Liverpool: January 2010 Archives

Liverpool are considering a move for West Ham defender James Tomkins after watching his progress closely over the last few years.

Dirk Kuyt's first-half strike and a Kevin Davies own goal after the break gave Liverpool the points in a disappointing game at Anfield.

Juventus are expected to announce the sacking of Ciro Ferrara on Friday with speculation rife that Rafa Benitez will replace him.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will again be without Fernando Torres for the clash with Bolton and Daniel Agger is a doubt.

Juventus are ready to step up their efforts to land Rafa Benitez as their new manager in the summer, according to reports.

Liverpool's hopes of landing of AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar have been blocked as the Italians says he is not leaving.

Russian giants Dynamo Moscow claim to have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool's influential midfielder Yossi Benayoun.

Liverpool lost ground in the race for fourth spot with a disappointing 0-0 draw against struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is wanted by Juventus but the Spaniard remains focused on securing a top-four Premier League place.

Rafa Benitez must decide whether to throw Steven Gerrard back into his side to face Wolves tonight but Fernando Torres remains absent.

Former Reds fans favourite Robbie Fowler maybe coming to the end of his player career after a fall out with his current club.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is lining up a move for Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic but not until the summer.

Liverpool are ready to offload Ryan Babel before the end of the month and would even let him join Arsenal if the price is right.

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher claims the side can now afford to drop points in the race for the Champions League.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will find out if he has won the race to sign striker Marouane Chamakh before the transfer window shuts.

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel could still make a £9million switch to Birmingham City according to the Dutchman's agent.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Sunderland which will see Kenwyne Jones join on loan until a permanent move in the summer.

Liverpool have moved to within a point of fourth-placed Tottenham, after two Dirk Kuyt goals sunk Spurs at Anfield.

Reading keeper Adam Federici has dismissed recent speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool to be their number two.

Liverpool will be without Fernando Torres, Glen Johnson and Yossi Benayoun for tonight's clash with Tottenham in the Premiership.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has dismissed rumours of a bust up with Rafa Benitez and claims he is not about to leave.

Under-pressure manager Rafa Benitez hopes new signing Maxi Rodriguez's goals can help fire Liverpool into a top-four place.

Liverpool could be ready to offer Sunderland £12million for Kenwyne Jones after failing with a loan bid for the player.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is reportedly set for a summer move with Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester City all keen.

Liverpool seem set to fail in their bid to sign Kenwyne Jones on loan from Sunderland as the Black Cats want a permanent deal.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres could be back in action in six weeks after he underwent successful knee surgery.

Ryan Babel has reportedly rejected the chance to go to Sunderland in a swap deal that would have seen Kenwyne Jones move to Liverpool.

A late goal from Robert Huth saw Stoke take a point against Liverpool in a scrappy game at the Britannia Stadium.

Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Yossi Benayoun all miss Liverpool's trip to Stoke, but Maxi Rodriguez may make his debut.

Former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has opened the door to a switch to Anfield after admitting he would welcome a move to England.

Liverpool have been dealt a triple blow with the news Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Yossi Benayoun are all set for spells out.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has rejected claims the club will sell their prize assets at the end of the season.

Liverpool are set to pounce for Reading's Adam Federici, whose heroics on Wednesday night contributed to the Reds early FA Cup exit.

Under-pressure Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has promised to help the team's fortunes improve despite an early FA Cup exit.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Argentina international Maxi Rodriguez on a free transfer, after the player passed a medical.

Liverpool will be without the suspended Javier Mascherano for tonight's FA Cup replay with Reading and Glen Johnson remains injured.

Liverpool have agreed a £25m, five year deal, to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh according to reports.

Fernando Torres says Liverpool can still resurrect their disappointing season by lifting the FA Cup and finishing in the top four.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks has reiterated there will be little if any money to spend this month but expects a 'big' summer'.

Director Tom Hicks Jr has resigned from the Liverpool board after he was accused of sending an abusive email to a concerned supporter.

Rafa Benitez is hoping Liverpool can build on their recent good form and enjoy a successful start to 2010 in the Premier League.

Liverpool fans have called on director Tom Hicks Jr to resign immediately after he was accused of sending an abusive email.

Andriy Voronin is no longer a Liverpool player after completing a £2 million move to Dynamo Moscow.

Rafa Benitez has admitted he could lose Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has admitted Liverpool do not have a huge transfer budget but is confident of success this season.

Liverpool are in the running for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez goes into Sunday's clash with rivals Tottenham without suspended midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Rafa Benitez has an extra £4m to spend after Andrea Dossena completed his move to Napoli but has already spent £1.5m on Maxi Rodriguez.

Reports claim that Glenn Johnson could now be sidelined for two months due to the knee injury suffered at the end of December.

Liverpool are understood to have rejected an £8m bid by Birmingham for Ryan Babel, whose agent says the player would consider a move.

Fernando Torres has revealed that he is playing pain free for the first time in months, thanks to some hard fitness work.

Andriy Voronin could be set to leave Liverpool this month, with the striker believed to have held talks with Dinamo Moscow this week.

Birmingham are thought to be considering making an £8million offer for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel with the Reds keen to sell.

Andrea Dossena looks to be on his way back to Italy with Napoli for a fee of around £4m and Andriy Voronin may follow him out.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Maxi Rodriguez says he is willing to take a pay cut to secure a short-term move to Liverpool.

Liverpool are again being linked with a swoop for Emile Heskey but Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill does not want to sell.

Inter Milan are ready to launch a £40million bid for Liverpool midfielder Stephen Gerrard if the Reds miss out on the top four.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed he is working hard to sign new players in January to aid the Reds' top-four bid.

Glen Johnson and Javier Mascherano are missing for Liverpool's FA Cup tie at Reading as Rafa Benitez picks from a strong squad.

Liverpool are considering a move for West Ham defender James Tomkins after watching his progress closely over the last few years.

Dirk Kuyt's first-half strike and a Kevin Davies own goal after the break gave Liverpool the points in a disappointing game at Anfield.

Juventus are expected to announce the sacking of Ciro Ferrara on Friday with speculation rife that Rafa Benitez will replace him.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will again be without Fernando Torres for the clash with Bolton and Daniel Agger is a doubt.

Juventus are ready to step up their efforts to land Rafa Benitez as their new manager in the summer, according to reports.

Liverpool's hopes of landing of AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar have been blocked as the Italians says he is not leaving.

Russian giants Dynamo Moscow claim to have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool's influential midfielder Yossi Benayoun.

Liverpool lost ground in the race for fourth spot with a disappointing 0-0 draw against struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is wanted by Juventus but the Spaniard remains focused on securing a top-four Premier League place.

Rafa Benitez must decide whether to throw Steven Gerrard back into his side to face Wolves tonight but Fernando Torres remains absent.

Former Reds fans favourite Robbie Fowler maybe coming to the end of his player career after a fall out with his current club.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is lining up a move for Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic but not until the summer.

Liverpool are ready to offload Ryan Babel before the end of the month and would even let him join Arsenal if the price is right.

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher claims the side can now afford to drop points in the race for the Champions League.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will find out if he has won the race to sign striker Marouane Chamakh before the transfer window shuts.