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Post by rengo on Jun 11, 2007 16:09:25 GMT
Oh I'm starting to get a bit stressed over this now...I don't get it though...they said they'd give us money so why would they not now?   |
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Post by Scousysmurf on Jun 11, 2007 16:23:54 GMT
 Those are some nasty rumours!!
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Post by Kingkenny on Jun 11, 2007 19:12:43 GMT
The rumours are getting worse,we have been linked with Forlan now!!
Liverpool target Forlan
Barring any sudden indication from the Americans that Eto'o falls within the club's price range, Benítez is likely to pursue a series of alternative targets who would cost about half the 35 million pounds Barcelona want for their sought-after Cameroon striker. How a player who struggled to make the grade at Manchester United would be received by Liverpool supporters is open to debate, but Diego Forlán, the Villarreal and Uruguay striker, is believed to figure prominently in Benítez's thoughts.
Diego Milito, who scored twice in Real Zaragoza's 2-2 draw against Real Madrid on Saturday, has also been considered, while Benítez retains an interest in David Trezeguet, of Juventus, and Darren Bent, who will leave Charlton Athletic after their relegation from the Premiership last season.
Forlán was scarcely given a chance to prove his worth by Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, the vast majority of his appearances during his 2½-year spell coming as a substitute, but he did achieve cult status after scoring twice in the 2-1 Premiership win over Liverpool in December 2002.
The qualities that convinced Ferguson to pay Independiente 7.5 million pounds for Forlán have come to the fore again in Spain, however, with 54 goals in 106 league appearances for Villarreal since his move in August 2004. Roy Keane, the Sunderland manager, has been tracking his former United teammate, but while the North East club are thought to have balked at the 24 million Euro (about 16 million pound) release clause in Forlán's contract, that would not be an issue for Liverpool.
Forlán, 28, who is preparing for the Copa America with Uruguay, is contracted at El Madrigal until 2010 but is understood to be enthused about the prospect of a return to England, where he feels he has unfinished business.
"There has not been any offer from Liverpool and it's very difficult to talk about what might happen when there isn't an offer there, but things can change every day," Daniel Bolotnicoff, Forlán's agent, told The Times last night. "If he received a very good offer then he will think about it, but it will also depend on whether Villarreal are happy."
Milito, the Argentina forward who turns 28 tomorrow, would cost about the same as Forlán and has a similarly impressive strike record, with 37 goals in 72 league matches for Zaragoza. BenÍtez is understood to have had him watched against Real, when he will have done his chances of a move no harm after coming close to giving Zaragoza a memorable victory.
Benítez's budget will be bolstered if he can offload Craig Bellamy, Harry Kewell and Djibril Cissé, who together could fetch about 20 million pounds. West Ham United are keen on Bellamy, although Benítez, who is also looking to sign a winger, will probably have to accept less than his 12 million pounds asking price for the striker.
Blackburn Rovers, who offered Bellamy 65,000 pounds a week to keep him at Ewood Park before his move to Liverpool last summer, also want him back, while Martin O'Neill, the Aston Villa manager, has been contemplating signing Bellamy and Kewell.
More talks between Liverpool and Marseilles regarding the future of Cissé are expected this week. The French club are understood to want to take the striker on loan for another season, but Liverpool are holding out for a sale, with Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City also interested.
REMEMBER ITS ONLY A RUMOUR!
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Post by Scousysmurf on Jun 11, 2007 19:37:54 GMT
*panic attack*
This.Aint.Funni.
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Post by gerrard on Jun 12, 2007 0:12:21 GMT
forlan sweet Jesus that makes me forlorn  |
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Post by gonzales on Jun 12, 2007 12:16:29 GMT
OK im officially depressed We arent gonna get anyone good are we? This is soooo bad Edit found this Liverpool granted clear run at Benfica's Simao tribalfooball.com - June 12, 2007 Liverpool are set for a clear run at Benfica wing ace Simao Sabrosa. While Olympique Lyon and PSG have made contact with Simao's representatives, it's understood he's made them aware he isn't interested in continuing his career in France. If he must leave Benfica, Simao would only consider a move to England. Liverpool chief Rick Parry confirmed to the Portuguese press at the end of the season that Simao remained a top target for manager Rafa Benitez. ******** Torres to spark mad Man Utd, Liverpool scramble tribalfooball.com - June 12, 2007 Atletico Madrid are set to put captain Fernando Torres on the market. The news will spark a transfer scramble with the Premier League's 'big four' all previously linked with the Spanish international over the past season. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal would be forced to offer at least 15million for Torres' services while the Daily Mirror also believes Tottenham, West Ham and Newcastle have the funds to mount rival bids. The 23-year-old has scored 82 goals in 212 league appearance for Atletico while his record for Spain is 14 in 42 games. His club's failure to earn a UEFA Cup slot this season means they are expecting to lose their star forward and the Premier League is the most likely destination. Thats better - plus i think the Mancs have spent their kitty !  |
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Post by rengo on Jun 12, 2007 16:48:06 GMT
Thanks Gonzales, I was a bit panicky there..I suddenly remembered I joke I'd made about signing Franny Jeffers which wasn't looking so funny....<shudders> I feel better now though  |
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Post by Scousysmurf on Jun 12, 2007 20:40:19 GMT
These are all still rumours too though.... my head is hurting from all this talk and I don't even know what to believe |
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Post by Kingkenny on Jun 12, 2007 21:31:32 GMT
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Post by gonzales on Jun 12, 2007 23:09:00 GMT
Thanks KK Now my head hurts im offski for a  |
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Post by TheDoctor™ on Jun 13, 2007 7:36:34 GMT
wow king kenny i think signing henry is beyond imagination!!!! its just a rumor! why does riise need a bodyguard to prevent bellamy from attacking him again?  |
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Post by rengo on Jun 13, 2007 10:25:23 GMT
Oooh my head aches from all this speculation-think I'll join Gonzales for a |
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Post by gerrard on Jun 13, 2007 13:05:01 GMT
think i'll join youse peeps - we can discuss were Jeffers will play *groans*  |
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Post by TheDoctor™ on Jun 13, 2007 13:24:26 GMT
jeffers ?? probably in a pub team!!
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Post by Scousysmurf on Jun 13, 2007 17:43:42 GMT
Sounds good right about now =D
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