I know its from goal, but i couldnt help but post it...

Liverpool Ready To Bid For Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery

After expressing concern about the massive spending occurring all over Europe, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is set to make a move for Franck Ribery.

According to The Telegraph, Benitez is planning a €46 million move for Ribery, who has attracted the interest of Real Madrid all summer. However, Los Merengues seem to have run out squad places, if not money, thus ruling out a move.

The story appears to have some credence, on the back of news that leading British bookmaker Skybet have dramatically slashed the odds on Ribery joining Liverpool, just as they did the day before Michael Owen joined Manchester United.

However, Bayern Munich have remained adamant in their refusal to sell Ribery for anything less than an enormous sum, even though the French international has reportedly stated his intention to leave.

This news will no doubt raise questions about the futures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano. Liverpool want to keep the pair, but their tight budget means Benitez - who has already splashed more than £17 million on Glen Johnson - will have to sell before making another big buy.

Thats all I read and the first line is all other readers need to see

If you had've made it a few more lines you would have seen:



Slightly more reputable.

lol, if you dont want to read it then why do you make such an effort to comment about it.

you heard it first from jimsmith. michael owen went to manchester a day after this betting company said he was off to manutd and the same is going to happen with ribery to liverpool.

with ribery coming in i can see us selling a few players, either masch or alonso, voronin, leto, riera and arbeloa

:lol: A bookie slashes odds, therefore hes coming? :lol: Hardly.

So what if they were right with Owen. He was spotted at OT and all other kinds of nonsense. This is just conjecture.

Lol, we havnt been linked to any big name players for a while... Im excited if we get him im going to eat my shit :p

Edited by jimsmith: 10/7/2009 05:36:52 PM

That last statement has been quoted Jim Smith.
Official, Pennant moves to Zaragoza
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8143493.stm

First of all I didnt here it from you at all, my best mate texted me the rumor and then the signing as I was on the Central trip. Second of all just when you were starting to sound half decent you resort back to typical Jim Smith transfer wet dreams again. Its almost as bad as you tactics and team line ups.

Seeing as we are on Jim Smith topic I dont think Liverpool should sell Pennant because he has been doing quite well for them on FM 09 this season and leads them for assists

You are sick.

Leto was sold like 2 weeks ago to Panathinaikos.

The only way Liverpool are going to be able to afford Ribery is if they sell Alonso AND Mascherano. You do that , and your team is weaker, even if Ribery comes in. Would be a stupid move from Rafa. Therefore, reckon it's true:p

FRENCH MOVE FOR FERNANDES
Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes has joined St Etienne for an undisclosed fee.

MADRID AGREE HUNTELAAR SALE
Stuttgart have met Real Madrid's price for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, but he is yet to decide.

JO RETURNS TO GOODISON
Everton have re-signed striker Jo from Manchester City on a season-long loan.

Pennant joined Zaragoza on a free after being released by Liverpool after his contract expired. We get nothing.

Huntelaar can aim higher than Stuttgart, I still think he would be quality at United.

Almost certainly paves the way for Matuidi to move to Arsenal. FINALLY a defensive mid!

As do I. I would love seeing him at United. He excites me in many ways.

Keep that on the down low s_f.

What? He excites me with his awesome scoring abilities and his running, dribbling and everything he does on the soccer pitch...
[size=1]Yes I know what you mean.[/size]

If Abou Diaby could stay injury free he'd be ideal, the guy is an absolute beast on the pitch. His all round game is superb, shame last season he spent most of his time partnering Song or Denilson or stranded out at left mid. Diaby and Fabregas in the middle would be awesome with both firing.

Diaby gets too flustered when a player runs straight at him. Other than that, I like the way he plays.

- Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez does not expect to make any further signings for 'big, big money' after being linked with a bid for Franck Ribery.
- An early one from the papers on Saturday morning sees reports suggesting Manchester City are ready to increase their offer for Chelsea captain John Terry to £32million. A good offer, but still well short of what he's worth to Chelsea.

0927 BST: Real Madrid had hoped to continue their incredible spending spree with the £65m signing of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, but Reds boss Rafa Benitez rejected the bid.
Full story: People

Chelsea and England captain John Terry has demanded the opportunity to speak to Manchester City during crisis talks with Blues owner Roman Abramovich. (Various)

Liverpool have rejected an offer for striker Fernando Torres, believed to be around £60m, from an English club other than Manchester City, says Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

"It was a proper offer, a big one, but we said no and he wanted to stay here," said Benitez.
Full story: The Times

Alternatively, Liverpool have in fact received three such bids for Torres, from Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Full story: Star on Sunday

Liverpool will make a last-ditch plea to want-away duo Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso to stay another year and help the club win the Premier League title.
Full story: News of the World

Manchester United are poised to snatch Samuel Eto'o from under the noses of Manchester City with a £25m bid.
Full story: News of the World

United are set to sign 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa from Gremio for £20m.
Full story: Sunday Express

Aston Villa winger Ashley Young has emerged as Manchester United's top transfer target with Sir Alex Ferguson poised to offer £25million for the England winger.
Full story: Star on Sunday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will receive the same levels of protection given to Pope John Paul II 30 years ago during Real's pre-season tour of Ireland. (Sunday Express)


Lol at the Cristiano Ronaldo security thing. And i dont see why we are after Young after just purchasing Valencia. Hopefully the Eto'o and Costa rumours are true, would be strong additions to the squad

Well done Rafa for not selling Torres and trying as hard as you can to keep Masch and Alonso. However I can see one of the two leaving, and I think it'll be Masch. He is also easier to replace IMO. Cambiasso can come in for 15m, he offers more in attack then Masch does and he does his DM job as good as masch

Edited by jimsmith: 12/7/2009 08:21:27 PM

The reports about torres offers are bollocks IMO. Man U wouldn't even bother making an offer for him. Real Madrid already have attacking players coming out their ears. End of.

Does Rafa need another lie-down?

Quite right, and you could say the same thing about Torres and Madrid. Torres is a known colchonero and would never play for Real. It would be a waste of time to chase him.



Cambiasso wouldnt suite the english game. Did OK in La Liga, but is more adept in the Serie A. Masch is much more all action anyways.

Cambiasso would get caught out too far up the pitch. The pace would be too much for him.

"ir Alex Ferguson has said he will not spend any more money this summer. The Manchester United boss has just been in a press conference to introduce his new signings."

Manchester City have confirmed that a deal has been reached for Carlos Tevez.

good for them

Manchester City are on the brink of signing Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor for £25m and wages of £130,000 per week.
Full story: The Sun

Or, the fee will be £30m and the Togo striker will pick up wages of £170,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea captain John Terry wants the club to make him the highest-paid player at Stamford Bridge if he turns his back on Manchester City. Terry has been offered £250,000 a week by the Eastlands outfit.
Full story: Daily Star

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola wants to sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen on a season-long loan deal.
Full story: Daily Star

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has told Reds boss Rafael Benitez that he wants to join Real Madrid - but stopped short of handing in a transfer request. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa are aiming to complete a £24m double move for Tottenham striker Darren Bent and Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing this week.
Full story: Daily Star

Villa are also set to bid £7m to land Leeds midfielder Fabian Delph, who is also wanted by Everton. (Daily Mirror)

Sheffield United are keen to capture Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Full story: Daily Mirror

He already is. There is a contractual obligation which states he must be the highest paid player at the club.

Tottenham want to sign former Arsenal striker Patrick Vieira and have opened talks with the Inter Milan player. Spurs could capture the Frenchman on a free transfer and pay-as-you-play deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal are set to poach 17-year-old Chelsea winger Frank Nouble after he turned down professional forms with the Blues.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arabian billionaire Sulaiman Al Fahim is close to completing a takeover at Portsmouth after all the relevant checks were made. (Daily Star)

:-s