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by **red37** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:00 pm

Another 'quoteless' article to place under the heading..'dubious'

nevertheless, the exact kind of player we could make use of, i reckon.

HEADING FOR KOP Dec 3 2006 - SUNDAY MIRROR:

EXCLUSIVE Liverpool want Hammers' flop Mascherano

By Steve Stammers And Paul Smith

LIVERPOOL are poised to make a January transfer window move for West Ham misfit Javier Mascherano.

The Argentine international midfielder joined West Ham with compatriot Carlos Tevez in the most controversial deal of the August transfer window.

But he has failed to make an impact and with the club now under the ownership of Icelander Eggert Magnusson, Mascherano could be on the move.

His future at West Ham would have been more secure had the consortium headed by Iranian-born businessman Kia Joorabchian won control at Upton Park.

But with Magnusson now in charge, both of the Argentines are concerned about their futures - and Liverpool are keen to sign Mascherano.

Anfield boss Rafa Benitez's midfield options have been hit by a spate of injuries to Boudewijn Zenden, Momo Sissoko and Xavi Alonso.

Mascherano would jump at the chance to join Liverpool after a miserable four months at Upton Park.

It has been suggested that because of a FIFA ruling limiting the number of moves a player can make in a 12- month year to two, neither Mascherano nor Tevez could leave West Ham next month.

But if their contracts were cancelled to make the players free agents, nothing could stop them joining another club.

However, West Ham would have to pay Tevez and Mascherano £2million to terminate their contracts at Upton Park.

The figure was written into the initial agreement brokered by the club in the summer.

The arrival of new owner Eggert Mangnusson, who completed his £98million takeover last weekend, could still bring down the curtain on their brief career at the East End club once the transfer window re-opens next month.

Joorabchian Last week met Hammers boss Alan Pardew to discuss the players' future. Pardew believes they are both settling in to life in England and hopes they have a future at Upton Park.

The two players, who arrived as part of the failed takeover of the club by Joorabchian, have pleaded for a stay of execution.

But while they are winning the support of the manager, they need to convince Magnusson, and his Icelandic consortium, that it is a wise move to keep Joorabchian's investment at the club.

Magnusson is looking to initiate a rebuilding programme at the club by handing Pardew extensive funds.

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we'll see.

by **RUSHIE#9** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:27 pm

Very dubious story. For one thing they can't even get Alonso's name right. They've re-christened him XAVI when his name as we all know is XABI.

Very shoddy journalism.

by **The Specialist** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:41 pm

He would be a great signing, but it's unrealistic.

-He wouldn't want to be just a squad player
-The only way we would be able to sign him in January is if his contract was cancelled (Which I find a bit off

)

Anyway, like the poster above said - shoddy journalism really. I don't think the club is interested.

by **HacksawJimDuggin** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:02 pm

This rumour "could" have some substance you know....

We know that Rafa's scouts have been active in Sth America and in particular Argentina - Maschareno must have been on the radar before he joined West Ham. Also, if Rafa decides to stick with a the 3-5-2 formation (which I believe he should) then another Central Midfielder would potentially be required!!

Time will tell but I would not be against a move for this guy.

by **peterc1992** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:08 pm

a decent player but we dont need him ffs,we have momo,gerrard and alonso,why would we bring in a defensive midefielder,no need to

by **dawson99** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:14 am

Maybe they are saying we are signing XAVI as well, now thats a player i wouldnt mind seeing in a liverpool shirt

by **red37** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:45 am

Reds linked with Argentinian

By Al Campbell Friday 29th December 2006

Liverpool have been linked with West Ham midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Mascherano, along with Carlos Tevez, joined West Ham back in August. However, the Argentinian midfielder has failed to settle at Upton Park and has ben told he is not part of Alan Curbishley's plans.

Liverpool have been linked with Mascherano in this morning's papers but any move will be dependent on special dispensation from FIFA to allow the midfielder to play for three different clubs in the same season.

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:22 pm

double post

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:23 pm

I'd love to see Mascherano here at Anfield. Quality player imo who isn't given a chance at West Ham for whatever stupid reason.

by **red37** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:19 pm

A.B. wrote:I'd love to see Mascherano here at Anfield. Quality player imo who isn't given a chance at West Ham for whatever stupid reason.

I fully agree mate..IF we can procure his services (and much depends on the sympathetic souls at FIFA in allowing it to happen) Rules state a player cannot move to a third club during a season. Yet special dispensation may be sanctioned due to West Hams recent takeover and the restrictions coming about through the 'Restraint of Trade' it certainly seems to be getting a good airing..... could it also spell the end of Sissoko, if of course it all falls into place? Time may reveal all...

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:37 pm

red37 wrote:
A.B. wrote:I'd love to see Mascherano here at Anfield. Quality player imo who isn't given a chance at West Ham for whatever stupid reason.

I fully agree mate..IF we can procure his services (and much depends on the sympathetic souls at FIFA in allowing it to happen) Rules state a player cannot move to a third club during a season. Yet special dispensation may be sanctioned due to West Hams recent takeover and the restrictions coming about through the 'Restraint of Trade' it certainly seems to be getting a good airing..... could it also spell the end of Sissoko, if of course it all falls into place? Time may reveal all...

Personally I don't think it would spell the end of Sissoko, we would still need him. It would give us quality in depth in the center of midfield.

Theoretically you could play all four of them really.

Alonso Mascherano

Sissoko

Gerrard Kewell

by **red37** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:52 pm

Quite a midfield there dontchya think!

by **murphy0151** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:39 pm

Apparently two players have been seen at Melwood today. Well thats what ive been led to believe. I personnaly have heard these type of rumors before and they have been false but todays rumors could be true. Mescherano was defo one apparently and there was another one but hes been kept hush hush.

by **A.B.** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:32 pm

murphy0151 wrote:Apparently two players have been seen at Melwood today. Well thats what ive been led to believe. I personnaly have heard these type of rumors before and they have been false but todays rumors could be true. Mescherano was defo one apparently and there was another one but hes been kept hush hush.

Murphy, no offense mate but everyone sees someone at Melwood. I can see David Villa at Melwood 3,000 miles away :laugh:

[I hope what you say is true btw]

by **stmichael** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:09 pm

would be an outstanding addition to the squad. could be everything hamann was and more. i.e. better on the ball, more athletic.

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