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Liverpool gossip: Reds WILL NOT pay £32.5m for target, while Inter Milan star wants to stay

July 15, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers remains interested in signing Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, but still does not want to pay £32.5m for the Belgian, the Metro report. The Reds are still confident that a deal can be done for the 24-year-old. Liverpool’s chances of completing a deal for Inter Milan’s Mateo Kovacic have been dashed, after the midfielder confirmed that he wants to stay at San Siro, ESPN report. The 21-year-old only signed a new contract in January, and revealed that he intends to…

Liverpool still keen on Christian Benteke move but £32m is still too much

July 15, 2015 Steve Green

Liverpool are planning on using the bulk of the money they have received for Raheem Sterling by planning a move for Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke, the Daily Mirror reports. However, Villa are still refusing to budge on the striker’s buyout fee, and won’t settle for a penny less than the £32m clause the Mirror claims is written into his contract. The Reds have this week received a reported £49m for England international Raheem Sterling (via Daily Mail) but still feel as though the fee Villa want for the Belgian is…

Liverpool free to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke after rivals pull out of race

July 14, 2015 Jordan Harris

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke have received a boost after two of the other interested parties pulled out of the race to sign the Belgian. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Liverpool star Raheem Sterling has Man City medical before £49m transfer Liverpool stalwart explains why he turned down move to Inter Milan According to the Metro, both Tottenham and Manchester United have both been keen on the striker. However, Mauricio Pochettino has been put off by the £32.5m price tag (via Metro), while the Red…

Liverpool news and gossip: Raheem Sterling deal completed, but new contract saga on horizon

July 13, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool AGREE £49m sale of Raheem Sterling to Manchester City Liverpool want Fiorentina striker, and will use Mario Balotelli to make deal happen Raheem Sterling is on the verge of completing his £49m move to Manchester City, according to the Daily Mirror. The winger will sign a five-year deal worth £180,000 a week at the Etihad. He could be followed out the Anfield door this summer by promising youngster Jerome Sinclair, after the Daily Mail reported…

Liverpool news and rumours: Raheem Sterling closing in on departure, while bid made for Real Madrid man

July 12, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News Manchester City make third Raheem Sterling bid as Liverpool chase replacement Manchester United enter race for Christian Benteke as Liverpool step aside Despite being named in the squad for their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia, Raheem Sterling has been left behind as talks with Manchester City have reached an advanced stage, the Guardian report. The Citizens’ third bid for the player is likely to be around £44m. Former Reds hero Mark Lawrenson has branded the 20-year-old ‘pathetic’,…

Manchester United news and gossip: Christian Benteke bid to be made, and Real Madrid swap deal planned

July 12, 2015July 12, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: READ MORE: Manchester United News and Goals Man United want TWO Real Madrid stars in exchange for David de Gea Man United enter race for Christian Benteke Louis van Gaal wants to sign Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, after Liverpool seemed to step aside over his asking price, according to The Sun. The Belgian will cost £32.5m, which is £10m more than the Reds were willing to pay. However, United will have no issue making a tempting offer. He could be…

Manchester United enter race for Christian Benteke, as Liverpool step aside

July 12, 2015 Jordan Harris

Louis van Gaal has made Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke his top striker target this summer, after Liverpool backed out of the race to sign the Belgian. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Man United on HIGH ALERT as Real Madrid open to selling star Louis van Gaal says Man United have already signed RVP replacement According to The Sun, the Reds are not willing to trigger Benteke’s release clause, and their highest offer came £10m short of the £32.5m that Tim Sherwood wants for his key man. The…

Liverpool keen on Man City striker, should they miss out on Christian Benteke

July 7, 2015 Jordan Harris

Liverpool are preparing to switch their attention to Manchester City’s Stevan Jovetic, as they look for possible alternatives to Christian Benteke. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Rumours Roberto Firmino completes Liverpool move following successful medical Former Barcelona star would love to move to Liverpool says agent According to the Daily Star, Brendan Rodgers has been put off pursuing the Belgian forward after Aston Villa’s continued insistence that they will not accept any offers for the 24-year-old, meaning that any interested parties will have to trigger the £32.5m release clause in…

Liverpool gossip: Sterling bid prepared, and Villa striker wants to leave

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Roberto Firmino completes Liverpool move following successful medical Former Barcelona star would love to move to Liverpool says agent Manchester City are finally ready to make a £50m bid for Raheem Sterling, after having two bids rejected, the Daily Star report. The Citizens most recent bid added up to £40m, which was short of the Reds’ valuation. One player that could make the opposite journey to the winger, should he move to the Etihad, is Stevan…

Liverpool news and gossip: Roberto Firmino passes medical while Raheem Sterling bid expected

July 6, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool Rumours and Goals Former Barcelona star would love to move to Liverpool says agent Two Liverpool players take to Twitter to discuss possible transfers Roberto Firmino’s £29m move to Anfield has been completed after the playmaker completed his medical, the Liverpool Echo report. The 23-year-old will join his new teammates in a fortnight. The Reds are expecting Manchester City to make a third bid for Raheem Sterling that could meet their valuation of £50m, the Daily Express suggest. Manuel…

Liverpool three in, three out: Striker trio targeted, while flops set for sale

July 5, 2015July 4, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here are six potential transfers involving Liverpool that could well go through this summer, starting with possible arrivals: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool flop linked with shock loan to Premier League rivals Barcelona starlet Bobby Adekayne confirms he’s signed for Liverpool Three in: Christian Benteke – From Aston Villa The Aston Villa man has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer. However, the Liverpool Echo have revealed that the two clubs are far apart in their valuation of the forward, with the Villains wanting…

Liverpool legend URGES Reds to sign Aston Villa forward

July 3, 2015 Jordan Harris

There aren’t many names who have a better idea of what it takes to become a Liverpool hero than Robbie Fowler. So when he tells the club’s hierarchy to go after a player, it may be an idea for them to listen. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Nathaniel Clyne explains why he chose Liverpool over Manchester United Nathaniel Clyne completes Liverpool move The Reds have already brought in six new players this summer, but the former striker believes that a goalscorer still needs to be on the shopping list…

Liverpool news and gossip: Belgian striker nears Anfield move, while AC Milan close in on Reds target

July 2, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Nathaniel Clyne explains why he chose Liverpool over Manchester UniedLiv Nathaniel Clyne completes Liverpool move The Daily Express are reporting that Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke. The Express suggest that the Reds have not been willing to meet the Belgian’s £32.5m price tag. However, it appears that they have definitely missed out on Sevilla forward Carlos Bacca, who is heading to Serie A, according to ITV. The Colombian…

Chelsea gossip: Duo’s deals nearing completion, while Arda Turan’s future to be decided on Friday

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea News Top ten football traitors as Petr Cech leaves Chelsea for London rivals Striker signs £130,000 a week Chelsea contract Asmir Begovic has reportedly told Stoke that he wants to join Chelsea, even if it means missing out on regular first-team football, the Daily Mirror report. The Potters have now accepted that they will probably lose the 28-year-old this summer. Meanwhile, Radamel Falcao’s loan move could be confirmed later this week, according to the London Evening Standard. The striker had…

Liverpool gossip: New £30m striker on the way, and flop clearout planned

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Liverpool close in on Belgian star who rejects move to north London Liverpool close to deal for young Swedish defender Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, according to the Daily Star. The Villains have previously wanted at least £30m for the Belgian. He could be joined at Anfield next season by Nathaniel Clyne, who former Premier League boss Harry Redknapp believes will be a great signing for the Reds,…

Christian Benteke to reject north London pair to force through Liverpool move

July 1, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to reject any interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, as he wishes to force through a move to Liverpool. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool close in on young Swedish defender Football’s top ten traitors as Petr Cech completes move According to the Daily Express, he is not willing to move to White Hart Lane – despite talk of a deal that would see Emmanuel Adebayor head to Villa Park – because of a previous transfer saga between Spurs and the player. The…

Liverpool news and gossip: Barcelona prospect heading to Anfield and Joe Gomez reveals why he chose Reds

June 30, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool target reportedly PLEADS with club to let him move Liverpool flop heading for £8m exit Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Barcelona youngster Bobby Adekayne, according to the Liverpool Echo. The 16-year-old winger will be available on a free, as FIFA deemed his move to the Nou Camp four years ago as illegal. Another player that came through the Barcelona academy that has attracted attention from the Merseyside club in the past is…

Liverpool gossip: Roberto Firmino moves to Anfield, and Gerrard replacement en route

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Liverpool confirm signing of Brazilian star Liverpool begin talks over move for Spain international Liverpool have completed one of the biggest deals of the summer so far, after Roberto Firmino agreed his move to Anfield, BBC Sport report. The £29m deal for the Brazilian playmaker will be completed once he completes a medical upon his return from the Copa America. And the Reds appear to already be in talks over their sixth signing of the summer, with the…

Chelsea gossip: Terry drops Sterling hint? And Blues ‘DEFINITELY interested’ in £15m striker

June 23, 2015June 23, 2015 Steve Green

Tuesday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea are ‘definitely interested’ in signing QPR and England striker Charlie Austin, according to the Metro. The England international is being tipped to move on this summer following QPR’s relegation back to the Championship. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has insisted he can take stinging criticism from Jose Mourinho on the chin, the Daily Mirror reports. The Chelsea youngster was the subject of a strong rebuke from Mourinho for his performance in a post season game in Australia. Blues skipper John Terry reckons Raheem Sterling has…

Liverpool plan bids for striker duo as alternatives to Aston Villa man

June 22, 2015 Jordan Harris

Liverpool’s interest in Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke appears to have cooled slightly, after reports suggested that they were considering two other strikers this summer. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool hero backs new signing to thrive at Anfield Liverpool have already found Raheem Sterling’s replacement, according to former Red According to the Liverpool Echo, Sevilla’s Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon of Zenit are now on the Merseyside club’s shopping list, after accepting Villa’s firm stance that they will not accept anything less than the £32m release clause in the…

Liverpool plot bid for Spain international available for FRACTION of Benteke’s asking price

June 20, 2015 Jordan Harris

Liverpool’s desire to sign a new striker has seen them turn their attention away from Aston Villa star Christian Benteke, and instead target Juventus striker Fernando Llorente. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer News Five wonder kids destined for Premier League stardom after Joe Gomez’s move to Liverpool Liverpool confirm Joe Gomez signing According to the Daily Mail, the Reds have decided to forget about the Belgian as they are unwilling to pay the £32.5m required to trigger his release clause, and have instead decided to go after the 30-year-old. The Mail…

Liverpool legend REVEALS identity of the club’s prime transfer window target

June 20, 2015 Steve Green

Liverpool legend Ray Houghton has said that he believes the club’s main target during the current transfer window will be Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, the Daily Express reports. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Nine Premier League bargain buys Liverpool defender rejects claims he’s signed new deal The Belgian international has been linked with a move to Anfield recently, but talks between the two have stalled, according to the London Evening Standard. They initially refused to meet the player’s £32.5m release clause, but after thinking about it, their interest…

Six key battles on the Premier League’s opening day that may shape the season

June 18, 2015 Jordan Harris

Following the announcement of the 2015/16 Premier League fixture list, fans of the 20 clubs set to sit at the top table of English football next season will already be predicting how their campaign looks set to turn out. READ MORE: Arsenal man on verge of departure David De Gea delays Real Madrid move Chelsea target suggests move is complete The opening day will often set the tone for how the year will pan out, so all the managers will be desperate to see their side collect three points. Here…

Tottenham join Liverpool in race for Premier League’s most wanted striker

June 7, 2015 Jordan Harris

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League side to put Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke at the top of the transfer target list. READ MORE: Tottenham Transfer Gossip According to The Sun, Mauricio Pochettino is willing to battle against the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea for the Belgian, as he looks to bolster his attacking options. The 24-year-old wants to leave Villa Park, The Sun suggest, and would be available for £32.5m, which would trigger the release clause in his contract. However, the report states that none of the trio…

Five strikers Liverpool need to consider signing instead of Christian Benteke

June 6, 2015June 6, 2015 Jordan Harris

Brendan Rodgers arguably faces the most challenging summer since he arrived at Liverpool three years ago. Following their disappointing campaign, the Northern Irishman needs to desperately bolster his options ahead of next season. And in no position is that desperation felt more, than up front. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Since the loss of Luis Suarez, the Reds have pinned all their hope upon the success of Daniel Sturridge, while supporting him with a cluster of back-up options. Unfortunately, the England international has spent much of the year on…