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by **aCe'** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:09 am

ken_job wrote:How much would macicon cost from Inter Milan? Hes a cracking right back and if hes 'available' for offers which he syas he is then can we afford him?

Also Dzeko and Grafite? I know both are in demand and are valued highly by Wolfsburg but how much would they cost us and how would people see them doing in England?! I havent seen mush of either of them but they're form this year has been sensational. Dzeko will be expensive because of his age but perhaps Grafite could be approachable?

Maicon is probably the best rightback in world football today... the play him ahead of Dani Alves for Brazil so that says a little about his quality i think... Heard something about Chelsea wanting him for 22mill and Inter not wanting to sell... a little out of our reach im afraid but a great rightback...

Lahm, Rafinha and Srna would all be more feasible options and would all be improvements on what we got i think... Johnson falls in the same cateegory i guess but hes getting a little too overpriced and overrated for my liking...

by **tubby** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:27 am

Lennon has a lot of pace but his end product is often poor.

by **tubby** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:37 am

Apparantly the Ronaldo deal is almost done -82Million!!!!!!

by **GYBS** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:46 am

yep it has been announced on the Man Utd website

by **Roger Red Hat** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:18 am

torres for golden boot next season then?

by **tubby** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:21 am

Lee J wrote:torres for golden boot next season then?

If he stays fit mate.

by **tubby** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:33 am

Negredo open to Reds move
Striker weighs up future at Real

Alvaro Negredo has revealed that if he is forced to leave Real Madrid then Liverpool or Valencia would be great destinations, but his first choice is stay at the Bernabeu.

The 23-year-old striker has been bought back by Los Merengues after two years with Almeria and there is some confusion about whether he will stay or be sold as part of another deal.

Reports have linked Negredo with an immediate move away from the Spanish capital, but the player himself wants to show that he could be the forward that Madrid need if he is given the chance.

"I am delighted that they are going exercise it because my dream is to triumph in Madrid," he told AS.

"I still do not know what will happen, but the fact they have decided to buy me back is testament to my work over the last two seasons that I feel has been good.

"Now I want to stay with Madrid.

"He [Florentino Perez] called me to tell me of the intention to exercise the buy-back clause. He told me to rest and that when I returned we would see what happens.
Option
"My first option is to stay, but we will have to see how many forwards there are at Madrid. For a player like me, who comes from the youth team, it is difficult to win a place.

"What I need is to play games and I want to be able to do that with Madrid."

Valencia are reported to want Negredo as part of a deal that could see David Villa head to Real Madrid and the young striker would not object if the Mestalla was his new home.

"If I do have to go then Valencia would a great option. They are a big club and they have Unai Emery as coach, who I had a great relationship with at Almeria," he continued.

"Whatever happens, if Madrid do not want me I will not see myself as a bargaining chip for them to use.

"Technically they may think that, but I would not see myself like that because I will go where I think is best for my career.

"It would hurt a bit. The club has spoken about having more Spanish players and for the time being they are showing me respect and that means a lot.

"But if they decide to sell me then I will not leave with any problems."

Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Negredo and while he has not hidden the fact he would like to play with Fernando Torres, he is not pushing for a move to Anfield.

"I have already said that I think that is a great club and it would be incredible to play alongside Torres. But I prefer not to talk about that, because for now I am a Madrid player," he added.

by **Ciggy** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:10 pm

EXCLUSIVE-Barca-risk-Rafas-wrath-returning-bid-Liverpools-Yossi-Benayoun

EXCLUSIVE: Barca risk Rafa's wrath by returning with bid for Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is on collision course with Rafa Benitez after targeting a second Liverpool player in as many weeks.

Benitez reacted angrily when Guardiola's interest in Javier Mascherano was leaked to a local Catalan radio station in a move that appears to have unsettled the Liverpool midfielder.

Though stressing Mascherano will not be allowed to leave, and claiming the 25-year-old was happy at Anfield, Benitez was dismayed to hear claims from the Mascherano's agent that 'of course' he would be interested in a transfer to the Nou Camp.

Now Liverpool could struggle to hang on to Yossi Benayoun after reports in Israel that he has been the subject of an approach from the newly crowned European champions.

According to sources close to Benayoun, senior figures at Barcelona have contacted their Anfield counterparts and enquired about his availability and an asking price.

Benayoun crowned an impressive season for Liverpool with a late Champions League winner against Barcelona's arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, and his form has been noted by Guardiola, who believes his touch and vision would make him a useful addition to his Nou Camp squad.

But Benayoun's Liverpool future already appeared to be in the balance after he recently admitted receiving approaches from clubs at home and abroad.

Manchester City and his former club West Ham have been monitoring his impact on Liverpool's hunt for honours, while Atletico Madrid and Villarreal have also declared an interest.

It is understood that, at 29, he feels there is one more big pay day to come and that an offer of contract talks at Anfield would be enough to banish any thoughts of moving on.

Benayoun is halfway through a four-year deal, and Benitez must decide whether to reward his improved form, and end uncertainty over his future, by presenting him with the long-term deal he is looking for.

Speaking on Israeli radio last month, Benayoun said: 'This has been the best season of my career. I have played a lot of games and scored some important goals, and I am very happy with that.

'At the moment, I am a Liverpool player, and unless something surprising happens, I will remain one. But after such a good season, I have had some offers from England and Spain. You have to give that some consideration, so there will probably be some discussions with Liverpool.

'I have had a great two years at Anfield and enjoyed every minute. I have long since accepted that, with one or two notable exceptions, there is no such thing as an automatic choice at Liverpool.

'Unless you are Steven Gerrard, you are going to sit out one or two games, but that is no problem. Stevie is exceptional, and the rest of us accept that.

'The good thing is, I have been playing more, and I hope it continues that way. To be honest, it could be Real Madrid knocking on my door, and I would still rather stay at Liverpool four more years.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... ayoun.html

And

http://fourfourtwo.com/news/spain/32605/default.aspx

30 million + Iniesta and we have a deal

by **Roger Red Hat** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:30 pm

hey Rafa, tell 'em fo fek off.

Keep the squad we already have, add to it. Dont sell important players and I think Benny is an important member of the squad.

by **Roger Red Hat** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:41 pm

here we go chums, Valencia have confirmed they have had an approach for David Villa from a club OUTSIDE of Spain. Could it be us?

by **Bad Bob** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:50 pm

Ciggy wrote:EXCLUSIVE-Barca-risk-Rafas-wrath-returning-bid-Liverpools-Yossi-Benayoun

EXCLUSIVE: Barca risk Rafa's wrath by returning with bid for Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is on collision course with Rafa Benitez after targeting a second Liverpool player in as many weeks.

Benitez reacted angrily when Guardiola's interest in Javier Mascherano was leaked to a local Catalan radio station in a move that appears to have unsettled the Liverpool midfielder.

Though stressing Mascherano will not be allowed to leave, and claiming the 25-year-old was happy at Anfield, Benitez was dismayed to hear claims from the Mascherano's agent that 'of course' he would be interested in a transfer to the Nou Camp.

Now Liverpool could struggle to hang on to Yossi Benayoun after reports in Israel that he has been the subject of an approach from the newly crowned European champions.

According to sources close to Benayoun, senior figures at Barcelona have contacted their Anfield counterparts and enquired about his availability and an asking price.

Benayoun crowned an impressive season for Liverpool with a late Champions League winner against Barcelona's arch-rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, and his form has been noted by Guardiola, who believes his touch and vision would make him a useful addition to his Nou Camp squad.

But Benayoun's Liverpool future already appeared to be in the balance after he recently admitted receiving approaches from clubs at home and abroad.

Manchester City and his former club West Ham have been monitoring his impact on Liverpool's hunt for honours, while Atletico Madrid and Villarreal have also declared an interest.

It is understood that, at 29, he feels there is one more big pay day to come and that an offer of contract talks at Anfield would be enough to banish any thoughts of moving on.

Benayoun is halfway through a four-year deal, and Benitez must decide whether to reward his improved form, and end uncertainty over his future, by presenting him with the long-term deal he is looking for.

Speaking on Israeli radio last month, Benayoun said: 'This has been the best season of my career. I have played a lot of games and scored some important goals, and I am very happy with that.

'At the moment, I am a Liverpool player, and unless something surprising happens, I will remain one. But after such a good season, I have had some offers from England and Spain. You have to give that some consideration, so there will probably be some discussions with Liverpool.

'I have had a great two years at Anfield and enjoyed every minute. I have long since accepted that, with one or two notable exceptions, there is no such thing as an automatic choice at Liverpool.

'Unless you are Steven Gerrard, you are going to sit out one or two games, but that is no problem. Stevie is exceptional, and the rest of us accept that.

'The good thing is, I have been playing more, and I hope it continues that way. To be honest, it could be Real Madrid knocking on my door, and I would still rather stay at Liverpool four more years.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... ayoun.html

And

http://fourfourtwo.com/news/spain/32605/default.aspx

30 million + Iniesta and we have a deal

Yeah, Barca are desperate to have more jinky little players who are good with the ball at their feet. I'm sure Messi and Iniesta are bricking it at the thought of Yossi arriving. :upside:

by **aCe'** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:08 pm

Probably Chelsea... and if Barca want Benny id slap a 10-15 mill tag on him and ship him out to sunny Spain... or maybe we can work something out with Barca... Hleb for Benny seems about right...

by **RedRoots** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:31 pm

Lee J wrote:here we go chums, Valencia have confirmed they have had an approach for David Villa from a club OUTSIDE of Spain. Could it be us?

Hopefully it aint the scum, i can safely say it won't be us!

by **JoeTerp** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:36 pm

I think Yossi is worth a lot more than 10 million to our team. What they hell can you buy for that in an attacking sense nowadays? And if any swap deal were involved, I wouldn't want to pick up Hleb. I would ask for a couple of prospects in return, Gai Ausslin, an Israeli for an Israeli?

by **aCe'** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:55 pm

hahaha.... Why is Benny worth more than 10mill ? this is getting a little too ridiculous now... Benny more than 10 whats Kuyt worth, 20 ?!
Benny at 10mill i'd sell... go for Joaquin from Valencia for that price or less or Maxi from Atletico for a little more...

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