TALKSPORT – Benitez: Everton job is a definite no go

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez said he would not consider taking on the Everton job after his time at Chelsea finished with a 2-1 win over the Merseyside club. The departing interim Blues boss has performed brilliantly at Stamford Bridge winning the Europa League and securing third spot in the Premier League having taken over from Roberto Di Matteo in November. Despite not being loved by Chelsea fans the Spaniard has appeared to slowly win over the Blues faithful with some banners on display at Stamford Bridge thanking him for his spell with the club.

A news article on 2013-05-19 19:15:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Exclusive – Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool should be a top four club next season

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told talkSPORT the Reds can mount a challenge on the Premier League top four next season, following an encouraging debut campaign at the helm of the Merseyside club. The Northern Irishman’s appointment last summer thought to have marked the beginning of a transitional period at Anfield, following the departure of club legend Kenny Daglish.

A news article on 2013-05-18 17:51:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Carragher on Benitez, Liverpool and his retirement

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, along with former team-mate Danny Murphy, join Drive Time to discuss the Reds defender's retirement, Rafa Benitez and the current state of the Anfield club. Among other topics the ex-England star told the boys about his hopes for the future and why he decided to call time on his illustrious career.

A news article on 2013-05-17 16:32:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Barcelona ready to make Reina move as Valdes eyes swift exit

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is desperate to accelerate his departure from the Nou Camp – and that could force the club to step up their interest in Liverpool's Pepe Reina. The 31-year-old, who is the most decorated goalkeeper in Barcelona's history, told the club earlier this season that he has no intention of renewing his current deal, which expires in June 2014. And the Arsenal target has now informed senior Barcelona chiefs that he wants out this summer.

A news article on 2013-05-15 09:52:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Liverpool’s Barcelona signing – everything you need to know

Liverpool's quest for fresh new talent has led them to Barcelona's academy, with reports in Spain that the Reds have now secured the services of 16-year-old striker Sergi Canós. talkSPORT's Talent Spotter takes an in-depth look at the versatile forward…

A news article on 2013-05-14 12:23:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Liverpool transfers: Six goalscoring midfielders Brendan Rodgers should consider

Over the past decade Steven Gerrard has been the blueprint of the archetypal goalscoring midfielder, with the Kop great bagging 159 goals in all competitions for his beloved Liverpool. However, his slow decline over the past 18 months suggests that it is time for Brendan Rodgers to start planning for the future and that means looking for a new man to assume the 'Gerrard role' on the pitch.

A news article on 2013-05-14 11:57:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Brendan Rodgers backs Daniel Sturridge to be England’s top striker

Brendan Rodgers believes Daniel Sturridge can be England’s top striker. The former Manchester City and Chelsea youngster scored a hat-trick for the Reds in their 3-1 win at Fulham on Sunday to take his tally for the club to 11 goals in 15 games since he moved to Merseyside in January. And Rodgers feels there is nothing to stop him getting to the very top. The Anfield boss said: “He’s 23 now, and he’s had some big moves. He’s got bags of potential and he’s showed that.

A news article on 2013-05-13 09:48:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, May 12

Here is all of Sunday’s transfer gossip and paper talk… Manchester United are lining up a £30m bid for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, 25, as a replacement for Wayne Rooney. (The Sun on Sunday) Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, wants to test himself against Europe's best in the Champions League and has hinted that he could follow manager David Moyes to Manchester United. (Metro) Liverpool are in talks over signing £8m-rated Lille left-back Lucas Digne, 19. (Sunday People)

A news article on 2013-05-12 09:46:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – Hope for Liverpool and Spurs in transfer pursuit of Barca star

Barcelona's Cristian Tello is one of the most coveted young forwards around, and a host of big clubs were circling over the Catalan during last summer's transfer window before Barcelona ultimately managed to retain his services.

A news article on 2013-05-12 07:34:00 from: Talksport

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TALKSPORT – New Anfield with a much larger capacity – how Liverpool’s old stadium could look

Anfield is one of the most historic football grounds in the world, but it desperately needs modernising to bring it up to date and increase capacity, which is exactly the vision presented in the fan video above, posted by YouTube user Harry Toor.

A news article on 2013-05-10 14:32:00 from: Talksport

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