Liverpool: May 2008 Archives

Gareth Barry is being urged to quit Aston Villa and join Liverpool by his fellow England international and Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.

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

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

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

Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future but says he will stay if a bid from Liverpool is not accepted.

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

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

Blackburn have insisted David Bentley will still be at the club next season even if he refuses to sign a new deal.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fulham are said to be lining up a summer swoop for Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson if he is available at the right price.

Jamie Carragher has revealed he believes he made the right decision when he decided to retire from international football in 2007.

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

Peter Storrie has rubbished reports claiming FA Cup finalists Portsmouth have met Liverpool striker Peter Crouch to discuss a move.

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

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

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

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

Scott Carson says he does not know whether he will sign for Aston Villa on a permanent basis following his season on loan at the club.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin O'Neill has told Liverpool they will have to raise their £10million offer for Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hit out at Liverpool over their handling of their offer for captain Gareth Barry.

Liverpool are reported to have contacted Aston Villa with a view to launching a £10million swoop for Gareth Barry.

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.

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

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

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

Gareth Barry is being urged to quit Aston Villa and join Liverpool by his fellow England international and Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.

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

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

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

Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future but says he will stay if a bid from Liverpool is not accepted.

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

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

Blackburn have insisted David Bentley will still be at the club next season even if he refuses to sign a new deal.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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