Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 - Mod Note 4153

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

Higuain's out of favour with Madrid, Podolski looks set to move in the summer, as he's stalling over a new deal. Cavani might be tempted, seeing as we have Suarez and Coates. Llorente and Soldado won't be on mega bucks and neither club is in a position to refuse big money bids.

They may be optimistic, but I'd rather try for them than settle for an injury-prone, out-of-form, sulking past-it. And that's ignoring all the massive baggage surrounding his time at the club and the manner of his departure.

In the cold light of day, with the 2 year old memories of the old Fernando Torres put aside, the 2012 Fernando Torres is not worth the risk or the hassle.

TheRoomWrecker wrote: »

That Chilean guy that us and half of Europe are interested in Eduardo Vargas is live on Setanta now he already has scored within the first few minutes looks like he has a bit about him like a combo of Suarez and Hernandez off Man u

Andy Carroll will pick up a staggering £150,000 loyalty bonus from Liverpool next month despite making only 13 starts since his £35million move from Newcastle.

Carroll negotiated the windfall, which will be paid in each year of his contract at Anfield, when he signed last January. The 22-year-old striker, who has scored only four times for his new club, has a deal worth £60,000 a week basic but he is also paid an additional £10,000 for his image rights and a further £5,000 for each appearance.

He is also entitled to a salary increase if he plays in more than 60 per cent of Liverpool's matches this season. That appears unlikely after Carroll's failure to earn an automatic place in Kenny Dalglish's side.

He had been detailed to partner Luis Suarez when the Uruguay striker was signed from Ajax, but they have shown little sign of developing an understanding.

Carroll's reputation was enhanced when he scored 11 times in 19 appearances for Newcastle last season. That form led to an England call-up and Liverpool's record transfer fee.

But, a year into his new career, Carroll has failed to justify either. Injuries have affected his form and confidence, but there is also persistent talk in the game that he has failed to settle on Merseyside because he is homesick.

rarnes1 wrote: »

Tickets on sale for City and Oldham cup games now....

Kenny Dalglish today revealed that Steven Gerrard has stepped up his rehabilitation - but refused to give a timescale on when the skipper will return to action.



The midfielder has made great strides in his recovery from an ankle infection and was back in light training at the end of last week.
However, the boss remains cautious over when the No.8 will be available for selection.
Dalglish told reporters at Melwood: "We are looking alright I think. We only trained on Tuesday, but there's nothing there that will cause us a problem for Sunday."
He continued: "Steven is progressing and training really well. Everybody is delighted with his progress, so that is positive as well.
"We'll wait and see (if he's available). We won't set any targets for Sunday that we won't reach. When he's ready he'll be ready. It's fantastic for him that he's progressing as well as he is and great for us as well."
Dalglish was also quizzed about the FA case relating to Luis Suarez.
He said: "We can't do or say anything that will be prejudicial in any way, shape or form.
"With regards to Luis, we'll say what we have said before. We'll stand right beside him and help him as much as we possibly can. After it's finished there will be a chance for a conversation."

rarnes1 wrote: »

I got it after about 10 mins.

Got two tickets for a mate for City game and brother, can't go myself.

mike65 wrote: »

Chelsea deny Torres is for sale at any price.

kop77 wrote: »

David Villa just broke his leg....... 4 - 6 months out for those of you who wanted to see him in a red shirt.

Morzadec wrote: »

Really? In the World Club Championship?

Could be good news for Ireland!