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29 Aug 2024 14:26:19
Ed02 should we expect any other incomings or is Chiesa it?
{Ed002's Note - RTP.}
09 Jul 2024 20:33:32
Hi Ed02,
Just wondered as a few weeks have gone by if you’ve changed your view on who you think Liverpool may try to acquire. I know Ederson was one of your tips. We know there’s interest in Gordon also.
Thanks
Hessle Red.
{Ed002's Note - Atalanta have told another interested side that they do not wish to sell Ederson. I have explained about interest repeatedly.}
15 May 2024 18:36:40
Hi Ed02
Thanks as ever for all the updates, always appreciated by me. May I ask who your top three picks for realistic signings for Liverpool would be this summer.
Thanks
Hessle Red.
{Ed002's Note - An interesting question. Perhaps:
Alex McCarthy (G) Out of contract at Southampton in the summer and accepts he will not be first choice any longer. Bournemouth, Newcastle and Liverpool have both considered him, with Liverpool having prior interest and likely needing two goalkeepers this summer - unless they opt to promote Vitezslav Jaros, then they only need a third choice.
Willian Pacho (CB) Eintracht Frankfurt have told Real Madrid the left footed CB is not for sale. Liverpool and Arsenal have sent scouts and I suspect Liverpool will look to an offer.
Teun Koopmeiners (DM/CM) Atalanta are reluctant to sell but his agent wants the player to be playing regularly in the Champions League with Newcastle, Juventus and Napoli having declared interest. Interest of Milan shifted to Tijjani Reijnders so they can be discounted. Liverpool offer a good option for the player but will be reluctant to meet the asking price - but they are very keen. Approaches were been made to Arsenal, Manchester United, Spurs and Chelsea although none have spoken with Atalanta and all have other targets for now but cannot be discounted. Brighton and Aston Villa interest has gone. Juventus has a creative solution and will push for a summer move knowing that the player wants Juventus move. Marseille have walked away due to the quoted cost although a change of ownership could see a huge shift for them. Atalanta are seeking €60M if pressed to sell and feeling is Liverpool or Juventus will win out.}
1.) 16 May 2024 11:33:01
Thanks Ed002, I'd be pretty happy with them, as long as there was also a Salah/ Diaz replacement should they leave! Sounds like the club are looking in the right places which is good news even if we don't pull off the signing of these exact players.
McCarthy would be a decent enough replacement for Adrian as 3rd choice.
Koopmeiners would be a superb signing. One of the best midfielders in Europe in my opinion. Can play CB, DM, CM and AM. Such a versatile player with virtually no glaring weaknesses. Reminds me of Rice and Rodri.
Pacho mainly plays left side of a back 3 but Slot's Feyenoord team does become a back 3 when one of the full backs inverts into midfield. Definitely a good player and maybe could see him lining up as a left back but then in practice effectively being in a back 3 with Virgil and Quansah.
{Ed002's Note - We been through the options for Salah. If Luiz were to depart then perhaps:
Mohamed Amoura (S/LW/AM) Versatile Algerian who Lille see as a Jonathan David replacement. Liverpool have sent scouts and if Luis Diaz departs he will be seen as a good option to replace him. Marseille and Wolfsburg have also spoken with Union Saint Gilloise. Scouts have been sent by West Ham and Newcastle. A wildcard might be Brighton.
Omar Marmoush (S/W) Eintracht Frankfurt have no intention of selling the player who only joined last summer. His agent says there is interest from Newcastle, Spurs and possibly still Brentford. Apparently noted by Liverpool scouts when watching another player.
Maximilian Beier (S/F/W) Opted for a contract extension at Hoffenheim over a move to Brentford after a loan at Hannover. Everton, Liverpool and Luton have sent scouts to watch the player. May be available in the summer.}
2.) 16 May 2024 12:51:12
McCarthy makes sense as a 3rd choice and doesn’t waste a non HG space. can't see us getting any more joy out of Frankfurt than Madrid did. Seems like a waste of time asking. Not massively convinced Koopmeiners is the answer as I think we need a specialist at number 6 not a versatile midfielder as that feels like the compromise of playing Henderson there. The only caveat is that he’s played there under Slot, and managed similar defensive stats as Rodri and Rice, albeit in a weaker league. So I’ll keep an open mind.,
3.) 16 May 2024 13:14:04
Ed002 in relation to Koopmeiners do you think he is too similar to what we already have as he has always struck me as a very similar player to Mac Allister? Feels like the need is still to replace Fabinho with that sort of midfielder as the other with the exception of Endo, all feel a lot more capable in the more forward areas.
{Ed002's Note - TK is a very versatile MF player and would be an excellent addition.}
4.) 16 May 2024 13:58:21
Legend Ed002 ??.
5.) 16 May 2024 14:19:47
My worry with McCarthy is he's 2nd choice to Bazunu who, although he still has a high ceiling and is only 22, has regressed since bursting onto the scene in his teens and is an inferior keeper to Kelleher imo.
{Ed002's Note - McCarthy would be replacing Adrian not CK.}
6.) 16 May 2024 14:24:28
Open mind? You’re getting soft VV! ?.
7.) 16 May 2024 15:34:39
I like Pacho, and i like having left footed players on the left side of the pitch. Ed's do you have any concerns over Pacho's duel success rate? Saw Sam Maguire mention this a few backs, and checking bundelsiga stats he's at 14th in the league for duals won. Our very own Sepp is 4th. With how often we're beaten with balls over the top with our high line, would this not be a red flag?
{Ed001's Note - stats like that are bollox, they mean nothing. Jose Enrique had the best stats in the Premier League on duel successes but that was because he was always in the wrong place. It is a waste of time looking at one individual stat and trying to draw a conclusion from it.}
8.) 16 May 2024 15:59:09
Does Pacho have any relationship to what the club think of Konate? The mood in the media has really grown sour on Konate, but he really only had a tough month. Seems rash to jump to the conclusion that he isn't good enough. He was stellar previously.
{Ed002's Note - No, it is unrelated.}
9.) 16 May 2024 16:08:05
Ed02, many thanks and certainly interesting choices for sure. Let’s see what happens!
10.) 16 May 2024 19:08:08
Thanks, Ed02! Appreciate the info as always.
11.) 16 May 2024 21:27:45
Only getting around to reading this now. Thanks so much for the info Ed002. Class as always.
04 Apr 2024 12:27:58
Hi Ed02,
Thanks for your posts recently on the potential new manager topic. Are you able to briefly summarise the key targets Liverpool are looking at for the summer. Just the key positions I imagine we are looking at - CB, LB, RW and possibly DM?
Thanks
Hessle Red.
{Ed002's Note - Right now it is difficult as the targets have been identified by Hunter, Klopp and Fallows and that could make it tough for any new manager/coach joining. Amorim plays a different formation to Klopp so he would have his own ideas about CBs as an example. We now that Nagelsmann has expressed concern that the transfer approach at Liverpool may not suit him - so he would perhaps need some convincing.
Need to sort out the GK situation, add a CB to replace Matip (do you go for an up and coming Dean Huijsen or pay a huge fee for Inacio?), sort out a contract for Alexander Arnold and look to replace Salah who is still likely to leave. They need to make up their minds about adding either an out and out DM (like Andre Trindade) or a more versatile CM/DM player (like Thuram or Morten Frendrup).}
1.) 04 Apr 2024 13:36:24
He ED02,
Is there any situation Salah stays for a further season? Or has that boat sailed?
Is Amorim in your view (won’t hold you to it) the most likely successor to Klopp?
Also why has TAAs contract been allowed to run down so much? I get Steve McManaman and Micky Owen vibes….
{Ed002's Note - Salah could potentially run his contract down but I think that unlikely.
Ruben Amorim seems the most likely but there is interest in him from elsewhere.
I don't know why a contract offer is yet to be made.}
2.) 04 Apr 2024 14:19:16
This is probably putting two and two together, but with Bradley excelling and showing he has what it takes to be a top class right back, maybe they’re considering cashing in and using the money for the incoming manager to spend.
3.) 04 Apr 2024 14:38:36
Thanks Ed2, appreciate all the info as always.
I think Amorim would be my preferred choice but let’s see what happens in the next couple of months.
Hessle Red.
4.) 04 Apr 2024 14:46:40
Hi Ed002, I've seen you mention a few times that we're looking for either a CDM or a versatile CDM/ CM, and I just wanted to see if you personally think we actually need an extra player there? Because I feel like our midfield is pretty stacked at the moment.
In CDM we have Endo and a returning Baj to compete for a place, with Macca already proving he can provide very strong cover if needed. Then James McConnell has looked a good prospect whenever he's played and I don't think Tyler Morton would worry me if he played a few games there, even if I imagine he may well want more playing time and leave on loan/ permanently.
Then for CM we have Macca, Szoboszlai, Jones, Gravenberch, Elliott and Clark. This is all before we even start the debate about potentially moving Trent into midfield, whether that be as a CDM/ CM (it's CM for me! ) .
So that's 8 bona fide 1st team players and 3 young players on the cusp of being 1st team to cover what is likely 3 positions. I know there was a bit of overlap between the two positions and maybe the new manager will see some of these players differently (Szobo for example as more of an attacker), but I don't really see the need to add anyone unless one or two of the 1st team players get sold (which I can't see happening) and/ or a lot of the young ones go out on loan. So I'd be interested to hear your thoughts if that's okay!
{Ed002's Note - I think it is a valid point but the club has continued to look to add in that position and have been continuing to scout players in both positions.}
5.) 04 Apr 2024 15:18:17
There is no world where I see us looking to "Cash in" on Trent. The only way I can see this is if he refuses a new contract. Trent must be kept if at all possible.
6.) 04 Apr 2024 15:56:20
Or maybe trent and the club have just decided to wait till a very important season is over to sort it out.
7.) 04 Apr 2024 15:59:31
I’ve said it before I think szoboslai is more suited to replace salah than most . And if Amorim comes in and goes 343 he would need to be wide right as Bradley/ trent are tailor made for the right wing back roles
A double pivot of bajetic and macallister does on paper at least have all the earmarks of such a good pairing .
I’m so relaxed about the next man in the door and who we buy because I genuinely believe we have a really close to complete squad that could be together as a group for another 3/ 4 years without any serious surgery like we had to do on the midfield this summer hopefully that will never happen again and all areas are refreshed as and when needed and not left til they fall off a cliff like last season .
8.) 04 Apr 2024 16:09:11
Timmer, great points. I think you're bang on with what you're saying and how you are looking at the squad.
I think focus in the transfer market will be on the backline and possibly GK. GK is dependent on Kelleher, as I really hope he stays on as the heir to Alisson but I understand if he's getting impatient and wants to be the main man somewhere next year. He's an outstanding keeper and should be leading a CL caliber squad somewhere.
The defense is dependent on the manager. There's definitely some urgency to getting the manager sorted ASAP as that uncertainty is holding up our ability to do smart business in the transfer market. Should that search get delayed, we'll be in a tough spot. It's hard to sell an uncertain situation to a new player who should be protective of their career. I do think there's a need for a left sided CB who can also play in a back 3. I also think there's a need for a guy who can play as a left sided wing back.
Midfield looks really good. The attack also looks good. I think any business is dependent on a surprise departure. I'm not convinced Salah is going to leave. Every year we hear of rumblings, but he's still playing at such a high level, not sure I see him wanting to walk away from the CL yet. I don't think the timing is right for Saudi. Perhaps summer of 2025, but honestly, who knows with him.
9.) 04 Apr 2024 16:12:30
Dhfc, agree on Szoboszlai. He flourishes further forward for Hungary.
Also worth noting that Amorim normally has one of the back 3 step out into the midfield at times, and Bajcetic originally came to us as a young CB I believe, so he could even be tailor made for that particular role? I think ever since Bradley's rise, we've been destined to eventually see a Trent/ Macca midfield at some point, so Bajcetic might need to find another niche if he wants to be a regular starter as in Trent and Macca you have 2 absolutely elite level distributors of the ball.
Our squad is so rich with young talent that it's extremely malleable for the next manager to put his stamp on it without having to go crazy in the market.
10.) 04 Apr 2024 16:55:03
@mk
The club is in great shape going forward .
Been watching more and more youth football and I really don’t think it will be long until Jayden danns joins the conversations as he is a real stand out in his age group
He reminds me of Harry Kane the way he plays . Just brilliant holding the ball up and with his back to goal but deadly in front of goal .
11.) 04 Apr 2024 16:59:33
Hard to guess when we don't know who'll be the manager, what formation they'll play and who'll move on. Who would you bring in personally Ed? let's say one defender one midfielder one forward.
{Ed002's Note - Simply for me, Dean Huijsen offers up a reasonably priced option with significant potential, but free agent Tosin Adarabioyo offersan interesting option - but mauny clubs are looking to hom. Archie Gray has huge potential but is perhapes being over hyped, maybe Liverpool should look to Ezequiel Fernandez but there is interest from elsewhere. As a forward goes we have to look at Salah moving on and Pedro Neto will be on the minds of many. Donyell Malen may be an option but for me perhaps a fight for Marcus Edwards.
12.) 05 Apr 2024 08:29:30
Ed002 I must say, I do not like the sound of any of those suggestions.
13.) 05 Apr 2024 12:25:08
I wonder why Mo is ready to leave, does he feel his powers are waning and that its time to make the most of the Saudi cash, and to preserve his knees?
Perhaps he doesn't want to be rotated.
At least Edwards would work a sizeable fee for him with contract remaining.
14.) 05 Apr 2024 13:00:52
Florian Wirtz for me all day.
15.) 05 Apr 2024 17:17:23
@centrepoint, I think it's more a case of Mo being on the downslope and making sure LFC maximize his value to be able to reinforced the team for the long term. It's all business - by low, sell high and all that.
31 Mar 2024 08:52:24
Hi Ed02
Do you believe the new Liverpool manager will be one of Amorim or Nagelsmann?
Are there any other names we should be aware of that the club are looking at in your view?
Thank you
Hessle Red.
{Ed002's Note - I would not entirely rule out de Zerbi but there is serious interest from elsewhere. Amorim may take exception the way transfers are being planned at Liverpool.}
1.) 31 Mar 2024 10:45:29
Hello ed2 hope u well. your info spot on as usual. are u at liberty to explain about the way transfers are being planned at lfc?
{Ed002's Note - The problem is that Klopp continues to be involved in the planning.}
2.) 31 Mar 2024 10:45:38
Hi Ed002. Exception to the way transfers are being planned meaning the recruitment process and how much power he would have with new players coming in or that they’re already being planned and he may know of who they want to come in and he wouldn’t necessarily want those players already identified?
{Ed002's Note - Yes, any new coach will look at the players at the club and look to make some changes to suit their needs - Amorim, as an example, plays a different formation.}
3.) 31 Mar 2024 11:27:39
Happy Easter ed002! I hope the Easter Bunny was kind to you this morning ?
In what respect would Amorim take exception to the transfers?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - Any new coach will want to be involved in the decision process surrounding players departing and players being added. Amorim plays with three CBs and would adopt that approach at Liverpool and that would require a change. Liverpool are still progressing with the Klopp, Fallows and Hunter targets that have been identified. This is always a consideration when taking on a new manager or head coach.}
4.) 31 Mar 2024 11:46:32
Following on that topic ed2 as regards new contracts for players, and by that im thinking of trent, salah and vvd. big players who entering last year of contract, is lfc waiting on appointing new manager before starting talks with the players? Bascially to see if new manager wants them or not. Or are they proceeding regardless of new manager.
{Ed002's Note - They are not waiting on the appointment of a new manager before dealing with contracts. I still expect Salah to be replaced and depart in the summer. Alexander Arnold will likely stay regardless of interest in him. van Dijk will be 33 by the start of next season and there will need to be plans put in place to eventually replace him.
5.) 31 Mar 2024 12:00:02
Thanks Ed002.
6.) 31 Mar 2024 12:33:25
Thanks as always ed002.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
7.) 31 Mar 2024 13:52:26
Cheers ed2.
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20 Apr 2025 13:01:56
So who do we think we are going to buy in the summer? So far the names have been a bit underwhelming maybe apart from Hujisen.
1.) 20 Apr 2025 14:16:56
Realistically, I’d like to see:
Kerkez (40-50m) or someone similar to replace Robbo
Cunha (62m release) to replace Darwin
Chekri (25m) to replace Jota
and Huijsen to replace Gomez
I think these 4 players are realistic targets.
We probably need another midfielder but that depends on how Elliott CJones and Nyoni get on. I’m excited for Nyoni.
2.) 20 Apr 2025 14:45:38
I feel like we really need another midfielder, as Slot only uses Jones, Macca, Grav and Szobo. We can't compete for 4 trophies using 4 players. Obviously Baj could be integrated back into the team, and Elliott used, but I still feel like it is an area in desperate need of reinforcements.
3.) 20 Apr 2025 15:09:33
mbeumo would be a great signing, he will get 20 goals this season imagine him and Salah running at defenders, and if Diaz was to leave Eze would be a good replacement, and then the two Bournemouth lads I'd say that's a good transfer window and all realistic.
4.) 20 Apr 2025 15:36:58
Mbuemo plays in the position salah plays.
5.) 20 Apr 2025 15:45:09
Get KDB on a free. :-)
6.) 20 Apr 2025 16:13:45
Rich7670 he can play through the center also.
{Ed001's Note - he was not playing on the right yesterday, they played a front two, Mbeumo was one of the 2 according to Frank.}
7.) 20 Apr 2025 19:00:06
CM is essential. Grav has been missing for weeks - he needs quality competition.
11 Apr 2025 11:31:07
Great news we’ve got Salah for 2 more years and looks like Van Dijk to follow. Hopefully it eases some transfer worries and we can focus on key areas now such as LB, Striker, Midfield etc.
16 Mar 2025 19:16:05
I just don’t think we’ve quite got the squad quality depth to challenge for all 4 trophies. It’s a learning experience for Slot, we look vulnerable at the moment but from now on it’s pretty much one game a week after the international break, hopefully some players will rest and we can end the season on a high. Disappointing week but you’ve got to take the lows with the highs.
1.) 16 Mar 2025 19:30:09
Yes I agree, we've ran out of steam a little. It took Klopp a while to get use to english football. Slot is certainly punching in his first season. The squad can't cope on all fronts. I nice international break and one game a week should do the trick though.
2.) 16 Mar 2025 20:29:23
For once, I am truly grateful for the international break.
01 Mar 2025 22:03:34
Who is realistic this summer and who would you buy?
Despite his discipline issues we’ve got to be in for Cunha. I’d be tempted to go for Isak if possible and sell Nunez and Jota to recoup a fair chunk of the cost.
Centre back, left back and midfielder also needed.
1.) 01 Mar 2025 23:33:57
Cunha seems too much of a hot head . that character will get him in more trouble at Liverpool, like Nunez when Anderson targeted him n he took the bait. have to think hard about buying players with dodgy temperaments.
2.) 02 Mar 2025 00:12:29
Cunha seem like an absolute nut job and I’m here for it. Get him to Anfield.
3.) 02 Mar 2025 01:38:13
Cunha could be the Nunez we didn’t get to see, feisty, angry, wants to win at all costs but can put the ball in the net regular?
4.) 02 Mar 2025 03:01:30
I think Slot could really sort Cunha out, nothing to be too fussed about I don't think.
23 Feb 2025 18:52:16
Great result today, this is not the City of old though which slightly lessens it. This weekend does seem important, especially to have built back the gap to 11 points. You’d hope Forest will want to respond to their poor performance today against Arsenal. The teams below us taking points off each other is certainly helping our cause.
1.) 23 Feb 2025 19:34:47
@HRT, we are where we are because we deserve it. All we can do is play the best we can whenever we play. if we do that we are good enough to beat anybody.
Only thing that matters now is that we play to the best of our abilities against New castle. Everything else is irrelevant.
2.) 23 Feb 2025 19:48:16
Against arsenal? ✌.
3.) 23 Feb 2025 22:58:54
Sing it loud, WDW3.
HessleRedTom1980's rumour replies
17 Apr 2025 13:54:40
I don’t think he negotiated the contracts isn’t that Julian Ward’s dept? Eds?
{Ed001's Note - yes.}
05 Apr 2025 11:47:15
Delusional Ed025 I’m afraid.
{Ed025's Note - we all are when it comes to our own teams Tom, but i have warned you mate so you cant say you were not warned.. :)
20 Mar 2025 16:39:23
None of the current people put in place fill me with confidence. Let’s hope it plays out better than we think in the summer.
20 Mar 2025 06:22:50
If Hughes doesn’t get his act together then we could easily end up like Man Utd. And that sends shivers down my spine!
07 Feb 2025 19:07:58
Surprised he’s not had a rhinoplasty to sort that conk out. Michael Jackson once had a nose bigger than that. Hard to believe.
HessleRedTom1980's banter replies
20 Apr 2025 21:05:14
TAA has been a great player but not a legend for me. He could be one if he chose to stay.
18 Apr 2025 07:59:10
Hughes hasn’t filled me or most fans with confidence and seems way out of his depth. Perception doesn’t necessarily mean reality of course.
18 Apr 2025 07:38:55
Have you been living in a cave?
{Ed078's Note - bit harsh Tom.
17 Apr 2025 13:56:01
Gives us two years to plan for that and have successions in place. In other words it buys us time!
17 Apr 2025 09:36:24
Hujison would be an excellent signing, play along side then replace Van Dijk in a couple of years. Succession planning. Kerkez would bring energy we are lacking down the left.