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[MaschPotato]

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

I would prefer Carson as back up if i am being honest

Not gonna happen though we should just use Martin. its not very often a keeper is injured or sent off and it'd be good experience for him to play in cup games etc.

[Scouser_Dave]

GOOD NEWS

BAD NEWS

[MaschPotato]

bad news lol
i wont believe the good news until i see quotes and its not in the daily mirror but i honestly think i'd have a heart attack if we signed them both

[lvrpl4life]

Don't know if it's been posted but:

ARSENE WENGER is eyeing Alexander Hleb’s replacement — Valencia’s David Silva.

Hleb is eager to get away from Arsenal with Barcelona the latest club to make a move for the unsettled Belarus star.

And boss Wenger has found the man to fill Hleb’s boots in £20million-rated Spaniard Silva.

Wenger was in Vienna on Sunday to watch Silva in Spain’s victory over Italy — a match decided by Gunner Cesc Fabregas in the penalty shootout.

Silva, 22, was again impressive, as he has been throughout Euro 2008, in Spain’s march to the semi-finals.

His versatility attracts Wenger because he can play right or left of midfield or off the front man.

An Arsenal source revealed: “Arsene wasn’t just in Vienna to cheer on Cesc — he was there to take a good look at Silva.

“He is a player who would fit well in the Arsenal set-up, especially if Hleb goes.”

[Portland1]

I'm not sure if Wenger will dish out the cash for Silva. Although he has the funding, i think he's going to continuously try to find real young talent for cheap like he has done in the past.

and hopefully competition will inspire the owners to give Rafa what he really needs to make a good squad for next season.

Silva is top class, and exactly the kind of player Liverpool needs. Villa would be the icing on the cake. I'd be more than satisfied with just Silva

[Galatasaray]

Liverpool + Silva & Villa = 2008/2009 Champions

[Kaka11|LFC]

NO! freaking hell Rafa sell Voronin! don't let him try and prove himself next season

[lvrpl4life]

I really think we need both Silva and Villa.

the formation could be this:

----------------Reina---------------------

--Finnan--Carra--Agger/Skrtel--Dossena--

-----------Mascherano--Barry------------

----------------Gerrard-----------------

--Villa----------------------------Babel--

---------------Torres-------------------

That diamond up front will see the 4 front men change position. Manure did it last season and completely owned everyone. With 4 players who can play all 4 positions, I think we will have a winning forumla

[lucky125]

you dont have silva in that lineup. i doubt well pay 15-20 mill for him and not start him


the only reason that i am rooting for spain to get out is so we can find out villas and silvas future. they all always say thy wont say anything till after the euros

[itonONT]

I dont think Villa would want to play as a Right Winger.

[Kaka11|LFC]

----------------------Reina-------------------------

--Finnan/Degen----Carra--Agger/Skrtel-----Dossena--

--Silva/Babel----Mascherano--Gerrard----Silva/Babel--

--------------------Torres-----Villa------------------

thats more likely

[Mambo123]

Hopefully Rafa spends wisely this time instead of throwing away transfer funds on more Kuyts, Benayouns, Pennants, Crouches, and Veronins.

[Brendyne]

Originally Posted by Mambo123

Hopefully Rafa spends wisely this time instead of throwing away transfer funds on more Kuyts, Benayouns, Pennants, Crouches, and Veronins.

Ironic about Voronin is that he was free.
There isnt anything wrong with Pennant. He just needs to score more.

[Scouser_Dave]

Spurs plan to thwart Pompey with £15m deal for Crouch and Benayoun
By John Edwards
Last updated at 11:44 PM on 25th June 2008

Juande Ramos has joined the bidding for Peter Crouch and is ready to launch a £15million double offer for the unsettled Liverpool striker and his team-mate Yossi Benayoun.

Still fearful he may lose Dimitar Berbatov before the start of next season, the Tottenham manager has earmarked Crouch as a ready-made replacement and put together a package he believes will give him the edge over Portsmouth counterpart Harry Redknapp.

While Portsmouth offered an initial £7million, with £2m worth of extras to follow, Tottenham are prepared to pay the full £9m asking price for Crouch and a further £6m for former West Ham midfielder Benayoun.

Tottenham’s proposal carries the greater appeal for Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, who is eager not only to do business with his fellow-Spaniard and close friend Ramos but rake in desperately needed funds to finance his own transfer plans.

Redknapp still feels he is in pole position, though, after a clear signal from Crouch that Fratton Park remains his preferred destination.

The England striker has even indicated he would sooner see out the 12 months left on his contract than be forced into a move against his will and Benitez may have to wait while Portsmouth raise the additional cash to match Tottenham’s bid.

Pompey will not increase their £9m offer for Crouch they'll just change it a bit

With goalkeeper Scott Carson a target for Middlesbrough and Xabi Alonso edging closer to a move to Juventus, Benitez could soon have the financial muscle to follow up his long-running pursuit of Gareth Barry and more recent interest in David Silva.

The bidding for Aston Villa midfielder Barry looks like topping £15m, while Valencia winger Silva will cost almost as much after his emergence for Spain sent his value soaring.

Redknapp has persistently refused to be hurried into meeting an opening valuation on Crouch of around £12m and is confident he is now close to landing the out-of-favour Liverpool marksman for £9m at the most.

As he attempts to build on last season’s FA Cup success, Redknapp is also considering trying to hijack Roma’s negotiations with freed Liverpool winger Harry Kewell and has been linked with a move for Strasbourg midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, as well as confirming his interest in Reading left-back Nicky Shorey.

Kewell was thought to be close to reaching an agreement with the Serie A club but is sure to consider any opportunity to extend his injury-blighted career in the Barclays Premier League.While Crouch’s arrival would be seen as further evidence of Portsmouth’s growing ambition, it may not be welcomed by N****wo Kanu.

The Nigerian has held off agreeing new terms since January because he believes he deserves another two years. But the presence of Crouch would strengthen Pompey’s hand in negotiations.

‘I cannot sign for just one year when I have done so much for the club,’ said Kanu. ‘Winning the FA Cup and playing well during the season should qualify me for more than a one-year extension.’

Spurs plan to thwart Pompey with £15m deal for Crouch and Benayoun | Mail Online

[Anfield8]

----------------------Reina-------------------------

--Carra----Skrtel--Agger-----Dossena--

--Silva----Mascherano--Gerrard----Babel--

--------------------Torres-----Villa------------------

This is a Good Team...

[Eddy]

I don't see why we are wasting time on Barry... IMO Xabi Alonso is way better or at least as good as Barry... We have a good enough central midfield... Mascherano, Alonso, Gerrard and Lucas should be good enough to focus on getting Villa and Silva

[Dan]

Originally Posted by eddyrbk

I don't see why we are wasting time on Barry... IMO Xabi Alonso is way better or at least as good as Barry... We have a good enough central midfield... Mascherano, Alonso, Gerrard and Lucas should be good enough to focus on getting Villa and Silva

As its been quite quiet in recent days, I think we may have stopped our interest.. Hopefully anyway..


And I reckon we should give Voronin another season.. He got 6 goals in 27, mostof those being off the bench, and he had to adapt to the country and picked up a few injuries... He started last year rally well.. He's a decent back-up player, give him another season at the least..

[DanishToast]

The Gerrard and Mascherano partnership in midfield did not work last season and unless Rafa works it out I doubt we'll see a 4-4-2 formation.

[suggs]

Agent - Gunners eye Crouch

Santa Cruz and Gomez also mooted as Adebayor replacements

Last updated: 26th June 2008

Crouch: Shock Arsenal link


Super agent Vincenzo Morabito claims Arsenal are considering Peter Crouch as a possible replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor.


Barcelona and Milan are battling to persuade the Gunners to cash in on Adebayor, with a fee in excess of £30million mooted for the Togo striker.

Milan have confirmed the former Monaco forward is their top target, but have acknowledged the difficulty in tempting Arsenal to sell.

Morabito, who is among the agents working on the deal for the Italian giants, appears optimistic that Adebayor will move to the San Siro.

However, Morabito claims Arsenal will not sanction the transfer until Arsene Wenger has brought in a replacement.


Optimistic



Liverpool striker Crouch is among Wenger's targets, according to Morabito, along with Blackburn Rovers' Roque Santa Cruz and Stuttgart frontman Mario Gomez.

"Arsenal are looking for Adebayor's replacement," Morabito told Italian TV show Studio Sport.

"The names being talked about are Peter Crouch, Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz and Germany forward Mario Gomez.

"Until that search is over, the negotiations won't reach the final stage, but I am fairly optimistic.

"What are the chances of Adebayor joining Milan? At this stage, we are at 70 per cent to 80 per cent."


Calm



Arsenal boss Wenger, though, is remaining calm about possible player departures, with Alexander Hleb also being strongly linked with a move away from Emirates Stadium.

Wenger said in The Independent: "I know a lot has been written about us, but I am very calm. Why? Because I don't know why I should be nervous.

"It's like when you take a penalty, if you are nervous it doesn't help. I will approach it with my usual calm.

"My biggest challenge is to make sure I have a competitive team next year no matter who it is."

[Brendyne]

Why not then play a sort of 4-1-2-1-2.

It's a 4-4-2 basicly. Just full of Rafa's chopping and changing.

[lvrpl4life]

----------------Reina---------------------

--Finnan--Carra--Agger/Skrtel--Dossena--

-----------Mascherano--Barry------------

----------------Gerrard-----------------

--Villa-----------------------Silva/Babel--

---------------Torres-------------------

That's better. Villa wouldn't be playing as a right winger all the times. All four of them can change positions and confuse the opponent. How many times did Rooney and Ronaldo switch wings? Smith did it too when he was at United. I think this is our only option if we buy them both because Gerrard doesn't seem to function in a midfield 2 so well.

[Robalenko]

All right! Well this West Ham fan is backing you with every breath, to sign David Villa! Silva is a bonus, Villa is the pay cheque. Villa for the scousers! I'lll finally be able to see my fav player on TV more often!

[Brendyne]

Then if he destroys West Ham how will you feel?
Angry?

[Robalenko]

Nope. Delighted. I can say, David Villa put the ball through our net! Yippee! We always lose to Liverpool anyway, so I'm happy I can at least get scored on by my fav player

[suggs]

It’s reported in the DutchNews.nl that Liverpool have signed 17-year-old striker Vincent Weijl from AZ Alkmaar. He’ll be joining the U-18 Academy as a first year trainee.
From the club’s official site, it states that Weijl has played for AFC Amsterdam and Ajax before. His name has been added onto Liverpool’s Wikipedia page.