Liverpool: May 2009 Archives

Liverpool have stepped up their attempts to find a replacement for Rick Parry, with a new chief executive likely to be named in June.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry is believed to be holding out for a move to Arsenal rather than Liverpool this summer.

Liverpool have not yet agreed a deal to sign Brazilian teenager Zezinho, according to the player's club Juventude.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater has had a successful operation to repair damaged cartilage in his knee.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has played down speculation that he will be leaving the club to join Barcelona.

Liverpool have been handed a major boost with the news that Fernando Torres has signed a new deal at the club until 2013.

Rafa Benitez has decided to shake up Liverpool's backroom set-up with Gary Ablett and Hugh McAuley among four coaches leaving.

Liverpool are understood to be lining up a summer move for the highly-rated Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.

David Wheater has again emerged as a summer target for Liverpool despite his pledge to stay with relegated Middlesbrough.

Liverpool have told Ryan Babel that he is free to leave the club this summer if they can find a buyer willing to pay around £8m.

Martin O'Neill has warned Liverpool they will have to pay over £10million if they want to sign Gareth Barry this summer.

Andriy Voronin's future remains uncertain after the on-loan striker revealed he will not be joining Hertha Berlin on a permanent deal.

Javier Mascherano has urged Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez to sign fellow countryman Carlos Tevez but not to sacrifice Xabi Alonso.

Long-serving centre half Sami Hyypia has bid a tearful farewell to Liverpool after a decade of triumph at the club.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has again reiterated that he has no intention to sell Spanish international Xabi Alonso this summer.

Liverpool finished the season on a high with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.

Veteran defender Sami Hyypia will make his 464th and final appearance for Liverpool against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool have been linked with summer moves for young Dutch striker Luc Castaignos and French winger Kevin Gameiro.

Jermaine Pennant will not be offered a permanent deal at Portsmouth and the Liverpool winger could be set for Wigan.

Sami Hyypia has revealed that he would like to return to Liverpool as a coach when he finally hangs up his boots.

Liverpool are understood to be lining up a summer swoop for Portsmouth defender Glenn Johnson, in a deal that could be worth £15m.

Former Swansea loan ace Paul Anderson says he knows nothing about any reported agreed fee between the Swans and Liverpool.

Rafael Benitez has vowed to spend his summer transfer budget wisely as the Reds are linked with a £50m move for Carlos Tevez.

Dirk Kuyt has admitted he is revelling in his role on the right for Liverpool and is delighted with his 15-goal return this season.

Xabi Alonso's agent admits the midfielder's position at Liverpool remains uncertain and a decision will be made in the summer.

Liverpool have accepted a six-figure bid from Championship side Swansea City for winger Paul Anderson.

Jamie Carragher says he has made up with Alvaro Arbeloa following the pair's on-field spat at West Brom on Sunday.

West Brom fail to complete the great escape after goals from Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool the win.

Xabi Alonso has stressed he does not wish to be part of manager Rafa Benitez's anticipated summer clear-out at Liverpool.

Rafa Benitez has insisted that Xabi Alonso will be at Anfield next season and described the Spaniard as a 'key player' for Liverpool.

Liverpool will welcome back Xabi Alonso when they travel to West Brom after he recovered from an ankle injury.

Diego Forlan has dismissed reports linking him with Liverpool and insists he is happy with Atletico Madrid.

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool would probably have won the league if Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard had been fit all season.

Xabi Alonso will return for Liverpool at West Brom on Sunday after the midfielder recovered from his ankle injury.

Xabi Alonso's agent says he is unaware of any clubs interested in the Liverpool midfielder and he is happy to stay at Anfield.

Liverpool could yet sign David Silva from Valencia after the midfielder's agent admitted several clubs had expressed an interest.

Boss Rafa Benitez has paid tribute to his assistant at Liverpool, Sammy Lee, and described him as 'nearly perfect'.

Liverpool are believed to be considering making moves to sign Stewart Downing and Carlos Tevez in the summer.

Steven Gerrard feels if Liverpool do fall short in the title race this season, injuries to key players will have made the difference.

Javier Mascherano has dismissed talk of a move away from Anfield and insists his future remains at Liverpool beyond this summer.

Steven Gerrard's first-half brace helped Liverpool to a routine 3-0 win over West Ham at Upton Park to send the Reds top of the table.

Xabi Alonso remains a major doubt but striker Fernando Torres is set to return for Liverpool's crunch trip to West Ham on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has opened talks with Liverpool and Brighton over signing Paul Anderson and Joel Lynch.

Steve Gerrard believes Liverpool can still win the title this season but if they don't, feels Premier League success won't be far away.

Steve Gerrard believes Liverpool can still win the title this season but if they don't, feels Premier League success won't be far away.

Rafa Benitez has admitted that Xabi Alonso is a doubt for Liverpool's clash with West Ham on Saturday due to an ankle problem.

With just three weeks to go, another huge weekend in the Premier League beckons with issues to resolve at the top and bottom.

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is 'a worthy winner' of the PFA Fans' Player of the Year award.

Heerenveen's Croatian winger Danijel Pranjic has played down speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool in the summer.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that he has left the door open for a return to the club in the future for Sami Hyypia.

Liverpool are in the race to sign Almeria striker Alvaro Negredo who admits he would like to join Fernando Torres at Anfield.

Former captain Sami Hyypia will quit Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen this summer to disappoint Stoke and Fulham.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez feels title rivals Man Utd "will make mistakes" and believes the Reds can catch their arch rivals.

Rafa Benitez has eased worries over Xabi Alonso's injury and says he and Fernando Torres will be available for the next match.

Daniel Agger has ended months of speculation about his future at the club by finally agreeing a new four year contract.

Liverpool kept up the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the Premiership following Sunday's 3-0 win over Newcastle.

Rafa Benitez has played down speculation linking Newcastle striker Michael Owen with a return to Liverpool in the summer.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists Javier Mascherano is going nowhere after the midfielder snubbed an approach from a mystery club.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard claims he made the right decision to reject a move to Chelsea as he looks to add to his medal haul.

Liverpool will welcome back Steven Gerrard for their clash with Newcastle after he has shaken off his groin injury.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is demanding a repeat of the performance the team put in at St James' Park when they play Newcastle.

Liverpool have stepped up their attempts to find a replacement for Rick Parry, with a new chief executive likely to be named in June.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry is believed to be holding out for a move to Arsenal rather than Liverpool this summer.

Liverpool have not yet agreed a deal to sign Brazilian teenager Zezinho, according to the player's club Juventude.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater has had a successful operation to repair damaged cartilage in his knee.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has played down speculation that he will be leaving the club to join Barcelona.

Liverpool have been handed a major boost with the news that Fernando Torres has signed a new deal at the club until 2013.

Rafa Benitez has decided to shake up Liverpool's backroom set-up with Gary Ablett and Hugh McAuley among four coaches leaving.

Liverpool are understood to be lining up a summer move for the highly-rated Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez.

David Wheater has again emerged as a summer target for Liverpool despite his pledge to stay with relegated Middlesbrough.

Liverpool have told Ryan Babel that he is free to leave the club this summer if they can find a buyer willing to pay around £8m.

Martin O'Neill has warned Liverpool they will have to pay over £10million if they want to sign Gareth Barry this summer.

Andriy Voronin's future remains uncertain after the on-loan striker revealed he will not be joining Hertha Berlin on a permanent deal.

Javier Mascherano has urged Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez to sign fellow countryman Carlos Tevez but not to sacrifice Xabi Alonso.

Long-serving centre half Sami Hyypia has bid a tearful farewell to Liverpool after a decade of triumph at the club.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has again reiterated that he has no intention to sell Spanish international Xabi Alonso this summer.

Liverpool finished the season on a high with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.

Veteran defender Sami Hyypia will make his 464th and final appearance for Liverpool against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.