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by **Sparky** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 1:24 pm

Its on sky sports, apparently we are refusing to comment but GuY Roux has said liverpool is his destination!!! would be happy if he signed certainly is a classy defender, pacey and good on the ball!

by **ckay** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 1:47 pm

Sorry mate, but this was posted on sky later.

EXCLUSIVE by Graeme Bailey
Philippe Mexes's agent has dismissed claims that Liverpool have won the race for his client's signature and insists that the French star will only move to a team playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Auxerre chief Guy Roux has been quoted as saying that the international defender was on his way to Anfield, but this has been rubbished by his representative Olivier Jouanneaux.

In an exclusive interview for skysports.com, Jouanneaux has explained that claims suggesting Mexes had signed for Liverpool were completely untrue.

"There has been no contact with Liverpool - with me, Philippe or Auxerre," he told skysports.com.

"I spoke to Guy Roux on Friday and he told me this was not true.

"If he has been saying something then it is not helpful to Philippe. He has also been quoted in the Italian press about clubs there.

"We don't really expect the club to speculate like this.

"Guy Roux told us at the beginning of the season that Philippe was free to leave and we could talk with other clubs, but it is impossible for us to negotiate with any club as Auxerre have not told us how much they want for him.

"We are worried about the situation with Auxerre, because they need to inform us about what they want for him."

On Liverpool, Jouanneaux denied that Roux was looking to try and help out his old friend Gerard Houllier - who has already agreed a deal for his team-mate Djibril Cisse.

"Mexes is completely different from Cisse," he continued.

"I did ask Roux about Liverpool and he has not pushed Philippe to them or any club. I asked him and he said he would not do it, because he knows Philippe will not be pushed into joining any club he doesn't want to."

Jouanneaux then confirmed that Liverpool would only be able to sign Mexes if they qualified for the Champions League.

"He wants to play in the Champions League, it is as simple as that," he added.

"If he did not want that, then he could remain with Auxerre.

"If they do not qualify then it would be impossible, although we have not had any contact with them anyway.

"We don't know whether there will be contact in the future, but we have not talked with anyone."

Liverpool have been strongly linked in recent weeks with renewed interest in Mexes, but French sources insist that Roma, Internazionale, Marseille and Manchester United are the clubs leading the chase, with the Roman club looking favourites at this stage.

by **stmichael** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:13 pm

if we get into the champions league then mexes will most probably be a liverpool player next season. he has apparently turned down other european super powers to sign for us as long as we are in europe's premier competition. at the moment this is looking highly unlikely so i wouldn't hold your breath.

by **Woollyback** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:26 pm

Am I imagining it or does Guy Roux like to spill stories out before they're even true?

I hope we do get Mexes, he's class

by **stmichael** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:33 pm

i'd rather hear it from roux than from mexes' agent, put it that way. agents are only out for themselves these days. we can still attract the players based on our reputation but we need to start being in the champions league if we want to continue attracting these players in the future.

by **Stan Laurel** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 6:26 pm

I can't see Mexes next season to play for Liverpool, it is shame actually. He said he will play for Liverpool if they are in CL next season.

by **bpm1976** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 6:27 pm

Rate him very highly! Would be a very good addition, fingers crossed!

by **Big Niall** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 6:59 pm

If he's good he won't want to play for a s##t team under an even s##ttier manager regardless of how great the club is and the tradition it has.

I mean would a top class player want to play for Bolton because they used to be great.

If he is another s##t player from the french league I'm sure we'll get him, give him 2 years to grow up, another 2 years to get used to the premiersip, 1 year of injuries and then give him away on a free in 5 years.

by **Torben Piecnik's Y-fronts** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:42 pm

Torben Piecnik won the European Championships you know

by **midland supporters club** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:43 pm

i really hope he comes he is class. just remember last season i didnt think kewell would come he wanted cl football but still signed. personnelly i think he will come

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