Masch to Barca for 12m + Hleb

[RazorBack]

Thanks, but no thanks. I'd go mad if we got riped off again like so many times before.

[Ezekiel 25:17]

sgerrard, gerrard

is more than a bit of a tard

he thinks that's he's pretty hard

sgerrard gerrard

[ZonkoVille77]

I really hope this is only a rumour, we don't need Hleb at all.

 

Fair enough Masch needs to go and the club look like they are accepting all offers, but this 'offer' if true is a farce.

[WhiskeyJar]

Adding Hleb to our squad adds more depth and more quality. I have no issues with him if he was with us but not at that quoted price.

 

Mascherano is worth double that. Calculating Hleb is about 6 to 8 million. Based on that we should get about 18 to 20 million for Mascherano and Hleb, not a penny fucking less.

 

But overall I am against this rumour, I would rather have a striker than another attacking midfielder in our ranks.

 

I hope Roy doesnt fall for this.

[Whelan]

Adding Hleb to our squad adds more depth and more quality. I have no issues with him if he was with us but not at that quoted price.

 

Mascherano is worth double that. Calculating Hleb is about 6 to 8 million. Based on that we should get about 18 to 20 million for Mascherano and Hleb, not a penny fucking less.

 

But overall I am against this rumour, I would rather have a striker than another attacking midfielder in our ranks.

 

I hope Roy doesnt fall for this.

 

I think the rumour is bollocks, but, I would accept 18 plus Hleb, which gives us roughly 25 million, not sure the money is out there for a 30 million plus fee. That would give us 5 million towards a left back, and 12 for a striker. I think that will be enough to be getting a long with. B

 

I think Kelly, Pacheco, Shelvey, Amoo, Ayala and Ince could all feature this year, certainly more than last year, which again adds to the depth.

[Lurtz]

According to Rory Smith from the telegraph, this is nothing but a rumour.

 

Maybe you could have researched that far before you started the thread about it then. Just a thought, like.

[INTORRESTING]

Would be gutted!

bojan, abidal and mata would be players in the positions we need and we may be able to get them but they would not be my ideal signings!

 

I think we should be going to barca and real and getting some of their quality fringe players on loan as we are not in the cl so no threat to them. The likes of Diarra from madrid

[Original202]

Given it's unlikely we'll see much of the sale proceeds, a player swap or part exchange would suit us. But I can't see how Hleb would fit in.

 

If people thought Benayoun was frustrating with his refusal to shoot or release the ball when in a good goalscoring position Hleb would be even worse.

[WhiskeyJar]

I think the rumour is bollocks, but, I would accept 18 plus Hleb, which gives us roughly 25 million, not sure the money is out there for a 30 million plus fee. That would give us 5 million towards a left back, and 12 for a striker. I think that will be enough to be getting a long with. B

 

I think Kelly, Pacheco, Shelvey, Amoo, Ayala and Ince could all feature this year, certainly more than last year, which again adds to the depth.

 

 

Saying that, its more of a learning curve for them rather than anything else. Only Pacheco and Kelly might have any kind of impact on the first team this season. We cant just use the young guns as back up yet and then rely on them week in week out to perfrom.

 

We need experience players playing well, thats why I said I have nothing against Hleb coming over since he was so good with Arsenal. Poulsen brings that to the table albeit with no Premier League experience.

 

The funds from the Mascherano transfer though will probably fund our next LB and striker as you so correctly pointed out. Which is why we need to get top dollar for him.

 

What I fear however is this rumour being true; if thats the case then I doubt we will be to fund two players with 12 million in our back pocket. If it does happen though we must focus on getting a striker.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Given it's unlikely we'll see much of the sale proceeds, a player swap or part exchange would suit us. But I can't see how Hleb would fit in.

 

If people thought Benayoun was frustrating with his refusal to shoot or release the ball when in a good goalscoring position Hleb would be even worse.

 

That's my feelings exactly. A swap - in part or in full - is certainly something I'd like to see. However, it has to be the right player for us.I can't see the point in buying in Hleb. We need to concentrate on getting a striker or left back before we start worrying about players like Hleb.

[WhiskeyJar]

That's my feelings exactly. A swap - in part or in full - is certainly something I'd like to see. However, it has to be the right player for us.I can't see the point in buying in Hleb. We need to concentrate on getting a striker or left back before we start worrying about players like Hleb.

 

Aurellio, Agger and Kelly can fill in when must.

 

Striker first for me and then an LB.

[Duff Man]

I like Hleb and wouldn't be averse to him coming here. I'd want more than 12m though.

[WhiskeyJar]

I like Hleb and wouldn't be averse to him coming here. I'd want more than 12m though.

 

Its the general feeling of the thread....

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Aurellio, Agger and Kelly can fill in when must.

 

Striker first for me and then an LB.

 

I actually think LB is equally important. Aurelio is, I think, one of the best left backs around when he is fit and has had a run of games. The problem being that it only happens once every couple of seasons. When he gets injured, we'll be left with a center back filling in or an inexperienced player. That's not ideal for long periods of the season.

 

In the striker position we have Kuyt, N'Gog and Jovanovic for cover. Not ideal, and I certainly agree we need a striker to cover Torres' injuries. If we can swap Mascherano for a good striker or LB, we're doing well. The rest of the money, hopefully, can be used on the other missing player.

[WhiskeyJar]

I actually think LB is equally important. Aurelio is, I think, one of the best left backs around when he is fit and has had a run of games. The problem being that it only happens once every couple of seasons. When he gets injured, we'll be left with a center back filling in or an inexperienced player. That's not ideal for long periods of the season.

 

In the striker position we have Kuyt, N'Gog and Jovanovic for cover. Not ideal, and I certainly agree we need a striker to cover Torres' injuries. If we can swap Mascherano for a good striker or LB, we're doing well. The rest of the money, hopefully, can be used on the other missing player.

 

Then I hope we get both then...if I had to choose though (not saying that it will come to that) I would choose Striker.

[rebel23]

Are you kidding me? we should be holding out for £25m or let Mascherano stay for another year

[zico]

12 million plus Hleb is a joke....

 

If they want him they should pay us in cash and fuck off with their own rejects....

 

Iniesta or Xavi on the other hand.....

[WhiskeyJar]

Javier Mascherano nears Liverpool exit with Barcelona set to bag midfielder for £12m plus Alexander Hleb | Mail Online

 

Javier Mascherano nears Liverpool exit with Barcelona set to bag midfielder for £12m plus Alexander Hleb

 

 

Barcelona are closing in on a deal for Javier Mascherano that would see Alexander Hleb move in the opposite direction to Liverpool.

 

Sources in Argentina claim an agreement between all parties has been all but agreed for a player who is desperate to leave Anfield for a new challenge abroad.

 

Trusted Argentine paper Ole says Mascherano will move for just £12million plus 29-year-old Hleb, who has failed to break into Barca's star-studded team since moving from Arsenal two years ago.

Wants out: Mascherano told Liverpool of his intentions to leave after the World Cup

 

Wants out: Javier Mascherano told new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson of his intentions to leave Anfield after the midfielder's return from the World Cup

 

On his return from the World Cup, Mascherano told new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson that he wanted to leave.

 

Former Anfield boss Rafa Benitez wanted to take him to Inter Milan, but the European champions have balked at the asking price and indicated they would could not launch a move unless Maicon left for Real Madrid.

 

Barcelona have reignited interest they had last summer and see Mascherano as the ideal replacement for Yaya Toure, who joined Manchester City for £24m.

 

An agent purporting to represent Mascherano in Spain admitted this week that the player was desperate to move to the Nou Camp and Barca boss Pep Guardiola has apparently approved the deal after talking to Lionel Messi about the Argentina captain.

[Welsh]

Ridiculous if true, Hleb is basically getting valued at £13m, fuck right off is he worth that.

 

Bojan + Hleb + cash for Masch is better.

[Bernard Diomede]

20 mill plus maxwell and I'd think about it

[VladimirIlyich]

18 for masch and 8 tops would be my valuation but i don't think Hleb would add that much to our squad.

 

Now if they wanna talk about Pedro then I'm interested.

[VladimirIlyich]

18 for masch and 8 tops would be my valuation but i don't think Hleb would add that much to our squad.

 

Now if they wanna talk about Pedro then I'm interested.

[Markmywords]

Apart from Hleb's lack of goals as stated above he is a fantastic talent, great footwork,link play and technique, can play on left too which would be a great option IMO, was great initially at Stuggart and impressed for Arsenal the move to Barca was silly, but 12 million? I dunno i'd take £15-18 million plus Hleb at a minimum.

 

No Helb is shit, and that's quite enough out of you

[VladimirIlyich]

We've only brought 2 players in and one of them on a transfer and suddenly we are being linked with all and sundry.

 

It's starting to turn into another farce and we need to sort the mascherano situation out asap.

 

And before anybody says Jovanovic he was already a done deal before world cup.

[WhiskeyJar]

We've only brought 2 players in and one of them on a transfer and suddenly we are being linked with all and sundry.

 

It's starting to turn into another farce and we need to sort the mascherano situation out asap.

 

And before anybody says Jovanovic he was already a done deal before world cup.

 

Agreed. I dont want us to be stuck with Mascherano for the rest of the season or until January. I want players who want to play for us...