Liverpool: June 2009 Archives

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes it will be the usual challengers for the title next season but has not ruled out Man City.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso wants a move to Real Madrid sorted out before July 19th according to reports.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has not given up hope of landing Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Liverpool have beaten Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea to sign Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez, according to reports.

Liverpool defender and Real Madrid target Alvaro Arbeloa looks set to leave Anfield this summer, according to his agent.

Fernando Torres wants Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez to add more guile to the squad by targeting playmakers this summer.

Liverpool have completed the signing of England defender Glen Johnson from Portsmouth for £17million on a four-year deal.

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena's hopes of a summer move to Juventus appear to be in the balance according to his agent.

Liverpool's faint hopes of landing Spanish ace David Villa to play alongside Fernando Torres have been dashed by the player himself.

Liverpool are looking to offload reserve keeper Charles Itandje this summer and the Frenchman has caught the eye of Malaga.

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa is set to join Real Madrid after he admitted he was flattered and proud of their interest.

Liverpool will be less than happy with Lionel Messi after he urged Javier Mascherano to leave Anfield and join Barcelona.

Real Madrid are ready to test Rafa Benitez's determination to keep hold of Xabi Alonso by offering £30million for the midfielder.

Argentinian winger Sebastian Leto has revealed that he is close to agreeing a deal to join Greek side Panathinaikos.

Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to move to Real Madrid after Liverpool confirmed they have agreed a deal for England defender Glenn Johnson.

Glen Johnson is poised to join Liverpool for £17.5million after the Reds confirmed the full-back had agreed personal terms over a move.

Everton have reportedly failed with a bid for Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour who has been linked with Villa and Liverpool.

Fernando Torres has distanced himself from a rumored £50m move to Chelsea but they have not given up hope of signing Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has refused to rule out leaving Anfield but he has no concrete plans to quit at the moment.

Jamie Carragher is hoping Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso stays and manager Rafa Benitez brings in a host of quality signings.

Fernando Torres has laughed off speculation that he might become a Manchester United player and pledged his future to Liverpool.

Glen Johnson must choose between a move to Liverpool or Chelsea after the Blues matched the Reds' £17.5million bid for the defender.

Carlos Tevez is believed to have ruled out a move to Liverpool but could still join United's local rivals Manchester City.

Xabi Alonso refused to commit his future to Liverpool as speculation that he could join Real Madrid this summer intensifies.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with a swoop for 20-year-old Uruguayan playmaker Nicola Lodiero.

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena wants to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place despite rumours linking him with a move to Italy.

Barcelona are ready to make an attempt to sign Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina after contract talks with Victor Valdes broke down.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has hinted he may retire from the game when his present deal ends in four years time.

Rafa Benitez says last season's title bid will have given Liverpool the confidence to believe they can overturn Manchester United.

Glen Johnson is understood to have chosen Liverpool ahead of Chelsea and looks set to seal an £18m move from Portsmouth.

Fernando Torres says he is certain Rafa Benitez is the man to take the title back to Anfield and claims he has 'trust' in the manager.

The representatives of reported Liverpool target Carlos Tevez are expected to hold talks with all interested parties this week.

Liverpool are playing down speculation that Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso will leave the club by stating the pair aren't for sale.

Yossi Benayoun has distanced himself from rumours that Barcelona are preparing to make a shock bid for the 27-year-old.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has confirmed Glen Johnson is set to be sold, with Chelsea and Liverpool making bids.

Lucas Leiva is expecting to show a big improvement for Liverpool next season after working hard to gain weight and be more physical.

The agent of Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi is still claiming Liverpool want to sign the player, despite boss Rafa Benitez's recent denial.

Striker Alvaro Negredo has reiterated his desire to make the move from Spanish side Real Madrid to Liverpool this summer.

Ryan Babel is desperate to stay with Liverpool and fight for his place in Rafa Benitez's starting XI, according to his agent.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has not been promised first-team football despite agreeing a new five-year deal at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists Javier Mascherano is not for sale at any price following links with European champions Barcelona.

Javier Mascherano would relish the chance to leave Liverpool for European champions Barcelona, according to the midielder's agent.

Rafa Benitez has denied that he is aiming to take Napoli's Argentinian international striker Ezequiel Lavezzi to Liverpool this summer.

Liverpool have opened a football academy in India, as the club looks to tap the country's growing interest in the Premier League.

Real Madrid have finally confirmed they want to sign Xabi Alonso but Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is now determined to keep him.

Unsettled Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi's agent has said Liverpool have made an offer for the Argentinian.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is still hoping to beat Chelsea to the £10million capture of Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.

Andrea Dossena has been told by manager Rafael Benitez he will be allowed to leave if Liverpool receive the right offer.

Barcelona are reported to be lining up a £20million swoop for Javier Mascherano as Liverpool could be forced to cash in on key players.

Liverpool are being tipped to make a £2million bid to sign Sylvain Distin after he admitted his future looks uncertain at Portsmouth.

Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett say there are confident that they will be able to secure refinance loans this summer.

Middlesbrough's Turkish playmaker Tuncay is attracting plenty of interest with Liverpool said to be among his admirers.

Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a move for Brazilian striker Kleber but the player himself won't comment on the speculation.

Yossi Benayoun has admitted there are several clubs interested in signing him but the midfielder says he wants to stay at Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool need more players of the quality of Fernando Torres if they are to win the Premier League.

Steven Gerrard says he would still like to see Gareth Barry move to Anfield, insisting the Villa ace is a 'Liverpool type of player'.

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo says Liverpool have expressed an interest in his services and he would be keen on a move.

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has urged boss Arsene Wenger to sign his Spain team-mate Xabi Alonso from Liverpool.

Argentina striker Ezequiel Lavezzi has ruled out a summer move to Anfield and says he is happy to stay at Napoli.

Real Madrid are expected to name Florentino Perez as their new President today triggering an immediate bid for Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes it will be the usual challengers for the title next season but has not ruled out Man City.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso wants a move to Real Madrid sorted out before July 19th according to reports.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has not given up hope of landing Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Liverpool have beaten Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea to sign Cadiz youngster Jesus Fernandez, according to reports.

Liverpool defender and Real Madrid target Alvaro Arbeloa looks set to leave Anfield this summer, according to his agent.

Fernando Torres wants Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez to add more guile to the squad by targeting playmakers this summer.

Liverpool have completed the signing of England defender Glen Johnson from Portsmouth for £17million on a four-year deal.

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena's hopes of a summer move to Juventus appear to be in the balance according to his agent.

Liverpool's faint hopes of landing Spanish ace David Villa to play alongside Fernando Torres have been dashed by the player himself.

Liverpool are looking to offload reserve keeper Charles Itandje this summer and the Frenchman has caught the eye of Malaga.

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa is set to join Real Madrid after he admitted he was flattered and proud of their interest.

Liverpool will be less than happy with Lionel Messi after he urged Javier Mascherano to leave Anfield and join Barcelona.

Real Madrid are ready to test Rafa Benitez's determination to keep hold of Xabi Alonso by offering £30million for the midfielder.

Argentinian winger Sebastian Leto has revealed that he is close to agreeing a deal to join Greek side Panathinaikos.

Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to move to Real Madrid after Liverpool confirmed they have agreed a deal for England defender Glenn Johnson.

Glen Johnson is poised to join Liverpool for £17.5million after the Reds confirmed the full-back had agreed personal terms over a move.

Everton have reportedly failed with a bid for Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour who has been linked with Villa and Liverpool.

Fernando Torres has distanced himself from a rumored £50m move to Chelsea but they have not given up hope of signing Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has refused to rule out leaving Anfield but he has no concrete plans to quit at the moment.

Jamie Carragher is hoping Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso stays and manager Rafa Benitez brings in a host of quality signings.

Fernando Torres has laughed off speculation that he might become a Manchester United player and pledged his future to Liverpool.

Glen Johnson must choose between a move to Liverpool or Chelsea after the Blues matched the Reds' £17.5million bid for the defender.

Carlos Tevez is believed to have ruled out a move to Liverpool but could still join United's local rivals Manchester City.

Xabi Alonso refused to commit his future to Liverpool as speculation that he could join Real Madrid this summer intensifies.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with a swoop for 20-year-old Uruguayan playmaker Nicola Lodiero.