Rumour Mill: Liverpool interested in Argentine striker

According to Skysports.com, Blackburn Rovers have agreed terms with the Argentinean striker Mariano Pavone, who will sign a three-year deal with the Premier League club during the weekend.

But the Lancashire outfit have been unable to finalise the deal.

Now Pavone, who is a free agent after buying out the remaining year of his contract at Real Betis, is growing increasingly frustrated.

Whilst Rovers remain in pole position to sign him, Pavone is now ready to consider other offers and a number of clubs are showing an interest in the forward.

Skysports.com understands Liverpool, Fulham and Swansea are all interested in now striking a deal to land Pavone.

Pavone's British representative Barry McIntosh confirmed that a number of clubs were monitoring the situation.

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Jovanovic on the move

Anderlecht have confirmed their interest in signing Liverpool's Milan Jovanovic - if they can agree personal terms with the Serbian forward.

The Serbian forward has been told he’s surplus to requirements at Anfield and the Belgian side are keen to snap him up.

However, the move hinges on Jovanovic being able to agree personal terms and that could yet be a stumbling block.

The 30-year-old Serbia international joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Standard Liege last summer and penned a lucrative three-year deal.

However, he struggled to make an impression and made just 13 starts for the Reds.

Jovanovic looked out of his depth in the Premier League and played just twice under manager Kenny Dalglish.

Liverpool are keen to get him off their wage bill and Jovanovic recently admitted he had been told he could leave.

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Copa America Special: Luis Suarez doubles sent Uruguay into Final

After eliminating the host Argentina, Uruguay confirmed its favouritism and won Peru by 2-0 for the Copa America semi-final, played in La Plata. Striker Luis Suarez, with two goals in the second half, secured the win of the Celeste, which returns to play for the South American title four editions later (lost to Brazil in 1999). The Lugano and Forlan’s team now waits the winner of the clash between Paraguay and Venezuela for the big decision on Sunday, in Buenos Aires.

To reach the final, Uruguay ended up doing a great second half after a balanced first stage. In the first 45 minutes, both teams had a portable game with two good scoring chances for each side. The surprising Peruvian team, who had passed by Colombia in the quarterfinals, reached 4 minutes with a shot from outside the area by Yotún and then on 23 minutes with a cross from Vargas, who went through Guerrero and Advincula.

Uruguay, with more ball possession (52% to 48%), however, led to more danger. At 7 minutes, with Suarez, picking up a spare in the box and then with Alvaro Pereira, who had a good chance, almost scored after a corner kicked by Forlan.

In the second step, Uruguay returned better and after a failure of the best goalkeeper Raul Fernandez opened the scoring. At 7 minutes, Forlan kicked from outside the area, Fernandez did not hold the rebound and the opportunistic Luis Suarez made 1-0 for the Celeste. Behind the score, Peru felt the goal. Shortly after, 12 minutes, Alvaro Pereira found Suárez free and gave a great assistance to the striker, who only dribbled Fernandez and scored the second goal, almost ordering the victory. Suarez is now one of the Copa America top scorers with three goals, along with the Argentine Aguero.

Best in the pitch and with the advantage, Uruguay became even closer to the place in the final half when Vargas hit an elbow in Coates, sent off after just 23 minutes. After that, the Uruguayan coach took out Suarez and put in Gargano, and the team only managed the result, securing its place on the final.

Uruguay is now awaiting the winner of Paraguay and Venezuela for the final, which will be held next Sunday, July 24th, in Buenos Aires, at the Monumental stadium. If Uruguay reaches the title, the Celeste will become the biggest champion of the Copa America’s history with 15 titles and repeated the feat in 1987, when was champion in Argentina itself. Peru will play the match for third place in La Plata, on Saturday.

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Liverpool confirmed defender exit

Liverpool have confirmed Chris Mavinga has completed a transfer to Rennes.

The 20-year-old defender departs Anfield for the French club after two years with the Reds.

Mavinga joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2009, though he never made a first-team appearance.

He spent part of the 2010-11 season on loan at Belgian side Genk.

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Liverpool left-back close to Rennes switch

Liverpool has agreed a fee in the region of £1million for French starlet, Chris Mavinga with Rennes.

The French club appear to have beaten Genk and Villarreal to his signature. Mavinga is wanted by the trio after being told his future lies away from Anfield and Rennes, Villarreal and Genk were all ready to make official bids for him.

Rennes have secured a deal for the left-back and hope to announce the signing this week.

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Video: Downing on Reds

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The First Interview: Downing on Reds

Stewart Downing spoken of his elation at completing his transfer to Liverpool and insisted the Reds were the only club he was interested in joining this summer.

The England international put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the club on Friday to tie up his switch from Aston Villa.

Now Downing can't wait to get his Liverpool career up and running and has set his sights on helping bring silverware back to Anfield.

"It's a great feeling and I'm very happy to be here," the 26-year-old told Liverpoolfc.tv. "It's been a long time coming and I've had to wait a few weeks, but I'm really pleased to be here.

"With the tradition, the manager and the players they have here, there was a big temptation to come here and once I knew of their interest, there was only one place I wanted to go."

He added: "It will be a great feeling to run out at Anfield. It's always nice to come and play here. The atmosphere is always great and the fans are brilliant.

"When I wanted to come to Liverpool, it was the first thing I thought of - playing at Anfield in front of those great fans. I'm really looking forward to it."

Downing became Liverpool's fourth major signing of a busy summer so far, following in the footsteps of Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Alexander Doni.

And the winger is determined to repay Kenny Dalglish's faith in bringing him to Merseyside.

On his aims for his Reds career, Downing said: "It would be nice to win something. I'm sure that's the same objective for everyone, not just me personally.

"My aim is to be in the team, to play well and give something back because the manager has pushed the boat out to get me here, so hopefully I can give him something back."

Downing's acquisition significantly bolsters the options at Dalglish's disposal for 2011-12, with the new signing capable of operating comfortably on either flank.

He admits, however, that he'll be happy to fill in wherever the gaffer sees fit.

Downing said: "It depends on where the manager sees me playing. Last season at Aston Villa I played on the right, I can play on the left.

"Getting a few goals and a few assists for the lads up front, that's what I'm hoping for."

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Liverpool owner hints that duo could stay

During the LIVE match between Malaysia XI and Liverpool, Liverpool owner, John W. Henry has indeed been watching the game in the States.

He tweeted this on his twitter account and I was among the 100 plus followers who retweeted it.

Liverpool owner John Henry has given Alberto Aquilani and David Ngog hope of extending their Anfield careers.

Aquilani spent last season at Juventus after being loaned out by then manager Roy Hodgson, even though the Italy international had looked like finding his form towards the end of the previous campaign after a long time out with injury.

His days on Merseyside appeared numbered, despite manager Kenny Dalglish being a fan of his ability, with plenty of speculation linking him to a move back to his homeland.

However, Juventus were not interested in signing the 27-year-old permanently and he returned to the Reds for pre-season before flying out with the squad for their matches in China and Malaysia.

The Italian, whose £17million signing by Rafa Benitez was ridiculed in many quarters because of his poor fitness record - he actually arrived at Anfield with an injury - impressed in Saturday's 6-3 win over a Malaysia XI.

Ngog has been nothing more than a back-up striker since arriving at the club from Paris St Germain for £1.5million in the summer of 2008.

He has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs but a goal against Guangdong last weekend and his two in Kuala Lumpur have caught the attention of Henry.

Liverpool's principal owner also believes Aquilani is making a difference in pre-season and has indicated that both players could be set to stay.

Source: @John_W_Henry and Sky Sports

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