Liverpool: May 2008 - news archive

Gareth Barry is being urged to quit Aston Villa and join Liverpool by his fellow England international and Reds skipper Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to make a ambitious bid in the region of £20million to prise Franck Ribery away from Bayern Munich.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is to hold talks with Javier Mascherano in an effort to come to some arrangement over the Olympics.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has seen a bid of £5m turned down by Cardiff for young star Aaron Ramsey as have Arsenal.

Gareth Barry is set to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future but says he will stay if a bid from Liverpool is not accepted.

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is said to be considering making an offer to Liverpool's out-of-contract winger Harry Kewell.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso's agents will hold discussions with officials from Juventus today about a potential £16m move.

Blackburn have insisted Liverpool target David Bentley will still be at the club next season even if he refuses to sign a new deal.

Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena has hinted at a move to Anfield after declaring that he is flattered to be linked to such a club.

Chief executive Rick Parry has revealed that Liverpool's main aim next season will be to win their first Premier League title.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists they will not sell Fernando Torres to Chelsea, while the player says he is staying put at Anfield.

Rafa Benitez has confirmed that he is aiming to strengthen Liverpool's defence in the close season as he looks to mount a title push.

Liverpool target David Bentley has again hinted he may have to leave Blackburn in order to take his England career to the next level.

Liverpool look set to face fierce competition from Italian side Fiorentina for the signature of Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena.

Rafa Benitez has once again stressed that Liverpool must spend big money this summer to keep up with their Premier League title rivals.

Liverpool target Albert Riera has asked for a transfer away from Espanyol but they are still demanding £16m for his services.