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Reds Close On Duo, Benayoun & Babel
2007-07-12 15:21:00
Liverpool have confirmed that they are on the brink of sealing deals for Yossi Benayoun and Ryan Babe l .The Reds have revealed that they have agreed terms with West Ham for Israeli midfielder Benayoun, whilst they are also close to sealing a deal with Ajax for forward Babel.The fee for Benayoun is believed to be around £4million and he is now on Merseyside ahead of finalising his move."We've agreed the fee with West Ham for Yossi Benayoun," said chief executive Rick Parry.Parry also revealed that Ajax have given Liverpool permission to talk terms with Babel, despite the fact no agreement between the clubs is yet in place."We're not quite there with Ryan Babel yet," he said."But we've now been given permission by Ajax to talk to the player."We hope to reach an agreement with Ajax very shortly."For Babel, Liverpool have seen a £10million offer rejected, with Ajax wanting nearer £13million - but a deal does look set to be finalised very shortly.Liverpool will hope to have both player...
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Babel Nearing Reds Move
2007-07-12 15:20:00
Ryan Babe l 's agent wants a deal for the Ajax forward to be finalised with Liverpool before Monday.According to Dutch newspaper AD Sportwereld, the Reds have increased their offer for the 20-year-old by two milllion euros to 17 million euros (£11.5million).Babel's representative Winnie Haatrecht is keen to push the transfer through quickly with the player due to report back to Ajax on Monday for the first time since the European Under-21 Championships."We need to have an agreement before Monday," said Haatrecht."And to go to Ajax first and go away again after that is something we don't want."Haatrecht is happy with the speed at which dealings have taken place so far with the Merseysiders."If all is good in a transfer, it always goes fast," he said."Up until now it indeed looks as if the speed is right, that's a good sign. But there is no white smoke yet, so we will wait and see what happens." Link
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Real Madrid have snapped up Jerzy Dudek
2007-07-12 15:18:00
Real Madrid have snapped up Jerzy Dudek on a free transfer as back-up to Iker Casillas following his release by Liverpool at the end of last season.The Polish international was linked to Recreativo, Bolton and Manchester City, but was always keen on trying his hand in Spain.Bernd Schuster gave the green light to complete the deal after officially taking the reins at the Bernabéu earlier this week.Madrid have been after a new keeper following the sale of highly-rated youth team product Diego López to Villarreal for ?6m last month.Dudek was released by Liverpool after six seasons on Merseyside as he was unable to earn a regular place in the team ahead of José Reina.Having spent the last two seasons playing second fiddle to one Madrid-born custodian, Dudek will now perform the same task in the Spanish captial itself.Casillas is the undoubted number one, but the club's technical staff wanted experienced cover rather than to promote a keeper from their youth team.Francesco Toldo was als...
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Liverpool have made an offer for Ryan Babel
2007-07-11 18:57:00
Liverpool have made an offer for Ryan Babe l , according to the Ajax forward's agent.The youngster impressed for Holland at the recent European Under 21 Championship and has been strongly linked with Arsenal.Babel has admitted he envisages playing for the Gunners at some stage in his career, but cast doubt on a summer move to Emirates Stadium.However, he could now have the option of a transfer to Liverpool after Babel's agent Winnie Haatrecht revealed the UEFA Champions League finalists' interest."I won't say anything about the amounts currently mentioned, however I can confirm Ajax have received an official bid from Liverpool," Haatrecht told Dutch magazine Sportweek."Ryan has not spoken with the club."Only if Ajax tell us they have an agreement, and state we can talk, will phase two begin."In that phase you will look at what Liverpool want, what their plans are with Babel."After that, the financial part will come, but it's not that far."First, we have to wait for both clubs to ...
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Rafa Benitez intends to bid Heinze
2007-07-11 17:01:00
Liverpool boss Rafa Beni tez intends to bid for Manchester United defender Gaby Heinz e.Despite the controversy of moving for a United player, the Mirror says Benitez intends to offer £6 million for the Argentina international. Link
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Babel Nearing Reds Move
2007-07-11 16:58:00
Ryan Babe l 's agent wants a deal for the Ajax forward to be finalised with Liverpool before Monday.According to Dutch newspaper AD Sportwereld, the Reds have increased their offer for the 20-year-old by two milllion euros to 17 million euros (£11.5million).Babel's representative Winnie Haatrecht is keen to push the transfer through quickly with the player due to report back to Ajax on Monday for the first time since the European Under-21 Championships."We need to have an agreement before Monday," said Haatrecht."And to go to Ajax first and go away again after that is something we don't want."Haatrecht is happy with the speed at which dealings have taken place so far with the Merseysiders."If all is good in a transfer, it always goes fast," he said."Up until now it indeed looks as if the speed is right, that's a good sign. But there is no white smoke yet, so we will wait and see what happens." Link
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Reds Agree Benayoun Price
2007-07-11 16:58:00
Sky Sports News understands Liverpool have agreed a fee to sign Yossi Benayoun from West Ham United.Benayoun has emerged as a target for Rafa Benitez's in recent weeks, despite agreeing a new five-year contract at Upton Park.But the delay in signing the deal has allowed Liverpool to steal in with a suitable offer for the Israel international.Benitez revealed last week that the Hammers had said 'no' to his club's original offer, but a fee now appears to have been settled upon.Reports have mooted a price of £4million for Benayoun, who has made 72 appearances for West Ham since joining from Racing Santander two years ago.His impending switch to Anfield follows the completion of the £7.5million deal which took Craig Bellamy in the opposite direction.When quizzed on Liverpool's interest last month, Benayoun admitted he was 'honoured' to be wanted by the UEFA Champions League finalists.The player's agent Ronen Katzav said: "It should be completed in the next 48 hours."Everybody wo...
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Reds Close On Duo, Benayoun & Babel
2007-07-10 18:16:00
Liverpool have confirmed that they are on the brink of sealing deals for Yossi Benayoun and Ryan Babe l .The Reds have revealed that they have agreed terms with West Ham for Israeli midfielder Benayoun, whilst they are also close to sealing a deal with Ajax for forward Babel.The fee for Benayoun is believed to be around £4million and he is now on Merseyside ahead of finalising his move."We've agreed the fee with West Ham for Yossi Benayoun," said chief executive Rick Parry.Parry also revealed that Ajax have given Liverpool permission to talk terms with Babel, despite the fact no agreement between the clubs is yet in place."We're not quite there with Ryan Babel yet," he said."But we've now been given permission by Ajax to talk to the player."We hope to reach an agreement with Ajax very shortly."For Babel, Liverpool have seen a £10million offer rejected, with Ajax wanting nearer £13million - but a deal does look set to be finalised very shortly.Liverpool will hope to have both player...
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Babel Flattered By Reds Interest
2007-07-10 18:16:00
Ajax ace Ryan Babe l has admitted he is flattered by Liverpool 's interest in him.The Reds have tabled a bid for the Dutch international as they look to bring the talented youngster to Anfield.Ajax have confirmed that they are in talks with Liverpool about a possible deal for Babel, with the Dutch club thought to be holding out for £13.5million for the forward.Babel, who has been linked with Arsenal in the past, says he is interested in Liverpool's move for him."I had heard that there were some stories on the internet but that happens quite often," Babel told AD Sportwereld."This (Liverpool's interest) is serious news to me."I haven't thought about a transfer for a minute, I will do that soon though."That such a big club is interested is of course very nice."Ajax's technical director Martin van Geel has confirmed they are looking for £13.5million for Babel and that a deal could be done soon."Liverpool is willing to pay a huge sum for Ryan," van Geel told AD Sportwereld."We have t...
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Liverpool are sniffing around Mancini Again!
2007-07-10 17:05:00
Liverpool are, in turn, supposedly interested in Roma?s Brazilian Mancini , with a £10 million plus bid in the offing. One player said to be on his way out of Anfield is Finland defender Sami Hyypia, who is said to be on the verge of a move to Sam Allardyce's Newcastle.
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Cardiff Hoping To Sign Fowler
2007-07-09 21:26:00
Championship side Cardiff City have made an offer to try and sign out of contract Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler .Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale, who once signed Fowler for Leeds United, has offered the former Liverpool ace a one-year contract.Ridsdale said: "We have offered an attractive package and are hopeful Robbie will decide to come to Cardiff City."I think the calibre of the players the club is approaching shows how much we've progressed."Link
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Porto Expect New Liverpool Quaresma Bid
2007-07-09 18:01:00
Porto have rejected a bid from Liverpool for winger Ricardo Quaresma .Record says Porto snubbed a £15 million bid from Liverpool this week, with Reds reps assuring the Portuguese giants that they would be back with a better offer in the coming days.Atletico Madrid are also keen on Quaresma, though cannot offer Champions League football like Liverpool. Link
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West Ham Tell Liverpool: Pay £8m For Benayoun
2007-07-09 18:00:00
West Ham have slapped a staggering £8m valuation on Yossi Benayoun?s head, in a bid to snatch Craig Bellamy from Anfield on the cheap.Liver pool gave permission for the Welsh international striker to speak to The Hammers last night and he quickly agreed a remarkable £70,000 a week contract.But after the Reds rejected an initial cash bid of £7m, the Hammers tried to offer a straight swap deal for their Israeli international skipper.With Liverpool holding out for £8m for Bellamy, the cheeky Hammers instantly valued Benayoun at that figure and suggested an exchange.But Liverpool only value Benayoun at around half that price.Further talks will take place today ? and Djibril Cisse?s name may now come into the equation as well.The Hammers want to add the Frenchman to their squad with Bellamy.Liverpool want a fee in the region of £9m for a player who cost an Anfield club record of £14m when he arrived from Auxerre three years ago.Marseille are also bidding to make Cisse?s loan spell in Fran...
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Dudek Eyes City Move
2007-07-08 21:24:00
Jerzy Dudek has issued a come-and-get-me plea to new Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson.Polish international Dudek is available on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season.Real Madrid and Bolton have both been credited with an interest in the former Feyenoord shot-stopper.City are in the market for a new goalkeeper after Nicky Weaver left Eastlands for Charlton and Dudek would be interested in joining Eriksson's revolution at City."If I got an offer from City, then I would seriously consider it. It's a great club," Dudek told The Sun. Link
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Liverpool Looking For Some Kompany, Vincent Kompany
2007-07-08 21:21:00
Rumours are spreading over the highy-rated 20 year-old defender Vince nt Kompany's possible switch to Liver pool The Hamburg SV central-defender has been a prodigal talent for some time now and it seems Rafael Benitez feels it is time for the player to step up to the big-stage.However the Belgian international is not expected to come cheap, especially with Hamburg SV surveying the Torres transfer as signs that Liverpool might reluctantly agree to a £8-10 million deal.With Sami Hyppia being at the centre of heighten transfer speculation linking him to a move to Sunderland, the path could be made clear for Kompany?s arrival by the end of the next week.A decision by Hyppia to stay in Merseyside might not mean the end of the deal as the defensive cover for Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger is thin. Outside the ageing Hyppia, Rafa only has the young Gabriel Paletta to call on as back-up, meaning Kompany would provide support as well as a possible long-term first-team player. Chelsea FC hav...
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Bellamy Joins Hammers, Rafa Confirms
2007-07-08 21:20:00
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed Craig Bellamy has left to join West Ham.The Reds have decided to let Bellamy move on after just one season at Anfield.The record signing of Fernando Torres pushed Bellamy further down the pecking order at Liverpool and West Ham have moved quickly to offer him a way out of Anfield.West Ham have been keen to bolster their attack and they have been frustrated in their attempts to sign Darren Bent, Mark Viduka and Djibril Cisse already this summer.Alan Curbishley is actively scouring the market for reinforcements and Bellamy's move could help pave the way for Carlos Tevez to join Manchester United.Benitez speaking after Liverpool's 3-2 friendly win over Wrexham, confirmed Bellamy had agreed to move to Upton Park."He's signed for West Ham, it's done," Benitez told Sky Sports News."He knew what I thought and I think it's a good move for him."When asked if Djibril Cisse had sealed his expected move to Marseille, Benitez said: "Yep, it's done a...
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Zenden Set For Marseille
2007-07-08 17:52:00
Marseille are on the brink of signing former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zend en.Zenden left Liverpool at the end of last season after seeing out his contract at Anfield.The former Chelsea and Middlesbrough ace is currently in France discussing terms over a move to Stade Velodrome.The Dutch international has passed a medical and he has been offered a two-year deal at the French giants.Zenden will help fill the void at Marseille left by the departure of Franck Ribery to Bayern Munich.A statement on the club's official website read: "Boudewijn Zenden is at Marseille. "He is currently taking medical exams as a pre-condition to him signing, and should then sign for two years at OM, before being presented to the press."The 30-year-old could link up with former Liverpool team-mate Djibril Cisse at Marseille with the French striker still in talks over a permanent move to L'OM.Marseille are keen to sign Cisse on a permanent basis after he spent the whole of last season on loan at the c...
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Heinze Next On Benitez Wanted List
2007-07-08 17:02:00
Liverpool will step up their pursuit of Gabriel Heinz e this week, after Fernando Torres verbally agreed personal terms to become the Reds? record signing.Rafa Beni tez is keen to strengthen his left flank options after Lyon winger Florent Malouda made it clear he prefers a move to Chelsea.And Benitez sees Manchester United?s unsettled Argentinean defender as an ideal addition to his squad.He would be available for around £4m ? taking Liverpool?s summer spending past the £30m mark.But any transfer between Liverpool and United would require delicate negotiation ? no direct transfer has taken place between the clubs since Phil Chisnall left Old Trafford for Anfield in 1964.The Reds have already celebrated one coup over the weekend, however, by securing Fernando Torres? verbal agreement to a long-term contract.Now the Reds hope to get the player to cut short a holiday in Polynesia to sign a deal before the end of the week.The Atletico Madrid striker has agreed to take a pay cut to join L...
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Quaresma is a target for Rafa
2007-07-08 14:04:00
Porto winger Ricardo Quaresma is a target for Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.The Times says Liverpool are said to have had a £13.5 million bid for the 23-year-old Portugal winger turned playmaker rejected, although a slightly improved offer could be enough to persuade the Portuguese club to sell. Link
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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT TORRES
2007-07-05 13:58:00
Jimmy Rice 05 July 2007 Here's what some of the world's top football experts think of Liverpool's new record signing. Abraham Garcia, coach at junior levels: Fernando Torres has been ahead of everyone else throughout his career, thanks to natural power, pace and explosiveness. He's an ambitious player who has achieved all the goals he has set himself, including recovery from a bad injury at a young age. He's become a household name, a difficult task playing at a club which isn't having one of its better spells in recent years. He'll probably become world-famous because he is developing fully. Without a doubt his name will mark a footballing era. Directness, pace, power, excellent in the air and the mindset of a born winner make Fernando an extraordinary player.David Beckham: For me, Fernando Torres is one of the best players I've come up against in Spain, and he's one of the best forwards in Europe. The problem is that, as he is a forward, people only look at his mi...
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Torres Cuts Short Holiday To Close Deal,
2007-07-03 19:01:00
Fernando Torres has cut short his summer holiday to return to Madrid where he is locked in talks to iron out the final details of his move from Atlético to Liverpool .The Spain international striker was asked by both clubs to come back from Polynesia in order to complete the transfer after a fee was agreed as reports that he was demanding ?40m over six years was dismissed.Liverpool have refuted reports that the 23-year-old was holding out for wages of around ?150,000-a-week and it is believed that a deal worth ?15,000 less has been agreed.Torres gave his verbal agreement to the move at is now set to compolete the formalities on a deal that would break both clubs' record transfers with ?32m changing hands.The Reds' have proven that they are willing to spend big in order to close the gap with Manchester United and Chelsea and the Torres' transfer dwarfs their previous highest fee paid for Djibril Cisse at ?19m in 2004.Liverpool's chief executive, Rick Parry, was given the task of r...
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Bulgarian Teenager Alexandrov Set For Liverpool
2007-07-03 19:01:00
Teenage CSKA Sofia midfielder Mihail Alexandrov will join English Premier League club Liver pool next week, the player said on Monday."I'll join Liverpool on July 9," said the 18-year-old Alexandrov after passing his medical in Liverpool."I've reached an agreement to sign a three-year contract with an option for a further two years."Alexandrov, considered one of the rising stars in Bulgarian football, is the second Bulgarian to join Liverpool recently after goalkeeper Nikolay Mihaylov signed a three-year contract last Wednesday. Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours,
2007-07-02 20:43:00
Liverpool have added Bulgarian Under 21 international goalkeeper Nikolay Mihailov to their ranks, according to his club Levski Sofia.The keeper - who turns 19 on Thursday - is understood to have signed a three-year contract at Anfield, with the option of a further two years."I have no words," Mihailov told sportal.bg after passing a medical. "This is the greatest moment of my life."The keeper made Levski's squad for their UEFA Champions League group campaign last season, and will now look to provide backup for Jose Reina and Scott Carson on Merseyside.The Reds have opted not to pursue a permanent deal for fellow goalkeeper Daniele Padelli, whilst Jerzy Dudek will also leave Anfield this summer.Liverpool have made no official comment on Mihailov's reported arrival.Link
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Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse is set to sign a permanent deal with Marsei
2007-07-02 18:16:00
Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse is set to sign a permanent deal with Marseille despite a late approach from West Ham.Bolton and Portsmouth were also interested in signing the 25-year-old, who cost Liverpool £14m in July 2004.But Cisse, who spent last season on loan at Marseille, is keen to join the French club on a permanent basis."Marseille is definitely the choice for Djibril," Cisse's agent Ranko Stojic told BBC Sport. "I think the deal will happen on Friday or Saturday."Stojic added: "I have been very busy this week - I caught six planes in two days - and I am sorry for the people I have not had the chance to call back, Mr Eggert Magnusson of West Ham for example."Magnusson, who was thwarted in his attempt to sign Darren Bent from Charlton, tried to contact Stojic earlier in the week - but Cisse had already opted to join Marseille permanently."The Marseille option is the best choice for Djibril because of the Champions League," said Stojic."West Ham, Bolton and Portsmouth I und...
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Rafa Aims For Three More Signings After Torres
2007-07-02 18:16:00
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will aim for three more signings once a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is finalised.The Independent says two wingers and a defender will remain on the manager's list once, as expected, the Atletico forward announces his time at the club is over. Link
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Garcia On Brink Of Atletico Move
2007-07-02 17:11:00
Liverpool's Luis Garcia looks set to complete a move to Atletico Madrid in the next 24 hours.The Spaniard has been linked with a return to his former club and his agent Manuel Garcia Quillon claims a transfer is imminent.Liverpool are hoping to sign Fernando Torres from Atletico and there has been speculation that Garcia could be involved in a possible swap deal.And with Garcia expected to join Atletico by Tuesday at the latest, Torres could also be on the verge of a move in the opposite direction."We are working on Luis Garcia's permanent transfer to Atletico Madrid," said Quillon."If all goes well, the deal should be completed either today or tomorrow."Garcia, who has been at Anfield since 2004, was sidelined for the second half of last season with a serious knee injury. Link
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Villarreal are making a late move Cisse.
2007-07-02 17:10:00
Villarreal are making a late move for Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse.Cisse is close to seeing a deal agreed with Olympique Marseille, however Villarreal have made late contact as they seek a replacement for new Atletico Madrid signing Diego Forlan. Link
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Torres Ready To Join Reds
2007-07-02 17:02:00
Liverpool are believed to have settled personal terms with Spain striker Fernando Torres while Luis Garcia is heading back to his homeland.Liverpool sources have insisted that there is no conflict over wages with the 23-year-old Atletico Madrid star, as had been claimed, and he has verbally accepted around £90,000 a week.That will put him on a par with Jamie Carragher and Xabi Alonso, but short of Steven Gerrard's £120,000-a-week new contract.Liverpool are so confident that Torres will now complete his signing when he returns from holiday that they have let Luis Garcia join Atletico for around £4million.The two deals are not officially linked but Liverpool will now see their agreed fee of £26.5m for Torres cut to £21.5m now Luis Garcia has returned to a club he spent a season with earlier in his career.Luis Garcia's agent, Manuel Garcia Quillon said: "We are working on Luis Garcia's permanent transfer to Atletico de Madrid. If all goes well, the deal should be completed either to...
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-07-02 16:04:00
ATLETICO WANT THE BIG MANThis report from the Daily Star seems so odd that we're willing to give it credence on the grounds that you really couldn't make it up. They claim that Atletico will only sell Fernando Torres to Liver pool if they send them Peter Crouch in return. They're not interested in Luis Garcia, they want the big man. This follows reports in the Sunday Mirror that ManYoo will hijack the transfer as Liverpool stall on the £27m asking price.football365.com
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Atletico Madrid have a deal in-place for Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia.
2007-07-01 19:16:00
Atletico Madrid have a deal in-place for Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia.While talks continue between the two clubs over the sale of Fernando Torres, Atletico have clinched a £3.5 million agreement for Garcia, says Marca.Independent of Torres' negotiations, Atletico plan to unveil Garcia at their Vicente Calderon stadium this week. Link
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