13 Jul 2021 17:49:15
Hi ED002, thanks as always for your nicely detailed update on potential transfer names. May I ask if there has been any bid from Liverpool for Saul since your update? A 'not so reliable' media outlet is reporting a bid. I'm sure its BS but wanted to check with you in any case. Many thanks!

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any change in the situation. Saul Niguez (CM) Nobody will pay his release clause, but Atletico could look to a very high fee for a player who has a contract that runs for years in order to get his €300k weekly wage off the books. Bayern Munich's first choice to add for midfield and his agent has spoken with several sides as Atletico want to make very significant savings on salaries and could be forced into a corner by the player and his agent. But Bayern see his cash price at €60M (or €75M on terms) and wages of €300k as too high and will want to negotiate - they will almost certainly turn elsewhere. He is being offered to the usual suspects who have money – Barcelona (who would need to include players in a deal), Manchester United (who would need to offload Pogba), Juventus, Manchester City, PSG, Chelsea as a Kovacic replacement - many of which are looking to add a player in his position, but his wages are a major issue for most. Atletico have effectively signed his replacement in de Paul but may make other midfield changes as well. I am not aware of any bid from Liverpool to Atletico at this time, but he would be an excellent choice, but a lot more expensive than other options. Atletico have said that there has been a discussion with Barcelona. It is difficult to second guess what will happen. I think Barcelona will push for some sort of package deal including other players and cash. Atletico would prefer the cash. Other clubs could become involved if players are sold, Pogba for instance.}

1.) 13 Jul 2021
13 Jul 2021 20:36:41
Is Saul all that, just don’t get it. Only my opinion.

2.) 13 Jul 2021
13 Jul 2021 20:51:00
Acered Saul is friggin brilliant mate! There’s no way that all the clubs named above would be interested if he wasn’t. I would hate for Man U to get him if am honest.

3.) 13 Jul 2021
13 Jul 2021 21:19:19
Thanks for that ED002. Although money is extremely tight, hopefully some player sales can help finance a move. He seems a decent player and what we need.

4.) 14 Jul 2021
14 Jul 2021 18:33:37
Acered, Saul is pure filth. An absolute baller. Tielemans is nowhere near this guy. Normally we are not interested in players like him due to his wages BUT he has been made available so it is only normal we explore it.

He signed a 9 yr deal at AM for a reason. They made sure no one would b able to get him at the time. Obviously things have changed financially for all clubs so AM are willing to let him go in order to save wages.