Asinine to compare this time with the period after Suarez. It’s night and day and the fan thinking needs to catchup.

04 May 2024 19:07:49
Funny how we will be fine, but won only one title thirty years. We don’t need to be fine we need to be better. The mediocrity is astounding here - VV is spot on.

05 May 2024 13:12:46
Sane, Raphinha, Marcus Edwards and Chiesa

@VV they are all “dreadful”?!

This is the issue these days - players are either world class or dreadful.

There’s no sensible middle ground.

03 May 2024 11:21:24
Hello Eds.

With Diaz possibly leaving, have Liverpool looked at any replacements for him?

And with Mario Hermoso having his contract up at the end of the season, would Liverpool look to him as a defensive reinforcement, along with another CB coming in with him?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have been looking at versatile forwards but they do already have Jota and Gakpo who are similar to Diaz. There will be more pressing priorities.

Hermoso is of no interest to Liverpool and heading elsewhere.}

03 May 2024 15:41:13
Doak looks good.

03 May 2024 16:08:56
I’m not sure if Doak is ready. I think he needs a loan to get regular games and work on his end product.

He’s a long way off Diaz, Gakpo, Jota, Nunez and Salah.

{Ed002's Note - Doak is a RW and will possibly stay to provide cover for whoever replaces Salah. Else a loan might well be a goof way to build up experience.

03 May 2024 17:09:16
On what I seen of doak this season he well off it at min. will improve no doubt but he has fair bit to go imo. I'd send him on loan if possible.

03 May 2024 20:51:13
Where did it say that Diaz is possibly leaving and if so, who says we are looking to offload him?

03 May 2024 22:09:00
Who could even afford Diaz and at what price point.

03 May 2024 22:13:36
Didn't doak do his ACL?

04 May 2024 10:07:33
Good question Oli - an unsubstantiated comment that Diaz might be leaving and off we go. Diaz’s dad is keen for his son to play in Spain, which is fair enough, but little relevance in terms of Diaz’s actual contract and what his employers might want. Of course it’s a rumours board so people can always say it’s a rumour I suppose.

04 May 2024 11:10:50
Diaz is the only one who’s shown any semblance of form recently, and the only player we have currently willing / able to take players on. He certainly needs to improve the end product, but right now is the only player that gets me off my seat. I’d be gutted if he left.

04 May 2024 15:25:37
For a 17 yr old Doak looked sensational, problem is people were expecting him to be the finished article. A serious talent.

04 May 2024 21:32:53
Salah is going no where.

03 May 2024 10:22:24
Question for the Ed's but particularly Ed02 if it's ok.

Have Liverpool shown any interest in Bastoni (has a 24mil release clause apparently, and not signing a new deal)? An established left footed CB at a good age seems to fit our needs well. Any suggestion of interest from us?

Also Kimmich. Endo has been solid but is not the same level. Press rumours he is refusing to sign a new deal with Bayern also. Have Liverpool looked at him seriously?

And many thanks for I all EDs for your hard work here.

{Ed002's Note - I am afraid you have been misinformed. Alessandro Bastoni (CB) New contract and staying. Interest from Chelsea has now moved on. A wildcard may be an offer from Manchester City or Manchester United but the player will look to stay. Liverpool has shown no interest and there is no cheap "release clause.

Joshua Kimmich (DM/RB) Bayern Munich may now make him available, a significant fee would be sought - well beyond what interested sides Barcelona or Manchester City would pay for a 28 year old on €400k per week although Manchester City may well look to find a solution that suits everybody. A wildcard option would be Manchester United or Arsenal. New coach will have a say at Bayern Munich. Liverpool have shown no interest.}

03 May 2024 17:13:47
Kimmich is way too old and at £400’000 a week it’s a straight no. Plus the last 29 year old centre midfielder we got out of Munich was a busted flush.

03 May 2024 20:51:58
Bastoni just like Barella, is not interested in leaving Inter at all.

04 May 2024 10:09:14
Good positive stuff @VV. Nice way to start the day.

04 May 2024 19:09:33
Reality based stuff WDW. He’s spot on.

02 May 2024 01:22:17
Ed's, is Rashford as a replacement for Salah an option?

{Ed002's Note - I rather doubt it.}

02 May 2024 10:06:06
I’d hope not. He’s awful.

02 May 2024 10:16:39
Good lord! Absolutely not! 1) We're a team, not a group of individuals and b) Man Utd to Liverpool?

02 May 2024 10:31:41
😂😂😂😂😂😂.

02 May 2024 11:36:31
Haha that's funny.1, he no good n 2, we don't do business either way with each other.

02 May 2024 12:25:50
Deary me.

02 May 2024 14:24:31
Wow that ones up there with the bald question!

02 May 2024 15:05:28
A replacement mardy arse?

02 May 2024 18:35:34
Rashford bad attitude, shows up about 5-8 games a season. Lazy. I'm sure plenty of United fans wouldn't be too fazed to see him sold this summer. Garnacho way more effort, heart and passion.

02 May 2024 18:56:29
Rash ford would be a good signing on a 6 month loan deal. The reserves need cover for Ben Doak whilst he recovers from his ACL. Koumas would still be first choice for sure, but at least they’d then have an impact sub.

02 May 2024 20:50:26
God no.

03 May 2024 01:32:31
Wow, just wow.

03 May 2024 06:37:23
Leek in disguise…Leek in disguiiiiiiisssseees…. stoonee aageee you’re Leek in disguise.

03 May 2024 07:57:59
I actually had to go back and double check them posters name. I originally thought Leek up to his old tricks again.

03 May 2024 14:02:35
It was just for banter, guys! Some excellent replies :) Apart from the Leek comments, that's just one step too far haha.

03 May 2024 14:59:04
Nice backtrack, Stoneage 😆.

03 May 2024 15:48:42
If you say so Lee. I mean Stoneage

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

03 May 2024 20:52:25
Yikes!

04 May 2024 00:45:22
Just for banter haha, good one mate I like it. It's almost as funny as the first one :) . lol. Keep them coming leek.

01 May 2024 22:09:34
Is it true al qadashah and Bayern Munich have both made bids for van dijk? At 33 is now the time to move himln?

{Ed002's Note - Virgil van Dijk (CB) I am told that van Dijk's agents have said that had approaches from both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Real Madrid see VvD as a low cost solution in terms of transfer fee but need to make space in the wage structure. Barcelona offer an option but will need to agree sales first. Bayern Munich also made a general enquiry, but no more than that. At this point in time it will be very general enquiries only and I doubt either club will move for him. Suggestion that Al Qadsiah, who are a fairly minor side in Saudi Arabia and play in the equivalent of the Championship, are interested in him may be true, but I really can't see any chance of a move there. I am not aware of the reported interest of Borussia Dortmund being true. I would think that Liverpool might look to perhaps a two year extension - else they could be forced to listen to offers rather than have his contract run down.}

02 May 2024 11:16:14
Wow what a response and fascinating, tyvm.

02 May 2024 18:39:31
I think the extension is the way to go. Still a top player on his day and he's had a great season. Move him on the end of next season soonest.

02 May 2024 21:33:48
New deal. Easy decision.

03 May 2024 20:53:39
Thanks, Ed. IMO, VVD may not even be looking to leave at this point.

04 May 2024 09:02:22
33 at the start of next season, been good in about 50% of games this season. I’d sell him, we get too sentimental about players but he’s not going to get better now.