Liverpool: August 2008 - news archive

An injury to Fernando Torres was the main talking point as Liverpool lost their 100% record with a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has defended the failure to sign Gareth Barry by insisting the Reds' owners are fully committed.

Rafa Benitez says he is still hopeful Steven Gerrard will be fit to face Man Utd, despite being told he needs a second groin operation.

Liverpool have revealed that the building of the club's proposed new stadium will be delayed due to 'global market conditions'.

Rafa Benitez feels Liverpool will make one more signing before Monday's deadline and says Champions League money will help the cause.

Dirk Kuyt insists Liverpool have to improve 'as quickly as possible' or face their luck running out after some late-goal successes.

Liverpool will face PSV Eindhoven, Marseille and Atletico Madrid in the group stage of this season's Champions League.

Rafa Benitez expressed his relief as Dirk Kuyt fired Liverpool into the Champions League group stages with a late extra-time goal.

Steven Gerrard is set to miss Liverpool's next two games and England's opening two World Cup qualifiers as he needs groin surgery.

Liverpool's chances of landing Gareth Barry have all but gone after the midfielder pledged his future to Aston Villa.

Rafa Benitez is likely to stick with Martin Skrtel in the Liverpool defence for the crucial Champions League clash with Standard Liege.

Espanyol have warned Liverpool that they have until the end of the week to make a suitable offer for winger Albert Riera.

Rafa Benitez has promised that Liverpool will put on an improved display against Standard Liege in Wednesday's Champions League tie.

Liverpool are set to win the race to sign Espanyol's Spanish winger Albert Riera despite rivals Everton offering the full asking price.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed Javier Mascherano is unlikely to be considered against Standard Liege on Wednesday.

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas wants his side to sign Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso which could see the Reds' Gareth Barry bid reignited.

Steven Gerrard's strike deep into injury time gave Liverpool the win as they came from behind to beat Middlesbrough at Anfield.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said he was in the dark about Arsenal attempting to hijack his long-running pursuit of Gareth Barry.

Rafa Benitez may be set to hand Liverpool's veteran defender Sami Hyypia a start against Middlesbrough after snubbing a bid from Stoke.

Espanyol claim Liverpool have not made any approach for winger Albert Riera, while Porto's Ricardo Quaresma is now being linked.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez and chief executive Rick Parry have held clear the air talks and promised to 'move forward together'.

Liverpool's Dutch forward Ryan Babel says he is ready to take his game to the next level in the coming season with the Reds.

Former Red John Arne Riise says he could not bear the thought of playing for another English club so he had to go abroad.

Liverpool will have to meet the £16m release clause if they are to persuade Espanyol to part company with Albert Riera.

Liverpool defender Steve Finnan has admitted the prospect of playing in the World Cup finals in 2010 tempted him out of retirement.

Liverpool defender Steve Finnan has admitted he is unsure whether his future lies at Anfield or at a new club.

Sami Hyypia says Liverpool will have to improve on their opening showing against Sunderland if they are to win the Premiership.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has again claimed he is 100 per cent committed to the club and will not walk out on the Reds.

Liverpool hot-shot Fernando Torres admits the Reds' priority is to win the Premier League this season.

A Fernando Torres special separated the two sides at the Stadium of Light as a below par Liverpool overcame a battling Sunderland side.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists he will not answer any more questions over the Reds' bid to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.

Liverpool's Ukrainian striker Andriy Voronin could be on his way out of the club after saying his first team chances are nil.

The prospect of Gareth Barry moving to Liverpool has receded even further after he appeared for Aston Villa in Europe last night.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted that the draw with Standard Liege in the Champions League was a lucky escape for his side.

Gareth Barry could feature for Aston Villa in the UEFA Cup against FH Hafnarfjordur tonight almost ending hopes of a move to Liverpool.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt says he is settled at Anfield and wants to stay despite rumours of him being moved on.

Rafa Benitez will give Steven Gerrard until the last minute to see if he has shaken off his thigh injury and can play tonight.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is reported to have entered the running to sign Joe Cole, who wants assurances over his future at Chelsea.

Rafa Benitez is considering risking Steven Gerrard in Wednesday's Champions League clash despite him having a thigh injury.

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that Liverpool have the potential to win the Premier League this season.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hasn't ruled out signing Gareth Barry as he expects one more new face to arrive at the club.

Liverpool have taken the unusual step of issuing a statement saying Aston Villa's asking price for top target Gareth Barry is too high.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez still intends to bring Gareth Barry to Anfield amid reports the club's owners won't provide the cash.

Rafa Benitez insists the current squad is the strongest Liverpool have had during his time in charge at Anfield.

Rafa Benitez says Dirk Kuyt and Yossi Benayoun will not be leaving Liverpool this summer despite interest in the pair.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti claims Yossi Benayoun will leave Liverpool and join the Serie A side by the end of this month.

Bundesliga side Hamburg are understood to have enquired about signing Dirk Kuyt, but have been put off by the £16m asking price.

Liverpool's Fernando Torres is favourite to be the the Premier League's top scorer and he has set himself a demanding target.

Liverpool's scouts have been praised by boss Rafa Benitez for the quality of the young talent which is being taken to the club.

Rafa Benitez is expecting Liverpool skipper Steve Gerrard to recover from a thigh injury picked up against Valerenga within a week.

Olympiacos have completed the signing Liverpool midfielder Sebastian Leto on a two-season loan deal.

Roma have confirmed they want to sign Yossi Benayoun but the midfielder insists his future is with Liverpool.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is on the verge of joining Premiership rivals Arsenal according to reports.