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by **dawson99** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:27 pm

sorry, from bbc sport
a new thread but theres too many!!!

Newcastle have joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes and scupper Liverpool's bid to snap up the player, according to reports.
Liverpool were reported to have bid £3.5m for the 28-year-old Spanish international this week.

But the Liverpool Echo newspaper has said Anfield boss Rafa Benitez will avoid a bidding war and instead turn his attentions to Nicolas Anelka.

Real are believed to still want £7m before selling Morientes.

Monaco are also in the race for the player they had on loan last season.

Reports suggest Liverpool will lift their offer to £5m - the highest they are willing to go before bowing out of any deal.

I haven't spoken to Rafa Benitez but I would like to play for him

Fernando Morientes

On Tuesday, Morientes had said: "I like Liverpool and I am pleased that a club of their stature want to buy me. I have told Madrid that I want it to happen.

"Madrid know my situation and they know they must do something about me. They must sort out the situation by being sensible.

"I am in a position where I want to play, and I will have to look elsewhere to do that. If Madrid do not want me then it's in the best interests of everyone that they are realistic.

But Benitez could yet turn his attentions to the younger Anelka should Morientes be reluctant to pledge his future to Liverpool.

Anelka previously played at Anfield under Gerard Houllier before sealing his permanent switch to Manchester City.

by **Redtribe** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:36 pm

Cant see it myself
Why would newcastle want another striker. Surely there concearns are at the back!!

by **Ciggy** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:37 pm

He wont go to newcastle he will come to us as he respects Rafa and he will be able to settle in better with our players he will know Nunez, Alonso, and garcia he will come to us or Monacco. No one else is even in the picture.

by **The_Rock** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:38 pm

I don't morientas will go to newcastle. But even if he did, we still have anelka ....

by **jonnymac1979** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:38 pm

Yer, my brother just e-mailed me this news.

by **the great one** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:39 pm

Redtribe wrote:Cant see it myself
Why would newcastle want another striker. Surely there concearns are at the back!!

They will need another striker once Shearer leaves in the summer Beattie or Morientes who would u choose ?

by **Redtribe** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:46 pm

True great one, but i still think they will go for defencive players in January!
I cant see them having the cash to plug there defence and have a bidding war for morientes!
Plus there was talk of them buying another defencive midfielder as cover for Butt!

by **dawson99** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:52 pm

jonnymac1979 wrote:Yer, my brother just e-mailed me this news.

well... fine!

by **Paul C** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:56 pm

I know were bias but who would Morientes choose, Liverpool who have a great history, a spanish manager, spanish players and have a great team................. Or Newcastle with non of the previous? :;):

by **woof woof !** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:57 pm

jonnymac1979 wrote:Yer, my brother just e-mailed me this news.

I guess no news is good news

by **A.B.** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:47 pm

This is a ****** rumour. Newcastle's main priority is to straighten their defence come January. They don't have the money for another striker and even if they did why would Morientes go to a club that is in danger of staying at the bottom of the Premiership table?

by **Ciggy** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:24 pm

They do have money they got 13 and a half million for Woodgate from Madrid.

by **Paul C** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:53 pm

cisses_gona_get_ya wrote:They do have money they got 13 and a half million for Woodgate from Madrid.

How much did it cost to pay Bobby off though, I think thats the question

by **Leonmc0708** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:01 pm

The only spanner in the works may be any outstanding monies owed to Newcastle for the Woodgate sale. This may be used as a makeweight in any proposed sale.

by **Paul C** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:10 pm

Leonmc0708 wrote:The only spanner in the works may be any outstanding monies owed to Newcastle for the Woodgate sale. This may be used as a makeweight in any proposed sale.

Sh1t never thought about that, good point Leon :oh:

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