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01 Jun 2024 02:17:37
Are we looking at Yankuba Minteh, or is he too raw for what we are looking for in replacements?

{Ed002's Note - No, he is simply a random name. Newcastle have no intention to sell.}

31 May 2024 09:19:27
Hi Ed002

You mentioned Curtis Jones will likely stay. Do you know if there is interest from other clubs. Aston Villa were spoken about as an option a while ago

He performed really well in periods last season and has certainly upped a level. However, I wonder if that is his ceiling and now with an England call up and his stock high, is it time to cash in?

While he is a local lad and no doubt loves the club, I suspect his contract is far below the likes of Gravenberch. He may feel he needs to move on to get the financial rewards and establish himself as a first on the team sheet starter for regular England inclusion.

Just a hunch but I wonder if he might move this summer.

We have other similar players to CJ. If someone like Ederson (Atalanta) could come in, it would better balance the midfield options, IMO.

Noted, you mention Ederson could be an option.

TIA and grateful for the information you share.

{Ed002's Note - I would expect Curtis Jones to stay now.

Ederson (CM) Having a good season and attracting interest from Spurs, Newcastle, Manchester United, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona have sent scouts. Atalanta want an auction if he is to be sold - starting at €40M. With CL football and Gasperini staying put it makes it less likely he will be sold.}

31 May 2024 10:51:07
I would rather we bide our time and wait until Adam Wharton becomes available than sign another midfielder this summer.

31 May 2024 10:52:11
Haven't seen enough of Ederson over a longer period but he was an absolute powerhouse in the games vs us and Leverkusen. Can he deliver those performances consistently? I don't know.

31 May 2024 10:55:41
Local Liverpool lad, stand out when the England U-21’s last year - man of the match in the semi and the final, if memory serves. The club has stood by him for 2 - 3 years as his body matures (not forgetting the freakish, scary eye injury), never let the club down, breaks into the full England squad just before the Euros ……. Cracking idea to sell him.

31 May 2024 19:03:22
As his body matures he's 23 now it's matured. He can hold on to the ball fair enough but letting it go is a different story. Just look at his assists. Sentimental bull doesn't win titles.

31 May 2024 20:53:40
@Endo3, nothing to do with sentiment - I have a different view on his capabilities and potential. I assume you missed or didn’t understand what Klopp has been saying for the past 9 years about the squad and the stuff about the ‘right player’.

31 May 2024 23:24:49
Unfortunately Jones isn’t a starter in a team looking to win the title. Although he’s got a good first touch and his technique is ok, his decision making is not the best, he holds on to the ball too long and positional sense and awareness isn’t great. If he’s happy to be a squad filler then fine, but in no way is he ever an automatic starter as things stand.

{Ed025's Note - spot on VV..

31 May 2024 23:30:26
If you purely want to look at numbers, Wiji had 22 goals and 16 assists in all competitions throughout his time with us. Jones is currently at 16 goals and 14 assists. So his numbers aren't that different when compared to Wiji, especially when you consider that he was much younger and was still developing when he first broke into our team.

Btw, I'm not trying to diss Wiji or anything like that. Just wanted to show that there is more to the game than just numbers.

31 May 2024 23:51:09
Curtis Jones. Squad player at best. He doesn’t get in City team, Arsenal team, Madrid, etc.
We need to think bigger, better. We’re back in the Champions League now, stay there.

01 Jun 2024 05:45:06
Wasn’t Jones in the squad when we got back into the Champions League then?

01 Jun 2024 07:09:33
ViktorVaughan and the rest of you wools haven't got a clue what it's like to play for your home town club, What's up with you, new manager need all new shiny foreign players? Stop having a go and get behind the lad .

31 May 2024 07:02:38
Good morning Ed002,

If you have some time this morning I would appreciate your opinion if not it's fine as it's a subjective question.

Regarding van der berg, to me he looks ready to step up and playing at a decent level. The level he is playing at and performing well is of equal or better to the Portugal league. In your opinion is he as good an option as the player profile we are looking at? Not even considering Colwil in this as not an option.

Also, regarding Summerville and Bakayoko both seem to be high up our list but represent a huge risk considering the level they are playing at. Do you believe they would be an addition to graduate into the team if Salah stays his final year of his contract? If it's a direct replacement who in your opinion outside these two would you recommend considering readiness to step up.

Apologies for the rambling on and please don't feel obligated to respond as it is a subjective question.

Thanks for your time.

{Ed002's Note - Sepp van den Berg (CB) He likely won't get a chance as a starter at Liverpool and will probably be sold in the summer to raise funds - could be a mistake by the club. There is no release clause for Mainz but they will have a a first pick option if he were to be sold - and they have made their interest known and will look for an option to buy the player who has had a great season. Brentford and Wolfsburg offer options. Will need to speak to the club and see what other options he has.

If Salah were to stay to run down his contract then the club could look to bring a player in to provide cover and then to take over next year. I still think Marcus Edwards would be a very good option but the focus of Liverpool is on others and I expect they will soon talk to PSV.}

31 May 2024 10:39:27
L’equipe reporting this morning that we’re interested in Mbuemo.

31 May 2024 10:13:48
Thank you for the response Ed002.

I don’t see the logic buying a CB of similar profile without trying VDB out as both options have a risk.

I suspected we may try for Bakayoko which I assume will be regardless of who moves. Would have liked Kudus with him having a year in the prem but I think would be above Liverpools means.

Thank you ed.

31 May 2024 11:51:33
Can I check we are talking about the same Marcus Edwards? 6 goals this season for Sporting and seemingly not even a regular starter for them? 25 years old no caps? this is all the information I have on him, having never seen him play, so I would be genuinely fascinated to know what it is about him Ed that makes you think he would be an ideal replacement for Salah. Honestly I'm so intrigued. As someone who is the furthest away from a scout you could possibly be, I'd be so interested to know what someone who understands the game and knows what to look for is seeing in a player that makes them think they would be a good or bad signing. I just look at number of goals on Wikipedia and think well that person isn't going to replace Salah's 25+ goals every year! But there is obviously so much more to it, Ed if you could share what it is about Marcus Edwards that makes you think he would excel at Liverpool I'd be a very keen reader!

{Ed002's Note - It is not about replacing the goals Salah has scored it is about having a RW who can stay fit, score goals and create chances for others. Right now efforts are being made for a return to Spurs at a remarkably low fee - so you don't need to worry about him joining Liverpool.}

01 Jun 2024 08:35:43
So true, it shows how heavily reliant we’ve been on our RW. that’s not even normal. The man’s pulling in goals like a striker and has been consistently for years. Can’t see another RW in the world having done that in the same time period, to everyone saying bin him off, over the hill, past it, slow. put some respect on the guys name. Truth is once slot takes the reins and if salah does move on, the system will change and our goals will come from different positions all together or a better overall combination like it was. People expecting salahs replacement to get 25+ goals a season each season are delusional. Who knows, maybe slot gets Darwin firing and the majority of goals start coming from him. don’t write these guys off before they’ve even had a chance under the new manager. Some of the fans on this site would sell their own nan if it meant they could have a new shiny one!