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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits missing out on a place in Europe next season may not be a bad thing.
A news article on 2013-04-11 09:37:00 from: Football 365
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BRENDAN RODGERS believes missing out on Europe could prove to be a “blessing” as Liverpool FC target Champions League qualification next season.
A news article on 2013-04-11 07:00:00 from: Liverpool Echo
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• Italian side rejects intial £8m valuation for 20-year-old
• Improved offer from Anfield club should secure Brazilian
Liverpool hope to agree the transfer of Philippe Coutinho on Wednesday despite the midfielder’s claim that he wants to stay and fight for his place at Internazionale.
The Anfield club had a bid of around £8m rejected for the 20-year-old Brazilian last week but negotiations have continued and Liverpool are confident an improved offer will be acceptable.
Coutinho signed for Inter from Vasco da Gama as a 16-year-old, though he remained with the Brazilian club until he was 18, and is regarded as one of the most promising young players in Serie A. Despite that reputation, Inter are considering the approach from Anfield as they look to improve their finances.
The player has placed responsibility for any transfer firmly on the Italian club by stating that he wishes to impress the coach Andrea Stramaccioni. Coutinho told Sky Italia: “The Liverpool offer? I’m happy with these offers, because it means I am doing my job well. But I think Inter have faith in me and I want to show my value here. I don’t feel that I’m on my way out. I hope to stay at Inter. The young players feel the faith of the coach and of the club.”
The Liverpool defender Danny Wilson, meanwhile, has admitted he has little future at the club under Brendan Rodgers. The Scotland international has made only nine first team appearances for Liverpool since joining the club for an initial £2m from Rangers in 2010 and is now on loan at Hearts until the summer.
The 21-year-old, who has not made a senior appearance for Rodgers, said: “It’s going to be difficult for me to have a future at Liverpool. They have four centre-backs there who are fighting for two positions really. You see players who played in past seasons not playing as much now. I have not really managed to force my way in. My only thinking now is to get out and play and what happens, happens.”
A news article on 2013-01-22 20:15:00 from: The Guardian
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• Acting chairman Peter Pannu admits they may cash in
• England goalkeeper a target for Liverpool
Jack Butland may leave Birmingham in the January transfer window in order to keep the club out of administration. The 19-year-old England goalkeeper is being chased by several teams, most notably Liverpool, who are understood to have already been in talks with the Midlands club.
Birmingham rejected a £6m bid from Southampton in the summer, but the acting chairman, Peter Pannu, has admitted the cash-strapped club may not be able to resist such temptations next month.
“I can’t say that we are in a very wonderful situation, I would be lying if I said that,” Pannu told the Birmingham Mail. “This is a very tricky question [player sales]. What I can say is that – and I might be blasted for this by the fans – but no one is for sale and everyone is available. As at any club.
“Give me a £15m offer for Jack Butland, can I say no? I have rejected £6m from Southampton but I rejected it when our finances were OK. As the time is ticking, I might not be able to reject it if I get something similar.
“I do have a responsibility to keep the club running. My top priority now – and if I do offend anyone, I care not – is to make sure this clubs stays afloat.”
Butland is not the only player facing a possible exit, with a handful of other high earners troubling Birmingham’s wage bill, most notably Nikola Zigic’s £50,000-plus a week wages.
Pannu has been exploring the possibility of bringing in new owners or finding investment in the club for some time. The board of Birmingham International Holdings Limited, City’s parent company, announced late last month it was in talks with two parties from Hong Kong and one from the UK – Gianni Paladini’s Italian-backed consortium. It was at an advanced stage in discussions with one of the Hong Kong bidders, which has now fallen through.
Providing an update on the situation, Pannu said: “It is no secret that there are two parties in Hong Kong that we have been dealing with. The fans also know that my preferred party, the Charles Chan and SMEG group, unfortunately did not transpire. But we still have another very big party we are dealing with in Hong Kong.”
Pannu also revealed he continues to be in discussions with Paladini’s consortium and met a member of the bid for talks recently, although he is demanding greater clarity on those behind the offer and their plans.
A news article on 2012-12-28 15:08:00 from: The Guardian
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Demba Ba could be on the move from St James’ Park in January (Picture: Reuters) Premier League duo Arsenal and Liverpool are set to be outbid for Newcastle’s Demba Ba by Russian giants Anzhi Makhachkala. Both Arsenal and Liverpool have been monitoring Ba’s situation closely as the January transfer window approaches, but could both be pipped to the striker’s signature by moneybags Anzhi. Newcastle boss Alan Pardew revealed a £7.5million buy-out clause for the Senegalese international would again come into action in the new year, but Ba and his representatives are believed to be holding out for a four-year deal worth £80,000 a week in the north-east. Ba’s wage demands could put off many potential suitors and are said to be the main stumbling block in the striker not yet having signed a new deal at St James’ Park. But the finances are unlikely to be a problem for big-spending Anzhi and boss Guus Hiddkink will also have one eye on the possibility of losing centre-forward Lacina Traore in the summer, with Liverpool thought to be keen on the Ivorian after facing him in the Europa League.
A news article on 2012-12-08 15:13:00 from: The Metro
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told Reds fans not to expect an instant improvement – and to expect “a bit of pain”.
A news article on 2012-11-04 09:08:00 from: Football 365
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LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers has taken a veiled swipe at Kenny Dalglish for leaving the club in a mess.
A news article on 2012-11-04 00:00:00 from: The Express
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HEARTS boss John McGlynn concedes producing a “massive” upset at Liverpool FC could lead to other clubs swooping on his best players.
A news article on 2012-08-30 00:00:00 from: Liverpool Echo
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WEST HAM are set to make one last bid to bring Joe Cole home as he faces up to the prospect of another four months on the sidelines with Liverpool.
A news article on 2012-08-27 23:00:00 from: The Express
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Manager warns those who still hark back to Liverpool’s glory days that club may never recapture them.
A news article on 2012-07-11 22:00:39 from: The Telegraph
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