Liverpool Transfer Rumour - Liverpool are very likely to sign Gareth Barry after Aston Villa are reported to search for a replacement for him, believe to be highly rated Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has identified Defour as a possible replacement for Barry.

A bid around £10m to £13m is enough to sign the Belgium international. Defour are also keen to play in England after has shown an impressive performance with Liege this season.

Watch him play! Enjoy!

Read more...

Liverpool Transfer Rumour - Liverpool are very likely to sign Aston Villa's Gareth Barry this summer, said former Liverpool player Patrik Berger. Berger was shown the door out from Villa last May after publicly advising Barry to join Liverpool. Barry was heavily linked with Liverpool and the club are still interested to sign him.

Liverpool failed to meet the asking price for the midfielder last January, which is £18million.

Berger said, "Gareth was Liverpool's main target last year and he has had another great season. I think Liverpool will still probably want him."

"If Villa get into the Champions League then Gareth has said he will stay but, if not, then we will see in the summer," Berger added.

Read more...

Liverpool Transfer Rumour - Liverpool are set to offer a new contract to their striker Fernando Torres. Rafa Benitez will also have £40million to spend this summer. There are rumours suggesting he might land Gareth Barry, Aaron Lennon, Stewart Downing and Michael Turner this summer.

However, Benitez wants to endusre that his star player to stay at the club first. Benitez said, "My priority now is to do the deals for my staff and for the players who will be important for this club in the future."

Despite the fact that Torres have four more years left in his contract, Liverpool will still offer a new contract to Torrest that will tie him to the club until 2015. The club will also rise his salary from £70,000 a week to £110,000 a week, closer to Gerrard's salary.

Benitez also wants to wants to secure the services of his other key players including Pepe Reina, Dirk Kuyt, Alvaro Arbeloa, Daniel Agger and Sami Hyppia.

Read more...

Liverpool Transfer Rumour - Liverpool are set to offer his star players new deals. Rafa Benitez just sign a contract extension that will keep him at the club till 2014. Now, Liverpool are looking to secure services from their star players including Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger, Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Jose Reina.

Kuyt admitted that he wants to wait until Benitez signs a new contract before he can open talks for a new deal.

Agger is looking forward to sign a new contract after the talks have been postponed for few weeks.

The club would also like to secure services of their best two players Torres and Gerrard.

Jose Reina who is heavily linked with a move back to Spain will also be in talks for a new contract deal.

Read more...

Liverpool Transfer Rumour - Rafa Benitez signed a new deal with Liverpool that will keep him at the club until 2014. Finally, he has settled the doubts over his future. What a week for Liverpool fan! after their famous victories against Real Madrid and Manchester United, now they will be more than happy to see Benitez staying for another 5 seasons!

Benitez said that his heart is with Liverpool and delighted to sign the new deal.

He will be given what he wants - a free rein with plans for his ling-term project at Liverpool!

Benitez added, "I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club like this and supporters like this, I could never say No to staying."

"The club is greatly respected around the world due to its incredible history and tremendous heritage. It is my aim to uphold those values and help create a new chapter in our history."

"I would like to thank the owners for their hard work in finalising the deal. All of us at the club want the same thing, which is to be successful by winning major trophies."

Benitez will set their priority straight from now on to win the Champions League and to hunt down Manchester United in the Premier League.

Liverpool co-chairman Tom Hicks considered this as a wonderful news.

His fellow co-owner George Gillett said, "Rafa has special abilities and qualities which are admired here at the club and around the world."

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Liverpool and Manchester City are set to compete against each other to sign Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne this summer. Mancienne's contract will expire this season and Chelsea haven't discuss about contract extension with him yet.

Mancienne is frustrated after did not get a chance to play for the first team. Ricardo Carvlaho's return means that he will keep on warming up the benches.

Liverpool and City are said ready to sign him and offer him a place in the first team.

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Arsenal have declared their interests to sign Gareth Barry. Barry was linked with Liverpool last summer but they failed to meet Aston Villa's asking price of £18million. Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger is set to snubbed Liverpool with a better deal this summer.

Aston Villa's manager said it is very likely for Barry to leave this summer.

Martin O'Neill admitted that they may lose the midfielder if they fail to finish in the top-four this season. Many pundits have predicted that they are still not good enough for the Champions League spot next season after their recent defeat to Tottenham last Sunday.

Martin O'Neill said, "Gareth has spent 10 years here. If we don't make the top four no-one could begrudge him a move."

Liverpool are set to pay £10million for Barry, £8m short from Villa's asking price. Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger is set to snubbed Liverpool with a better deal this season.

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Liverpool are ready to submit a £10million bid for Middlesbrough's David Wheater this summer. Benitez believes that Wheater is a good long-term replacement for Sami Hyypia.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate does not want to sell the defender. However, he might have to sell Wheater as the club is £93million in debt and struggle to fight for the Premier League spot next season.

Wheater is a product of Middlesbrough academy. He has made a good impression in the Premier League this season and has been called into the England national team.

Picture credit to:

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Real Madrid are set to offer Liverpool £100million for their two best players Steven Gerrad and Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid was very impressed with Gerrard's performance when they lost to Liverpool 4-1 last week. They valued Gerrard at £80million.

Gerrard has two years left in his contract and expected to sign a new deal at the end of the season.

There will be some changes in Madrid's management team that somehow influence the move to sign Gerrard. Zinadine Zidane is in line to be hired as Real's sporting director, working alongside AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Zidane was very impressed with Gerrard and claimed Gerrard as the best player in the world.

Liverpool is certain to reject the offer. Gerrard is also very committed playing for Liverpool until he retires. However, that does not stop Real from trying to lure him away from Anfield with £80million offer.

Steven Gerrard is their primary target this summer. Xabi Alonsos is also not far further down the target list.

Real will also try to persuade Alonso back to Spain for £20million. Alonso has lost his position in the first team spot and it will be even more difficult next season as Benitez is expected to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.

Picture credit to: http://www2.vietbao.vn/images/vivavietnam3/bong_da/30135133_benitez-gerrard-alonso.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is keen to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa this summer. He has already hand in the request to sign the England midfielder to his bosses. Manchester City chief is going to offer Aston Villa £6million including striker Dean Sturridge and midfielder Micahel Johnson.

Personal opinion: It's good to see City targeting a good English player. I think if Barry signs with City, he will be in the same situation again - helping a team to be one of the big guns in the Premier League (just like playing for Aston Villa). I think it is time for him to play for the big four like Liverpool and concentrating on winning trophies. He deserves it. I think Liverpool is still his first target.

I don't think Aston Villa will accept the offer. I think they want money rather than players cramping up their team. They were asking 18million for the midfielder last summer and are going to do the same this time around.

Picture credit to: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2008/07/09/Barry460.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill believes Gareth Barry is still keen to sign with Liverpool despite Robbie Keane failure to make a good impression with Liverpool this season. Liverpool were very interested to sign Barry last summer and the player responded positively to the offer. However the club rejected all four bids from Liverpool. Villa said that Liverpool failed to meet their asking price at £18million.

Personal Opinion: Barry is a good player. He can control the midfield well and can make forward runs too. He is now one of the key player in England national team. He looked desperate to join Liverpool last summer and very frustrated when his club stopped him from joining Liverpool.

I think, every player dreams to play for big guns and win trophies. Aston Villa was impressive this season. However, still not good enough to win trophies. I think Barry will leave Aston Villa even if they qualify for the Champions League next season.

Picture credit to: http://images.sportinglife.com/08/06/330/GarethBarry_991332.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said that he will decide on his future in the next two weeks. He set the dateline himself. He said that he must decide on his future in two weeks and plans ahead. He would like to have a medium or long-term project.

He said that he will discuss with the owner soon about his future. He does not like to be guessing about his future and would like a commitment from the club.

However, he dismissed rumours linking him with Real Madrid. In an interview with The Sun, he said, "People who claim that I’m going to take over at Real Madrid are doing the wrong thing in spreading that idea. I have a contract with Liverpool, I owe Liverpool — I’m only thinking of them."

He hinted that he does not want to go to Spain and would like to stay in England even though not with Liverpool. Manchester City perhaps?

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Blacburn Rovers have revealed that they are interested to sign Coventry Aron Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson, 19 managed to impress Blackburn when they played against each other in the FA Cup. Liverpool and Celtic are also interested to sign Gunnarsson. However his agent has revealed that Blackburn is in prime position to sign him.

Picture credit to:
http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/covtelegraph/jul2008/8/1/4A3C02CA-953D-C06D-1F0A5A4E63D50D25.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Aston VIlla will try their best to persuade their key player Gareth Barry to stay. Barry valued at £18million is linked with a move to Liverpool last summer. However the move failed to materialized. Barry is holding out on signing a new deal which led to rumours suggesting he might leave the club this summer.

However, Villa's officials and players wants Barry to stay. Stiliyan Petrov has challenged his teammates to make Barry stays. Petrov reckons their success in Premier League and UEFA Cup can force Barry to stay.

Villa are currently third in Premier League and have a chance to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Furthermore, Barry's decision to stay will influence many players in the squad to stay, even for Petrov.


"We’re trying to make it hard for him. We’re trying to make his mind up for him and make him stay. He’s vitally important to us. He’s one of Fabio Capello’s main men for England," Petrov said.

Picture credit to:
http://soccerlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/gareth_barry.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Arsenal and Liverpool are believed eying Gabonese 20 year old defender Bruno Ecuele Manga. Manga is also reported to be attracting interest from other Premier League clubs. Manga currently plays for SC Angers. However, Manga said he is more than happy to join one of them in the future.

In an interview with skysports.com Manga said, "It is fantastic to get noticed by huge clubs from the Premier League. It means I am doing well. What I need to do is to concentrate on improving my game and see what happens."

He said that it would be a dream come true if he is able to be in a top team. "it would be a dream come true to play for a top team. Three years ago I was at FC105 of Libreville and today I am linked with the best league in the world," Manga said.

He said that it is hard to believe the rumours. He admitted that Anger is the one who will make the decision whether to let him go or not. "They are the team that gave me my big chance, so they will play a big part in any decision," Manga added.

Picture credit to:
http://www.girondins.com/jcms_girondins/upload/docs/image/jpeg/21_2007_07_24__15_36_59_230.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Manchester United and Liverpool have declared their interests to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. The Premier League top two are ready to make a bid around £10million for Johnson this summer. Middlesbrough is expected to ask more than £12million for the winger.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate insists that he is determined to keep Johnson at the club. Other players in the team are also said to be leaving this summer such as Stewart Downing and David Wheater.

Middlesbrough are fighting to avoid relegation. Relegation could cause them those players.

Picture credit to:
http://img.skysports.com/08/11/218x298/Adam-Johnson-Middlesbrough-Squad-2008-OFFICIA_1495959.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Liverpool manager urged the club to sort a new deal out for him before it is too late. His contract with the Premier League side will end in summer of 2010. He insisted that they need to offer a new contract to him as soon as possible to sort out the team's long-term plan.

In an interview with The Guardian Benitez said, "Anyone that has just a year left on his contract does not have anything at all and I have only got a year and a half left. When people, either within the club or from outside it, realise that the manager only has that much time left then he is dead."

Benitez said his assistants' contracts will finish this June but still the club do not ofer them a new contract. He admitted that it is difficult for him to do the job properly if his assistants' job are not secured.

Beniztez also said that he has never asked for a complete control at the club. He only asked to have the power that ables him to make his own decision and manage the team as he thinks appropriate.

Benitez admitted that he would love to manage Real Madrid one day. However for now, he is not thinking about leaving and hope can stay in Liverpool for a long time.

Picture credit to:
http://soccerlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/rafa-benitez.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Inter Milan is ready to make a move to sign Liverpool defender Daniel Agger. Inter Milan have discussed about the move with Agger's agent Per Steffensen.

Inter Milan is the first team making a move to sign the player. Agger has threatened to leave Liverpool if he is not listed in the first team squad earlier this week. I have posted the story here.

Picture credit to:
http://www.uefa.com/multimediafiles/photo/competitions/ucl/525767_mediumsquare.jpg

Read more...

Latest Transfer Rumour - Liverpool's keeper Pepe Reina is considering a move to Spain. Reina's father Miguel revealed that Reina is keen to sign with Atletico Madrid, the club that he supported since he was a child. However, Reina claims that his return to Spain is due to family reasons.

Miguel said that he will try to persuade his son to play for Atletico Madrid. "Pepe is crazy about playing for Atletico and I will try to convince him to move as soon as possible," Miguel said.

However the move is considered as unlikely as Liverpool will try their best to persuade Reina to stay.

Picture credit to:
http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/05/sport/JoseReinaPA_175x125.jpg

Read more...

Liverpool is reported to be interested to sign Barcelona's 14 year-old kid, Gerard Deulofeu. Deulofeu has been labelled as the 'new Ronaldinho'. He has a good pace and has great technical skills. He can play on both sides of the field. His finishing is also good.

Read more...