The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

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Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen may be set for a return to the Premier League, according to his father.

The former Chelsea and Bolton player failed to cement a regular place in the Barcelona side last season and is said to be considering his future.

"One Premier League club has shown a lot of interest in Eidur," father and agent Arnor Gudjohnsen told BBC Sport.

"He would certainly be interested in a move back to England, but he is not going to rush into making a decision."

He added: "Eidur and his family are settled in Barcelona and he has two years left on his contract, but his chances were limited last season." 


Reports in England suggested that West Ham and Newcastle were interested in the player.

The 29-year-old moved from Chelsea two years ago for about £8m, but injuries and competition for places in attack have limited his chances in the first team.

Last season, Gudjohnsen was moved to a midfield role by coach Frank Rijkaard, although he rarely completed 90 minutes in a match.

The Icelandic player, along with a host of other players, is believed to be surplus to new coach Pep Guardiola's plans for next season.




Would be a great signing for liverpool, should be able to pick him up for around £5million, and has bags of experience.

[Minder]

He is quite injury prone though, dont know whether that is because he is a quite a big lad for a professional footballer.

[corn02]

Am I the only one who wouldn't want this?

[Yes I Would]

Not convinced about it either. Would worry that he may lack the desire and to take us to next level.
In such a poor season for Barcelona he didnt seem to feature too often.

[The Real Laoislad]

Am I the only one who wouldn't want this?

No corn im with ya..Its not players like this we need to be buying..If he's not good enough for Barcelona what makes him good enough for Liverpool

[Midman]

Gudjonsen would be a step from Kuyt and voronin as far as im concerned

[charlie stubbs]

looking forward to seeing degan playing 2day havent seen him play yet anyone saw this italian left back play yet!!?

[GalwayBayBoy]

looking forward to seeing degan playing 2day havent seen him play yet anyone saw this italian left back play yet!!?

Degen is apparently very good going forward. Not so great defending. He's a converted right sided midfielder turned into a full-back.

Dossena isn't in the Italian squad although apparently Capello thinks he should have been.

[The Real Laoislad]

Mentioned in a newspaper today that James Millner could be on his way to Liverpool..
Not sure if that would be good or not...Might be another Pennant

[ExiledGael]

Milner's a decent player but I'd be worried for Liverpool if they sign him. Another ordinary player to add to the list.
He's at the level he's right for, top ten teams like Villa and Newcastle.

[stevo-08]

Liverpool's finances not looking too good under the americans. and with us being linked to the likes of milner & downing, seems like more of the same for the summer ahead. Need to flog some of the deadwood asap...


http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/jun/10/liverpool

Benítez budget intact despite £33m Kop loss
Andy Hunter The Guardian, Tuesday June 10 2008

Rafael Benítez has been assured his transfer budget will not be reduced as a result of the substantial losses incurred during Tom Hicks' and George Gillett's takeover of Liverpool, although the Spaniard's spending rests heavily on the amount raised through player sales this summer.

The first set of accounts released by Kop Holdings Limited, the company formed to facilitate the purchase of Liverpool in February 2007, have revealed a loss of £33m for the year ending July 31, 2007, with £1.2m reclaimed by Gillett and Hicks in personal expenses. Gillett claimed expenses totalling £823,000 for the loans required to complete the initial £220m takeover.

He also claimed £375,000 in travel and legal expenses, of which £100,000 were unpaid as of July 31 last year. Kop Holdings also incurred £133,000 in transaction expenses from Hicks, who claimed £198,000 in travel, legal and other expenses; £244,000 of Hicks' total was listed as unpaid as of July 31, 2007.

The Americans also wrote off £10.32m when they abandoned the original plans for a new stadium on Stanley Park in favour of their own design while Kop Investment LLC, the parent company, made an inter-company loan of £64m to the club to service the interest repayments on January's refinancing package.

Despite these ominous figures, the £350m refinancing deal accounted for this summer's transfer dealings and Benítez's budget is in place, although it is understood to be far from what the manager would like. The Spaniard will have to raise much of his revenue through sales and Liverpool have opened negotiations with Roma regarding the possible sale of John Arne Riise, though the Italians have not met the £5m asking price.

[J70]

I presume the DIC stories will be starting again any day now.

[corn02]

As I said earlier in the thread, get Villa.

[Chrisowc]

As I said earlier in the thread, get Villa.

If he keeps going the way he started he'll cost £25m.

[corn02]

Same price as Torres?