by JBG » Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:00 pm
I don't think you'll find many people agreeing with you re: Diouff and Smicer, Banana.
Troare will join West Brom next week, and Jerzy Dudek could be the next to go, with PSV (who attempted to sign him last week) his most likely destination. Reports from Spain indicate that Canizarez will be Benetiz first signing for Liverpool, and Canizarez is available on a free transfer.
Marcus Babbel will also probably leave, most likely on a free transfer to someone like Schalke in Germany. Babbel wants to return to Liverpool and try his luck with the new manager, but he is unlikely to make any impression.
Neil Mellor will also probably leave for Crewe on a season long loan.
After that it is mere speculation, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if Henchoz and Hamman were let go. I reckon that had Houllier remained in charge both of these players would have been sold by the club.
Rick Parry has indicated that the board are anxious to ditch the likes of Diouff, Diao and Cheyrou, but are unlikely to get any takers given those players wages.
This is mere speculation but a shock departure from the club this summer could be Milan Baros.
Jolly Bob Grumbine.