10 Jul 2021 21:28:17
Hi Ed, do you have any insight on Saul? I hear Liverpool are interested in him.

{Ed002's Note - 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 in to 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. Barcelona have an interest but would need Atletico to take players in exchange. He is being offered to the usual suspects who have money - 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 signed his replacement. I am not aware of any direct approach from Liverpool to his club at this time but they have spoken with his representatives. He would be an excellent choice for Liverpool but a lot more expensive than other options.}

1.) 11 Jul 2021
11 Jul 2021 00:59:02
Thank you very much.