Liverpool Rumours Archive August 02 2011

 

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02 Aug 2011 23:52:18
RUMOUR:-
Romelu Lukaku to be involved in the deal taking Jovanovic to Anderlecht. Rumoured £10-15m plus Jovanovic for the Belgian wonderkid.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 23:44:40
Daily Mail just confirmed £10 million fee agreed with Newcastle for Enrique Good news

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 23:41:43
Anyone else think we should have gone for Federici as Pepe's back up instead of Doni?

Nnam =

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 23:40:42
Eds,
The Daily Mail are reporting that we have signed Enrique for £10 million, they are not claiming a rumor but are saying it is fact. I know this is not reliable info so was wondering if you had heard anything?
Cheers Guys,
RedChris {Ed002's Note - Chris - sorry, nothing confirmed as far as I am concerned.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 23:21:55
- Marko Marin rumors arent true. A player called Rohan Ricketts said on his twitter he spoke to him at a friendly game and Marin said he isnt coming to Liverpool but would love to play for us one day (This was the very start of pre-season). Ricketts plays his football in Germany by the way.

- Liverpool and Newcastle are talking over a fee for Enrique but we all know deals can collapse over anything.

- Aquilani will move to AC Milan more than likely. They're trying to drag the price down even more than it already is just like Juventus did.

I also dont get why everyone is complaining about him leaving, he's putting a show on for suitors ..... not for Liverpool or the clubs fans. None of you really cared when he was on loan and a few good games against weak sides and he's 'got to stay'. He wants out so let him go.

Post on rumors please Ed's

JP

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 23:14:53
Newcastle have conceded defeat in their attempts to keep Jose Enrique. And that will pave the way for a £5million move to Liverpool to be completed this week.

The two clubs have been in a summer long negotiation over the Spanish left back, after he refused to sign a new deal with the Magpies.

Enrique was fined two weeks' wages after criticising his north east team's lack of ambition, persuading Reds boss Kenny Dalglish to step up his bid to land the defender.

Newcastle know they could lose the player on a free transfer if he enters the final season of his current deal without signing an extension, and now they have accepted the need to cash in.



They will accept a £5million offer from Liverpool, and while the deal is not yet completed, the barriers have now been removed allowing the transfer to progress.

Liverpool will make space for the arrival of the Spaniard, by finally offloading outcast Milan Jovanovic, who has agreed a move to Anderlect, and will complete the transfer after undergoing a medical on Thursday.

Sorry for the copy paste, but i think this is where people are getting their info from.

The Blob

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 23:10:02
hi eds hows it going hope your all well just one question are you looking forward to the new season and if ed002 picks this up i think chelsea will do well if they stared like last year as they played some great football.thanks DORSET RED {Ed002's Note - With a certain amount of trepidation. If Liverpool lose the first two games I am heading south for the winter.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:59:57
the enrique deal will be confirmed tomoro. Also isnt it strange that every player weve signed this summer the deal has been accepted on a wednesday

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:57:38
hi ed, do u think we will get park chu young he looks a quality player and wants to play for lfc? thanks. {Ed002's Note - If the chancearises then he would be a great buy.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:43:08
Ed, is it true that we have just agreed a fee for enrique in the last few mins? {Ed002's Note - Last few minutes - sorry I am not really that hip to what is going on.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:43:03
Ed heard anything about links with Sao Paulo's 'Lucas Rodrigues Moura da Silva' ? {Ed002's Note - No. He is a generous 0/10 for Liverpool this summer.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:41:28
Hi Ed - Have we had a bid accepted for Enrique? {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware of.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:39:21
Eds, do you know if we got any fee for Jovanovic or is it just a case of getting off the payroll? Do you know if we had to make any additional severance pay to offset wage loss, etc, etc? Love the site
Many thanks {Ed002's Note - It will be a free transfer with a negotiated release from the remainder of his signing on fee - perhaps half what is due.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:24:18
Ed is there any truth in enrique been signed ? please reply {Ed002's Note - Signed? No.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:22:07
just about every news papper reporting Anderlecht have agreed personal terms with jovanovic. that's about 80,000 a week of the wage bill :) Ed is this true? {Ed002's Note - Broadly - but don't get sucked in to the money issues.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 22:14:07
Man U 2 Marseille 8 and I thought we had problems in defence Who was in goal Taibi?

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:59:53
- Aquilani
- Darby
- Degen
- El Zhar
- Gulacsi
- Insua
- Jovanovic

All don't have shirt numbers on the first team. Thinks most are gone if not going.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:59:35
Ed just wondered if there is any truth in the cole to QPR rumours? Thanks {Ed002's Note - I have not had any confirmation, but it would not be out of the question.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:56:30
Ed I believe the guy on about dann is on about reading your response when the guy asked u if we might sign cahill and dann an u said both unlikely I toook it to mean ni chance of gettin both not either one is unlikely basicly one or the other

giblet {Ed002's Note - OK, the chance of getting both players is unlikely - which is what I thought the question was. The chances of getting Dann still look pretty nifty.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:55:08
just popped on the manc site to see if there was any score and i like ur work over ed2. brilliant. go have a look guys

Tomkop7 {Ed002's Note - Actually I have very significant links with Marseille. I am going to make a call later this evening to ee if they are happy.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:52:15
Enrique for 7.5m and Dann for 9.5 ml. Deals to be completed by friday. Both will be guest for Fridays game. Happy days.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:49:30
Joe Cole on loan to QPR if personal terms are agreed with Cole and QPR.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:47:43
The Moose from Talk Sport is tweeting that Joe Cole is joining QPR on loan. I'd heard West Ham but I reckon he's more in the know than the guy that told me. {Ed002's Note - Actually he is going to be well and truly in the know about this.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:43:32
Joe Cole on loan to West Ham. Deal to be finalised soon.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:26:23
ed, do u know why the fee being reported today for enrique is 6m and not anywhere near the quoted 15m earlier in the window?

Tomkop7 {Ed002's Note - See earlier responses about the fee.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:44:28
dear ed(s), were are being linked with a full-back caled Gerson Magrao. Who is he and is he any good? {Ed002's Note - I can't help. I know nothing of the player ad know nothing of any intrest.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 21:01:32
Eds do you even no if we have made a bid for enrique well except the one at the start of the transfer season basicly are these posts just premature due to something said on twitter
thanks
giblet {Ed002's Note - None that I know of.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:58:14
hi ed, what happend with zapata has he left undinese or do we still want him? {Ed002's Note - I would forget any thought of Zapata.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:58:09
Liverpool will be announcing a deal on FRIDAY for Joey Barton.

I'm told that he's due to be at Melwood for fitness work before watching Saturday's game from the stands.

KK supposedly sees him as a squad player that will be useful when we play one up front and need to be more direct. DC likes the fact he's on a free and believes we will see him thrive with an arm around his shoulder.

Enjoy Friday YNWA

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:49:22
Firstly want to wish Jovanovic well. Don't like the haters and the bile that is being spewed by some on various sites. He just didn't fit into LFC and it was best that he left.

Signings news. I have been advised by a journo friend that LFC have two deals very close to completion...in that I mean agreeing fees with respective clubs...the deals will be concluded before we play SFC.

First deal is for Enrique from NUFC....fee of £6m.

Second deal which is in advanced stages is for Scott Dann from BCFC...with a fee of £8m....the news today of Arsenal coming in for him is a ruse to try to drive the fee up...hence us being linked with Shawcross...which is also a ruse to put Birmingham on the back foot...they are in dire straits now financially and are desperate to sell Dann to try to balance the books.

We will not be signing any more wingers but my press buddy seems to think a forward is also being lined up...again dependent on us moving N'Gog on....he currently earns more than Luca Modric thanks to the previous regime giving the most average of players contracts worthy of Champions League players

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:39:59
Hull have made a £500,000 bid for Liverpool s Spanish defender Daniel Ayala, 20, who was on loan at the club last season.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:37:26
Hi eds, i read alot of sites like SSN and stuff before i come here ias it is very interesting. SSN seems to be the most accurate as it has proven sources, and even that has said liverpool are in for cahill and dann. Is it possible that we sign both? I originally though Dann was more likely, because of the sitaution with birmingham, but more and more sources have linked us with cahill especially since the ngog link. Any extra news?
Ps pllllleeeasee ban all aquilani should stay hes class comments :)

Peace {Ed002's Note - Both are very unlikely.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 20:24:54
Hi eds
Just a question, if enrique was to sign this window, what would be the probable fee we would pay?
Cheers, Figired
{Ed002's Note - It would be guesswork - perhaps £8.45M plus performance related bonuses.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 19:53:57
E.D.

what is the likelihood of getting rid of all the dead wood before the start of the premier league.

Seems we can't make any prominent signings till we get rid of Poulsen nd the like.

and who do you think we will bring in?

i hope its Scott Dann who is an excellent and committed centre back

Looking forward to your reply

LFC'S MANGO {Ed002's Note - There will be a few out I suspect and a couple coming in. Impossible to say who.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 19:50:30
enrique done deal..... confirmed tomorrow. 6m with add ons

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:43:37
Goal.com claiming that the move by Arsenal to sign Mata has collapsed because the Gunners didn't meet the valuation set on him.Goal also saying that his sale price has now gone up to £30.5 million.A good player but is he worth that? No chance of us paying that plus his wages even is we unload a few of our not required staff

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:33:11
Ed's>>> Does the name Teteh Bangura mean anything of importance to you? What do we know about this supposed wonder kid? Apparently liverpool are prepareing a bid for him?? {Ed002's Note - Nothing of importance - but there were rumours about a week or so back. Always room for a few more wonderkids.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:23:17
milan jovanovic to anderlecht on a 2 year contract for free

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:19:55
Hi eds,

First time poster from South Africa. What would your honest opinion be of Aquilani staying at LFC. I know he wants to leave but he has shown some real class and precision so far in pre-season and could be perfect cover for Stevie G.
Keep up the good work, love this site.

Matty08 {Ed002's Note - I suspect he will b gone before the season starts; certainly by the time the window shuts. And welcome. You will find most of the Eds and all of the Lverpool fans to be a bit of a strange lot, but I am fine. I will always give you clear, concise, honest and polite responses to questions asked.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:14:28
ed's, with SSN saying Arsenal are
interested in Scott Dann, could this
motivate the club to bid for the
player? {Ed002's Note - Maybe. I am not sure what motivation the club need to place bid. Arsenal tend to run shy of bidding ars - and I understand from a financial perspective but they can be easily scared off.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:37:43
BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool midfielder Milan Jovanovic agrees two-year deal with Anderlecht

Hooray

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 18:07:54
Believe that Liverpool will sign G. Cahill and Jose Enrique before the transfer window closes.
Jovanovic to join Anderlecht.
Aquilani to stay.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 17:40:18
Liverpool are preparing a 12 mil bid for g cahill

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 17:04:58
ive heard that lfc are intersested in miralem pjanic and that cahill wil join for 18 million in the next week

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 15:27:53
Aquilanis agent

"It seems clear to me that the player doesn't fall into the technical plans of the coach, so the suggestion of his departure is concrete."

Seems despite a good pre-season Dalglish DOESN'T WANT THE PLAYER so there goes any hope of him staying.

That might clear things up, although I myself am very dissappointed. {Ed010's Note - His agent has said many things these past few months}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 15:01:19
Scott dann and jose enrique will sign before the valencia game

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 14:23:41
Afternoon guys, 2nd post on the site :D

A source close to the Birmingham management team tells me that Liverpool are very close to signing Scott Dann. The fee is uncertain but Dann has got his heart set on a move here.

Thanks

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 14:12:33
liverpool have made a bid of 10million for shawcross, enrique deal is all but done

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 13:30:11
Liverpool could bid for Brazilian defender Gerson Magrao of Dynamo Kiev. Does anyone know anything about him?

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 13:40:17
newcastle have accepted a bid from lfc for enrique

THE BIRD

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 13:36:30
I've heard from a couple of sources and a few sites that we are interested in Aaron Lennon

Do the Eds know anything or is this
recycled news... {Ed001's Note - I don't believe there to be anything in it at all.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 13:24:58
"Been told #nufc are close to agreeing a fee with an unnamed club for Enrique who I presume to be Liverpool. Some talk Chelsea now interested."

From Luke Edwards of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph (North-East Sports Reporter).

North West Red

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 13:12:27
Liverpool to sign Jose Enrique and Aaron Lennon in the next 7 days.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 12:45:18
out of 10 what do u rate dann 2 be {Ed002's Note - 7}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 12:31:19
Birmingham have signed Jonathon Spector from West Ham- BBC.

Could this be a replacement for the departing Scott Dann?

SMC

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 12:09:45
Any information on the jovanovic deal to anderlecht? his agent is suppose to be meeting liverpool today.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 12:08:59
Eds do you think there is any truth in the rumours Marin. {Ed002's Note - I refer you to earlier answers.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 12:04:12
I read that Liverpool are interested in Ryan Shawcross. I don't know if he would be a good signing but have read that m.u. could prevent any signing as they have 1st refusal. If they don't want him surely they can't prevent any other side signing him. If it is the case then the F.a should look into it as it would appear that Stoke City is merely a feeder club for m.u.
Dutchmal {Ed002's Note - If Stoke agree to a sale Manchester United will be given the option of buying the player at the same price if the player agrees as well. They cannot block a sale.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 11:56:20
Jovanovic has agreed personal terms with Anderlecht

J.JONES

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 11:42:53
Hey eds, what do you think of the Marko Marin story as 14m seems cheep to me and would you think he would be a good signing? {Ed002's Note - I refer you to earlier answers.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 11:23:20
Just a quick soundbite for you guys as with the recent news of Barton this seems to have become quite relevant. I met Andy Carroll at a charity event recently and he made some throw away comment about how class Barton is and that he would love to see him at Liverpool, and then he said "who knows how that will turn out." I paid no attention to it but now I get the impression that there have been ongoing talks with Joey's agent for a while. Let's wait and see

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 11:10:23
Hi Ed,

Do you know what would be the most cost effective for the club: terminating the contracts of the player we no longer want or keeping them and paying their wages for another 6-12 months?

Rossi46 {Ed002's Note - Terminating them, but they are not the only options available. Options (in order of preference) are:
(a) Sell them (e.g. Mavinga);
(b) Let them leave on a free (e.g Jovanovic) - it means paying up any outstanding signing on fee and bonuses if applicaple;
(c) Agree to release them from their contract for a negotiated settlement figure - perhaps all of any outstanding signing on fee and bonuses but half of the wages that would be due for the remainder of the contract;
{d) Release them from their contract - paying up all outstanding signing on fees, bonuses and wages that would be due for the remainder of the contract.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 10:33:20
Ed, do you know anything about fabio aurillo? When we resigned him last year was it on a two year deal? Thanks for all your hard work.

Pistol pete {Ed002's Note - To the best of my knowledge he remains a squad player at the club, but one I suspect that will move on if a new LB is signed this summer.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 10:24:14
Hi Ed. Is there much in the telegraph rumour? Enrique close to LFC for 6 million

Corkpoolred {Ed002's Note - As I have said before, if Liverpool bring in a LB I expect Enrique heads the list. As for the fee I really don't know. Liverpool had one bid turned down at the start of the transfer window and have looked elsewhere without success.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 10:08:19
Morning Eds, within the next two weeks if we dont start getting rid of the 'deadwood' do you think we will start terminating contracts and paying players off just to get them off the books? I think it might have to be an option so we can finish off our final signings.

Cheers
Bournemouth Red {Ed002's Note - There will by now be some sort of plan for each of the fringe players. Ideally the club would want them sold, if not allowed to leave on a free transfer. The last, and very expensive, option remains cancelling contracts. I have no idea as to the timings.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 09:15:46
what would you say the chaces of getting these players are enrique, bastos, dann, marin, mata, forlan, cavani and godin are {Ed002's Note - 6, 1, 7, 3, 2, 1, 0, 2}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 09:32:09
im hearing marin will be our last attacking signing. not sure how true though?

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 08:37:03
Heard that KK and comoli has discussed getting in barton before today and now hes on a free they will have to get in quick....I think he is a great player but has got alot of personal baggage with him, , I think the guy will fit in great

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 08:31:34
idiotic chelsea want aquaman as well as raul mereles TRUE STORY :)

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 08:29:55
I have been told we want four more signings, Jose Enrique, Shane Long, Scott Dann and Matt Jarvis. Gary Cahill will be signed if Daniel Agger is sold which will happen if someone bids 10m +.

Thanks

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 08:13:07
heard a rumour this morning from a colleague (who is a journo student) that the enrique deal is almost complete for 6mil as he has told mr cashley and his crew that he only wants to sign for liverpool or he will see out his contract, hence the knockdown price. any news es'

Tomkop7 {Ed002's Note - It seems odd that you mention your colleague is a journalism student but the implication is you are not. Anyway. There remains a good chance that if a LB is bought it could be Enrique with the club already having one bid turned down. I suspect your colleague is rather far off the mark that Enrique has threatened to let his contract run down if he does not get a move to Liverpool, particularly given his previous statements about wanting Champions League football. Perhaps your colleague should take a look at what other courses are available?}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 07:56:47
Reports in Germany suggest that it is Liverpool who are hoping to steal in for Marko Marin's signature and could offer Christian Poulsen as part of a deal that would be worth around £14m.

Source: Fanatix {Ed002's Note - Fanatix as the name suggests publishes articles sent in by fans. A very large number are simply spoof reports or made up. Marin of course would be an excellent buy if he were an option.}

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 01:40:26
Arsenal and Liverpool are looking at Standard Liege defender Eliaquim Mangala, according to Fanatix.

The player s agent, Fabrizio Ferrari, claims that there has been considerable interest for the French under-21 international from both England and Spain.

While Valencia were early favourites to secure the 20-year-old s signature, Arsenal and Liverpool are also believed to be in the frame.

His future is in Spain or England, claimed Ferrari.

Currently this is where he has received the most attractive offers, but nothing is signed yet.

The dream was always was to find Mangala a competitive league like the Spanish or English.

Mangala has experience playing at both left-back and centre-back, areas where Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on strengthening.

 

 

 

02 Aug 2011 02:06:41
Liverpool set for war with council over stadium

www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-news-Club-could-be-forced-scrap-all-stadium-development-plans-because-dispute-with-Liverpool-City-Council-article780037.html

 

 

 

01 Aug 2011 23:45:07
01 Aug 2011 22:23:16
Liverpool are one of 4 clubs that have shown interest in Joey Barton prior to his placing on the transfer list. If Liverpool can offload the likes of Poulson, Meireles/Aquilani. Freeing up wages of around £160000pw wages. Then getting Barton on around £50000pw would be good business. Plus he's a Scouser, he's good friends with Gerrard and Carra, and knows what Liverpool are about. Arsenal may go for him if they sell Fabregas.
Red Lenny
Since when is joey Barton mates with Ste gerrard ???? Plus no for a fact he, s not mates with Jamie coz am a lifelong friend an have been since we was 4 see him nearly everyday so stop chatting S£IT Ye clown

 

 

 

 
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