Liverpool: July 2008 - news archive

Rovers to bid for Reds ace

LiverpoolBlackburn will use some of the cash raised from the sale of David Bentley to launch a £6million bid for Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant.

Reds won't give up on Barry

LiverpoolLiverpool will not give up on Gareth Barry despite Aston Villa insisting the player is staying after yesterday's deadline passed.

Barry stays at Villa

LiverpoolAston Villa have issued a statement saying Gareth Barry is staying at Villa Park and will not be joining Liverpool.

Reds look set to land top target

LiverpoolLiverpool are reported to have finally agreed a £17.5million fee with Aston Villa for midfielder Gareth Barry.

Yossi talk played down

LiverpoolYossi Benayoun's agent has rejected speculation claiming the Liverpool winger could be sold to Man City or West Ham this summer.

Benitez smells Reds forward line fear

LiverpoolRafa Benitez is confident his new-look forward line of Robbie Keane and Fernando Torres will spark fear into Liverpool's main rivals.

Rafa keen to keep Spanish stopper

LiverpoolRafa Benitez is reportedly planning to keep defender Alvaro Arbeloa at Liverpool despite admitting he needs to sell before he can buy.

More sales for more signings - Rafa

LiverpoolRafa Benitez has made it clear he will offload some more of his squad so he can afford to buy more new players, namely Gareth Barry.

Keane to get started

LiverpoolLiverpool's new signing Robbie Keane is delighted to have made the switch to Anfield and says it is a 'dream come true'.

Foppe tries to dupe Reds

LiverpoolHolland's Olympic coach Foppe de Haan has insisted Liverpool have nothing to worry about over Ryan Babel's fitness.

Reds complete Keane deal

LiverpoolLiverpool have completed the signing of Tottenham striker Robbie Keane for a fee which could rise to £20.3m depending on add-ons.

Reds will have pace to burn

NewsLiverpool have put down a marker for the new season as Robbie Keane is set to complete his transfer to Anfield in the next 24 hours.

Keane passes Reds medical

LiverpoolTottenham striker Robbie Keane has passed a medical at Liverpool and is on the verge of completing an £18million switch.

Reds suffer injury blow

LiverpoolLiverpool have suffered an injury blow as Philipp Degen has picked up a groin strain and could miss the start of the season.

Reds ditch Barry for Keane

LiverpoolLiverpool are reported to have pulled the plug on the Gareth Barry deal and will use the cash to sign Robbie Keane from Tottenham.

Keane closes in on Reds deal

LiverpoolLiverpool are putting the finishing touches to a deal for Spurs' Robbie Keane which could eventually rise to £20m with the add-ons.

Spanish duo set for crunch future talks

LiverpoolXabi Alonso is due to hold talks about his future at Liverpool with Rafa Benitez, but Alvaro Arbeloa seems destined to quit Anfield.

Keane absence sparks Reds move talk

LiverpoolLiverpool look to have moved a step closer to signing Robbie Keane after he was left out of Tottenham's friendly with Hercules.

O'Neill wants Barry solution

LiverpoolAston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has told suitors Liverpool he wants the Gareth Barry transfer impasse to end "one way or another".

Ince eyes Anfield winger

LiverpoolBlackburn manager Paul Ince is ready to go back to his old club Liverpool to sign winger Jermaine Pennant, according to reports.

Double striker swoop imminent

LiverpoolLiverpool manager Rafa Benitez is closing in on a double striker swoop for Robbie Keane and David N'Gog.

Barry runs the gauntlet

LiverpoolLiverpool are lining up one final offer to end Gareth Barry's Aston Villa nightmare, according to reports.

Winger desperate for Reds switch

LiverpoolSpanish winger Albert Riera is hoping he can engineer a move to Anfield and says to reject a switch to Liverpool would be 'madness'.

Mascherano eyes title tilt

LiverpoolLiverpool star Javier Mascherano wants to win Olympic gold and the Premier League title this season.

Reds to land hitman

LiverpoolLiverpool are reportedly set to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker David N'Gog for £1.5million.

Rafa cool on star injury

LiverpoolLiverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Steven Gerrard's injury is not serious and insists the midfielder will be fit for the big kick-off.

Winger rules out Reds move

LiverpoolJermaine Pennant has played down rumours linking him with a move away from Liverpool and says he is happy at Anfield.

Rafa could snap over Barry

LiverpoolLiverpool are tipped to make a final 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer of £16m and Steve Finnan for Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry.

Gerrard returns home injured

LiverpoolSteven Gerrard has returned to England from Liverpool's training camp in Switzerland after picking up a groin injury.

Albion win Carson race

LiverpoolWest Brom have signed keeper Scott Carson from Liverpool on a four-year deal for £3.25million rising to £4million, says his agent.

Axe falls on Reds striker

LiverpoolLiverpool will sell Andrei Voronin in order to raise the funds to beat Arsenal to the signing of England's Gareth Barry, reports say.

Keane deal moves on

LiverpoolSpurs boss Juande Ramos has paved the way for Robbie Keane to join Liverpool by admitting he must "balance the books".

Stoke pull out of Carson deal

LiverpoolStoke have ended their interest in Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson after failing to agree personnel terms with the goalkeeper.

Carson looks to Rovers

LiverpoolBlackburn have emerged as the favourites to sign Liverpool keeper Scott Carson ahead of a host of clubs including Middlesbrough.

Rafa set for Barry resolution

LiverpoolAston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry could be left in limbo following reports Liverpool have put his transfer on hold.

Reds star returns

LiverpoolJavier Mascherano is set for his first pre-season appearance on Wednesday, when the Reds face FC Lucerne in Switzerland.

Rafa ready to snub midfielder offer

LiverpoolOlympiakos have made an approach to Liverpool about the possibility of signing Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva.

Quartet do battle for Reds ace

LiverpoolMiddlesbrough, West Brom and Blackburn are battling it out with Stoke for the signature of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.

Gunners challenge Reds over Barry approach

LiverpoolArsenal have been in touch with Aston Villa over Gareth Barry's situation and could yet try and hijack Liverpool's bid to sign him.

Fight on for defensive spot

LiverpoolLiverpool defender Sami Hyypia has vowed to give the returning Daniel Agger a run for his money in the chase for a first-team place.

Keeper talks for Potters

LiverpoolLiverpool keeper Scott Carson is reportedly holding talks with Stoke over the terms of a £4m switch to the club.

Alonso future twist

LiverpoolLiverpool midfielder Xavi Alonso looks set to stay at Anfield after former Red Mohamed Sissoko said the Spaniard was happy at the club.

Rafa given major transfer boost

LiverpoolRafa Benitez's bid to sign Robbie Keane and Gareth Barry has been given a boost with £20m of Champions League cash added to his kitty.

Agger aiming to kick-start Reds career

LiverpoolDefender Daniel Agger has vowed to put his injury woes behind him after playing his first game for Liverpool in ten months.

No Barry deal - O'Neill

LiverpoolAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has denied claims a deal has now been agreed with Liverpool for the sale of Gareth Barry.

Liverpool star wanted by Premier League new boys

LiverpoolWest Brom and Stoke City are reportedly locked in a battle to sign Liverpool and England keeper Scott Carson.

Rivals make shock bid for Barry

LiverpoolLiverpool reportedly face competition from Arsenal in the race to sign Aston Villa's Gareth Barry as they struggle to agree a fee.

Midfielder set for Magpies switch

LiverpoolNewcastle look set to sign midfielder Danny Guthrie after they agreed a fee with Liverpool.

Keeper signs as two bids made

LiverpoolLiverpool have confirmed the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri as two bids have been made for Scott Carson.

Benitez confirms Keane contact

LiverpoolRafa Benitez has confirmed his interest in Robbie Keane of Tottenham but has insisted Valencia striker David Villa "is not an option".

Benitez bemoans Babel exit

LiverpoolLiverpool boss Rafa Benitez is far from happy with the expected departure of Ryan Babel to the Olympics with the Dutch squad.

Barry deal a step closer

LiverpoolLiverpool have entered further negotiations with Aston Villa which should, when complete, finally secure the signing of Gareth Barry.

Duo could stay at Anfield

LiverpoolYossi Benayoun and Xabi Alonso could now stay at Liverpool following the expected sale of Peter Crouch to Portsmouth.

Third Reds deal close