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by **ruskiy playmaker** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:24 am

Is anybody else getting sick of the word Villa?

by **Dundalk** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:12 am

Liverpool have dismissed claims that Fernando Torres could be tempted away from Anfield by a massive bid from new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.

The 24-year-old Spain striker was at the centre of speculation that he was a top target for Scolari, along with AC Milan's Brazil superstar Kaka.

But Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry told BBC Sport: "Fernando Torres is just not for sale to anyone.

"It is as simple as that, really - he is not going anywhere."

Torres took the Premier League by storm last season, scoring 33 goals after his move to Liverpool from his boyhood club Atletico Madrid.

And he has already delivered an impressive performance for Spain in their 4-1 win against Russia in their opening game of Euro 2008.

Scolari has been handed a huge transfer budget by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, and Torres was among a number of names listed as players he will attempt to sign once he arrives at Stamford Bridge on 1 July.

But Parry has made it clear even Abramovich's millions will not prise Torres away from Liverpool after only one season on Merseyside

by **tubby** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:01 am

Not sure if anyone has posted this so far but its some comments from GB saying that we wont get that Riera lad from Espanyol but Rafa is planning a "nice surprise" for the fans.

"There has been mention – and a lot of you guys have been asking about - a possible nine million bid from Liverpool for Riera of Espanyol. I can certainly guarantee that no such a thing has happened.

Espanyol have not received an offer and Liverpool have not made one. Riera is, no doubt, a player that can easily adapt to Liverpool. For those of you who remember him at Manchester city, you’ll recall that the manager was Stuart Pierce: someone who didn’t have much time for creative players who did not track back.

Riera needs someone to be on top of him constantly, but he is good enough to play for any top four team in the Premier League, provided he can be relieved of his defensive duties.

The problem, at least at the moment, is that Espanyol are not selling anybody (having said that, they can’t stop Kameni form going because his buy out clause is just 6 million euros) and I have the impression that Liverpool are leaking stories about Riera, to hide other targets. As well as Gareth Barry (and the selling of Peter Crouch, Riise, Xabi Alonso and Scott Carson), Rafa is preparing a nice surprise for the fans."

http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?id=11

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Not sure what to make of this. One one hand it could be another Degen or it could be an older player which wouldnt be a bad thing but it depends on the player. Personally I think it could be Aimar.

by **Almighty Red** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:25 am

redbeergoggles wrote:I think it will be Oscar Trejo of Rcd Mallorca ,Rafa has made numerous attempts to initially take him on loan ,but has been rebuffed by his club .The 19 yr old Argentinian is said to be the next big thing .

Is the one who scored once in about 20 appearances last season? At least we'll have cover for Voronin...

by **Ace Ventura** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:16 pm

Probably not even worth posting as its not even a rumour, but me mate has just been walking through town and this lad had the new home shirt on with Quaresma number 17 on the back.
Not sure why anyone would do that, and i personally couldnt see Rafa signing him but for some reason this strange dude still had the shirt with his name on

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:21 pm

Ace Ventura wrote:Probably not even worth posting as its not even a rumour, but me mate has just been walking through town and this lad had the new home shirt on with Quaresma number 17 on the back.
Not sure why anyone would do that, and i personally couldnt see Rafa signing him but for some reason this strange dude still had the shirt with his name on

Maybe the lads name was Quaresma

You never Know.

by **NANNY RED** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:42 pm

by **dawson99** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:50 pm

ive still got my biscan top that i wear

by **Igor Zidane** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:56 pm

dawson99 wrote:ive still got my biscan top that i wear

No shame in that Daws.

by **Dundalk** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:49 pm

Heard elsewere that there were AS Roma reps in Qatar to watch Kewell in Australia's World Cup Qualifier.

Please God

by **Rush Job** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:16 am

Dundalk wrote:Heard elsewere that there were AS Roma reps in Qatar to watch Kewell in Australia's World Cup Qualifier.

Please God

Is kewels contract not up anyway?

by **Aussie Style** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:08 pm

Yeah, Kewell's contracts up, his no longer a LFC player, scored again in a WC qualifier last night, played the whole game.

Found this one on goal.com

Villa Tempted By Liverpool Move
Spanish striker David Villa has admitted that the prospect of moving to England and playing for Liverpool is an attractive one, stating that the idea of linking up with former Valencia coach Rafael Benítez is tempting...
Villa, 26, is currently one of the hottest properties in Europe having already scored four goals in two games for his country at Euro 2008.

The Valencia striker who will quit the Mestalla this summer had been reported as saying he would prefer to remain in Spain, despite interest from several Premier League clubs.

Yet it now appears that the lure of Liverpool, with their Spanish contingent, including manager Rafael Benitez and fellow striker Fernando Torres, may have changed his mind.

“Liverpool and Chelsea are both big clubs with a lot of attraction,” he said before adding, “Liverpool have a Spanish coach and I also have a lot of friends there.”

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is clearly a fan of the striker having previously tried, unsuccessfully, to sign Villa when he was Valencia manager, something Villa is aware of. He said: “When Rafa was coach at Valencia and I was at Zaragoza there was contact about me joining Valencia but I couldn’t arrive until the year after he left there.”

Villa eventually signed for Valencia from Zaragoza in 2005 and has gone on to make 101 appearances for the club, scoring 58 goals.

He is currently playing for Spain in Euro 2008 and after scoring a hat trick in his opening game against Russia, went on to hit a last minute winner against Sweden last night to send his side through to the quarter finals of the competition.

by **The Manhattan Project** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:36 pm

According to Manhattan's sources, David Bentley has just announced he wants to leave Blackburned Rangers.

Details are sketchy at this point.

by **NANNY RED** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:24 pm

David Bently just been on SSN has put in a transfer request gave an interview an said he want to play Champions league football for one of the big four. I like the lad alot but is he just another squad player

by **metalhead** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:29 pm

NANNY RED wrote:David Bently just been on SSN has put in a transfer request gave an interview an said he want to play Champions league football for one of the big four. I like the lad alot but is he just another squad player

I would rather have him more than milner

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