Rumours

August - 2009

 
HEADLINES
2508: Rumour Mill: Rafa keen on Robben
2008: Report: Arsenal join Liverpool
          in chase for Rafael Van Der Vaart

1808: Reds in shock Greek link
1708: Reds linked with
          defensive improvements

0408: Liverpool close on Poulsen
 








RUMOURS ARCHIVE


AUGUST 25
Rumour Mill: Rafa keen on Robben

By Adam Bryant - LFC Online

Liverpool have renewed their interest in Arjen Robben, according to the Daily Mail, with a season-long loan looking a possibility.

The Dutch winger is keen for a move back to the Premier League after falling out of favour at Real Madrid.

Manchester United are also reportedly interested in the 25-year-old.


AUGUST 20
Report: Arsenal join Liverpool
in chase for Rafael Van Der Vaart


By David Kifford - Goal.com

Real Madrid playmaker Rafael van der Vaart is the subject of interest from Liverpool and Arsenal as his Real Madrid career looks to end.

A fire sale has been expected at The Bernabeu ever since the multi-world-record-breaking transfers of Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fellow Dutchman Wesley Sneijder is expected to complete a £15 million move to Inter as the Spanish giants try to recoup some of their huge financial outlay this summer.

Yesterday reports in Sport claimed that Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is on the verge of offering Real Madrid €11.5m for the highly-rated midfielder.

However today provided fresh speculation in The Metro, suggests Arsene Wenger is keen on bringing the Holland international to The Emirates.

The same publication suggests there is still chance of a return to Holland for family reasons with a switch to Martin Jol's Ajax.

One player who is close to a Real exit is striker Alvaro Negredo however it will not be with Premier League Hull City.

The frontman has decided to stay in Spain after turning down Hull City

The striker made the trip to Humberside for talks with Tigers boss Phil Brown yesterday and now seems set on move to Real Zaragoza.


AUGUST 18
Reds in shock Greek link

Sky Sports

Skysports.com understands Liverpool are closing in on a shock move for former Rangers defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos.

Liverpool are in the market for defensive reinforcements and it is believed they have lined up a move for AEK stopper Kyrgiakos.

The Reds have been linked with the likes of Stoke's Ryan Shawcross and Hull's Michael Turner, but Kyrgiakos appears to be a cheaper option for Rafa Benitez.

With reports of Benitez having his transfer budget restricted Liverpool have switched their attentions to Kyrgiakos and they are believed to have agreed a €3million (£2.5million) fee with AEK for the 30-year-old.

Kyrgiakos is understood to have said his goodbyes to his AEK team-mates and is now thought to be travelling to England to hold talks with Liverpool officials and undergo a medical.


AUGUST 17
Reds linked with
defensive improvements


Anfield Online

After Liverpool’s lethargic display yesterday against Tottenham, the reds are continually being linked with defenders.

Liverpool have so far banked £17M in transfer profits in 2009 and after yesterday’s performance Liverpool will be wise to not only use that profit but also receive some form of summer transfer kitty from the club’s owners.

Fernando Amorebieta is the 24 year old centre-back for Athletic Bilbao who is believed to have been watched in last night’s Spanish ‘Charity Shield’ game against Barcelona according to the Daily Mail.

The player who was born in Venezuala, but has dual nationality has played for Spain’s under 21 side ruling him out of a place with the Venezualan national side.

Liverpool will have to stump up around £10M to secure the defender’s services, and he has over 100 appearances to his name at the Spanish La Liga side.

The reds are also still linked with Michael Turner of Hull, and Ryan Shawcross of Stoke City.


AUGUST 4
Liverpool close on Poulsen

By James Dall - Sky Sports

Sky Sports News understands Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen.

Juve are open to the sale of the Denmark international and a number of sides have been linked with an interest in his services.

Premier League duo Fulham and Everton are among those clubs said to be admirers of the 29-year-old.

But it is believed that Rafa Benitez's Liverpool are in pole position to secure Poulsen's signature.

It is speculated that the Reds' move for Poulsen could be linked with Xabi Alonso's uncertain future, amid interest from Real Madrid.


Thor Zakariassen ©