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by **ethanr** » Fri May 13, 2011 3:49 pm

maypaxvobiscum wrote:
Kenny Kan wrote:
ethanr wrote:
Reg wrote:I don't want any Italians.... different mentality and I always hate their feckin' haircuts as well.

Italians don't belong in the prem.. just like the English don't belong in the Spanish League. It just never really works out.

Very excited about all this news linking us with Mata...

Lineker did alright at Barca when he was there.

so did McManaman and to a certain extent, Beckham. the only Englishman in recent memory i can think of who screwed up in Spain is Woodgate.

Owen..

by **maypaxvobiscum** » Fri May 13, 2011 3:51 pm

oh yeah i totally forgot he ever existed

he did pretty well though didn't he? had a good goal ratio considering he was pretty often on the bench.

by **ethanr** » Fri May 13, 2011 4:21 pm

When you play for Madrid, it's different than playing for Liverpool. English league ratio is like 1-2 while Spanish is more like 2-3. They still consider Benzema bad and he has scored 24 goals and gotten 9 assists in 46 games this year, and has won them a whole lot of games with those goals.

by **kawaton** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:25 pm

Up until 2005 i cant think of many spaniards who made it over here either.
I know of more italians than spaniards upto then tbh

by **tubby** » Sun May 15, 2011 1:39 pm

Dalglish Handed £50m Kitty and Sets Sights on 'German Messi'
Posted on 15 May 2011

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has finally secured a new three-year contract and has been handed a £50million transfer budget to help bring the glory days back to Anfield after watching Manchester United win a record 19th league title.

The Scot made it clear that the club will not be help to ransom over any potential transfers, but did admit that the club will be looking to strengthen during the summer.

"The owners have been fully supportive. They want the club to be successful and if we don’t have the players here to do that then we need to go and find somebody else," said Dalglish.

“At the same time, if somebody is too greedy then they won’t be coming here. People are entitled to their own opinion (about the effect of not being in the Champions League).

“We are confident that we will get players if we want them. If they don’t want to come here for the right reasons then we won’t take them anyway. It’s as simple and as straightforward as that.”

One player who has been heavily linked with a move is Werder Bremen winger Marko Marin who has claimed that Liverpool are after his signature for next season.

Marin has been linked with a number of Europe's top sides after and impressive couple of seasons for both Bremen and Germany, and has become known as the "German Messi".

The 22-year-old caught the eye of a number of clubs around the continent with his performances in this seasons Champions League, and it is believed Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is also interested in acquiring the services of Marin.

Liverpool's new permanent manager Kenny Dalglish and director of football Damien Comolli are keen to bring some creative flair to Anfield and Marin fits that bill perfectly.

The German international has said he is aware of the interest from Liverpool, telling German newspaper Bild: "Yes, I am aware of the interest form Liverpool FC. However I am just keeping my focus on Werder Bremen.

"We had a very difficult time this season and it was a struggle, of course, I still like being at Werder Bremen."

So far this season Marin has made 40 appearances, scored five goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions.

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Hopefully that's 50mil plus whatever Kenny brings in from player sales.

by **metalhead** » Sun May 15, 2011 6:18 pm

Marin would be awesome, just spoke to a mate of mine whose a Bayern fan and watches the bundas liga every weekend he rates him very highly!

by **Greavesie** » Sun May 15, 2011 6:40 pm

wouldnt get too carried away with the German Messi tag

We've got the English Messi remember...

by **ethanr** » Sun May 15, 2011 6:42 pm

metalhead wrote:Marin would be awesome, just spoke to a mate of mine whose a Bayern fan and watches the bundas liga every weekend he rates him very highly!

One of my best friends is a Bremen fan and I always mess with him about how we are going to steal his players. Marin started this season very slow, but he ended really strongly. Would be a really decent signing.

by **tubby** » Sun May 15, 2011 7:42 pm

There are some good players in the Bundesliga. The problem is German players don't usually like to play outside their home nation. I haven't watched much La Liga this year but if either Ozil or Khedira are on their way out id love either of them here too.

by **metalhead** » Sun May 15, 2011 8:03 pm

tubby wrote:There are some good players in the Bundesliga. The problem is German players don't usually like to play outside their home nation. I haven't watched much La Liga this year but if either Ozil or Khedira are on their way out id love either of them here too.

Ozil is class mate, for 12m a bargain signing by Real Madrid.

by **tubby** » Tue May 17, 2011 10:24 pm

Aguero Quit Announcement Prompts €45m Spurs and Liverpool Bids

Sergio Aguero has reportedly told the Athletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo that he wishes to leave the club in the summer, prompting interest from a host of clubs including Liverpool and Tottenham.

Aguero has been in fantastic form for Athletico Madrid this season, scoring 17 goals and providing 2 assists in 31 games for Los Colchoneros this season. Whilst Aguero has impressed, Athletico have faltered and look set to lose Aguero, Forlan and De Gea as they cannot offer them European football.

Tottenham launched a late bid for Aguero in January, offering a fee believed to be in the region of €38 million, but respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has insisted the Argentinean would be available for around €45 million.

“Regarding Kun Aguero,” Balague stated via social media network Twitter. “He would cost 45m euros (plus taxes if At M [Athletico Madrid refuses to sell). Interest from Man City, Real Madrid and Liverpool.”

Whilst Spurs were not mentioned, they will certainly do their utmost to try signing one of the most exciting prospects in world football for a second time. However, their inability to offer him Champions League football could provide a possible obstacle, enabling the history of Real Madrid and financial power of Manchester City to snuff out their chances.

Liverpool once again have a large transfer kitty to delve into during the summer, with new owners the Fenway Sports Group set to hand Kenny Dalglish up to £50 million for squad additions. They seem to have more pressing problems with squad depth – including the apparent need for defensive reinforcements – but look at Aguero as a potential wide player.

Aguero is good friends with in-form Liverpool midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, having played alongside him at club and international level, whilst many are suggesting the success of Fernando Torres’ move to Anfield could prove the perfect template for a successful transition to the Premier League.

Whilst Liverpool and Tottenham are evidently keen, a number of other teams will surely be on red alert – Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan have all been recently linked with the South American – ensuring that no team are currently stand-out favourites for his signature.

Whilst Athletico Madrid are still waiting for official confirmation of Aguero’s desire to leave the Vicente Calderon, Quique Sanchez Flores will be preparing for a future without the diminutive attacker as Balague insisted he has told the Madrid hierarchy his career lies elsewhere.

“Kun Aguero has not asked officially 2 be transferred,” Balague tweeted. “No transfer requests exist in Spain. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED HE TOLD CHAIRMAN he wants out.”

http://www.sportsvibe.co.uk/news....ol-bids

by **Reg** » Wed May 18, 2011 1:06 am

He's not good enough to play in front of Spearing, only Messi will do.

by **ethanr** » Wed May 18, 2011 3:09 am

Haha. Aguero... That would be a signing. But considering they say one reason he's leaving is because of no European football...

by **Johnny Boy** » Wed May 18, 2011 7:43 am

It would be a big ask to spend a lot of the summer budget on one player.
Especially when I assume there are other priorities such as a left back, centre half and wide players.

If he leaves I can see him going to Real Madrid.

by **Aussie Style** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:17 am

Johnny Boy wrote:It would be a big ask to spend a lot of the summer budget on one player.
Especially when I assume there are other priorities such as a left back, centre half and wide players.

If he leaves I can see him going to Real Madrid.

From what I understand their isn't exactly a budget as such. If certain players become available the club are going to be right in the mix. Their is a lot of talk that we are VERY interested in Aguero and are willing to pay between £45-50 mil for him. Juventus, Chelsea, United, Real and City are all sniffing around. Their is also talk that we are having a serious go at getting Hazard as well, but apparently he prefers Arsenal.

I'm just getting this from that Tommo lad on twitter ( @pault86 ) who is apparently an ITK..so don't blame me if its all bullsh1t

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