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by **Scottbot** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:55 am

I think Robben could be gotten on loan. Would LOVE to see it happen.

Liverpool set to move for Arjen Robben after Manchester United show interest
By Sportsmail Reporter

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is believed to have stepped up his interest in Arjen Robben, after the Real Madrid player was reportedly offered to Manchester United.
The Spaniard has long been an admirer of the winger, and could go head-to-head with his bitter rival Sir Alex Ferguson over the player's signature.

The Holland star is out of a favour at Real Madrid and is eyeing a return to the Barclays Premier League.
Battleground: Liverpool and United are both keen on adding Robben to their squad
The Dutch international is believed to be valued by his club at around £18 million. Manchester United, still yet to spend much of the £80 million received from Real for Cristiano Ronaldo, would have no problem meeting that valuation if they decided it was a fair price.
Robben was close to joining United before he signed for Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in 2004 and would provide the speed and goals neither Antonio Valencia nor Nani can offer.
In contrast, Liverpool might struggle to come up with the money required before the transfer window shuts in seven days' time. Club owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have spent the summer restructuring the club's debts, with the consequence that Benitez has been told their will be no more money to spend.
However, the former Valencia boss will hold out hope his employers will still make some funds available. Benitez has not spent all of the £30 million received from the sale of Xabi Alonso to Madrid, and in light of the club's poor start to the season might be able to persuade both men that the club needs to spend some money in order to compete with their rivals .

Dutch courage: The winger was impressive against England earlier this month
Additional funds could also be raised through the sale of Ryan Babel. Benitez is believed to be losing patience with the youngster, and a bid of around £8 million might tempt the club to sell the underperforming winger to fund a move for Robben.

The 25-year-old has been outstanding in pre-season games for Real but coach Manuel Pelligrini is having trouble accommodating him with new arrivals Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema.
Benitez is believed to have been a long-term admirer of Robben's ability, and Madrid even considered offering the Dutchman as part of the deal for Alonso as they attempted to sign the midfielder earlier this month.
Arsenal and Turkish club Galatasaray have both expressed interest in the winger in the past. Robben's father, Hans, has previously ruled out the possibility of his son joining Spurs.

Benitez, however, will be confident of persuading Robben to join him at Anfield, and may see him as the world-class winger he has been looking for, at a price more affordable than previous targets David Silva and Franck Ribery.

by **Sabre** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:59 am

Unfortunately the rumours surrounding Robben that are linked to Liverpool are from UK, not Spain. The entourage of Real Madrid so far only acknowledges that Fergie is on the verge of making a bid

by **Roger Red Hat** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:30 am

W E H A V E N O T G O T A N Y M O N E Y !

zero spondoolies
zilch
nowt
fek all
coffers are empty
skint
broke
pennyless

...and suddenly we're bidding for Robben?

:laugh:

by **JamCar05** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:59 pm

centarec wrote:Apparently Goran Pandev is avaiable for 7 mil euros . Thats a great offer (the whole point is he is in conflict with the owner of Lazio and he wants to get out of there ASAP ) and the owner wants to make some money from him because next year hell go for free . So rafa needs only 6 969 000 Euros more )))

Would love to see this happen (especially at the price quoted) as I rate him quite highly. Unfortunately I can't see it happening, as we find ourselves in the situation mentioned in the post above (ie we seem to have NO money at all

).

by **only me** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:40 pm

why we would we even want Robben ffs? he is the exact opposite if anything Rafa believes in ,his a rackless Ego Manck which loves the ball and for the life of him won't pass it.

Yes his talented as hell but he is so self centered and would never fit the teamwork spirit of Liverpool.

by **Roger Red Hat** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:04 pm

only me wrote:why we would we even want Robben ffs? he is the exact opposite if anything Rafa believes in ,his a rackless Ego Manck which loves the ball and for the life of him won't pass it.

Yes his talented as hell but he is so self centered and would never fit the teamwork spirit of Liverpool.

did you watch the game against villa? I didn't see much teamwork spirit.

anyhow, he'd be a decent signing for the right money, which is about 83p cos thats all we have left in the coffers :glare:

by **centarec** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:13 pm

Actually we have 9 pounds now .. They put the 83p that Lucas will score an own goal

by **account deleted by request** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:29 pm

Reds close on Czech starlet
Liverpool poised to sign Sokolik
By Vasek Kadlec Last updated: 26th August 2009

..Liverpool are set to bring in Jakub Sokolik from Banik Ostrava, according to the defender's agent.

The teenager, who turns 16 on Friday, is understood to be on his way to Merseyside to hold talks over a possible contract with the Premier League giants.

Sokolik's representative Pavel Zika expects the move to go through in the very near future.

"It is a regular transfer on the basis of an agreement between two clubs," Zika tolf CTK.

"During the next few days we should finalise the deal."

Exciting prospect
Sokolik has played for Czech Republic at Under 16 level and is regarded as an exciting prospect for the future.

Liverpool have been tracking his progress for some time and Banik general manager Werner Licka is not surprised Rafa Benitez's men have stepped up their interest.

Licka said: "On the club level we are basically agreed with Liverpool, but it is not concluded yet because Jakub is travelling to Liverpool to discuss the terms of the contract.

"It is no coincidence that they have chosen him. He has a great potential to gain ground there.

"He knows what he wants and he is all right in the head. Personally, I am no big fan of transfers of such young players to foreign leagues but, on the other hand, the interest of Liverpool is a huge reward for our work."

Banik chairman Tomas Trucha added: "If he reaches the first team just once, then it would make the transfer one of the biggest in Banik's club history."
LINK

by **aCe'** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:33 pm

by **Roger Red Hat** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:42 pm

we may as well be trawling the fking conference league for players

by **Reg** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:57 pm

Lee J wrote:we may as well be trawling the fking conference league for players

Call it 'La Liga Conferença' and he probably would.

by **Kash_Mountain** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:01 pm

I wish we could bring through some lads from the academy.

What is going on in this area- anyone know?

I know it's early days, but I am a little bit worried due to the fact that we just don't have the strength in depth. If (and that's a big if) SG and/or FT were injured, who realistically do we have that can score a load of goals.

by **bunglemark2** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:42 pm

s@int wrote:Reds close on Czech starlet
Liverpool poised to sign Sokolik
By Vasek Kadlec Last updated: 26th August 2009

..Liverpool are set to bring in Jakub Sokolik from Banik Ostrava, according to the defender's agent.

The teenager, who turns 16 on Friday, is understood to be on his way to Merseyside to hold talks over a possible contract with the Premier League giants.

Sokolik's representative Pavel Zika expects the move to go through in the very near future.

"It is a regular transfer on the basis of an agreement between two clubs," Zika tolf CTK.

"During the next few days we should finalise the deal."

Exciting prospect
Sokolik has played for Czech Republic at Under 16 level and is regarded as an exciting prospect for the future.

Liverpool have been tracking his progress for some time and Banik general manager Werner Licka is not surprised Rafa Benitez's men have stepped up their interest.

Licka said: "On the club level we are basically agreed with Liverpool, but it is not concluded yet because Jakub is travelling to Liverpool to discuss the terms of the contract.

"It is no coincidence that they have chosen him. He has a great potential to gain ground there.

"He knows what he wants and he is all right in the head. Personally, I am no big fan of transfers of such young players to foreign leagues but, on the other hand, the interest of Liverpool is a huge reward for our work."

Banik chairman Tomas Trucha added: "If he reaches the first team just once, then it would make the transfer one of the biggest in Banik's club history."
LINK

....and rumour has it he will be loaned to Dunmanway in County Cork to further his career with a guaranteed first team start every week against the local sheep and goat population.....

Ehhhh....Rafa ? Hello ? Anybody home ? Bueller ? Bueller ? Anyone ?

How's about one or two players for the, ahem!, FIRST team ? You know, the one that kinda needs a little help in the Premiership....

by **tubby** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:48 pm

Sounds like some expensive add ons. But hopefully if he can get into the first team then he is good enough.

by **JoeTerp** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:59 pm

bunglemark2 wrote:
s@int wrote:Reds close on Czech starlet
Liverpool poised to sign Sokolik
By Vasek Kadlec Last updated: 26th August 2009

..Liverpool are set to bring in Jakub Sokolik from Banik Ostrava, according to the defender's agent.

The teenager, who turns 16 on Friday, is understood to be on his way to Merseyside to hold talks over a possible contract with the Premier League giants.

Sokolik's representative Pavel Zika expects the move to go through in the very near future.

"It is a regular transfer on the basis of an agreement between two clubs," Zika tolf CTK.

"During the next few days we should finalise the deal."

Exciting prospect
Sokolik has played for Czech Republic at Under 16 level and is regarded as an exciting prospect for the future.

Liverpool have been tracking his progress for some time and Banik general manager Werner Licka is not surprised Rafa Benitez's men have stepped up their interest.

Licka said: "On the club level we are basically agreed with Liverpool, but it is not concluded yet because Jakub is travelling to Liverpool to discuss the terms of the contract.

"It is no coincidence that they have chosen him. He has a great potential to gain ground there.

"He knows what he wants and he is all right in the head. Personally, I am no big fan of transfers of such young players to foreign leagues but, on the other hand, the interest of Liverpool is a huge reward for our work."

Banik chairman Tomas Trucha added: "If he reaches the first team just once, then it would make the transfer one of the biggest in Banik's club history."
LINK

....and rumour has it he will be loaned to Dunmanway in County Cork to further his career with a guaranteed first team start every week against the local sheep and goat population.....

Ehhhh....Rafa ? Hello ? Anybody home ? Bueller ? Bueller ? Anyone ?

How's about one or two players for the, ahem!, FIRST team ? You know, the one that kinda needs a little help in the Premiership....

there is no way that we could have signed a first team player for whatever fee we are paying for this 16 year old, I don't see what point you are trying to make.

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