Liverpool: June 2008 - news archive

Former Liverpool defender Mauricio Pellegrino has been unveiled by Rafa Benitez as the Reds' new first-team coach.

Martin O'Neill has hit back at claims by Gareth Barry that Liverpool want him more than Villa but is prepared to let him go for £18m.

Liverpool are set to miss out on Blackburn's David Bentley because he reportedly wants a return to London which makes Spurs favourites.

Liverpool target Gareth Barry has slammed Villa boss Martin O'Neill for putting TV punditry ahead of the England star's future.

Arsenal will not follow up their interest in Liverpool's Peter Crouch if Emmanuel Adebayor decides to stay at the Emirates.

Italian left-back Andrea Dossena will sign his Liverpool contract on Tuesday, while the Reds have signed young striker Nikola Saric.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb is confident the club will keep Stewart Downing despite growing interest from Liverpool.

Liverpool's Ukraine striker Andriy Voronin has predicted a bright future for himself at Anfield after a season of settling in.

Manchester City have entered the race to sign Liverpool's Peter Crouch but face a fight with Portsmouth for his services.

Harry Redknapp has turned his nose up at Premier League spendthrifts by insisting he will not pay over the odds for Peter Crouch.

Liverpool are hoping their new £350m stadium will be open for the start of the 2011 season with work due to start imminently.

Portsmouth could be willing to restructure their offer for Peter Crouch after reportedly having a £9m bid for the Reds star rejected.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has slammed reports that he has demanded upwards of £50m from the club's owners to spend on transfers.

Liverpool will consider selling Israeli playmaker Yossi Benayoun if they get the right offer according to reports.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp admits he is keen on Liverpool duo Yossi Benayoun and Peter Crouch but may be priced out of a deal.

Blackburn Rovers are being linked with a move for Harry Kewell who will be leaving Liverpool this summer.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has opened the door for a move to Juventus by revealing he is "fascinated" by Italian football.

Rafa Benitez is set to be handed more transfer cash by Tom Hicks and George Gillett as the pair's working relationship improves.

Juventus will push ahead with their plan to sign top target Xabi Alonso despite Liverpool holding out for more money.

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has insisted he will start next season at Liverpool but is unsure about his future at Anfield.

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is set to join Portsmouth for £8million and sign a four year deal with the south coast club.

Birmingham's Maik Taylor has explained why he turned down the offer of a one year contract at Liverpool.

Defender John Arne Riise has ended his career with Liverpool after agreeing a four year deal to join Roma for just under £4million.

John Arne Riise is in Rome to finalise the terms of his impending move from Liverpool to the Italian capital.

Aston Villa's signing of Steve Sidwell will spark a chain reaction by sending Gareth Barry to Liverpool and Xabi Alonso to Juventus.

Chelsea's hopes of signing Spanish ace Fernando Torres are fading after Liverpool insisted he is not for sale "at any price".

Co-owner Tom Hicks has ended any hope Chelsea had of signing Fernando Torres by insisting the Liverpool striker is not for sale.

Liverpool have received the news they were hoping for as Javier Mascherano's knee injury is not as bad as first feared.

Rafa Benitez is preparing a fourth bid for Gareth Barry whose move is a step closer after a planned testimonial for him was cancelled.

'Big Phil' Scolari is already considering massive transfer targets for his new Chelsea team, including Reds top target David Villa.

John Arne Riise is hoping Liverpool do not price him out of a move to Roma after boss Luciano Spalletti confirmed his interest.

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on events at Blackburn after England winger David Bentley announced he wants to leave this summer.

Chelsea and Liverpool face stiff competition from Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign Euro 2008 star David Villa.

Spain striker Fernando Torres has spoken of his determination to fire Liverpool back to the summit of English football.

Marcos Senna's agent has stirred up controversy within the Spanish camp by saying his client is twice as good as Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he has "no intention of leaving Liverpool" amid reports of an imminent massive Chelsea bid.

Juventus have made an offer of £14.2million for Xabi Alonso and have told Liverpool that is their final bid, claim reports in Italy.

Martin O'Neill has admitted it will be difficult for Aston Villa to keep hold of Gareth Barry, with the player keen to join Liverpool.

Liverpool may have to pay £18m to land Gareth Barry from Aston Villa but could include Peter Crouch or Steve Finnan as part of a deal.

Everton boss David Moyes is said to be planning a move for Liverpool's Israel international Yossi Benayoun as he looks for midfielders.

AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is weighing up a move to land Liverpool left back John Arne Riise but Newcastle also want him.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says landing the right players is more important than having lots of money to spend.

Liverpool's latest bid for Gareth Barry has been rejected by Aston Villa and they are now expected to launch an increased offer.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has reiterated his desire to stay at the club despite the rather bleak financial figures.

Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry has made up his mind he wants to join Liverpool and has told Martin O'Neill according to his agent.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly looking to sign Liverpool's £2million-rated right-back Steve Finnan in the transfer window.

Liverpool are set to be without the services of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva for the start of the season due to the Olympics.

Gary Megson has reiterated he would like Bolton to secure a permanent deal with Liverpool for former loan midfielder Danny Guthrie.

Liverpool have reportedly dropped their valuation of striker Peter Crouch to £10million which could see a bid from Portsmouth.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has admitted that he would be interested in joining Italian giants Juventus to "complete his career".

Rafa Benitez will turn his attentions to Blackburn's David Bentley once he has secured the signing of Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.

Rafa Benitez has entered the race to sign Newcastle winger James Milner but faces a battle with a host of Premiership sides.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has declared his interest in landing Peter Crouch but Aston Villa are the favourites to sign him.