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by **adamnbarrett** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:23 pm

from sky:

Liverpool have reportedly missed out on the signing of Roma defender Philippe Mexes.

The European champions are desperate to bring in a new centre half before Wednesday's transfer deadline and Mexes has emerged as the latest target.

Mexes was coveted by The Reds during Gerard Houllier's tenure as manager before the France international controversially joined Roma from Auxerre last summer.

The defender's switch to Serie A was a complex affair which eventually saw Mexes hit with a suspension and Roma landed with a transfer ban.

Auxerre complained about Roma's conduct in the case and, earlier this summer, Fifa imposed a ban on the Giallorossi being involved in any transfer deals.

That suspension has been lifted pending an appeal and that prompted Liverpool to enquire about Mexes' availability.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez wanted to take the stylish stopper on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move.

Benitez's opposite number Luciano Spalletti blocked the transfer, as he perceives Mexes to be a key figure in his plans for this season.

With the pursuit of Mexes at a close, and a move for Marseille's Abdoulaye Meite reaching a dead end, Benitez will have to look elsewhere for a new centre half in the next 48 hours.

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Shame we missed out on him, this lad is a quality defender

by **RAFABENITEZ** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:25 pm

Chivu !!!!

by **jammydodger** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:22 pm

I'd like to see a northern european CB brought in. They find it easiest to adapt, Agger looked good for Denmark, and I've heard we've been linked.

by **red37** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:35 pm

i think agger would be great.

by **PabloFran** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:55 pm

Mexes is just trouble.....
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by **mighty mo** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:17 pm

mexes has not been impresive at roma,i think rafa can find better than him

by **Santa** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:22 pm

Mexes disciplinary record is not that good eh? and din't he rejected us despite being courted by Houllier? Good thing we missed out on both Mexes and Boumsong the last time around IMO

by **ALONSO_14** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:27 pm

from what ive seen of mexes at roma he is just trouble just like everyone associated with roma seems to be. he wouldnt be a good influence here, im glad we missed out

by **ry_math** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:08 pm

lets face it were not going to sign a CB this week! iv hurd there is a decent defender available at barnsley for the cheap

lmao

by **Robin_kopite7** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:12 pm

Mexes is no good, left Auxerre with nothing. Bröndby have slapped a 6£ price tag on Agger, which is a lot for a scandinavian player.

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