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Liverpool Want Johnson In Man City Bellamy Offer
2007-07-01 19:16:00
Manchester City have been told they can land Liver pool striker Craig Bellamy on the cheap - if they include one of their top kids in their offer.The News of the World says Liverpool are willing to sell the Wales international to City for £3 million - if they include midfielder Michael Johnson in their bid.Johnson enjoyed an outstanding late season breakthrough at Eastlands last term and caught the eye of Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, who also remains a big fan of City pal Nedum Onuoha. Link
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Le Tallec May Be Handed New Liverpool Chance
2007-07-01 19:15:00
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hasn't ruled out holding onto striker Anthony Le Tallec for the coming season.Le Tallec spent last term on-loan at Sochaux and is the subject of offers from France and England. However, he is back in preseason training with Liverpool and his form with Sochaux has forced Benitez into a rethink over his Anfield future. Link
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Liverpool Make Contact With Reggina's Bianchi
2007-07-01 19:15:00
Liverpool have made contact with Reggina over the availability of striker Rolando Bianchi.Bianchi, 24, was one of the big revelations of last season's Serie A campaign and he has been linked with AC Milan and Juventus.It's emerged that on Friday talks between Reggina and Napoli for Bianchi stalled after Liverpool made an approach for the prolific forward. Link
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Liverpool and Manchester United are set to step up their pursuit of West Ha
2007-07-01 18:16:00
Liverpool and Manchester United are set to step up their pursuit of West Ham striker Carlos Tevez after he rejected an offer from Inter Milan last night.The Telegraph says Liverpool and Manchester United were last night put on alert when Tevez turned down a move to Inter Milan and expressed his desire to remain a Premiership player.Tevez's representative, Kia Joorabchian, said last night: "Inter put a deadline on the decision and Carlos' heart is really in the Premier League."That could tempt United and also Liverpool, who last season signed compatriot Javier Mascherano. Link
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Atletico Madrid have tabled an offer to Liverpool for midfielder Luis Garci
2007-07-01 18:05:00
Marca says Atletico have bid £3.5 million for Garcia, who this week expressed an ambition to return to the Vicente Calderon. Link
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LFC Enter Heinze Race
2007-06-30 16:59:00
Liverpool are reportedly ready to rival Juventus for the signature of Gabriel Heinz e, but the Manchester United defender is remaining tight-lipped about his future until after the Copa America.The uncompromising full-back is currently representing Argentina in Venezuela but on his return to Manchester, it does look likely that he could be set for a move away from Old Trafford.Heinze has cultivated a cult status amongst the United faithful since arriving at the club from Paris Saint Germain, but last season, was more of a peripheral figure due to Patrice Evra's emergence as first choice left-back.Juventus and Real Madrid are known to be keen on recruiting him for next season, but it has now emerged that United's Premier League rivals Liverpool are also suitors.Sir Alex Ferguson would likely be loath to sanction Heinze's departure to Merseyside, but should Rafa Benitez outbid foreign interest then a deal could yet be concluded.Heinze, though, is concentrating his thoughts on matter...
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Liverpool Seal Torres Deal
2007-06-29 20:42:00
letico Madrid have reportedly agreed terms with Liver pool over the transfer of Fernando Torres .Telemadrid have claimed that an agreement has finally been reached over the transfer of the promising Atletico Madrid striker.Liverpool will hand Luis Garcia and 32 million euros over to Atletico Madrid, the deal being worth close to the 40 million clause Torres has written into his contract.Atletico Madrid are also insisting on a right to first refusal should the Reds decide to sell him later on, which needs to be sorted out.All that will remain then will for the player to give his nod to the contract being offered.The report does come as a surprise, as only this morning, Atletico Madrid had insisted that there was nothing to the rumours, following massive protests from fans yesterday.Marca are currently reporting that while the two parties are negotiating, and that a final deal has not been struck yet. Meanwhile, AS are reporting that Atleti want to ensure that they have first refusal be...
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Liverpool's hopes of landing top target Fernando Torres over the £27m-
2007-06-29 18:47:00
Liverpool's hopes of landing top target Fernando Torres hang in the balance as talks continue with Atletico Madrid over the £27m-rated striker.Atletico president Enrique Cerezo says Liverpool have not tabled a bid for the 23-year-old Spain striker.But BBC Sport understands discussions between the clubs are ongoing and have now reached a crucial stage.Atletico are reluctant to sell, but Torres is believed to be keen to link up with Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.Liverpool are reluctant to pay the £27m release clause in Torres' contract, and Benitez does not want to part with midfield man Luis Garcia, who is reported to be interesting Atletico.Benitez wants to land Torres to provide a spearhead for an assault on the title - and also allow new owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks to demonstrate their own financial commitment to his plans.Torres has been consistently linked with a move to England, particularly with Arsenal and Chelsea, but Liverpool are now at the head of the queue.If h...
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Yossi Benayoun is still hoping he can secure a move to Liverpool.
2007-06-29 17:23:00
The West Ham midfielder has agreed a new deal with the club, but Liverpool have mounted a bid for his services.Because of Liverpool's interest, Benayoun's new contract remains unsigned.The player's agent Ronen Katzav admits that Benayoun's future is still not decided."We are still waiting," Katzav told skysports.com."The deal is still in place with West Ham. We are waiting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement."I am not going to say Yossi is desperate for a move at all, but it is only natural - any player in the world would be attracted by Liverpool."Reports have also suggested that Sven Goran Eriksson could make a move for Benayoun, if he takes charge at Manchester City.Link
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Frustrated Torres wants Liverpool move
2007-06-29 17:22:00
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is agitating for a move to Liverpool .The Daily Mail says Torres is ready to confront his Atletico Madrid bosses in an effort to break the deadlock over his proposed move to Liverpool.The Spain striker fears he is being priced out of a place in Rafa Benitez's plans, after being made aware of the Liverpool manager's interest, and intends outlining his misgivings to president Enrique Cerezo.Atletico's £27million asking price is proving a stumbling block.Cerezo confirmed Liverpool were stalling over the price tag on Torres, saying: "We have not had any offers from them for the player."Tribal football
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-29 16:04:00
Liverpool are willing to include Djibril Cisse in their bid for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres.The Mirror says Reds boss Rafa Benitez won't meet Madrid's £25m valuation of the Spanish international and now chief executive Rick Parry is trying to get £6m chopped off the fee by throwing in Cisse as part of the deal.France international Cisse spent last season on loan at Marseille and he and his advisers were told yesterday that he can start negotiating his move to Spain.Atletico fancy Cisse after missing out on Torres's ideal replacement Vincenzo Iaquinta, who chose to join Juventus from Udinese last week. Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-29 16:04:00
Djibril Cisse's agents are reportedly in talks with Atletico Madrid about the Frenchman being a makeweight in the Fernando Torres deal.Spanish newspaper AS claims that Rafa Benitez has instructed Cisse to open negotiations with Atletico as they refuse to accept an offer of £16m plus Luis Garcia for Torres.Liver pool will not pay the £27m fee for Torres and are desperate to make a deal that will see a squad player moving in the opposite direction.Atletico are apparently already making plans for life after Torres, offering around £13m plus Mista for Villarreal striker Diego Forlan.But Villarreal representative Jose Manuel Llaneza says any club that wants to buy Forlan away will have to meet the asking price."Villarreal does not want to bother negotiating for Forlan," said Llaneza in Marca. "His value is 23 million euros (£17m)."Forlan was apparently considered by Rafa Benitez, but the Uruguayan is a little overpriced for the Spaniard's liking.Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours,
2007-06-28 20:48:00
Javier Mascherano has urged his former team-mate Carlos Tevez to join him at Liver pool .Tevez looks certain to leave West Ham before the season starts and has been strongly linked with a move to Internazionale this summer.The duo, who are currently playing in the Copa America tournament, signed for West Ham at the start of last season and it was Tevez' goal against Manchester United that kept the Hammers in the Premier League for the coming season.Liverpool midfielder Mascherano believes the best move for his former team-mate would be to remain in England and make the move to Anfield.Mascherano told the Daily Star: "It would be nice to play with Carlos again."Right now we are together in the Copa America and it's great."We'll see what is going to happen before the start of next season."Mascherano went on to praise Tevez, and although he feels he would be a strong addition to the squad, admits the decision lies with boss Rafa Benitez.He added: "Carlos is a great player and he could...
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.Liverpool's Transfer Rumours,
2007-06-28 20:44:00
Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia has hinted he would be interested in a possible swap deal with Fernando Torres.The Reds are stepping up their interest in Atletico Madrid ace Torres as they look to bring in a high-profile signing.Atletico have indicated that they could be prepared to do a deal for fans favourite Torres with the club lining up a bid for Diego Forlan as a possible replacement.Torres is believed to be considering his future at Vicente Calderon after another disappointing season last term.Reds boss Rafa Benitez is a big fan of Torres and sees him as a key addition to his squad as he looks to build a side capable of challenging for the Premier League title.Liverpool are hoping to persuade Atletico to do business by offering Garcia in part exchange.Garcia, who missed the most of last season through injury, admits he would be interested in a move to Atletico."Liverpool are in my thoughts at the moment, but one day I would like to come back, and not to Barcelona, but to Atl...
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Atletico Madrid are chasing Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia.
2007-06-28 20:43:00
Independent of negotiations between the two clubs over Atletico captain Fernando Torres, the Spanish Liga outfit have asked Liver pool to name their price for Garcia .Marca says Atletico chiefs are convinced that Garcia is homesick for Spain and keen to return home this summer. Link
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Liverpool are in the frame for Barcelona winger Ludovic Giuly.
2007-06-28 20:42:00
The France international is ready to leave the Nou Camp this summer and apart from Ligue 1 interest, also has had contact from Juventus, Fiorentina, Liver pool and a club from Qatar, says DiarioSport.Giuly would like a bigger say in his future and is urging Barca to drop their asking price for him. Link
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West Ham plan to use Liverpool's interest in Yossi to clinch a deal for B
2007-06-26 16:51:00
West Ham plan to use Liverpool 's interest in Yossi Benayoun to clinch a deal for Craig Bellamy.The Independent says Wales international Bellamy can leave Anfield although his £12m valuation - twice what Liverpool paid Blackburn last summer - has scared off potential bidders.West Ham will hope that if they offer a reduced fee plus Benayoun for Bellamy, then it will help secure the deal especially as they will also increase his wages. They regard Bellamy as an ideal partner for Dean Ashton, which further indicates that Carlos Tevez is leaving. Link
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Yossi Benayoun has revealed he is flattered by Liverpool's interest
2007-06-26 16:49:00
West Ham ace Yossi Benayoun has revealed he is flattered by Liver pool 's interest in him.Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry confirmed last week that the Anfield outfit tabled an offer for the Israeli international as they look to start their summer rebuilding plans.Benayoun was expected to sign a new deal at Upton Park, but news of Liverpool's interest has seen the player stall over signing the new contract on offer.West Ham are believed to have rejected Liverpool's first gambit for Benayoun, but Rafa Benitez is expected to sanction an improved offer for the midfield schemer.27-year-old Benayoun has now admitted he would be interested in a possible switch to Anfield."I'm honoured a club like Liverpool is interested in me," Benayoun told The Sun."I'm contracted to West Ham so we will have to see what happens." Link
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Bolton's interest in Djibril Cisse
2007-06-25 16:49:00
Bolton's interest in Djibril Cisse has been confirmed by the Liverpool striker's agent Ranko Stojic.Talk about a possible bid for the France international from Bolton has intensified recently and Stojic has revealed he has been in contact with Sammy Lee.Cisse spent last season on loan at Marseille, who are keen to keep the former Auxerre front man at the Stade Velodrome for another season.But Bolton have now emerged as potential rivals for his signature and Stojic is planning to discuss the 25-year-old's future with Liverpool next week.The Reds are unlikely to be open to letting Cisse go out on loan again and reports suggest the Frenchman will cost in the region of £5million."It is true that there has been some contact with Bolton," Stojic told the Manchester Evening News."I have met up with Sammy Lee on one occasion. He impressed me, not just as a coach, but as a person."He is a fantastic man. We are meeting Liverpool next week to find out what they want to do."Despite Stojic's...
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-25 16:38:00
Roma are reported to have rejected a bid from Liver pool for Alessandro Mancini.Reports emanating from Italy suggest Roma have shunned an offer from the English club for the talented Brazilian.Reds boss Rafa Benitez is believed to have put Mancini on his list of transfer targets this summer as he looks to add to his attacking options at Anfield.Mancini enjoyed a fine season with Roma last term and he has established himself as a key player in the Giallorossi side.Liverpool have been quiet in the transfer market so far this summer, but they are believed to have offered ?19million (£12.7million) for the skilful winger.Roma have previously rebuffed Liverpool overtures and are thought to be putting together a new deal to keep Mancini in the Italian capital until 2012. Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-25 16:04:00
PSV Eindhoven striker Arouna Kone is interesting Liver pool .The Daily Post says Kone is on Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez's shortlist of attacking targets, which also includes Ajax's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-21 18:38:00
Liverpool are in talks with the representatives of Real Zaragoza striker Diego Milito.The People says Reds boss Rafa Benitez has opened talks with Zaragoza star Milito.The Liverpool manager has been tracking the Argentine striker for some time and was impressed with his 22-goal return in La Liga last season. Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-21 16:36:00
Liverpool are confident of clinching a club record £25 million deal for Atletico Madrid captain Fernando Torres.The Sun says Kop boss Rafa Benitez and chief executive Rick Parry are confident the player fancies the move.Torres was pictured back in April wearing his Atletico captain's armband with the words 'You'll Never Walk Alone' on the inside.He denied it had anything to do with the Anfielders and claimed it was a private thing between friends.But now a switch to the home of the world-famous anthem could become a reality, with the only key sticking point likely to be the Spain striker's fee.Atletico want £27m to trigger the buy-out clause in their star's contract.Liverpool are reluctant to go that high, despite Torres having two years left on his current deal, though they could offer £7m-rated Luis Garcia in part-exchange.Any successful deal is sure to shatter Liverpool's previous record pay-out - £14m to Auxerre for Djibril Cisse in 2004. Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-21 16:35:00
Liverpool will have to top their transfer record if they want to land Spain striker Fernando Torres.Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is understood to have told potential suitors they will have to pay the £27million release clause in his contract to land him.There are suggestions a delegation from Liverpool has been in the Spanish capital looking to tie up a deal before other clubs can muscle in but the two parties are not thought to be close to an agreement.Manchester United and Chelsea are also believed to be monitoring movements, according to press reports.Uncertainty over the transfer funds available to Rafael Benitez may force the Reds boss to look at a player-plus-cash deal in order to land the world-class striker he covets.After failing to qualify for the Uefa Cup next season, Atletico may be prepared to cash in on Torres in spite of their efforts over the last couple of years to hang on to their prized asset.Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-21 16:35:00
Liverpool officials are in Madrid to complete the transfer of Fernando Torres.The big money signings that the new Liverpool owners have been promising might finally become a reality.George Gillett had insisted on Monday evening that he was ready for Liverpool's "phase two": the signing of new players after securing key ones to improved contracts, and there have been definite movements.They have been tracking Fernando Torres for a while, and have now stepped up their efforts.The Reds are looking to make their mark this summer, and a team has travelled to Madrid, we can confirm.The objective is to finalise the transfer of the Atleti skipper, and today itself if possible.Torres, 23, has scored 14 goals in what has been a very moderate season, one in which the club have collectively struggled.After having his buy-out clause reduced to 40 million euros last summer, he is now ready to make the jump to a bigger club.An earlier bid (from another club) in the region of 30 million euros fell...
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-21 16:35:00
Barcelona are putting Premiership clubs on red alert after it emerged today that offers for Deco will be considered this summer.DiarioSport says many members of the football staff and board "were deeply disappointed" with the performances of the Portugal international this season and are now prepared to sell the midfielder.Only last week Deco expressed an ambition to play in England and remains close to his ex-Porto boss Jose Mourinho. Chelsea, Arsenal and Liver pool are all sure to ask Barca to name their price for Deco following today's revelations. Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-20 17:24:00
Atletico Madrid skipper Fernando Torres has become Liver pool ?s top target.Reds boss Rafa Benitez has made the 23-year-old striker his number one priority after learning that the Madrid club have finally agreed to part with their prize asset.But with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all having been linked with the international striker in the past, the Reds are keen to tie up a deal quickly.Capturing a player of Torres? stature would appease both Benitez and Reds? fans who are becoming impatient at the lack of activity in the transfer market since Benitez?s bleak Athens post-mortem.Torres could cost between £24m and £27m, the release figure believed to be in the player?s contract.Atletico Madrid have steadfastly refused to sell Torres since he burst onto the scene as one of the most exciting 17-year-old?s in European football.But a failure to qualify for next season?s UEFA Cup appears to have forced their hand.Torres has scored 82 goals in 212 league appearances for Atletico, w...
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Liverpools' Transfer Rumours
2007-06-19 16:56:00
Marseille and Liver pool are close to agreeing a new loan deal for Djibril Cisse, according to L'Equipe.The France international striker spent last season at the Stade Velodrome and is happy to remain for a further season after l'OM qualified for the UEFA Champions League.Bolton and Benfica have also been linked with a bid for Cisse, but it appears Marseille are set to reach an accord with The Reds.The deal is likely to include the option for Marseille to sign the 25-year-old front man for a pre-determined fee next summer.Barcelona's Ludovic Giuly is another priority for l'OM, who are on the lookout for a replacement for Franck Ribery.Monaco also want the Barca attacker but Marseille sport director Jose Anigo hopes to steal a march on their rivals."We are in talks. We are trying but it is not that easy," Anigo said.Meanwhile, Anigo has revealed he is close to capturing Karim Ziani, having agreed a deal with the winger.But further talks with Sochaux chairman Jean-Claude Plessis ar...
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Liverpools' Transfer Rumours
2007-06-19 16:52:00
The agent of Giandomenico Mesto expects Liver pool to soon make an offer for the Reggina midfielder.Moreno Roggi said last night: "I'm sure that by the end of the market those that are interested in my client will make serious offers."Roma, AC Milan and Lazio have been interested in him for a long time, but there is also Liverpool."Their general manager, Eduardo Macia, asked after Mesto when he was working with Valencia, and now could make a move to add him to Rafa Benitez's team." Link
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Liverpool's Transfer Rumours
2007-06-19 16:52:00
Juventus are in talks with Liver pool over the future of fullback Giorgio Chiellini.The Italy U21 international has been a long-term target for Reds boss Rafa Benitez and Tuttosport says Juve are discussing a loan deal for the defender.Juve are ready to make Chiellini available as they make room for the arrival of fullback Domenico Criscito, fresh from his time with Genoa, for the new season. Link
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