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by **maypaxvobiscum** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:25 pm

this is terrible. this is just terrible. how can luis go.

anyone wants to join me and start the ''Please Don't Go Luis'' petition?

by **maguskwt** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:33 pm

hmmm torres... if he's the big signing i'm not impressed... but we'll see... i'm still hoping for mancini for the winger signing... if we get him then it's not too bad...

by **cpc4eva** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:05 pm

RAFARGH!
By Simon Mullock 24/06/2007
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LIVERPOOL'S American owners will call Rafa Benitez's bluff if the Kop boss attempts to use Real Madrid's impending search for a new coach as a threat to extract more transfer cash.

Benitez must fear the money being made available by George Gillett and Tom Hicks to reinforce his team is only a fraction of the £60million he indicated he would need to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.

With Real ready to launch a search for a coach to replace Fabio Capello - set for showdown talks with the Spanish champions tomorrow - there is concern inside Anfield that Benitez will feature prominently on the Bernabeu wish-list.

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The Spaniard has twice before used interest from the club with which he launched his coaching career as political capital to get his own way at Liverpool.

But Yank duo Gillett and Hicks will not be railroaded into altering their financial plans for the club - regardless of Benitez's frustrations.

When questioned last night about Liverpool's inactivity in the transfer market, Hicks said: "I will not comment publicly on transfer business."

But after being priced out of moves to secure top strikers like Samuel Eto'o, Carlos Tevez or Fernando Torres, the two Liverpool owners are aware of Benitez's growing frustrations.

The 47-year-old refused to work under similar circumstances at Valencia, quitting the club three years ago after winning two La Liga titles and the UEFA Cup - safe in the knowledge that Liverpool wanted him to succeed Gerard Houllier.

Madrid's likely decision to part company with Capello, just a week after he reclaimed the Spanish title, will once again call into question the coach's future at Anfield.

Last summer, Benitez used interest from Real and Inter Milan to secure transfer funds from the club - and an improved contract. And within weeks of Gillett and Hicks completing their £450m buy-out of the Merseysiders he again indicated that a return to the Bernabeu was being mooted at the highest level of his former club.

The two Amercans, however, have not taken kindly to being publicly lambasted by an employee over their lack of knowledge about football's transfer market.

Benitez was being touted as a genuine successor to Capello earlier this year, with Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Getafe's Bernd Schuster seemingly his only rivals for the biggest job in club football.

But that was when Madrid trailed Barcelona and Sevilla in La Liga, before a late-season surge claimed the championship on the last day of the season.

Capello's days at the Bernabeu still look numbered, with a decision expected in the next 48 hours.

Schuster is now the clear favourite to step in, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, PSV Eindhoven's Ronald Koeman and former Bernabeu favourite Michael Laudrup also in the frame.

this is complete rubbish isnt it ??

by **redmikey** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:48 pm

cpc4eva wrote:RAFARGH!
By Simon Mullock 24/06/2007
mirror

LIVERPOOL'S American owners will call Rafa Benitez's bluff if the Kop boss attempts to use Real Madrid's impending search for a new coach as a threat to extract more transfer cash.

Benitez must fear the money being made available by George Gillett and Tom Hicks to reinforce his team is only a fraction of the £60million he indicated he would need to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.

With Real ready to launch a search for a coach to replace Fabio Capello - set for showdown talks with the Spanish champions tomorrow - there is concern inside Anfield that Benitez will feature prominently on the Bernabeu wish-list.

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The Spaniard has twice before used interest from the club with which he launched his coaching career as political capital to get his own way at Liverpool.

But Yank duo Gillett and Hicks will not be railroaded into altering their financial plans for the club - regardless of Benitez's frustrations.

When questioned last night about Liverpool's inactivity in the transfer market, Hicks said: "I will not comment publicly on transfer business."

But after being priced out of moves to secure top strikers like Samuel Eto'o, Carlos Tevez or Fernando Torres, the two Liverpool owners are aware of Benitez's growing frustrations.

The 47-year-old refused to work under similar circumstances at Valencia, quitting the club three years ago after winning two La Liga titles and the UEFA Cup - safe in the knowledge that Liverpool wanted him to succeed Gerard Houllier.

Madrid's likely decision to part company with Capello, just a week after he reclaimed the Spanish title, will once again call into question the coach's future at Anfield.

Last summer, Benitez used interest from Real and Inter Milan to secure transfer funds from the club - and an improved contract. And within weeks of Gillett and Hicks completing their £450m buy-out of the Merseysiders he again indicated that a return to the Bernabeu was being mooted at the highest level of his former club.

The two Amercans, however, have not taken kindly to being publicly lambasted by an employee over their lack of knowledge about football's transfer market.

Benitez was being touted as a genuine successor to Capello earlier this year, with Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Getafe's Bernd Schuster seemingly his only rivals for the biggest job in club football.

But that was when Madrid trailed Barcelona and Sevilla in La Liga, before a late-season surge claimed the championship on the last day of the season.

Capello's days at the Bernabeu still look numbered, with a decision expected in the next 48 hours.

Schuster is now the clear favourite to step in, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, PSV Eindhoven's Ronald Koeman and former Bernabeu favourite Michael Laudrup also in the frame.

this is complete rubbish isnt it ??

i am sooooo sick of this :censored:

story................

rafa has said no twice as he knows he would never have the freedom and power he has here

by **matrix** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:48 pm

HacksawJimDuggin wrote:I read that Chelsea had launched a £17m bid for Alex Pato??? I thought we'd signed him???

no mate we haven't signed pato...

we did look at him, that kid is in big demand but he wont come cheap...

as for chelski dont they always want every new kid on the block... :angry:

by **Reg** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:37 pm

Two points:

Garcia's finishing isnt good enough but is Torres' finishing 18 million pounds worth BETTER than Garcia's ?? (Assuming deal to be Garcia + 18 mio).

IF we're spending 24 million equivilent on Torres are we to assume this is our 'Big' signing of the season?

Is that it, no one better than Torres??

by **HacksawJimDuggin** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:25 pm

matrix wrote:
HacksawJimDuggin wrote:I read that Chelsea had launched a £17m bid for Alex Pato??? I thought we'd signed him???

no mate we haven't signed pato...

we did look at him, that kid is in big demand but he wont come cheap...

as for chelski dont they always want every new kid on the block...

Cheers Matrix. Not so good.Cant see us paying £17m + for thid kid!! And there I was thinking we had him signed up

by **JoeTerp** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:02 am

HacksawJimDuggin wrote:I read that Chelsea had launched a £17m bid for Alex Pato??? I thought we'd signed him???

Brazilian sensation Alexandre Pato is understood to be on the verge of joining Chelsea.

Chelsea have been fairly quiet in the transfer market this summer but reports suggest they could tie up an £18million move for Pato in the next few days.

http://home.skysports.com/list.as....l_home&

The 17-year-old - nicknamed Alex the Duck - has produced some sparkling performances for Internacional in recent months and is tipped to become the next big thing in Brazil.

The likes of Benfica and Milan have been linked with Pato but Chelsea are keen to snap him up quickly.

They were initially expected to watch Pato in action at the upcoming Under 20 World Cup before deciding whether to bring him in.

But Chelsea also fear he could attract more interest with a good showing at the youth competition in Canada, and Pato's agent claims a move is imminent.

"A deal is almost done," Gilmat Veloz said in the News of the World.

Reports claim Chelsea have agreed to let Pato stay with Internacional until the end of the Brazilian season in December.

by **cpc4eva** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:23 am

maybe we should jump every1 and get him 1st....

17 mill for a 17 year old duck Vs 25 mill spanish 23yr old possible dud

by **cpc4eva** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:29 am

Atletico Madrid have told Liverpool they want Peter Crouch in part exchange for Fernando Torres. (Daily Star)

Liverpool are closing in on the club record £25m capture of Torres. (Daily Telegraph)

United ready to outbid Liverpool for striker
25th June 2007

By Staff Writer

Manchester United are lining up a sensational bid for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres.

Torres is reportedly close to making a move to Liverpool but reports over the weekend claim that the Anfield based club is struggling to raise the funds necessary to confirm their bid formally.

The Sunday Mirror claims that with Liverpool struggling, Manchester United are ready to make a late play for Torres with a higher official bid for the talented striker.

The paper claims that Torres has a £27 million clause in his current contract and his current club, Atletico Madrid are only interested in a cash deal that meets that evaluation.

by **heimdall** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:10 pm

cpc4eva wrote:Atletico Madrid have told Liverpool they want Peter Crouch in part exchange for Fernando Torres. (Daily Star)

Liverpool are closing in on the club record £25m capture of Torres. (Daily Telegraph)

United ready to outbid Liverpool for striker
25th June 2007

By Staff Writer

Manchester United are lining up a sensational bid for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres.

Torres is reportedly close to making a move to Liverpool but reports over the weekend claim that the Anfield based club is struggling to raise the funds necessary to confirm their bid formally.

The Sunday Mirror claims that with Liverpool struggling, Manchester United are ready to make a late play for Torres with a higher official bid for the talented striker.

The paper claims that Torres has a £27 million clause in his current contract and his current club, Atletico Madrid are only interested in a cash deal that meets that evaluation.

I can't see this happening, why have Manure suddenly got so much money to throw about. They've already spent 40 million this transfer season haven't they!!

Torres will be our player, and I welcome him. I reckon he'll be great.

by **puroresu** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:21 pm

cpc4eva wrote:Atletico Madrid have told Liverpool they want Peter Crouch in part exchange for Fernando Torres. (Daily Star)

Liverpool are closing in on the club record £25m capture of Torres. (Daily Telegraph)

United ready to outbid Liverpool for striker
25th June 2007

By Staff Writer

Manchester United are lining up a sensational bid for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres.

Torres is reportedly close to making a move to Liverpool but reports over the weekend claim that the Anfield based club is struggling to raise the funds necessary to confirm their bid formally.

The Sunday Mirror claims that with Liverpool struggling, Manchester United are ready to make a late play for Torres with a higher official bid for the talented striker.

The paper claims that Torres has a £27 million clause in his current contract and his current club, Atletico Madrid are only interested in a cash deal that meets that evaluation.

The risk with taking so long to tie up a deal is that if somebody else triggers the release clause there is nothing we can do.

by **Reg** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:08 pm

puroresu wrote:
cpc4eva wrote:Atletico Madrid have told Liverpool they want Peter Crouch in part exchange for Fernando Torres. (Daily Star)

Liverpool are closing in on the club record £25m capture of Torres. (Daily Telegraph)

United ready to outbid Liverpool for striker
25th June 2007

By Staff Writer

Manchester United are lining up a sensational bid for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres.

Torres is reportedly close to making a move to Liverpool but reports over the weekend claim that the Anfield based club is struggling to raise the funds necessary to confirm their bid formally.

The Sunday Mirror claims that with Liverpool struggling, Manchester United are ready to make a late play for Torres with a higher official bid for the talented striker.

The paper claims that Torres has a £27 million clause in his current contract and his current club, Atletico Madrid are only interested in a cash deal that meets that evaluation.

The risk with taking so long to tie up a deal is that if somebody else triggers the release clause there is nothing we can do.

Michael Owen has that same clause and I dont see a rush of clubs bidding for him, do you? Speaks volumes about how many clubs even have 9 million to spend. And what they think of Owen...

by **puroresu** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:57 pm

Marseille chairman Pape Diouf remains confident of signing Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse.

Cisse looks set to leave Liverpool permanently this summer with Reds boss Rafa Benitez saying they will not consider any loan offers for the French international.

Former Auxerre ace Cisse spent the whole of last season on loan at Marseille and the club were keen to explore the option of keeping the fleet-footed forward in another loan deal.

However, they now accept that Liverpool will only allow him to leave on a permanent basis and Marseille are ready to table a bid for Cisse.

Bolton are also in the race for Cisse with the player's agent revealing last week Sammy Lee was keen to bring the player to the Reebok Stadium.

Diouf is optimistic Marseille will win the battle for Cisse's signature as the Stade Velodrome is the player's first choice destination.

"The discussions are still possible with Liverpool," Diouf told La Provence.

"Djibril doesn't want to play anywhere else other than Marseille."

by **cpc4eva** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:23 pm

http://www.robbieslater.com/footballnews.php/ligue-1-club-confident-of-liverpool-deal-5363.html

Ligue 1 club Marseille are confident that they will come to an agreement with Liverpool to sign forward Djibril Cisse.

Marseille chairman Pape Diouf said: "I hope that, some time next week, we will be able to find an adequate solution.

"Our wish, clearly stated, is to keep Djibril Cisse with us and his wish is to remain with us.

"It is a deal which we wish to carry out quickly in the long term."

http://footballcommentator.blogspot.com/2007....to.html

Monday, June 25, 2007
Liverpool preparing striker swap to land starlet

Atletico Madrid are laying the groundwork for life without Fernando Torres having made a bid for Diego Forlan and having it turned down. The 23-year-old Spanish international is very close to a deal that would see him join Liverpool as it appears both clubs are willing to accept a player + cash swap. What and who remain. Liverpool better move fast as a certain club in London that just lost its biggest asset might just swoop in.

It appears that the two clubs are 8m pounds apart in their respective valuations of Torres as well as different players involved in the deal. Liverpool have offered former Atletico player Luis Garcia but the Atletico are demanding Peter Crouch.

Liverpool also offered combinations of including Djibril Cisse in their bid for Torres. Rafa Benitez has gone as far as instructing Cisse’s management to discuss personal terms with Atletico. Cisse plus a cash offer of £15 million doesn’t seem enough though.

Liverpool will have to smash their record transfer fee by more than 10m pounds to land Torres as Atletico won’t budge from a release clause of 27m pounds. Last week Liverpool representatives travelled to Spain for negotiations and plan to return again this week.

While Peter Crouch is an option, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez wants to hold on to him, plus there are enough Spanish players at the club and misfits to close the 8m pound transfer gap.

Liverpool better not wait if they are serious about Torres. Arsenal just lost their best ever player who happens to play the same position. Arsene Wenger has long been interested in Torres and would surely step in with a bid should the means appear. He’s a creative manager and knows how to make a deal (and also get shafted on Henry’s transfer fee) and recall that Jose Reyes is still on Arsenal’s books.

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