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by **Greavesie** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:59 pm

any update on Coates? He had a medical every day last week going by what I've read

by **metalhead** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:06 pm

Greavesie wrote:any update on Coates? He had a medical every day last week going by what I've read

had his medical yesterday, just waiting for the work permit now till we confirm the news from our end.

LIVERPOOL FC have seen off a last-ditch attempt by Atletico Madrid to land Sebastian Coates.

The Spanish outfit tried to hijack the Nacional centre-back’s proposed £7million move to LFC by submitting an offer of around £8million.

However, Coates informed his Uruguayan club he had no interest in speaking to Atletico as his heart was set on signing for the Reds.

Despite the size of Atletico’s offer, Nacional have agreed to respect the defender’s wishes and he underwent a medical in Liverpool yesterday.

As Coates’ deal nears completion, Craig Bellamy’s proposed return to Liverpool has moved a step closer after Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted he would be prepared to let him join the Reds.

The 32-year-old Welshman is available on a free transfer and will sever his ties with City if he can agree a financial settlement on the rest of his contract.

“Craig is a good player and it’s important for him and for me to find a good solution,” Mancini said. “It could be (Liverpool) and it’s important players from City can go to a good team. We have another week and I hope can find a good solution.”

Liverpool face competition from Tottenham to land Bellamy as Dalglish looks to add to his attacking options.

Meanwhile, winger Stewart Downing has urged Liverpool to turn Anfield into a fortress ahead of today’s clash with Bolton (5.30pm).

The Reds dropped two points at home on the opening weekend against Sunderland and the winger is keen to build on last weekend’s victory at Arsenal.

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by **maypaxvobiscum** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:11 pm

Downing, Cole, Kuyt and Maxi are the only wingers we have. we need a right winger. Kuyt and Maxi are in their 30s and might be moved on next season while Cole is subject to interest from Spurs. that leaves us with Downing. kinda pathetic for a team chasing a ECL spot.

perhaps someone with great pace will do. we have very good passers of the ball in Gerrard, Adam, etc but what we need is a live-wire down the right wing for counter attacks.

by **aCe'** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:15 pm

maypaxvobiscum wrote:Downing, Cole, Kuyt and Maxi are the only wingers we have. we need a right winger. Kuyt and Maxi are in their 30s and might be moved on next season while Cole is subject to interest from Spurs. that leaves us with Downing. kinda pathetic for a team chasing a ECL spot.

perhaps someone with great pace will do. we have very good passers of the ball in Gerrard, Adam, etc but what we need is a live-wire down the right wing for counter attacks.

gotta agree with that... Henderson was supposed to be the wide player to complement our style of play but that obviously didnt turn out to be the case.. Kuyt is still a decent option and Downing when played down the left offers good width and balance. Outside the pair we have Maxi who imo is a decent wide player who deserves a chance in the starting lineup..

Still, our options are rather limited in those positions especially when you consider the fact that we have no backup forwards (Ngog on his way out?) and our central midfielders (Gerrard aside) offer little in terms of attacking contribution in open play...

by **metalhead** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:16 pm

Anyone heard about our link with Bryan Ruiz of FC Twente?

by **ethanr** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:19 pm

metalhead wrote:Anyone heard about our link with Bryan Ruiz of FC Twente?

Like a year ago. Spurs seem keen on him.

by **metalhead** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:21 pm

just hearing a new rumor now about him that we are keen to sign him

by **bunglemark2** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:36 am

please, please, please let this happen....
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news....-escape

by **RedSi35** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:49 am

Rumour is that bellamy iss going to spurs

A few whispers about roberto solado and ibrahim affelay ?

by **tubby** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:38 pm

Yeah I read something about Affelay this morning, also Ruiz a few days ago. Thing is didn't Affelay only just move to Barca last season?

by **crim cram** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:49 pm

tubby wrote:Yeah I read something about Affelay this morning, also Ruiz a few days ago. Thing is didn't Affelay only just move to Barca last season?

but he's already finding it difficult to get a game. I'd have him in a second! Go get'm Kenny!

by **shanks** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:29 pm

bunglemark2 wrote:please, please, please let this happen....
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news....-escape

its been a cracking transfer window and now this :buttrock

by **7_Kewell** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:58 pm

look like Bellamy is indeed off to spurs....although he might have second thoughts after todays result

by **Johnny Boy** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:18 pm

So as far as the next few days go the possible outs are Poulsen, N'gog and Cole perhaps, with Coates hopefully coming in.

I hope we land a back up striker personally especially if N'gog goes.

by **maguskwt** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:20 pm

hopefully now, we'll go for Neymar...

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