Thursday, May 08, 2008

Benitez: Crouch can move, Kewell is moving.

Rafa has hinted Peter Crouch can leave should the club receive £15m for the striker. Crouch has had limited first-team opportunities as Benitez has preferred to use Spaniard Torres - who has scored 32 goals so far this season - as a lone striker, with Steven Gerrard supporting from midfield.

Harry Kewell will leave in the summer after the Australian reportedly rejected a new deal on reduced wages. The 29-year-old winger's Liverpool career has been plagued by injury. He has made just 81 league appearances since his transfer from Leeds United in 2003.

"We have tried to come to an agreement with the player and his agent, but that has not been possible," said Benitez.

"Kewell will leave the club at the end of his contract."

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Monday, February 04, 2008

Mascherano expected to stay

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano says he expects to complete a permanent move to the Anfield club this week.

The Argentine is registered as a Reds player on a long-term loan from Media Sports Investments (MSI), the consortium that 'owns' the player.

The 23-year-old said: "I have a lot of confidence that, after the next week, I can say 'everything is right and I am staying here in Liverpool'.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Parry: No transfer ban for Benitez

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has dismissed claims boss Rafael Benitez has been told he cannot do any transfer deals in January.

It was reported Liverpool's American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks had placed Benitez under a transfer embargo on moves in and out of Anfield.

But Parry told BBC Sport: "I can say that this is absolute rubbish."

Liverpool, however, are likely to wait until the summer to complete a proposed £17m move for Javier Mascherano.

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Friday, November 30, 2007

Rafa: No problems with Owners

Rafa Benitez has played down talk of his row with the club's American owners, saying his relationship with them is fine. [ Video ]

Benitez's row with Liverpool co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks has dominated the headlines in the last week, with the Spaniard upset that the Americans would not back his transfer plans.

The Spaniard is planning to talk to both men to try and resolve the matter, but he insists he has no problem with the American pair.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Reds move for Baptista?

Liverpool have tabled a bid of £13.5million for Real Madrid striker Julio Baptista, according to Marca.

The Brazilian - nicknamed 'The Beast' - spent last season on loan at Arsenal but failed to shine consistently, although he did net four goals as the Gunners beat Liverpool 6-3 in a Carling Cup tie at Anfield in January.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Paletta Sold

Liverpool have sold young Argentine centre-half Gabriel Paletta to Boca Juniors for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2006 after impressing at the 2005 World Youth Championships, which Argentina went on to win.

He made his debut in a 4-3 League Cup win over Reading at Anfield in 2006, scoring in the second half, and went on to make eight appearances for the club.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Or not. (Heinze saga ends)

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Gabriel Heinze.

The Spanish champions have been strongly linked with the Argentine, who had been hoping to join Liverpool, in recent weeks.

Following a Premier League panel's decision to block the player's move to Anfield, Real have now stepped in with an offer.

Real have confirmed their bid has been accepted by Heinze's club and he will sign a four-year contract at the Bernabeu.

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Heinze loses bid for Anfield move, will fight on

Gabriel Heinze has lost his attempt to force a move to Liverpool.

His club disputed claims from Heinze, 29, who said they gave him written permission to pursue a transfer to another club for a fee of £6.8m. But a Premier League arbitration panel concluded that the permission 'was unambiguous in that it envisages only an international transfer'.

Heinze insists he will continue fight the Premier League's decision.

"My fight is for freedom to negotiate with any club," Heinze told the Daily Mail.

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Monday, August 20, 2007

No Heinze Decision (Today)

Heinze attended a Premier League arbitration hearing today, which was also attended by manager Sir Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill.

Heinze wants a move to Liverpool, but his current club have refused to allow him to leave. The current club maintain they always said Heinze could leave for around £6.8million - but only to a club they were happy with, whilst the Argentine thinks he should be allowed to decide his own future - which would mean a move to Anfield.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Other clubs interested in Heinze

French champions Lyon say they may join the race to sign Argentine left-back Gabriel Heinze.

He wants to sign for Liverpool and says he has a letter allowing him to leave for £6.8m.

Now Lyon coach Alain Perrin wants to sign the 29-year-old to replace captain Cris, who faces six months out injured.

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Friday, August 10, 2007

Heinze status to be resolved August 10th

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Gabriel Heinze's future to be resolved on 20th August.

The defender is hoping to leave the champions for the club's fierce rivals Liverpool.

Ferguson is determined to block a proposed switch to Anfield, while Liverpool are confident the Argentine will become their player.

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Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Reds after Cicinho?

Liverpool have joined Roma in the hunt for Brazilian ace Cicinho, according to reports in Spain.

The Brazilian full-back appears to have been pushed down the pecking order at Real Madrid under new coach Bernd Schuster.

Michel Salgado and Sergio Ramos have been used on the right during most of Real's pre-season to date, and Cicinho realises he could be due for a season of bench-warming if he stays at The Bernabeu.

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Tuesday, August 07, 2007

League confirms Heinze hearing

Premier League chief Richard Scudamore has confirmed they will hear the Gabriel Heinze case.

However, he has played down talk of a specially convened panel, revealing it will be the board of the Premier League that are to look at the on-going saga involving Heinze, Manchester United and Liverpool.

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Sinama-Pongolle transferred

Florent Sinama-Pongolle has completed a permanent move to Recreativo from Liverpool.

The French striker spent last season on loan with Recreativo and notched 12 goals in La Liga.

His stint in Spain failed to convince Rafa Benitez of his capablities and he has been allowed to rejoin Recreativo permanently.

Details of the fee have not been disclosed and the deal brings an end to Sinama-Pongolle's four-year association with Liverpool.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Rafa pursues more young blood

Liverpool target Javi Garcia has confirmed he is mulling over a possible move to Anfield.

The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has spent the last five seasons at Real Madrid but has been unable to establish himself as a first-team regular.

Real are keen to extend his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu which expires next summer, but Liverpool are understood to be leading the chase for his signature.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Benitez baffled over Heinze stance

Rafa says he does not understand why Gabriel Heinze's move to Anfield is being blocked.

Liverpool have met the £6.8m fee which would secure the Argentine defender's release - stated in a letter to Heinze's agent.

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Friday, July 20, 2007

Heinze may fight for Anfield move

Gabriel Heinze will have to defy Sir Alex Ferguson to secure a £7m move from his current club to Liverpool.

Liverpool have met the fee that would secure the 29-year-old Argentine defender's release - stated in a letter from the club to Heinze's agent.

Ferguson, however, has insisted Heinze would not be sold to their arch-rivals.

But BBC Sport understands the letter does not preclude Liverpool from buying Heinze, and he could fight his current club to secure a switch to Anfield.

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Fowler no Auusie

Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler has turned down an offer from Sydney FC.

The 32-year-old had been in negotiations with the New South Wales club over a possible move to play in the A-League in 2007-08 but he has chosen not to move Down Under.

Sydney FC chief executive officer George Perry said: 'Naturally, we're bitterly disappointed but we're satisfied we did everything we could to persuade Robbie to come to Sydney FC, Australia and the Hyundai A-League competition.

'Robbie was tremendously impressed by what he saw in Sydney but he has chosen to go elsewhere. We respect his decision and wish him and his family well.'

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Thursday, July 19, 2007

Heinze forbidden move

His current coach has ruled out any possibility of Gabriel Heinze leaving for Liverpool.

Rafa is a long-time admirer of the tough-tackling Argentina defender and after weeks of speculation lodged a formal bid for Heinze on Monday. The £6million offer was immediately rejected by Heinze's current club, even though it met their private valuation.

The player is said to have been trying to move for 18 months.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Chiellini interested in Reds

Italian Under-21 captain Giorgio Chiellini would be interested in a move to Liverpool, according to his agent.

The Juventus defender is rumoured to be Rafa Benitez's back-up option if a move for Gabriel Heinze falls through. If Heinze were to come, it would be the first time in 43 years that a player moved between the two clubs.

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Crouch reveals Rafa talks

Liverpool star Peter Crouch has revealed he had talks with Rafa Benitez to receive assurances about his future.

Crouch's future at Liverpool has been the subject of conjecture for some time with a number of clubs being linked with a move for the giant forward.

The England international met with Benitez at the end of last season to discuss his long-term future and he was assured he was a part of the Spaniard's plans at Anfield, much to the relief of Crouch.

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Monday, July 16, 2007

Reds go for Chiellini?

Liverpool are reportedly turning to Italian U-21 captain Giorgio Chiellini after failing to capture Gabriel Heinze.

Tuttosport claims that Liverpool have made a £5m bid for Juve's left-sided defender - who has been capped six times by the Italian senior squad.

Chiellini was recently named in the UEFA Team of the tournament for the European Under-21 championships but is thought to be available for around £7m.

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Friday, July 13, 2007

Babel completes Reds move

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Ryan Babel from Ajax.

The Dutch forward has put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal after the two clubs agreed a fee of £11.5million earlier this week.

Babel joins Yossi Benayoun as the latest two signings at Anfield and both will be presented by the club later on Friday.

The 20-year-old, who will wear the number 19 shirt, will have to compete with a number of other players for a place in Rafa Benitez's side.

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

It's official, Benayoun a Red

Midfielder Yossi Benayoun has completed his move from West Ham to Liverpool.

The 25-year-old midfielder, who is Israel's national captain, has signed for a reported £5m in a four-year deal.

Reds boss Rafael Benitiez has described Benayoun as the ideal replacement for Luis Garcia, who joined Atletico Madrid for £4m earlier in the summer.

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Monday, June 25, 2007

Torres nears exit door

Atletico Madrid have had a 17 million-euros-plus-Mista bid turned down for Diego Forlan.

But the offer is the first indication that Atletico are preparing for life without Fernando Torres.

The 23-year-old Spanish international is wanted by Rafa, and both parties now appear to be jockeying for position.

Reports in Spain suggest Atletico Madrid have been demanding 36 million euros (£24million), while Liverpool are only willing to offer 30 (£20million). Atletico is currently denying any offer for Torres has been made.

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Benayoun approach made

Liverpool have revealed they are interested in bringing West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun to Anfield.

The Israel international, 27, has verbally agreed to a new five-year deal at Upton Park, but has delayed committing his future in print.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry said: 'I can confirm we've made an approach for Benayoun, but the figures quoted are completely wrong.

'Other than that we don't want to say any more.'

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