Well it’s the news we have been waiting to hear. Boss Roy says Fernando Torres has assured him he will be at the club next season.
“As far as I know he is looking forward to coming back here on Monday,” said Roy.
“He is enjoying a holiday – a well-deserved break as he has not had one for three years – spending a lot of time with his family, keeping a low profile.
“As far as I know he is not really speaking to anyone but he has told us that he is looking forward to Monday, looking forward to getting back to work and looking forward to playing for Liverpool next season.
“That is what I know so other reports, I would suggest, are erroneous.”
Just can’t wait to hear it from the man himself next week. I’m confident we can push on if that is the case and think we should be aiming higher than a Champions League place.
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New Reds play maker Joe Cole is confident the club can push for the Premier League title in the years to come.
He said: “I left a mark at Chelsea, being part of great teams that won things, Player of the Year and stuff, and I am proud of that.
“Even last season, when I kept pushing to try and prove I was worth a start, I made a mark in the double team despite the injuries, and I’m proud of that too.
“Now I want to leave my mark at a massive club like this as well – I’m really excited about it.
“Someone once gave me the advice that when you move, you should always make sure you are part of the club. It’s a big challenge for me, but I will do that here – I will immerse myself in this club’s history and hope we can repeat the success they have had.
“One thing I guarantee is that they club has a player who will give 100 per cent every day, not just on match days, and be part of it, and I am confident we will do much better than last year too.
“This whole club is built on success. You look at the pictures around this place and you can see the history, the tradition, what this club means – and you want to be part of that.
“I can feel the hunger and the desire here, and that’s a great base to come from. The gaffer’s experience and organisation are another positive and with all the quality players they have here, I am convinced we are in at the ground floor at the start of something here.
“As soon as I walked into this place I loved it and I really do believe we can do something special here.”
Go Joe son, cant wait to see you tearing it up at Anfield.
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Javier Mascherano has officially told boss Roy Hodson that he would like to leave Liverpool.
Roy confirmed: “Yes, he wants to leave the club,”
“He has made that perfectly clear. I think he wanted to leave a year go.
“He wants to leave now but he is contracted to Liverpool so whether he leaves or not will be our decision.”
I have to say Javier has made it blatantly obvious that he wanted out of the club from the start of the last campaign. I personally think his performances and demeanour have not been the same since we opted to keep and him and we have suffered on the pitch as a result.
It’s best for all if we can net £20-25 million for him and let him go. Inter seems to be his likely destination.
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Newly appointed Brazil national boss Mano Menezes has named Reds midfielder Lucas in his first squad for the upcoming friendly with the USA.
Menezes was in charge at Gremio when Lucas was at the club and played some of his best football.
The Brazil squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Renan (Avaí), Victor (Grêmio)
Wingbacks: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Rafael (Manchester United) André Santos, (Fenerbahce), Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Defenders: David Luiz (Benfica), Henrique (Racing Santander), Réver (Atlético-MG), Thiago Silva (Milan)
Midfielders: Hernanes (São Paulo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Lucas (Liverpool), Ramires (Benfica), Sandro Ranieri (Internacional), Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Ederson (Lyon), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos)
Forwards: Alexandre Pato (Milan), André (Santos), Diego Tardelli (Atlético-MG), Neymar (Santos), Robinho (Santos)
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Spanish winger Albert Riera has thanked LFC and us fans for our support following his £3.5 million transfer to Olympiacos.
The statement read: “I would like to say goodbye and thank you for the opportunity to play in this fantastic club. I would like to thank the fans for their support; you’re unbelievable. I would also like to thank the staff and my team mates,”
“I would like to wish the club all the best for the new season, I can see there’s a lot of changes taking place and it’s like a breath of fresh air into the club. I think the club will have a very positive future.
“I want the fans to remember me as a player who tried to give his best. My first year here was one of the best seasons and the closest the club have come to winning the Premier League.
“Last season was a season for everyone to forget in all ways, which can happen to any club. In football it’s important to look forward and forget the past.
“I felt it was time for a change and I’m looking forward now to the new challenges which lie ahead.”
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I do. I think he would be great for us.
Assuming Roy goes for his customary 4-4-2 formation, I think Joe Cole would be perfect on the left hand side. His creative influence is something we need (especially since the Yossi loss) and his relationship with England team-mates Gerrard and Carragher may sway him to join us.
I personally think he still has a lot to offer and think England suffered in South Africa due to the fact he wasn’t on the pitch.
Various betting agencies now have us as favourites to sign him in the coming week. Arsenal and Tottenham are also being heavily backed to get him. Let’s see how this unfolds.
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French hit man David Ngog is eager to have a big 2010-11 season, but is still unsure whether it will be with Liverpool.
Ngog, who is a target of newly promoted West Bromwich Albion said: “I am not aware of it (and WBA interest) yet, but you never know.
“This season is a big season for me. I need to be consistent, play more and score more.
“We have a new manager, who is a great manager, so we have to impress him.”
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New boss Roy Hodgson seems confident that skipper Steven Gerrard will be at the club come the Premier League kick off in August.
Speaking after talks with Gerrard, Hodgson said: “I think they [the talks] went splendidly. Everybody is looking forward to the new season. Obviously, Steven and Jamie are the playing heartbeat of the club and it’s very important we keep people like that with us.
“I anticipate there might be a situation where other big clubs will try and sign Steven, but he gave no indication that he wanted to leave. Nobody at the club wants him to go, so I will be doing my utmost to make sure he stays. I am confident he will,” Hodgson added.
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Full back Emiliano Insua is apparently close to sealing a £4million transfer to Serie A club Fiorentina.
Assuming the transfer does go through, that would give us another £4million on top of the £5m we got from Yossi.
I hope Roy has his budget and objectives set up clearly. I’m sure he does.
I never thought I’d say this so soon after the appointment (with all the transfer speculation surrounding Gerro and Torres) but I have a feeling we are going to have a great year.
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Italian media reports are linking us with Slovenian midfielder Rene Krhin.
Krhin, 20, made his debut for the Inter first team under Jose Mourinho last season and is a highly regarded prospect in Europe. The Inter junior has been linked to Spurs, Chelsea, City and Utd in the past but may be offered to us as part of any offer for Mascherano.
Would £15mill and a 20 year old hot shot be worth Javier?
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