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[2520years]

If Laurent Robert is going to Benfica, who's he replacing?

[RAFABENITEZ]

Yakubu anyone?

[stoney]

If Laurent Robert is going to Benfica, who's he replacing?

If Laurent Robert goes to Benfica then that would be the second winger they have signed already...

[hawkmoon269]

Academica defender Ze Castro is aware of interest from Liverpool but is refusing to discuss his future at any great length.

The youngster is wanted by Liverpool, Parma and Marseille as he will be a free agent in the summer.

After suggesting he will not be signing fresh terms with Academica, the Portugal Under-21 international is waiting to see which offers materialise.

"I have knowledge of that," he told O Jogo when quizzed on Liverpool's interest. "But there is nothing already determined because I have time for reflection and to define my future."

The 22-year-old is willing to leave Coimbra in order to raise his profile and a switch to Anfield would surely be an attractive proposition.

Reds chief Rafa Benitez recently admitted having "four or five" centre backs on his list of targets for the New Year as he looks to beef up his squad.

[Paul C]

From SSN:

French defender Jonathan Zebina will leave Juventus in the early New Year.

The international star is understood to have fallen out with Zebrette chiefs after asking for a pay rise and his agent has now confirmed that his exit is nigh.

"The Frenchman will change shirts this season because he does have problems with Juventus," said Franco Zavaglia.

This latest development is sure to alert the attention of Liverpool and Milan, who have both been credited with an interest in Zebina.

[hawkmoon269]

Liverpool - Huge double striker link
03 Jan 2006 12:55


Liverpool have been linked with an amazing double swoop for Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson and Spurs forward Jermaine Defoe.

Rafael Benitez is in the hunt for a forward with Djibril Cisse continually linked with a move away from Anfield.

Reports have suggested Defoe is becoming frustrated at the lack of first team opportunities at White Hart Lane and could be a target for the Reds.

Meanwhile Henrik Larsson has been linked with a loan switch to Liverpool.

The 34-year-old former Celtic striker is out of contract in the summer and is not getting regular football which has prompted talk of a possible move to England.

[2520years]

Sorry, you're not very convincing Hawkmoon...

[MilitiaRusher]

From a Cardiff City site:

Jerome the Scouser - Liverpool Set to Swoop?

By Chris O'Brien
Date: 3/1/2006

Reports are linking European Champions Liverpool with a January bid for Bluebirds hot-shot Cameron Jerome. The 19-year-old has found the net 13 times this season, and has already been subject to transfer speculation with a whole host of Premiership names.

Rumours suggest that European Champions Liverpool could be set to make an offer for Bluebirds top scorer Cameron Jerome.

Such speculation is always likely with the January transfer window opening on New Year's Day and Jerome having already commanded reported interest from a host of top clubs. The England Under-21 international would surely be keen on a move to Anfield, though the 19-year-old forward has often repeated his beliefs that he does not feel ready to play at the very highest level.

The club turned down a £250,000 bid from Sunderland for Jerome over the summer, but the player now commands a much large transfer fee after his blistering start to the season and his call-up alongside Graham Taylor's England youngsters.

An Anfield scouting source is alleged to have said:

    "I believe Jerome is up to the standards that would be required of him. With the right coaching and education it is likely he would become a valuable addition to the squad. That is why at our most recent meeting with the first team coaches we put forward his name - and others - for consideration."

    "I estimate his real value to be around the £1.5million. If we did make a move for him, I can't imagine us paying more than a couple of million."

City continue to struggle financially with mounting debts in excess of £30million. A bid of £2million would be very difficult to turn down and the club would struggle to deny Jerome the chance with one of the country's biggest names. His long-range strike at Reading on Bank Holiday Monday was his 13th strike of the season and with Charlton Athletic and Birmingham City already linked with the player's services, Yorkshire-born Jerome looks certain to be subject of mammoth transfer gossip throughout the month.

Bluebirds boss Dave Jones will be anxious to hold onto his leading marksmen, but has previously confessed that it would be impossible to deny the player a chance amongst football's elite should the right offer come in. The former Wolves chief is also keen to strengthen his current squad, and use any transfer fee for Jerome to add names to his threadbare set of players with fans desperate to see Jason Koumas sign permanently at Ninian Park.

[drummerphil]

Is it me or am i the only one who realises the opening of the Transfer window has gone largly unnoticed.In the summer every newspaper ,tv (sky sports) were linking players to various clubs by the dozen from day 0ne.It all seems rather quiet.

[Judge]

Liverpool - Huge double striker link
03 Jan 2006 12:55


Liverpool have been linked with an amazing double swoop for Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson and Spurs forward Jermaine Defoe.

Rafael Benitez is in the hunt for a forward with Djibril Cisse continually linked with a move away from Anfield.

Reports have suggested Defoe is becoming frustrated at the lack of first team opportunities at White Hart Lane and could be a target for the Reds.

Meanwhile Henrik Larsson has been linked with a loan switch to Liverpool.

The 34-year-old former Celtic striker is out of contract in the summer and is not getting regular football which has prompted talk of a possible move to England.

this is the post bavlondon was on about.

whats the actual source hawky?? , or is it just rumour 

[RedWolf35]

its quieter than a bitter on May 2005

[72-1136150807]

.......after his blistering start to the season and his call-up alongside Graham Taylor's England youngsters.

I didnt know the 'Turnip' was back in management, thought he was just an 'analyst' for Radio Five Live??!!

[Dundalk]

Yakubu anyone?

yeah id take him, very powerful and a proven goal scorer in the premiership.

How much?

[A.B.]

Why would Boro let him go is the question, they've just signed him in the summer.

[TheoRacle]

Heard a new one this am - Sidney Govou who plays up front for Lyon - scored 4 in 19 games this season. We know Houllier likes Cisse so could be a swap in the offing.  Never seen him play but not particularly impressed with 3 goals in 18 games though, think I'd prefer to keep Cisse.

Any one got any more info?