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Liverpool blocked Dossena transfer Wednesday 11 November, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reports claiming Andrea Dossena was close to joining Napoli in the summer were accurate, but Liverpool blocked the deal, according to the player’s agent. The 28-year-old Italy international has been repeatedly linked with Napoli in recent months, no more so than in preseason when a deal looked as if it had been struck. When the transfer didn’t go through, the Italian Press speculated that Napoli’s demands for complete ownership of Dossena’s image rights were the stumbling block. However, it now emerges that Liverpool never even countenanced letting Dossena leave Anfield Road. Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, Pastorello said: “The deal in August was real, but the problem was not just related to the contract. “In fact, Liverpool, never even gave us the green light to deal with Napoli, at least not officially. “Just over a year ago, Liverpool invested £8.5m plus bonuses in Andrea and they weren’t willing to let him go for half that figure.” Asked if there was a chance of Dossena joining Napoli in January, Pastorello replied: “He plays less this year. It’s evident that he has to leave Liverpool. “If Napoli want Dossena, they know what to do,” he concluded.