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[Sean]

We made a mistake not signing Anelka permanently in 2002.  Lets right the wrong and bring him back.

[The_Rock]

Well this puts a whole new spin on the anelka saga. Seems  Gerrard likes Anelka.... not that he is gay or anything. I like Anelka too and i am a babe magnet 

With morientas preferring monaco to us, i think anelka will be the next best bet. Plus he will be able to play in the champions league.

The incredible sulk back at anfield ?  I wouldn't mind.

url below :

http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/sport....t_.html

Anelka on Red alert
by dominic king
 
HEADING FOR THE EXIT DOOR?: Nicolas Anelka 

NICOLAS Anelka could make a return to Merseyside in January as he figures high on Liverpool's list of targets to replace the injured Djibril Cisse.

City's £8m-rated top scorer, who infuriated Blues fans recently by suggesting that City are not a big club and repeating that he wants to be playing in the Champions League, was on loan at Libverpool from PSG prior to making a move to Manchester City.

Now influential Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has saluted the French star at a time when Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is poised to boost his strikeforce when the transfer window reopens next month.

Although the Spaniard has kept his own counsel on the identity of the man he needs, Anelka, 25, fits the bill as he is eligible to play in both the Champions League and the Carling Cup, where Liverpool will face Watford in the last four. Real Madrid's Fernando Morientes is also being monitored, but has been constantly linked with Monaco.

Desire

Gerrard, the ultra-ambitious England international who has himself been targeted by Chelsea and Arsenal, has made no secret of his desire to win more trophies and clearly feels Anelka could help him achieve his aim.

Anelka was a popular figure on Merseyside during the time he spent on loan in 2002 and the Liverpool skipper - still smarting from Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Everton - rates Anelka as one of the best strikers he has played with.

"I remember a few years ago when we were going for the title, Everton came to Anfield and nearly turned us over," said Gerrard. "We were grateful to Nicolas Anelka that day. He was great for us when he was here. He came up with an equaliser late in the game.

"He was on fire for us at that time. He is another one of the best strikers I have played with and he proved it that day."

It is no secret that City's board are open to offers for Anelka, who cost a club record £13m when he signed from PSG two years ago and received a mixed welcome from supporters when he came off the bench against Spurs on Saturday.

[stmichael]

anelka is a class act, end of story. he looked top notch when he was here on loan but obviously not as good as el hadji diouf.

[The_Rock]

more info on anelka.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.as....+Keegan

Kevin Keegan admits a decision on Nicolas Anelka's Manchester City is out of his hands.

The City boss is fearful he could lose the French livewire during January's transfer window, with Barcelona having been linked with a bid for the striker.

Liverpool, where Anelka spent a previous spell on loan, have also been mooted as suitors of the 25-year-old.

Anelka admitted earlier this month that he has been engaged in talks with City regarding an extension to his contract.

But the former Arsenal ace also conceded he yearns for UEFA Champions League football and reiterated a long-standing view that he is using City as a stepping stone back to a major club.

With City also suffering from financial difficulties, Anelka could be sacrificed in the New Year as he is easily the club's most saleable asset.

Keegan is aware that the fiscal strife at The City of Manchester Stadium could prompt the departure of the £13 million recruit.

He is desperate to keep Anelka at the club but acknowledges the hit-man's fate rests in the hands of the City board.

"There are a limited number of clubs in the Champions League," commented Keegan.

"If one of them came along and put a massive bid on the table, the board would have to look at it and direct me because it wouldn't be my decision."

[The_Rock]

anelka is a class act, end of story. he looked top notch when he was here on loan but obviously not as good as el hadji diouf.

[taff]

Crazy Keegan it wont be my decision if he goes

Whats the odds on him being there in May I might have a tenner on that