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[stevo-08]

Keane could be a very good foil for Torres, I would welcome this move. Houllier of course approached Keane and he was all for it until it fell through.

Thinking about it again, we definitely do need a partner for Torres and it's unlikely that we'll get somebody like Villa. So keane might well be a good buy. Im just amazed at the valuation. But that seems to be the order of the day at the moment.

Losing Crouch, Alsonso + approx. 13m while gaining Barry & Keane. Probably being ripped off but it will improve the team if goes through. Would still need some quality on the wing though.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Liverpool goalkeeper Charles Itandje has arrived in Istanbul late Sunday night, with his agent to complete negotiations with Galatasaray executives. If talks progress positively, Itandje is expected to sign a three year six million euros deal with the Turkish champions. Liverpool is reportedly to receive a 4 million euros transfer fee for Itandje.

[corn02]

. Liverpool is reportedly to receive a 4 million euros transfer fee for Itandje.

Is it April 1?

[GalwayBayBoy]

. Liverpool is reportedly to receive a 4 million euros transfer fee for Itandje.

Is it April 1?

Maybe they have him mixed up with someone else?

[The Real Laoislad]

I actually think Keane would do well at Liverpool,Couldn't believe when i saw someone posted he was only 27!! He's seems to be around forever..

[bingobus]

I hope a private jet was laid on for Charles to fly to Istanbul and seal his deal. He has been a great servant and if he wants to leave then we should at least have the decency to make sure he travels in style to his new home.
 

Istanbul has been good to Liverpool but this goes beyond the call of duty. Gala I salute you!!

[slow corner back]

I actually think Keane would do well at Liverpool,Couldn't believe when i saw someone posted he was only 27!! He's seems to be around forever..

As a utd fan the only time I want to see Keane at anfield is when he is scoring for spurs, as an ireland fan I think it would be an excellent move for him and ireland.Champions league football would suit him and improve him and his confidence. He would suit your passing style very well and link up well with Torres. The big question would be would defensive Rafa play Torres+ Keane up front and Gerrard as an attacking central midfielder? Personnally I think Benitez is far too defensive and would burst into tears the first time you concede two at anfield. Gerard would then be moved wide right causing tensions in the dressing room as Rafa tried to play as many defensive midfielders as humanly possible.

[The Real Laoislad]

Pellegrino rejoins Liverpool as first-team coach


Former Liverpool defender Mauricio Pellegrino has re-joined the club as first-team coach.
 
The 36-year-old Argentinian, who played 12 times for the Reds in 2005, has been working as a youth team coach at Valencia but will now return to Merseyside to join the backroom team that also has Sammy Lee recently installed as assistant manager.


Boss Rafael Benitez said of Pellegrino: 'His role will be first-team coach, and he will also carry out specialist training sessions. He can also work specifically with the defence, and also the reserves.'

He added: 'Pellegrino has a winning mentality. He won the Inter-continental Cup before going to Spain with Barcelona and Valencia.

'He has a lot of passion. When I asked him to come he was very pleased, but first he wanted to find out if there was a school where his three children could play good football. He is a football man.'

Meanwhile, Benitez has spoken of his pride in Fernando Torres' Euro 2008 triumph after he scored the winner for his country against Germany in Sunday's final.

The manager was quick to praise record signing Torres, who suffered some heavy criticism from the Spanish media during the tournament.

'I am very proud of Fernando, especially after he has been criticised from some journalists in Spain,' Benitez said.

'Everyone in Spain remembers the Marcelino goal from 44 years ago (when Spain were last European champions), and the last final Spain were in was 24 years ago.

'Now people will talk about Torres in the same way, I am very proud of him and what he has achieved.'

[The Real Laoislad]

Just spent some time reading some of the Liverpool fc forums to get a view on Keane coming to Liverpool..Not all positive,One poster described Keane as the Irish Craig Bellamy    Bit harsh is it?

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I was going to mention Keane on here last week as somebody I would like to see Liverpool going for. I must say I think Keane would be very good for Liverpool and would be excellent with Torres. If the rumours of a transfer are to come to fruition I think come august we would be excited at the prospect of the pair of them! Liverpool must be careful not to be ripped off however. Crouch plus 4-5million would be about right I should think!

[GalwayBayBoy]

Check out Pepe the mad bastard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3HfpckA5bg

[Minus15]

brilliant

[gawa316]

There's big chat on some of the Liverpool forums about the possibility of signing Keane.

I would love this to happen, proven in the prem, no settling in period, can play in numerous positions in the forward line...what would Tony say?

[Chrisowc]

I watched a bit of that lastnight on Spanish TV.  He's crazy

They showed him on the plane after it landed standing on the seats and leading the sing song.

Keane would be a brilliant signing.  Someone Ive wanted to join Liverpool for a long time.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Fernando Torres - I owe success to Liverpool FC
Jul 1 2008 By Nick Smith

FERNANDO TORRES believes that playing for Liverpool has turned him into a European champion.

The Spain striker scored the goal against Germany in Vienna on Sunday which decided the Euro 2008 final.

The strike secured Spain's first title in 44 years and the first major honour of Torres' career.

Liverpool have been basking in the reflected glory of their Spanish contingent, and the part Torres played in the triumph.

His winner means Torres has scored 36 goals for club and country in 53 competitive matches since he moved to Anfield last summer.

Liverpool also had Xabi Alonso, Jose Reina and Alvaro Arbeloa in the Spain squad, but it was the contribution of Torres in the final which put him in the spotlight.

Torres paid tribute to Liverpool and the club's fans for their part in his success story.

He said: "I have had a wonderful first season at Anfield and the 33 goals I scored for Liverpool gave

me the confidence and belief I needed for the European finals.

"And I would like to thank the manager Rafa Benitez and his staff because I have improved as a player thanks to them.

"But it is not just the people at the club who have helped me, it is also the supporters and the people of the city.

"From the moment I first came to Liverpool I have been made to feel welcome and that is why I am able to enjoy my football. so much.

"It is incredible. The Liverpool fans have given me so much support and I know that they have even been supporting Spain and this is something I will never forget and I thank everyone for that.

"Now I am looking forward to competing for trophies with Liverpool because I know that means so much to the club and the fans."

Torres, 24, added: "This is a dream come true and now we have a place in European history so it is very special.

"It is my first major title but I hope it will be the first of many because I want to win many more titles with Liverpool and Spain."

Benitez took pride in Torres' triumph and the Liverpool manager, overseeing the club's return to pre-season training yesterday, has given the triumphant Spain players an extra three weeks' holiday.

Torres surprisingly suffered some heavy criticism from the Spanish media during the tournament, but Benitez was quick to praise Torres. Liverpool's record signing.

He said: "I am very proud of Fernando, especially after he has been criticised from some journalists in Spain.

"Everyone in Spain remembers the Marcelino goal from 44 years ago (when Spain were last European champions), and the last final Spain were in was 24 years ago. Now people will talk about Torres in the same way." I am very proud of him and what he has achieved."

Benitez added: watched the game from his Wirral home, and said: "Spain played well. For 10 minutes at the start of each half Germany were pressing, but after that Spain controlled the game.

"The first goal changed the game. After that Metzelder pushed forward and Torres was left one versus one. Spain could play on the counter and that was important.

"They had three or four players in the middle with real quality and played good football."