Liverpool: June 2008 - news archive

Former Red returns to Anfield

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

Barry to get Reds wish

LiverpoolMartin 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.

Target hopes look dashed for Reds

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

England ace committed to Liverpool

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

Crouch key to double deal

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

Reds set to wrap up double swoop

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

Boro hopeful of keeping Reds target

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

Striker predicts bright future

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

City join race for Reds striker

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

Reds in value dispute over star

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

New £350m stadium on course for 2011

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

Crouch deal hangs in the balance

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

Benitez slams cash reports

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

Reds consider midfielder options

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

Harry eyes tough double Reds deal

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

Winger linked with north-west switch

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

Alonso warming to Juventus

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

Boss set for cash boost

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

Juventus still want Alonso

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

Alonso cool on future

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

Pompey close in on £8m striker deal

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

Keeper reveals Reds snub

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

Defender agrees exit

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

Riise's Roman road

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

Midfielder move chain reaction

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

Reds block £40m striker deal

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

Hicks blasts Torres sale rumours

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

Mascherano boost to Reds

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

Reds prepare fourth Barry bid

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

Scolari wants Rafa's top target

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

Riise looks to Rome

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

Reds on Bentley alert

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

Race on for Spain star

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

Torres wants to stay

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

Senna's agent slams Alonso

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

Striker responds to Anfield exit claims

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

Reds handed Italian ultimatum

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

Reds make it 'difficult' for Villa

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

Player swap could be Barry answer

LiverpoolLiverpool 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.

Moyes ponders Reds raid

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

Roma close in on Riise move

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

Benitez targets right buys

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

Reds to up Barry bid

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

Rafa staying put

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

Barry wants Reds switch

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

O'Neill ponders £2m Reds swoop

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

Brazilian absence at Anfield

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

Megson reignites midfielder swoop talk

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

Crouch fee cut down to size

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

Reds ace in Old Lady admission

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

Bentley to follow Barry to Anfield

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

Reds join Villa, Blues and Boro in Toon star race

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

Villa lead Crouch race

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