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by **RED BEERGOGGLES** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:17 pm

XES XESOlivier Jouanneaux claims Mexes will leave France in the summer but will only move to a club guaranteed Champions League football next season.

And he has rubbished claims from Auxerre chief Guy Roux that the talented defender has already sealed a close season move to Anfield.

"There has been no contact with Liverpool - with me, Philippe or Auxerre," said Jouanneaux.

"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.

"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.

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

SO MUCH FOR THE RUMOUR MILL,

by **DrLiverpool** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:08 am

Its all rumours just like gallas coming as well.
But you'd wish it was true.

If we qualify for champions league he might join us. We might get into the CL. Like houllier says "keep the faith".

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