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Wing ace linked to Reds

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to make a ambitious bid in the region of £20million to prise Franck Ribery away from Bayern Munich.

Olympic worry for Reds

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is to hold talks with Javier Mascherano in an effort to come to some arrangement over the Olympics.

Cardiff block double bid

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has seen a bid of £5m turned down by Cardiff for young star Aaron Ramsey as have Arsenal.

Hoops to move for Kewell

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is said to be considering making an offer to Liverpool's out-of-contract winger Harry Kewell.

Juve switch on the cards

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso's agents will hold discussions with officials from Juventus today about a potential £16m move.

Dossena hints at Anfield switch

Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena has hinted at a move to Anfield after declaring that he is flattered to be linked to such a club.

Reds chief in title bid demand

Chief executive Rick Parry has revealed that Liverpool's main aim next season will be to win their first Premier League title.

No £50m Reds striker sale - Hicks

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists they will not sell Fernando Torres to Chelsea, while the player says he is staying put at Anfield.

Rafa eyes defensive reinforcements

Rafa Benitez has confirmed that he is aiming to strengthen Liverpool's defence in the close season as he looks to mount a title push.

Bentley drops new 'big club' hint

Liverpool target David Bentley has again hinted he may have to leave Blackburn in order to take his England career to the next level.

Reds in battle for £8m full-back

Liverpool look set to face fierce competition from Italian side Fiorentina for the signature of Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena.

Benitez makes fresh money plea

Rafa Benitez has once again stressed that Liverpool must spend big money this summer to keep up with their Premier League title rivals.

Winger wants exit

Liverpool target Albert Riera has asked for a transfer away from Espanyol but they are still demanding £16m for his services.

Keeper fee defended

Rafa Benitez has defended the £10million price tag for Scott Carson and claims the fee was agreed with Aston Villa last season.

Lucas looks ahead

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has predicted a bright future for himself in the Premier League.

Alonso price rockets

Juventus have been warned they will have to cough up at least £16m if they are to prise Xabi Alonso away from Anfield.

Midfielder poised for Italy switch

Reports in Italy suggest Spanish ace Xabi Alonso will leave Liverpool to join Juventus next week.

French keeper tipped as Anfield target

Rafa Benitez is said to be lining up a move for Bordeaux goalkeeper Ulrich Rame, with Charles Itandje tipped to leave Anfield.

Veteran chasing by Cottagers

Fulham are understood to be eyeing a deal for former defender Steve Finnan following Liverpool's capture of Philipp Degen.

Spain ace won't leave Anfield

Jose Reina insists he has no intention of leaving Liverpool this summer despite mounting talk of a return to Spain.

Reds close in on double deal

Liverpool say they will sign Swiss right-back Philipp Degen on July 1, while the Reds are chasing Udinese left-back Andreas Dossena.

Mascherano eyes Reds glory

Javier Mascherano has promised Liverpool fans he is determined to improve his game and help the club win some silverware next term.

Benitez drops fee to offload custodian

Scott Carson is set to quit Liverpool for Aston Villa in a £6million deal after Rafa Benitez reportedly dropped his asking price.

Gerrard makes fresh money call

Steven Gerrard has reiterated his request for Liverpool's owners to hand Rafa Benitez the funds to turn the club into title contenders.

No Reds defender raid - Udinese

Italian Serie A outfit Udinese have scotched reports claiming Liverpool have made an offer for their defender Andrea Dossena.

Back to the future for Benitez

Rafael Benitez has welcomed former Reds midfielder Sammy Lee back to the Liverpool backroom staff.

Defender frozen out as Anfield awaits

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Swiss defender Philipp Degen who will join on a free transfer.

Alonso denies exit talk

Xabi Alonso has committed his future to Liverpool and warned Gareth Barry he will not walk into Rafa Benitez's first team.

O'Neill vows to keep Barry

Martin O'Neill has angrily denied suggestions he has given skipper Gareth Barry the green light to leave Aston Villa for Liverpool.

Benitez stalls his summer getaway

Rafa Benitez says he will not be jetting off on holiday for two weeks as he bids to get Liverpool's summer transfer plans underway.

Cash needed for title push - Gerrard

Steve Gerrard believes Liverpool can win the Premier League title but warned the club must spend major money to make it happen.

Massive Torres swoop snubbed - reports

Reports in Spain claim Chelsea have made an audacious £40million bid for Fernando Torres which Liverpool have turned down.

Rafa issues warning to Villa

Rafa Benitez has warned his Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill to accept his skipper Gareth Barry wants to leave for Liverpool.

Trotters hope for quick Reds swoop

Bolton are planning to hold talks with Liverpool over a permanent deal for Danny Guthrie who could sign for £1.5million.

Target Barry set for key future talks

Liverpool target Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner this week about his future at Villa Park.

Benitez hails Reds' progress

Rafa Benitez hailed Liverpool's attacking football and Fernando Torres' first season in England despite a trophyless campaign.

Hicks assures fans over stadium future

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has bid to end speculation over the club's new stadium and insists work will go ahead as planned.

Spanish Villa rage

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has followed up his blast of Rafa Benitez by slating the Liverpool boss' valuation of Peter Crouch.

No way Jose as Reds reject £25m bid

Inter Milan have confirmed Liverpool rejected a £25million bid for Steven Gerrard - with Jose Mourinho thought to be behind the move.

Rafa's Plan B over Barry

Rafael Benitez is reportedly keen to sign Sevilla midfielder Seydou Keita if Aston Villa block Gareth Barry's path to Liverpool.

Crouch fee looks prohibitive

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez wants £15m from Portsmouth for Peter Crouch if he decides to sell the striker.

Skipper targets title

Steven Gerrard says he expects to play for Liverpool for the rest of his career and is targeting a title challenge.

Striker set to leave

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch looks likely to be on his way out of the club this summer with Portsmouth the expected destination.

Rafa faces Olympic headache

Lucas Leiva has confirmed his intention to play in the summer Olympics for Brazil handing Rafa Benitez a midfield headache.

Winger set to leave

Harry Kewell's Liverpool career is over and he will not be offered a new deal by Rafa Benitez at the end of the season.

Rafa happy with Fernando

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is confident that star striker Fernando Torres will not suffer any second season syndrome.

Reds linked with French ace

Liverpool are said to be on the trail of Barcelona left-back Eric Abidal as Rafael Benitez starts to put summer plans into operation.

Berger urges Barry to join Reds

Former Liverpool star Patrik Berger has told Villa team-mate Gareth Barry to move to Anfield because it is the chance of a lifetime.

Cloud hanging over squad

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will use the final two games of the season to decide who has and who has not got a future at the club.

Gerrard proud despite defeat

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has said the players can be proud of their efforts despite going out of the Champions League.

Boss looks to strengthen

Rafa Benitez will now turn his attention to his summer squad strengthening after missing out on any silverware this season.

Comments had no effect - Benitez

Rafa Benitez has denied his comments prior to the Chelsea match helped fire up Didier Drogba who netted two of Chelsea's goals.

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