29 May 2023 09:49:30
Ed002, was wondering if you could spare the time for an update on centre backs we're interested in. Ndicka has agreed to go elsewhere, and Sporting probably won't sell us Inacio now.

I remember last time you did an overview those 2 seemed the most reasonable left sided CB's to attain. Has anything changed regards to Max Kilman? Think you mentioned his agent was hawking him around. There's also links to Micky van de Ven and Levi Colwill which make sense in terms of the profile we're looking at (young, left footed etc. )

{Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - Max Kilman (CB) Agent has told several clubs, including Manchester City, Leeds and Liverpool that he could be made available by Wolves - but I am sure they are not looking to sell.
Jurrien Timber (CB) Manchester United and Spurs remain keen - price will be significant if Ajax agree to sell and he will not be first choice for either club. As a wildcard option, Liverpool could look to him after losing out on their preferred choice, but he would likely not be a starter ahead of Konate and van Djik which may make it difficult.
Josko Gvardiol (CB) Out of reach now but talks with other sides continue.
Goncalo Inacio (CB) Watched by scouts from a number of PL sides, including Liverpool and Manchester United, with the latter declaring an interest. The other side to declare an interest is PSG. Real Madrid offer a wildcard option. Sporting would rather not sell and are looking to a new contract and an increased release clause. Sporting may not wish to do business with Liverpool.
Evan Ndicka (CB) Liverpool never made an offer. Will stay where he is or move to Roma.
Micky van de Ven (CB) Dortmund und and Arsenal have spoken with Wolfsburg and been told he will be agreeing a new contract. It is not on the TMS yet but I understand it has happened. Liverpool and Manchester City were at a game against Dortmund in November - I had assumed to watch JB but van der Ven scored that day. Team Mino have now agreed a new deal so a sale this summer seems unlikely.
Antonio Silva (CB) Benfica say that "many scouts" have been to watch the player - perhaps they are looking for someone to pay his €100M buy out clause - a move at that price seems unlikely but PSG are keen. Juventus and Napoli would want a reduction in the asking price to make any move viable. Looked at by Spurs and Manchester United. For Liverpool perhaps a Konate replacement rather than a Matip replacement - so unlikely.
Perr Schuurs (CB) Only signed from Ajax last summer and an enquiry from Spurs was met with a not for sale - but a €50m offer would make them listen. I doubt any club would value him at half that but Newcastle, Manchester United, and ten Hag knows him well, and Liverpool have sent scouts. A move seems unlikely this sumer.}

1.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 10:26:48
Ed002 if we pay the release clause for Inacio will that make it ok for us to speak to the player and then sign him without sporting’s permission.
If so if reported fee £39m does not seem to bad in this day and age for his age.

{Ed002's Note - It is not the way to do business.}

2.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 10:25:53
Great info ED002, I know midfield has to be the priority but central defense is not far behind. Hopefully the club can pick one of these up if they are an improvement on Matip.

3.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 11:14:28
Come on Mike Gordon. Get that apology ready.

4.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 12:32:19
Thanks for the info Ed002, top man ??.