30 Jun 2023 11:10:38
Reports emerging that the deal for Dominik Szoboszlai is progressing and possibly close to an agreement of sorts. Would rather hear something from you Ed002? Any update today?
Sorry for repetitive questions, Thank you!

{Ed002's Note - I don't know what you mean by "progressing". It is a simple case of paying the Termination Clause before midnight after agreeing terms with the player.

Dominik Szoboszlai (AM/M/W) Newcastle, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Chelsea have been keen to take the very versatile player in the summer. RBL would prefer to keep the player but are open to taking a Chelsea player in part-exchange - but Chelsea will resist that whilst there is still a chance of Gvardiol possibly agreeing a move for next summer to replace Silva. And RBL are not keen to lose two or possibly three players to Chelsea this summer having already had to replace Laimer as well. I suspect Chelsea will move on to another target, with two in mind. Newcastle will press and have already made an offer to his agent, but will need to sell their project but they know that the €70M release clause is only valid until June 30 to that his fee can be included in this seasons FFP accounts - after that RBL can push the price up. I would discount Arsenal who have another target and am not aware of Liverpool declaring any interest but they have met his agent. If they are going to do anything it needs to be done very quickly with a briefcase full of cash.}

1.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:32:17
Fabrizio reporting that deal is very advanced and progressing to final stages.

2.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:36:46
Ed02 please, then what happens if the release clause is not paid or is expired for Szoboszlai at midnight? Will RBL then be able to name their price at that point, then?

Cheers, man.

{Ed002's Note - Yes. The problem for Liverpool will be cash flow so they would need RBL to agree some sort of payment plan.}

3.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:39:15
Ed2 apologies for my ignorance but with a clause like this one that expires does everything need to be sorted and signed before the 30th or can Liverpool for instance say right we’re willing to pay the clause then it’s working out the payment structure etc and the deal can progress? Or does that depend on RB?

{Ed002's Note - No, if they want to use the clause they need to pay in one lump sum. If they with to offer the same money to RBL and negotiate terms that is fine.}

4.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:39:46
I'll be happy if he comes but I have absolutely no idea how Klopp will make a right side composed of Arnold, Szoboszlai and Salah defend. Incredibly exposed.

5.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:37:53
Scratch that, Ed02. I see that JK_RED already asked the same question and you have answered it. Thanks again.

6.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:38:46
Thank you Ed.

7.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:54:04
Phase 1 - we won’t buy anybody
Phase 2 - we won’t be able to accomodate the new signings into the way we play.

You seem to have moved from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the old ‘the club never does anything right’ game plan @Solid. Let’s just see how he goes IF we sign him eh?

8.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:47:00
Salah is a workhorse and trent has been our first choice right back. 2+2m?

9.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 11:48:34
@ solid state

Attack attack attack attack attack

Been a long time since I’ve heard that ring round anfield.

10.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 12:11:23
If this go through ed, do you expect Liv to go for another Mid? Someone more defensive minded or 2 mid is all there is this summer?

{Ed002's Note - See numerous previous posts.}

11.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 12:11:27
Ed002, appreciate the patience you show us with regards to rolling reports coming in and the request for borderline minute by minute updates so I'll spare you another question related to the transfer details.

I just wondered whether you thought he was a good pickup for Liverpool? Can't claim to have seen the lad myself so just wanted to get your thoughts.

{Ed002's Note - I think he is a very good player and an excellent purchase. Language is not an issue and he is apparently pretty bright.}

12.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 12:31:02
Don't understand the release clause.

Can we negotiate a lower fee after the expiry and will RBL be fine to agree? What if no club activated the release clause till deadline?

If RBL wish to sell after deadline, they might be open to a lower fee. Isn't it possible?

13.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 12:58:27
Sami - I think the issue, as Ed002 mentions, is that his club do not wish to sell the player. Therefore, LFC can activate his termination cause at the agreed price (60m reported) or, the clause expires and his club say we do not wish to sell unless you pay an increased fee of £80m for example.

14.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 13:02:49
he doesn't seem to have the required hair style, so perhaps that is forcing us to move early.

Great player, would think that it pushes Jones and Elliot down the pecking order which I do think is a shame for Jones. But, they are both fantastic squad players and at their age I hope they stay patient and hungry to come in and compete when called upon.

15.) 30 Jun 2023
30 Jun 2023 15:12:34
We should be happy that this lad from Hungary is Hungry for Liverpool. That one reason is enough for us to get him. Apart from his name.