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22 Oct 2021 13:17:53
Hi Ed002, Raheem Sterling has made it clear that he would perhaps be looking for a new challenge away from Man City.

Are any clubs interested in potentially signing him and what would Man City want to recoup from the player sale?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Raheem Sterling (W) At the right price his sale will help the start of a rebuild. He will be available for perhaps £60-70M. Could be one of the players offered to Spurs for Kane or Barcelona if any part exchange is possible. Else he will have to settle for a new contract.}


 

 

05 Aug 2021 19:11:40
With Messi leaving Barcelona which teams are interested in the player and would be in a position to take him?

Thanks in advance, rather shocked tbh. Wasn't expecting that!

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - Lionel Messi (F) The plan was to leave in the summer although a new contract might be possible, but he would need to take a significant cut in wages. In terms of clubs who could potentially put a suitable package together, there would only likely be Manchester City (who could have used Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia in exchange last summer but didn't want plans disrupted) can be probably be discounted as they turn their attention elsewhere because of the costs, Juventus (who can also certainly be discounted as they are working to a fixed plan for other targets), PSG (who could have looked to use Neymar in a deal last summer - but Neymar is no longer in the plans of Barcelona, but they could end up being the only viable option - but also have other plans) and Inter Milan (who had the chance to offer Lautaro Martinez in any transaction and Javier Zanetti could yet look to sell the project and tax laws which would keep the cost to the club to lower than competitors). Other sides who are financially in a position to take him (Bayern Munich, Chelsea etc.) have other plans and see the costs as obscene. He will have no interest in playing in China or the Middle East. My expectation was that Messi would stay another year or two to play with Aguero at Barcelona. One day perhaps a season at Inter Miami, Boca or Newell's OB before retirement. If he left, PSG or possibly Manchester City appear the only fits in Europe.}


 

 

02 Aug 2021 11:35:52
Hi Ed002,

Lots of rumours circulating that Madrid are very much serious about taking Mbappe this summer and are currently negotiating with PSG over his potential signing.

Doesn't sound too feasible to me, however I'm aware you've said they are definitely interested in signing him this summer. Is there any updates regarding this and could we see Madrid pay the money to bring him in?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - I have explained for the past year that this is the plan. They want Mbappe this summer and Haaland next summer. I am not sure what sort of updates you are expecting.}


1.) 02 Aug 2021 12:34:25
Was just wondering whether Real Madrid would have to tailor their expectations of Mbappe coming in due to CV.

I assumed that the financial impact on the Spanish giants would hinder any sort of huge move such as that until at least the following season.

I suppose I'm asking do Real have the financial capacity to make the move a reality or would you think it unlikely?

{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid have addressed their issue over savings already.}


 

 

27 Jul 2020 14:37:57
Hi Ed002, was just wondering if there was any updates on Diego Carlos of Sevilla? You say he would be expensive, can you sensibly point to a price that Sevilla would most likely accept?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Diego Carlos (CB) Manchester City had dropped their interest and were looking at others but the age and prices being asked for other players have made them look again as they seek two CBs this summer and they can force through a dealby offering a figure close to his release claus of €75M - key will be payment terms. Real Madrid has a sustained interest but the focus will be getting through the summer with significantly more income from sales than purchases and cutting the squad down - that means their two main priority signings have been delayed to next year. Unless players can be included in the deal, it is most unlikely this summer. Barcelona have Diego Carlos on their list of CBs but money is going to be an issue this summer and they will look to horse trade using Ivan Rakitic and perhaps others. Priority is, like Real Madrid, to make sure they address financial issues first. Liverpool has declared an interest in taking DC in the summer. If this happens, I would think it would be the big move for the club this summer and would leave Gomez picking up pieces across the defence. It was viable for Liverpool to include Xherdan Shaqiri in a deal although that chance has now passed. Spurs' interest will be constrained by a lack of funds and other priorities - again, unless there are significant sales or a player forming part of the deal, it is unlikely - but Spurs are very keen.}


1.) 27 Jul 2020 15:18:20
Thanks for the info. I assume the other CB's for City were Koulibaly and perhaps Skriniar? You mentioned on the Liverpool page that money was still an issue for Liverpool. With the potential sales of Grujic, Shaqiri and obviously Lovren could you see Liverpool attempt to sign the player or rather focus that money on signing ample replacements that would be much cheaper?

{Ed002's Note - Manchester City have a lengthy list of CBs they are considering. I expect Liverpool to add a couple of players but it is unlikely they could stretch to the asking price for DC.}


2.) 27 Jul 2020 16:57:54
Thanks very much for the info. Disappointing about DC. Perhaps Kabak will be the CB signing then.


3.) 28 Jul 2020 07:37:56
Just a question Ed, I know release clauses don’t have any relevance to English clubs but in general, for Spanish or other continental clubs to activate them, do they have to be met with the total upfront cost? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - Perhaps a reminder about transfer related clauses would be apt. This is a horribly complex area not least because they are written under individual national laws. They cause a great deal of misunderstanding with football supporters and the media alike.

The "buy out clause" is legally binding between a club and a player. The "buy out" is effectively what it says - a means for the player to buy himself out of the contract. As an example, if a player wishes to buy himself out of a contract, he pays the applicable FA (on behalf of the club) the amount of the "buy out" clause effectively becoming a free agent. The problem is that in most cases a player would need to obtain that money from the buying club - and this is fraught with issues regarding "tapping up" and, of course, taxation (as it can be seen as income for the player and would therefore be subject to income tax). There was a test case about the taxation issue in Spain about seven years ago which is why they have an exception. All players in Spain and Portugal have a clause that allows the player to buy himself out of his contract without tax implications - the tax implications passing to the buying club - typically at 50% on top of the value of the clause for the higher profile players. This was to address a ruling from around 30 years ago allowing players a way out of their contracts. The other notable point about Spain and Portugal is that the clauses, if invoked by a non Iberian club, need to be paid in full by the player (there are local rules that stop tax being due) but by needing to put up 100% of the money upfront would end many transfers then and there. It works differently in Iberia to elsewhere as the tax implications do not make such clauses viable in other countries. All players in Iberia must have a figure set and agreed with the club. So "buy out" clauses are very rare elsewhere. Related to this is the Webster Ruling but I don't intend to go in to that now.

A "release clause" is far more common in that it gives a figure that the club would accept for the sale of a player to another club - but it is not legally binding except where both parties (clubs) are in the same country (for the sake of argument I should say that football Spain and Portugal count as the same country as do England and Wales) for legal purposes. These are normally unreasonably high figures (Messi at Barcelona for example) introduced to act as a deterrent for hostile bids - and even then the club could easily block a move. However, if a club in the same country does agree to match a release clause then the selling club would be obliged to ask the player if he is interested - there is no obligation on the player to make a move. For interested clubs outside of the country, the selling club may use it as a guide but are under obligation to accept a bid and may demand a higher figure.

There is then the becoming popular "termination clause" which is binding between the player and the club and if met would see an offer from anywhere accepted and the player given the opportunity to make a call on a move. This overcomes the issues associated with "buy out" clauses as the money would be paid by one club to another and about the legal proximity of the buying side.}


 

 

 

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18 Oct 2021 16:12:03
Victor Osimhen. Playing well in Serie A, I suspect he will stay at Napoli for at least another season after this one but was wondering if any clubs are showing interest and see him as a potential option in the future maybe?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Victor Osimhen (S) Napoli made it clear to Chelsea who enquired just before the summer transfer window closed that even €100M would not buy the player. Chelsea and Manchester City maintain an interest and Real Madrid could look to him as an option to Haaland. Bayern Munich and PSG have both sent scouts and both will be looking to add strikers next summer.}


1.) 19 Oct 2021 14:24:56
Plenty of interest I see. The price doesn't surprise me, last time I read he cost Napoli a pretty penny when he moved.

I was hoping my team, Liverpool, would be interested but I would deem that price as too costly, unless one of the front three were to make funds available.

On that note are there any other players across Europe that Liverpool would be looking at (primarily attacking position)?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown no interest in him. I have explained about a number of attacking players Liverpool has shown an interest in (on the Liverpool page). But unless Liverpoool move players on and raise funds they will not be signing starters.}


2.) 19 Oct 2021 16:16:55
Thanks for the info as always!

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}


 

 

15 Jul 2021 11:30:29
Hi Ed002, is there any interest in Sergej Milinkovic Savic of Lazio?

No doubt an excellent player who I would guess would be extremely expensive. Transfermarket has his value at circa £65mil which is massive, although I'm guessing with C.V. that figure would be lesser.

I know in the past he's been of interest to Man City and Man United but was wondering if their interest still stood and what other clubs are in a position to potentially sign him.

Many thanks.

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (CM) No intention of selling and it would take a huge offer of perhaps €80M-€100M to make them reconsider. At that price the interested parties, Juventus and PSG, would want to include players in any deal. Will stay.}


1.) 15 Jul 2021 23:09:36
Thanks for the info as always.


 

 

03 Jun 2021 10:33:54
Hi Ed002, any interest in Hysaj of Napoli on a free?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - LAzio are interested.}


1.) 03 Jun 2021 19:40:24
Cheers for the info.


 

 

 

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02 Aug 2021 12:34:25
Was just wondering whether Real Madrid would have to tailor their expectations of Mbappe coming in due to CV.

I assumed that the financial impact on the Spanish giants would hinder any sort of huge move such as that until at least the following season.

I suppose I'm asking do Real have the financial capacity to make the move a reality or would you think it unlikely?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid have addressed their issue over savings already.}


 

 

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27 Jul 2020 16:57:54
Thanks very much for the info. Disappointing about DC. Perhaps Kabak will be the CB signing then.

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27 Jul 2020 15:18:20
Thanks for the info. I assume the other CB's for City were Koulibaly and perhaps Skriniar? You mentioned on the Liverpool page that money was still an issue for Liverpool. With the potential sales of Grujic, Shaqiri and obviously Lovren could you see Liverpool attempt to sign the player or rather focus that money on signing ample replacements that would be much cheaper?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Manchester City have a lengthy list of CBs they are considering. I expect Liverpool to add a couple of players but it is unlikely they could stretch to the asking price for DC.}


 

 

 

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19 Oct 2021 16:16:55
Thanks for the info as always!

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}


 

 

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19 Oct 2021 14:24:56
Plenty of interest I see. The price doesn't surprise me, last time I read he cost Napoli a pretty penny when he moved.

I was hoping my team, Liverpool, would be interested but I would deem that price as too costly, unless one of the front three were to make funds available.

On that note are there any other players across Europe that Liverpool would be looking at (primarily attacking position)?

MonkeyMad

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown no interest in him. I have explained about a number of attacking players Liverpool has shown an interest in (on the Liverpool page). But unless Liverpoool move players on and raise funds they will not be signing starters.}


 

 

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15 Jul 2021 23:09:36
Thanks for the info as always.

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03 Jun 2021 19:40:24
Cheers for the info.

MonkeyMad