Liverpool closes in on third signing

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is desperate to add some much needed width to his new-look team next season, and has turned to Gaston Ramirez after baulking at Fulham's £10 million asking price for Clint Dempsey. A fast, agile and elegant left winger who can play up front, Ramirez is rated as one of the finest players in Italy, and has been tracked by Barcelona, AC Milan and the two Manchester clubs in the last six months. However, it appears...

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Liverpool ready to offload Italian to Fiorentina

Liverpool have accepted an undisclosed offer from Fiorentina for Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani. The 28-year-old has flown to Italy from the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States to complete his move. Liverpool are likely to step up their attempts to sign Swansea's Joe Allen if the deal proceeds as expected. Aquilani has failed to settle at Anfield since signing in 2009 for £20million from Roma and has been on loan for the last two...

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Aquilani completes move to AC Milan

Alberto Aquilani has completed his loan transfer from Liverpool to AC Milan. The deal, which includes the option of a permanent move, will end on June 30, 2012. The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Juventus before returning to Anfield earlier this summer. Milan had been looking to reinforce their midfield line following the departure of veteran Andrea Pirlo to Juventus earlier this summer. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.tv earlier about the move, Kenny Dalglish said: "It's a great move for Alberto. He's got his wife and kid over there. It...

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Liverpool midfielder loaned back to Italy

Liverpool FC have reached an agreement, subject to a medical, for Alberto Aquilani to join AC Milan on loan for the remainder of the current season. The deal includes an option to make the move a permanent one. The 27-year-old underwent a medical in Milan this morning and is set to join the Italian side on an initial loan deal. Milan will have an option to make the move permanent if the former Roma playmaker makes at least 25 appearances this season. Aquilani, who spent last season on loan at Juventus before returning to Anfield earlier this...

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Liverpool playmaker on the move again

One Liverpool FC midfielder’s name has been dominating the headlines this summer. With host of Italian Serie A clubs vying for his service, Alberto Aquilani may ends up at AC Milan at the end of the month. The Italy international midfielder was left out of the Reds’ 18-man squad for Saturday’s 2-0 win at Arsenal and appears to be surplus to requirements at Anfield. Aquilani’s future has been the subject of intense speculation all summer after...

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Should he stay or should he go?

I ran a public poll last week with the title: “Should Alberto Aquilani remained at Liverpool FC?” and accumulated 98 votes on it. Many still thinks Aquilani deserves another shot at Anfield. Yesterday match against Valerenga which ended in a 3-3 draw in Oslo and the Italian international played a major part in Liverpool coming from behind to drew level at 2-2 in the second half. The press has linked him back to Italy, with Fiorentina and AC Milan...

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Liverpool midfielder set for Anfield exit after all

After months of speculation, Liverpool FC has finally agreed on the proposal given by Fiorentina for Alberto Aquilani. According to the Echo, talks are ongoing after the Serie A outfit stepped up their pursuit of the Italy international. Fiorentina want to take Aquilani on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer. Reports in Italy suggest they will pay the Reds a loan fee of £900,000 with the option to buy him for £9million next summer. Aquilani's agent Franco Zavaglia said: “The agreement between Fiorentina and Alberto has not...

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Liverpool midfielder denies Fiorentina link

The agent of Alberto Aquilani has brushed aside speculation linking the player with a move to Fiorentina this summer. Reports in the Italian media claim the Viola are considering strengthening their squad by signing the Liverpool midfielder. However, Aquilani's agent, Franco Zavaglia, told Tuttomercatoweb.it: "His future for the time being is at Liverpool. The player will remain there. "With Fiorentina there are no negotiations in place, I have...

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Liverpool preparing a move for Colombia international defender

Udinese defender reveals Reds offer. Udinese defender Cristian Zapata has revealed that he is close to agreeing a deal with Liverpool. The Colombia international is rated as one of the best defenders in Serie A and he played a major role in helping them into the UEFA Champions League next season. He is currently back in South America preparing for the Copa America, but he has revealed that he is in talks about leaving Italy. The 24-year-old...

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Rumour Mill: Argentine defender linked to Liverpool

Catania have claimed that Liverpool are interested in their Argentine defender Matias Silvestre. The versatile 26-year-old has been playing for the Serie A club for the past three-and-a-half seasons, having arrived in Italy from Boca Juniors in January 2008. His performances over the past 12 months have been particularly impressive and Catania general manager Pietro Lo Monaco admitted in April it was probably time for him to move on to a bigger...

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Weekend Links: The Glory Around The Fields Of Anfield Road, Ronaldinho rubbishes Liverpool link, Palmeiras looking to land Adriano and Ronaldinho, Liverpool and Tottenham prepare for January bidding war, Liverpool are improving in confidence

The weekend links are back again! News featuring some of the most popular football blog or website. Enjoy your weekend. The Glory Around The Fields Of Anfield Road – The Empire of the Kop Ronaldinho rubbishes Liverpool link – Premiership Talk Palmeiras looking to land Adriano and Ronaldinho – The Sport Review Liverpool and Tottenham prepare for January bidding war – Football Corner Liverpool are improving in confidence – Football News Blog   Stay tune for more news and follow me on Twitter....

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Diego Cavalieri joins Cesena

Liverpool have confirmed that goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri has left the club and signed for Italian outfit Cesena. The stopper was signed by Rafael Benitez from Palmeiras in July 2008 and made 10 appearances for the first team. He has now signed for Italian Serie A newcomers AC Cesena Spa who clinched promotion last season. New-signing Brad Jones has now been allocated the No.1 shirt. Source: LiverpoolFC.tv Stay tune for more news and follow me...

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Juventus forward on Liverpool’s radar

David Trezeguet's agent claims Liverpool are interested in signing the Juventus forward. Reports in Italy claim Liverpool made an enquiry for Trezeguet after allowing Alberto Aquilani to join Juve on loan. Reds boss Roy Hodgson is keen to bolster his attacking options before the close of the transfer window and he is believed to be considering a swoop for French international Trezeguet. Trezeguet's future at Juve has been the subject of speculation...

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Anfield flops set for loan exit

Aquilani has struggled to make an impact at Anfield since his £20million arrival from Roma last summer. The injury-hit playmaker has struggled to make an impact after coming to Anfield and discussions are under way for him to return to his home country. Aquilani was left out of Liverpool's squad for yesterday night's UEFA Europa League play-off against Trabzonspor and Hodgson admits he will probably be loaned out to a Serie A side.   ...

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Another Argentine player could be on the way out of Anfield

Speculation are mounting on the possibility for Javier Mascherano to follow Emiliano Insua out of Anfield before the new season kick-off. In the latest interview with Reds boss, Roy Hodgson says he is yet to speak to midfielder Javier Mascherano, and has struggled to reach the Argentine. Mascherano has been heavily linked with a big money summer move to Inter Milan, prompting Hodgson to be keen to talk about his future at Anfield.   ...

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Liverpool sign £20M Roma midfielder

Liverpool FC confirmed yesterday evening that Alberto Aquilani has successfully completed a medical and agreed a five-year contract with the club. Aquilani cost Liverpool £20million from AS Roma. The Italian is unlikely to make his Reds debut before October. The player will now continue his rehabilitation from an ankle operation under the guidance of Liverpool's medical team and is expected to be fully fit in approximately four to eight weeks' time....

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Juventus not interested in Liverpool midfielder

Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli insists the Serie A giants are not interested in signing Liverpool midfielder. Speculation is rife that Juventus have joined the race to sign Xabi Alonso, who they tried to tempt to the Stadio Olimpico last year.   “For the midfield, there are many names. But Xabi Alonso's not one of those", "I read in the press about our interest for him. He's a good player, but I think that saying I've read...

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Reds defender keen to make the switch back to Italy

The Italian international fullback that Liverpool bought from Udinese last summer maybe heading back to Serie A soon. Andrea Dossena failed to live up to his expectation in English league are pondering a move to Juventus but Rafa Benitez hopes he’ll stay for another season according to Dossena’s agent, Roberto La Florio.   "We have spoken with Liverpool and with Benitez and we received confirmation that the club are keen on holding onto Dossena," "However, we all know what the market is like and when a certain offer comes along then...

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Liverpool swoop for £17M Serie A striker

They have rejected Liverpool’s offer for the sensational Argentine striker once. Now the player’s agent, Alejandro Mazzoni said Napoli are willing to sell if Liverpool increase the fees. “Today there is an offer for the player and I have the impression that the club wants to sell him. “I would like to stress that Napoli are important to Lavezzi, but we are talking about an English club in the Champions League and, moreover, they are offering him three times what he earns now.” - Alejandro Mazzoni, Vital Football. Could Ezequiel Lavezzi...

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