04 Nov 2021 04:34:18
Ed2 I am looking for your post on Liverpool attacking options. can you share that post where you shared which attacking players Liverpool have shown interest in.

Thanks in advance. Happy Diwali to all.

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure which post you are referring to but it would be something like this:
Florian Wirtz (AM) has admirers in Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Newcastle have a very experienced third party scouting players in Germany for them and have also looked at Wirtz. Has signed a new long-term contract but is playing well and Bayern might well look to an offer in the summer. Bayer Leverkusen will not want to sell and will point to the length of his contract. One for 2023 perhaps.
Luis Diaz (LW/LM) Porto rejected an offer from Spurs in 2020 and Mr Mourinho is thought to be keen on taking him to Roma and moving Justin Kluivert on permanently. Spurs do remain keen. The player has been offered to Chelsea and Everton and has been scouted by Newcastle, Barcelona, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at the behest of his agent. His agent would like to organise a move to Real Madrid.
Jarrod Bowen (RW/LW) I am still not aware of any formal approach to West Ham by Liverpool, but Bowen is a player who would be an ideal replacement for the now departed Shaqiri - and he is HG. Liverpool have a good relationship with his agent and have apparently spoken with him. I don't know if West Ham would be open to selling. Their focus is on other positions. So it makes some sense if West Ham are open to a sale and if the player accepts a bit-part role. Previously Leicester had an approach turned down by West Ham. Spurs want to add competition to Moura but Bowen would want to be a starter so any club signing him would need to convince him of their project.
Moussa Diaby (LW/RW) Bayer Leverkusen were approached about the player by Borussia Dortmund in the summer - they made it clear that he was not for sale. Liverpool have taken a look at him as a potential Salah replacement.
Marco Asensio (RW/LW) Goals have largely dried up and his representative is working with a third-party agent to find a club willing to pay something like €40M for the player. The third party has said that the player ideally wants a club in the Champions League but the discussions he has had have been with Leicester City and Leeds so far and admits knocking on the door of other PL clubs including Arsenal and Spurs - who opted for a deal involving Gil. Milan and Juventus have been approached but have shown no interest. I suspect he might be seen as an option but only if Salah or Mane is sold by Liverpool but would not be first choice. Real Madrid will be open to using him in a part exchange deal of some type but finding a buyer at the asking price might be difficult but will try and do something with Dortmund.
Mikkel Damsgaard (LW/AM) Spurs asked after a price for the player at the behest of Mr Mourinho who may have taken his interest on to Roma, but they don't seem to have the space unless Pastore or Mkhitaryan were to leave. Now Spurs have lost the plot rather and have made a particularly low offer. If they are serious they will return and make a serious offer. Real Madrid consider him an option at the right price if they sell Isco. Sampdoria saying Southampton and Leeds, and more recently Aston Villa, have all enquired about the availability of the player who only joined last summer. Aston Villa have added Leon Bailey to Trezeguet already so would be looking to use him in an AM role. Juventus see him as a potential addition but game time would be restricted. Sampdoria have told Milan that they are not open to being given their "off cuts" in exchange and want a huge cash deal - but Milan would need to sell Leao to bring him in - and they also need the money after completing the Tonali deal. Leeds have a compelling need to add a LW/AM player and might well push. Liverpool are well placed in the wide positions but could see him as an AM player they are in need of. Don't lose sight of Juventus. Sampdoria are reluctant to sell but I suspect more clubs will be showing an interest. I expect him to stay another year unless a very good offer is made.
Kingsley Coman (LW/RW) Bayern Munich are open to moving the player on and adding a fresh face if a new contract is not signed. He has already been discussed with an English side but they have not made an offer and it is dependent on a departure. The player has not ruled out signing a new contract but there may not be a good enough offer coming. The asking price could be beyond what any club will pay. Nagelsmann would like him to stay but his representative sees better options elsewhere. Bayern Munich said €100M plus to an English side who enquired. Liverpool are amongst a number of clubs who have asked after his availability - but unless Mane or Salah leave there is no starting place for him and even then he is very likely beyond their financial means. Bayern Munich say only one side has directly approached them. Not first choice for Chelsea or Juventus.
Adama Treore (RW) not keen on a new contract - Leeds and West Ham have asked Wolves about his availability and it would not be a surprise to see some interest from Spurs. Could potentially interest Klopp who has had the hots for him before. Wolves will want a new contract agreed. Liverpool interest has not gone away and Adama Traore is not keen on a new contract at Wolves. If a move were to happen, one of the "front three" would certainly leave in the summer. To fund it Liverpool would either need to sell players, Wolves to accept a payment plan again or they would have to borrow the money. As I have said before, Klopp really likes him and it is certainly a possibility but there is little return in goals and Sarr might be a better option in that respect.
Ismaila Sarr (RW/LW/F) is possibly available regardless of Watford being promoted. Wolves have enquired after him - wanting to be kept informed just in case Adama Traore is sold. Crystal Palace have him on their list of potential Wilfried Zaha replacements, but he is not their first choice, although they could turn to him if their first-choice heads elsewhere (which he will). Liverpool are interested inasmuch as he is another player like Adama Traore that Klopp has had his tongue down the throat of, but whilst he would make a good replacement for Shaqiri consideration would need to be given to (a) would Sarr want to limit his playing time to that which Shaqiri gets, (b) he is not Home Grown, (c) he would block Harvey Elliott's progression, (d) he would cost £30M or thereabouts, and (e) like many players asked about, would depart for AFCON when it happens as he is Senegalese. I am not aware of any approach to Watford by Liverpool but they have spoken with his agent. If Mane or Salah were to leave Liverpool, it makes a great deal more sense and would provide the funding.
Luis Diaz (LW/LM) Porto rejected an offer from Spurs in 2020 and Mr Mourinho is thought to be keen on taking him to Roma and moving Justin Kluivert on permanently. Spurs do remain keen. The player has been offered to Chelsea and Everton and has been scouted by Newcastle, Barcelona, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at the behest of his agent. His agent would like to organise a move to Real Madrid.
Jeremy Doku (W) Bayern Munich turned their attention to him but have stepped back after being told an asking price by his agent that reflected Rennes paying over the odds for him and the club will look to keeping him another year - as Rennes do not consider him for sale. Liverpool have had a long term interest in the player. It was suggested to Arsenal that he would be a good replacement if they can off-load Pepe. Perhaps one for the summer but lack of goals might be a concern for Liverpool.} €50M
Ismaela Sarr (RW) Still of interest to Liverpool. Offered to Newcastle. Will be available in the summer.
Ousmane Dembele (LW/RW/F) Klopp's interest does not seem to go away but the attraction will be that he is a Free Agent although his preference is likely to be elsewhere unless Salah or Mane were to leave. He will be a Free Agent in the summer - Barcelona may try again with a new contract or a January sale but his agent is offering him around now - looking for a large signing on package from the usual suspects. Barcelona may spring a surprise in January and look to see if something could be done with potential targets at Juventus or Milan to reduce the price. They may also look to an exchange with Chelsea for Rudiger but the Chelsea interest is elsewhere rather than Dembele. With Sancho arriving it is hard to see interest from Manchester United although they have been approached. A discussion has been held with Newcastle.}
Karim Adeyemi (S) Interest from several sides who have been watching including Barcelona and Liverpool but will not be sold in January. Bayern Munich were told Adeyemi is not for sale and his agent says eventually a move to RBL is planned and I would expect him to be playing in Germany next season. However, Bayern Munich will look to early discussions to try and strike a deal for next summer or just possibly 2023. RBS will continue to resist an early sale but will be will open to an auction next summer. I would not rule out an offer from Borussia Dortmund.}


1.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 11:53:24
Sorry Ed, didn’t quite catch that. Can you repeat it please? Ha ha

Fanatastic read. Much appreciated.


2.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 13:50:13
You never skimp on detail Ed, respect.


3.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 14:20:10
Ed002 is a legend!


4.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 14:28:45
Question ed, is there any interest in any of our first team players or our starter?

{Ed002's Note - Nothing of note - some are being offered around.}


5.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 16:05:52
Ed002 I can imagine with spurs and Newcastle situations we may see significant transfer business come January, I know teams don't usually like to spend as prices are inflated and you don't always get penny for your buck. Having said this do your forsee lfc making a transfer in January? Obviously I don't expect names from you but appreciate your knowledge and respect your opinions.

{Ed002's Note - I think Liverpool may yet look to adding a midfield player in January - but hopefully won't buy for the sake of it it.}


6.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 18:06:50
That deserves a standing ovation for detail alone. thanks Ed002.


7.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 20:07:49
Thanks very much Ed.
Have a good evening.
Legend.


8.) 04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021 22:14:57
Great read Ed, thank you.


9.) 05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021 08:26:40
Hopefully of we were to get a midfielder in it would be early in the transfer window instead of waiting last minute like we did last season with defenders.


10.) 06 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021 23:36:38
Class ed, Adeyemi and Wirtz if I had to choose two.