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by **ivor_the_injun** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:20 pm

Pure speculation of course, but Campo's name interested me. And not in that good way.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1380836,00.html

"Liverpool

The pursuit of new investment has proved fruitless, with Steve Morgan's long-standing bid for the club having been withdrawn. That limits Rafael Benítez's spending power, although qualification for the knock-out phase of the Champions League has helped and the club should be able to stretch to around £7m, with fees to be paid over the contracts offered.

Possible targets

Goalkeeper: Scott Carson (Leeds, £400,000).

Defender: Andrea Caracciolo (Brescia, £3m), David Cortes (Real Mallorca, £2m), Pablo Ibanez (Atletico Madrid, £2m), Mauricio Pellegrino (Valencia, free).

Midfielder: Ivan Campo (Bolton, £250,000 plus El Hadji Diouf).

Forward: Fernando Morientes (Real Madrid, £7m), Nicolas Anelka (Manchester City, £7m), Dimitar Berbatov (Bayer Leverkusen, £4m)"

Incidentally, it occurs to me that Okocha fits Rick Parry's description of a proven international player (remember he was quoted as LFC having tied someone of that description down to a pre-contract for January), and with Diouf as a young makeweight, it might be the kind of deal that suits Allardyce down to the ground...

by **A.B.** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:28 pm

Carson is being chased by West Brom and Leeds want more than what we offered for him.

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:30 pm

i have found one of those, but it never said anything about campo

http://sport.telegraph.co.uk/sport....a23.xml

by **A.B.** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:16 pm

I don't trust the guardian much. Babayaro has been signed by Newcastle and they didn't not name him as a possible target by Newcastle.

by **XSD** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 11:26 pm

Caracciolo is a striker lol

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 11:32 pm

LIVERPOOL

Last Season

Position Before Transfer Window: 6th
Position End of season: 4th

LAST JANUARY'S SIGNINGS

Paul Jones (Southampton L). Jones had supported Liverpool as a boy so to be playing for the club was a dream come true. He did not let them down in his two games before returning to Southampton and then signing permanently for Wolves. Gerard Houllier decided he was happy, otherwise, with his squad and a rise to fourth place and the Champions League confirmed his feelings.

THIS SEASON'S SHOPPING LIST

It is no secret that Fernando Morientes is close to moving to Anfield though Newcastle are said to be ready to join the race for the striker. Liverpool, seeking to replace Djibril Cisse after his broken leg, are believed to have bid £3.5m. But Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted his club had not received any formal request and is thought to want £7m for the striker.

Morientes, 28, 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." Morientes, who is also wanted by Monaco after a successful loan spell there last season, added: "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. I haven't spoken to Rafa Benitez but I have always appreciated his work and I would like to play for him.

"There are things that must be sorted out now, and I hope they can do it. I am a Madrid player and my circumstances are difficult because I must wait for them to decide. But I would like it to be resolved with maturity."

Another front-man who interests Liverpool is Bayer Leverkusen's Bulgarian international striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Paulo Negro is also being linked with a move to Anfield after rejecting a new deal to stay at Lazio. The Italian international defender will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign.

A goalkeeper may also interest Liverpool and Leeds's Scott Carson is also on their list, spelling the end for Jerzy Dudek.

by **Paul C** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:07 am

£250k plus Diouf who we paid £10m for to get Campo, ermmm I don't think so

by **Gareth G** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:07 am

I doubt Carson will spell the end for Dudek!

Carson isnt quite up to Liverpool starting line-up quality...YET

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:53 am

The Canadian Red Army wrote:LIVERPOOL

Last Season

Position Before Transfer Window: 6th
Position End of season: 4th

LAST JANUARY'S SIGNINGS

Paul Jones (Southampton L). Jones had supported Liverpool as a boy so to be playing for the club was a dream come true. He did not let them down in his two games before returning to Southampton and then signing permanently for Wolves. Gerard Houllier decided he was happy, otherwise, with his squad and a rise to fourth place and the Champions League confirmed his feelings.

THIS SEASON'S SHOPPING LIST

It is no secret that Fernando Morientes is close to moving to Anfield though Newcastle are said to be ready to join the race for the striker. Liverpool, seeking to replace Djibril Cisse after his broken leg, are believed to have bid £3.5m. But Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted his club had not received any formal request and is thought to want £7m for the striker.

Morientes, 28, 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." Morientes, who is also wanted by Monaco after a successful loan spell there last season, added: "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. I haven't spoken to Rafa Benitez but I have always appreciated his work and I would like to play for him.

"There are things that must be sorted out now, and I hope they can do it. I am a Madrid player and my circumstances are difficult because I must wait for them to decide. But I would like it to be resolved with maturity."

Another front-man who interests Liverpool is Bayer Leverkusen's Bulgarian international striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Paulo Negro is also being linked with a move to Anfield after rejecting a new deal to stay at Lazio. The Italian international defender will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign.

A goalkeeper may also interest Liverpool and Leeds's Scott Carson is also on their list, spelling the end for Jerzy Dudek.

Old news, are bid is now at 5 million pounds and it seems that Real will settle for it.

by **The Canadian Red Army** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:57 am

the morientes part is yes
but the rest is not

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:02 am

I think the rest is ******.

by **The_Rock** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 8:15 am

seems we are too desperate to get rid of diouf that we are willing to accept campo for him

by **andy_g** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 9:38 am

campo's a decent player, too be fair - but in that defensive midfield role i'd still play didi instead of him any day.

by **yckatbjywtbiastkamb** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:06 pm

dont want him, just give diouff away and move on.

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