Liverpool FC

[lvrpl4life]

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

Riise is a legend noone can take that away from him, also i hope we dont sign barry now if its for 20m we can find someone else for a much better price plus Alonso was on fire last night

Shame Alonso is going though. Would like him to stay because in his first season he was electric. £14m I think to Juventus.

I just don't think Degen is quality enough for this team. He will be just another Josemi and Kromkamp. I hope I eat my words but I think it's going to be true. Until the Yanks sort their s**t out and give Rafa some real money, we are going to be far off winning the title I'm afraid.

[Scouser_Dave]

Alonso plans for life at Liverpool
by Tom Kell, 19 June 2008

Xabi Alonso admits to being in the dark over his future, conceding that his much-mooted move to Juventus is not yet set in stone.

Liverpool have made no secret of their willingless to let the Spain midfielder head to Turin, but are unlikely to give any such deal the green light unless their protracted pursuit of Gareth Barry bears fruit.

Aston Villa are standing firm over their valuation of their skipper, leaving Liverpool, and Alonso, in limbo.

Reports in the Italian media last week suggested that a deal had been struck between Liverpool and The Old Lady, but Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli conceded on Thursday that the transfer remains up in the air.
Alonso’s sentiments appeared to reflect that of his potential future employers.

“It's something that I am apart from now, I am totally focusing on the European Championships and whatever happens at Liverpool you will have to ask the club," he said.

"I haven't been told anything so far, so my plans are to start next season with Liverpool if there is not a change."

[MaschPotato]

Hopefully it's true so Rafa doesnt get the urge to bid 20m for Barry

[Scouser_Dave]

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

Hopefully it's true so Rafa doesnt get the urge to bid 20m for Barry

Hopefully Rafa was watching last nights game and is now having 2nd thoughts about selling xabi

[amenrah73]

selling xabi will be a big mistake

[MaschPotato]

Rafa fears £20m move for Silva could be scuppered by Liverpool's American owners | Mail Online
it doesnt matter about the owners we can raise that money by selling players anyway

[Scouser_Dave]

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

Rafa fears £20m move for Silva could be scuppered by Liverpool's American owners | Mail Online
it doesnt matter about the owners we can raise that money by selling players anyway

Would be great if we got him but can`t see us out bidding Barca who are also after him

[lvrpl4life]

I wish the Yanks would f*** off

[Brendyne]

News around Australia is that HKewell is set to sign for Roma too.

[RevolutionMikE5]

He'd be nice.

[Kaka11|LFC]

haha do you ever post something constructive? and you'd take Kewell but not Riise? your stupider than i thought

[Brendyne]

Have you seen HKewell play recently?

He's been class. Scored goals, set up goals. Fantastic touches and dribbles.
Awesome vision.

[RevolutionMikE5]

Originally Posted by kaka11kaka11

haha do you ever post something constructive? and you'd take Kewell but not Riise? your stupider than i thought

Yes I'd take Kewell over Risse in a heart beat.

[Brendyne]

Atleast Roma will have chemistry down the left.
Kewell infornt of Riise would benefit them because they'd already have chemistry there from the years they spent in Liverpool.
Obviously.

[Kaka11|LFC]

Originally Posted by Brendyne

Have you seen HKewell play recently?

He's been class. Scored goals, set up goals. Fantastic touches and dribbles.
Awesome vision.

yes Kewell has been amazing lately for Australia but they weren't vsing the best of teams even as an Australian i still think Riise is better than Kewell i would like to see him play regularly for a decent club, it would be good for him to go to Roma

[LewisLaa]

Of all the places for Kewell to pretty much reveal who he's signing for

He does it on the footy show

[Portland1]

"Rafa To Splash 20mil On Silva?
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is preparing to ambush his old hunting ground in the hope of capturing Valencia winger David Silva…

Benitez rose to managerial fame during his time at the Mestalla, having led los Che to a pair of La Liga titles and the UEFA Cup before replacing Gerard Houllier at Anfield.

And The Guardian reports that the Spaniard will contact his former employers with a view towards convincing them to part with one of Europe’s most promising attackers.

Silva is currently in Austria representing his country at EURO 2008, where his mercurial displays from the left flank have earned him many plaudits and even drawn comparisons to former Reds favourite Luis Garcia.

The heavy Spanish contingent on Merseyside, combined with Benitez’s Valencia ties, makes it the automatic favourite as far as Premier League destinations go, as the 22-year-old would link up with compatriots Fernando Torres, Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Reina and possibly Xabi Alonso.

Any potential deal could hinge on Alonso’s future at the club, as his proposed ₤14million move to Juventus would be the only way Benitez could come close to matching Valencia’s ₤20million price tag.

The Reds may struggle for funds regardless after committing a considerable amount to securing Gareth Barry and Andrea Dossena, but Benitez will no doubt seek to exploit his old side’s less-than-perfect financial situation following their nightmare season."



That would be a great signing for us. I find myself constantly thinking, please make a big signing. And this would certainly be one.

[Scouser_Dave]

Exclusive: Liverpool turn transfer sights to Spain's David Silva

Rafa Benitez wants to bring in Valencia midfielder after being priced out of other deals.
By David Maddock 20/06/2008

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has added Spain's David Silva to his wish-list, after tiring of 'ludicrous' demands for other summer targets.

And Benitez will be helped in his pursuit of the midfielder as his chief scout is the player's mentor. The player is in the Spain team that has taken the European Championship by storm with a 100 per cent record so far.

But Silva's Valencia club are in financial trouble, and have made it known that they are prepared to sell him and fellow Spain star David Villa.

Benitez has grown tired of the sky-high price tags placed on the wide players he has targeted - with Aston Villa's Gareth Barry, Albert Riera of Espanyol and Newcastle's James Milner all vastly overpriced in his opinion.

After a discreet approach from Valencia, Benitez has expressed firm interest in the left-winger.

The big stumbling block is the fee, with Valencia asking in excess of £20million.

But Benitez believes he has two trump cards.

Firstly, Valencia have to sell because of their money worries, and while they will demand a huge fee, they are almost certain to settle for less.

The La Liga club have to fork out around £20m a month in loans and interest payments on their new stadium.

And while publicly they insist they do not want to lose any of their big stars, privately they have contacted several clubs to gauge interest in Silva and Villa.

Liverpool are also keen on Villa, but with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea circling, the striker will be out of any Anfield price range.

But the Reds have a strong connection with Silva that could tip the scales.

Anfield chief scout Eduardo Macia worked with Silva as a youngster at Valencia.

Macia was a youth team coach when the player broke through to their B team. He helped Silva get a loan to feeder club Eibar, which set the winger on the road to glory.

Silva remembers that, and still keeps in touch with his old pal Macia.

Exclusive: Liverpool turn transfer sights to Spain's David Silva - Mirror.co.uk

[Anfield8]

Get Silva!

[Robalenko]

Who cares about Silva? He's been quite average in Euro. Get Villa

[LewisLaa]

Originally Posted by Robbie8912Play

Who cares about Silva? He's been quite average in Euro. Get Villa

I think he's been a bit of an un-sung hero. I'd rather Villa but i'll take Silva any day, we need a left midfielder!

[RevolutionMikE5]

Whats wrong with Babel?

[LewisLaa]

Nothing but i'd rather a full time Left midfielder there, not a Left/Right midfielder/striker/attacking midfield

[Scouser_Dave]

Rafa will probably sell Crouch and with the money buy a LW i.e Silva,Riera,Milner then use Babel as a striker

[Anfield8]

I don't really want to see James Milner in the team...I'd rather Silva or Riera...