Summer 2011

[Red Nick]

Transfer news Tottenham willing to cash in Luka Modric for £20m-£25m and Gareth Bale for staggering £50m - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

 

Modric at that price would be a bargain for someone

[KirkdaleRick]

Transfer news Tottenham willing to cash in Luka Modric for £20m-£25m and Gareth Bale for staggering £50m - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

 

Modric at that price would be a bargain for someone

 

spurs are not the draft to sell Modric for 25 mil.

 

More like 50 mil for modric and 50 mil for Bale. that's more like it. The mirror is trash

[Deepz]

Transfer news Tottenham willing to cash in Luka Modric for £20m-£25m and Gareth Bale for staggering £50m - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

 

Modric at that price would be a bargain for someone

 

kenny rates Modric really highly and Comolli brought him to Spurs. Obviously unlikely but i'd LOVE it to happen. Nailed on for the Scum/Chavs imo

[RED.DUB]

Your entire reputation? Hmmmm.

 

You'll have to excuse me if i discount the credibility just because its come from RAWK. RAWK blows, and sucks. If thats even possible.

meh rawk is good site, better than here.

[Mustangt125]

If we get Perrotti for 7-9 mill or whatever, it's gotta be worth the risk. He's 22 and if it doesn't work out, we can piss him off back to Spain.

[WaltonRed]

I'd love Modric but its not going to happen.

 

United will be much stronger next season, Demento will rebuild that team

[Mathewbet1]

Anelka's available for 5m. Good backup option.

[Barzini]

From BBC gossip today:

 

Aston Villa's Ashley Young, a £15m target for Manchester United, will sign for Liverpool instead. (Football writer Ian McGarry on BBC Radio 5 live)

 

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Never heard of Ian McGarry, is he a reliable source or a shit talking journo?

[Frankenhooker]

Ian McGarry works, or worked, for that rag.

[Carvalho Diablo]

I don't want to stake my entire reputation on it but I've good reason to think that something is going on. An ITK on RAWK posted a thread, it got locked, he then showed evidence to the mods and they unlocked it. Suggests something is going on.

 

Have you noticed your rep lately fella ?

[RedinSweden]

 

kenny rates Modric really highly and Comolli brought him to Spurs. Obviously unlikely but i'd LOVE it to happen. Nailed on for the Scum/Chavs imo

 

Nailed on for two teams? Impressive. Timeshare?

[Barzini]

Ian McGarry works, or worked, for that rag.

 

Ta mate.

 

I'll expect Young to be signing for the Mancs within the next week then.

[The Chef]

Young has not performed in the last 12 months and i get the impression that he's a bit of a primadona, not a Maradona

 

Gimme Downing anyday...

[Spy Bee]

I'd love Modric but its not going to happen.

 

United will be much stronger next season, Demento will rebuild that team

 

That will cost money and I can't see The Glaziers giving him that much. He could of course sacrafice Rooney.

[Guest PurpleNose]

Pretty much agree with this analysis of his game, although I don't see the Kalou comparison. Not sure who I'd suggest as a better example though.

 

Difficult isn't it? Was trying to think of someone that plays in England.

 

In terms of style on the ball they look quite different, but they share some similarities. Both players are reasonably quick, decent dribblers, not particularly good crossers, and neither have really nailed down a position yet. Which I think is/may impact on their development.

 

Perotti seems a more intelligent player, with more potential to improve.

 

Where would you play Perotti? Wide left? As a second striker? Or would you focus on improving his delivery and play him wide right?

[Scrump]

Maxi Rodriguez says Liverpool FC must secure a return to the Champions League next season

 

Liverpool Daily Post, May 31 2011

EDIT: Transfer speculation at end

 

 

Maxi Rodriguez celebrates his hat-trick against Fulham

MAXI RODRIGUEZ says he is enjoying life on Merseyside but admits Liverpool need to secure a return to the Champions League next season.

 

Kenny Dalglish’s side are facing up to the prospect of a second year away from Europe’s premier club competition, having failed to recover from a disastrous opening to their Premier League campaign.

 

Under the doomed stewardship of Roy Hodgson, Liverpool slid to their worst start to a season since 1953/54, and were languishing in 12th place by the time Dalglish was summoned to return to the Anfield hotseat in January.

 

And though performances and results improved dramatically under the Scot, the gap to the top-four proved to be too big to breach.

 

 

Indeed, defeat to Tottenham in the final home game of the season, followed by another to Aston Villa a week later, saw the Reds finish the campaign in 6th place, meaning a first season without European football of any kind at Anfield since 1999/2000.

 

On a personal level, Maxi finished the season strongly, scoring seven times in his final four appearances, including memorable hat-tricks against Birmingham City and Fulham. The 30-year-old was one of many players to emerge from the fringes to shine under Dalglish.

 

But though the Argentine, who joined the Reds on a free transfer from Spanish side Atletico Madrid in January 2010, says he is settled on Merseyside, he admits Liverpool need to return to the Champions League as soon as possible.

 

“Personally, I'm very happy,” said Maxi. “I finished the season with lots of goals but also the team's performances were improved.

 

“The team did not start well but we almost turned it around to reach Europe. We must return to the Champions League next season.”

 

The failure to secure Champions League, or indeed Europa League, football could yet impact on Liverpool’s summer transfer plans, with players often lured by the prospect of competing against the continent’s best. A busy summer is anticipated at Anfield, as Dalglish and Reds Director of Football Damien Comolli look to reshape.

 

Forwards Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez were added in January, and more are expected to follow the £57.8m duo through the door in the coming months.

 

One name that has been linked, albeit rather fancifully, has been Sergio “Kun” Aguero, a former club and international team-mate of Maxi’s.

 

The Argentine striker has admitted his desire to move on from Atletico this summer and Maxi, who spent four years alongside Aguero at the Vicente Calderon, says he can understand the 22-year-old’s decision.

 

“When (former Atletico and Liverpool striker Fernando) Torres was the captain of the team we were not so good - he really had to drag the side through games,” he continued. “Now Kun probably also feels alone and it is difficult to carry the club by yourself.”

 

Meanwhile another reported Liverpool target, Rennes winger Sylvain Marveaux, has said he is “certain” he will be playing in the Premier League next season, but admits he does not know with which club.

 

The 25-year-old is out of contract next month, and has been repeatedly linked with a move to Merseyside. He was at Anfield to watch the Reds’ defeat to Wolves back in December, sparking talk that he would sign a pre-contract agreement.

 

“I have not chosen. I have not yet signed. What is certain is that next season I will play in England,” Marveaux said.

 

Read More Maxi Rodriguez says Liverpool FC must secure a return to the Champions League next season - Liverpool FC News - Liverpool FC - Liverpool Daily Post

[Scrump]

Agger: I have more to give LFC

 

31st May 2011 - Latest News

 

 

Daniel Agger has outlined his determination to return to pre-season training for Liverpool in stronger condition than ever before.

 

 

The Denmark defender missed the final weeks of 2010-11 after sustaining a knock to the tendon behind his knee during the 2-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on April 2.

 

Overall, injuries and illness restricted Agger to just 21 appearances during the campaign and he admits to being a frustrated spectator as his teammates displayed signs of resurgence under Kenny Dalglish.

 

However, he's worked industriously at Melwood to ensure he's in peak condition to begin pre-season training in July.

 

Agger told Liverpoolfc.tv: "The injury is coming along okay. It's been really hard the last few weeks, especially when I was on crutches, in a brace and couldn't move.

 

"I am definitely confident I can come back stronger.

 

"I know I say this every time, but I have really done everything this time to make every single muscle in my body stronger and I have done everything in the right way.

 

"If I could do something to make sure I wouldn't get injured again, I would do it no matter what it was.

 

"Of course, it's always frustrating to be injured, no matter if the team is playing well or poorly.

"There is nobody who is more frustrated than me, but I just have to focus and stay positive."

 

Agger has suffered more than his fair share of injury setbacks since arriving on Merseyside from Brondby in January 2006 - but the 26-year-old is aiming to put past experiences to good use and ensure he takes every step possible to make certain he's right to return.

 

"The important thing for me is that I have pre-season to look forward to and I am not in a rush now," said Agger.

 

"That's been the problem the last few times I have been injured - I've been in a rush to get back. I'd come back early but would get a new injury.

 

"It's really good for me now that I have all the way until pre-season to get ready."

 

Agger admits the road to full fitness can sometimes be a lonely one, though there is one thought that has kept his spirits up.

 

And he's relishing the prospect of a starring in a bright future for Liverpool under Dalglish.

 

He said: "The toughest part of being injured is trying to stay positive.

"It is nothing compared to being on the pitch at Anfield - being outside is a lot worse and a lot harder.

 

"I appreciate playing football more. I really, really enjoy playing now.

 

"I have always enjoyed football, but you appreciate it more when you have been out injured so much. You just enjoy every little minute on the pitch, both in training and in games.

 

"The memory of the games I've played and thoughts of the future are what have kept me going.

 

"I know I have a lot more to give to this club if I can keep fit."

[Scrump]

BBC Transfer Gossip

 

Aston Villa's veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel, 40, is heading for Tottenham, despite interest from Liverpool. He believes he will see more first-team action at White Hart Lane.

Full story: Daily Mirror

 

Tottenham have slapped a £50m price tag on left-sided player Gareth Bale, who is believed to be a target for Juventus and Inter Milan. However, they will let midfielder Luka Modric go for about £25m - despite denying the Croatian is on his way to Chelsea or Manchester United.

Full story: Daily Mirror

 

 

 

With a clutch of Champions League outfits hovering over Phil Jones, Blackburn manager Steve Kean has warned the young centre-half to expect much less time on the pitch if he makes the move to a bigger club.

Full story: Daily Mirror

 

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young, a £15m target for Manchester United, will sign for Liverpool instead. (Football writer Ian McGarry on BBC Radio 5 live)

 

AND FINALLY

 

Meanwhile, pictures have surfaced on Twitter of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard celebrating United's defeat by the Spanish giants.

Full story: Daily Mail

 

(Just the relevant bits)

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[Josef Svejk]

BBC Transfer Gossip

 

Aston Villa's veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel, 40, is heading for Tottenham, despite interest from Liverpool. He believes he will see more first-team action at White Hart Lane.

Full story: Daily Mirror

 

Tottenham have slapped a £50m price tag on left-sided player Gareth Bale, who is believed to be a target for Juventus and Inter Milan. However, they will let midfielder Luka Modric go for about £25m - despite denying the Croatian is on his way to Chelsea or Manchester United.

Full story: Daily Mirror

 

With a clutch of Champions League outfits hovering over Phil Jones, Blackburn manager Steve Kean has warned the young centre-half to expect much less time on the pitch if he makes the move to a bigger club.

Full story: Daily Mirror

 

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young, a £15m target for Manchester United, will sign for Liverpool instead. (Football writer Ian McGarry on BBC Radio 5 live)

 

AND FINALLY

 

Meanwhile, pictures have surfaced on Twitter of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard celebrating United's defeat by the Spanish giants.

Full story: Daily Mail

 

(Just the relevant bits)

 

Fixed.

[Pidge]

Injuries, Illness and Hodgson restricted Agger to 21 games....

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Injuries, Illness and Hodgson restricted Agger to 21 games....

 

True, but if Hodgson had played him, he would have most likely just got injured anyway.

[RedinSweden]

BBC Transfer Gossip

 

 

Best to take that one out. One of the mods can remove it if your editing time has past.

 

Edit: Svejk has already commented.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

You know, I kind of don't want Ashley Young either. He's fine, and I'd much prefer him to Downing, but we've had our taste buds wetted by Mata.

[Scrump]

Best to take that one out. One of the mods can remove it if your editing time has past.

 

Edit: Svejk has already commented.

 

Coentrao? There were a lot of people earlier in the thread hoping we would sign him (or am I missing something?)

[Guest PurpleNose]

Where the link is from.