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Rafa chases a Spanish star with great potential, but will Liverpool get their man? Liverpool are
hopeful of signing Valencia midfielder David Silva. Manager Rafa Benitez is preparing a bid for the
winger after losing patience in his pursuit of Espanyol's Albert Riera and Newcastle's James
Milner. Valencia, in a precarious financial position, with reports suggesting they [.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for a wing wizard nicknamed Harry Potter as they look for
alternatives to signing Gareth Barry.
Rafael Benitez is weighing up a bid for Porto star Ricardo Quaresma, but the Anfield club face
competition from Italian champions Inter Milan.
Benitez has become frustrated by the protracted move for versatile Villa midfielder Barry and is
considering other options to strengthen his left flank.
Apparently this signing is pretty much a done deal - and Benitez is very happy about finally
getting this La Liga star. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Liverpool manager
Rafael Benitez is confident the signing of Espanyol midfielder Albert Riera will finally be
completed on the last day of .
I don't really know too much about either player that Liverpool and Everton signed on the transfer
deadline day, but I'll give my comments based upon what I've read.
Liverpool seemed to get the player they wanted in Albert Riera, a left winger who should provide a
lot of ammunition for Fernando Torres, Robbie Keane, and the rest of Liverpool's goal scorers.
Rafa has not given up on landing this Spanish winger, but only if his club gives up on its
ridiculous valuation! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Liverpool boss Rafa
Benitez is reviving his interest in Espanyol winger Albert Riera. Sport says Benitez is turning to
Riera after seeing Argentine Sebastien .
Steve Finnan has revealed that Liverpool's Spanish players convinced him to come to Espanyol.
The Republic of Ireland international made the switch to Espanyol on deadline day as Albert Riera
travelled in the opposite direction to Anfield.
Finnan admitted last week that the transfer had come 'out of the blue' but he decided it would be a
good move after speaking to the likes of Jose Reina, Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso.
Liverpool certainly raised their game today with a historic 2-1 win against arch rivals Manchester
United in an entertaining game. Watch the video highlights of the goals here. It was an impressive
team performance from Liverpool who definitely seemed more up for the game than a Manchester United
side that seemed lethargic and on the backfoot [.
Following Albert Riera's timely arrival at Liverpool on the last day of the transfer window, Rafa
Benitez finally has two good wide players to deploy in his line-up who he can trust to produce
excellent performances consistently.
Ryan Babel can be played on either flank, but now that the left-footed Riera has turned up he
should be placed on the right-hand side of Liverpool's previously rigid midfield.
Rafa doesn't know when to give in, he clearly wants this Spanish winger but are Espanyol having a
laugh with their 19m valuation! Liverpool look set to end their interest in Newcastle's James
Milner after eyeing a second bid for Espanyol winger Albert Riera.Reds boss Rafa Benitez is
expected to .
Not many confirmed transfers in the past few days, the only one worth reporting about is Jacobsen
signing on a 1 year deal at Everton, which hardly sounds exciting. Jacobsen is a Denmark
international defender, and becomes Everton's first and probably only signing of the summer. And
the fact that he's been signed on a [.
Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of winger Albert Riera from Espanyol after the
Spaniard flew to Merseyside for a medical.
The terms of his transfer have agreed between the two clubs, so now Riera, 26, needs only to
satisfy Liverpool's medics about his fitness for the deal to be finalised.
Everton supporters are surely not happy with the news today about Albert Riera moving to Liverpool
-- especially after the club placed a higher bid that their red-half counterparts. Word coming from
Spain is that he had no ambition to play for the club after hearing that Liverpool were also ...
Well, we wanted a winger, especially with Benayoun's sub-standard performances on the left in the
past few games. Now Liverpool's close to finalizing a deal for Albert Riera, an out-and-out left
winger, subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms. The Liverpool Echo reports the fee's
"in excess of £8m," which is a steal compared to Espanyol's previous demand that any
club meet Riera's buy-out clause, which is £16m.
Notable arrivals: Albert Riera (Espanyol), Peter Gulacsi (MTK Hungaria), Vitor Flora, Robbie Keane
(Tottenham), David Ngog (PSG), Philipp Degen (Borussia Dortmund), Andrea Dossena (Udinese), Diego
Cavalieri (Palmeiras), Vincent Lucas Weijl (AZ Alkmaar), Emmanuel Mendy (Murcia Deportivo). Notable
departures: Andriy Voronin.
So Rafa ended the summer transfer window with a new winger signing in the form of Espanyol's Albert
Riera, but should he have opted for one of these three instead of the former Manchester City
loanee? Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Ricardo Quaresma Derided for filling too
many rumour mill .
After much back and forth it appears that a more realistic valuation may resuscitate Rafa's
interest in this La Liga star. Rafa Benitez wants to bring Albert Riera back to the Premier League
with Liverpool. And Riera is excited about the prospect of a return to England following his stint
...
This La Liga star really does want to make his dream move to Anfield! Albert Riera would not dream
of turning down a move to Liverpool if The Reds firm up their interest in the wantaway Espanyol
midfielder. Reports in the Barcelona press claim Rafa Benitez is weighing up a €10 million
...
According to his agent and indeed this source, Benitez still wants this Spanish left-sided flair
player, but is the price still just too damn high?! Why not join the debate at the COS forum?
Espanyol are set to continue their hardline stance over Albert Riera – and insist Liverpool
meet his £16m .
Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has admitted he is eager to stay at Anfield despite reports
linking him with a move away from the club.
Manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly been told he needs to raise funds in order to sign new
players and Pennant had been one of those players rumoured to be expendable after being unable to
cement a place in the first team.
Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre says Albert Riera could soon move to the Premier League -
but insists the winger will not come cheap.
Sanchez Llibre admitted he had received offers from two English clubs, reported by the Spanish
press to be Liverpool and Everton.
The Spanish side have fought throughout pre-season to keep hold of their best players, with
repeated bids from Benfica for forward Luis Garcia rejected because the Portuguese club would not
meet Espanyol's asking price.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reported to have agreed a fee for Espanyol winger Albert
Riera.
The Liverpool Echo understands that Liverpool have beaten rivals Everton in their attempt to land
the player and agreed to the Spanish club's £12 million fee.
Espanyol were reluctant to allow the former Manchester City winger to leave the club, but after
spending some considerable time yesterday in negotiations, Riera's wish to join Anfield now appears
within reach.
It looks like Albert Riera will be arriving on Merseyside this summer, although for Everton fans,
the bad news is that their long-time transfer target appears to have opted for a Liverpool move
instead of Goodison Park. They will be hoping that the same thing doesn't happen again, with the
...
Liverpool are preparing a £10 million bid for Newcastle United midfielder James Milner. It was
confirmed yesterday that the England under-21 international has handed in a transfer request at St
James' Park after spending three years at the club. (Guardian)
Reds boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with Milner all summer as he looks to sign a new left-sided
midfielder.
Liverpool are set to make Albert Riera and James Milner their priorities before the transfer window
finally shuts on Monday.
Despite going into the summer with the wide positions at Anfield being a huge concern, the bulk of
Benitez's money has been spent on Irish striker Robbie Keane. This has created some discomfort
amongst Liverpool fans, who weren't too disappointed with Steven Gerrard's and Fernando Torres'
contributions last season.
Football Transfer News - Saha to Everton, and the fight for Milner begins
First up in football transfer news is that Louis Saha is on his way to Everton. The striker will
join Everton for an undisclosed fee, subject to passing a medical. The 30-year-old France
international will become Everton's third signing of the summer after Lars Jacobsen and Segundo
Castillo.
A lot has been written about Albert Rieira since he joined Liverpool in the final hours of the
transfer window but most of it was based on his time at Manchester City which, given that it was a
bit back and a totally different situation, doesn't really amount to much.
So instead we've asked someone who has seen him play fairly regularly in recent years, a guy (I
think) who goes by the pseudonym of Striker and who writes Spanish Football Sports, one of the best
blogs about Spanish football around.
It seems that Rafa is being held to ransom for this La Liga star, but I am sure that Benitez will not go any higher for the Spanish international.
Liverpool are back in the hunt for want-away Espanyol winger Albert Riera – but will not allow themselves to get caught up in a bidding war.
Manager Rafael [.
Yes the fee seems extortionate but will Rafa pay over the odds to get his man? El Mundo Deportivo
reports that Espanyol winger Albert Riera has made formal his determination to leave Montjuïc
this summer. It comes as no surprise that the Spanish international has sent in a transfer request
as various European clubs look to secure [.
Espanyol winger Albert Riera has said it would be madness to turn down a move to Liverpool this
Summer if he was given the chance.
The 26 year old has been the subject of much transfer speculation this Summer as he has been linked
with fellow Spaniard Rafa Benitez' Liverpool side. Riera spent a while on loan in England with Man
City but failed to make a permanent move to the Eastlands.
According to Spanish sports daily Marca, Liverpool will not offer a cent more than €12.7m to
RCD Espanyol in exchange for winger Albert Riera.
Riera is allegedly viewed by Reds coach Rafael Benítez as an ideal candidate to provide
competition out wide on the left for Ryan Babel.
However, with Espanyol yet to receive a former offer, it seems as though Liverpool have already
made up their mind that the Mallorca native could cost them too much.
Liverpool have signed Brazilian striker Vitor Flora on a free transfer.
The 18-year-old spent last season playing in his homeland with Botafogo and has signed a contract
until 2010.
He holds an Italian passport so he does not require a work permit, however, he will need to gain
international clearance before playing for the Reds.
ALBERT RIERA is hoping to repeat his first experience of English football by helping Rafael Benitez
finally break his Manchester United hoodoo.
The Spain international left-winger was unveiled at Melwood yesterday after arriving from Espanyol
on Monday's transfer deadline day for an initial £5.
Albert Riera made his debut against Manchester United yesterday; what did you make of his
performance?
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The Daily Mail reports that Tottenham Hotspur manager Juande Ramos will be handed a hefty sum of
£40 million in the summer to try and transform the team into a genuine English Premier League
title contenders. It is reported that Ramos will be trickled in with the money during the summer
and that the former [.
Manager Rafa Benitez is preparing a bid for the winger after losing
patience in his pursuit of Espanyol's Albert Riera and Newcastle's James Milner.
Valencia, in a precarious financial position, with reports suggesting they are having to pay out
£20 million a month for repayments and interest on their new stadium, had initially placed a
£20m price tag on the 22-year-old's head.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly considering a £6million offer for Honduran
International Wilson Palacios from Wigan Athletic. With Benitez singling out Palacios as a possible
alternative to Albert Riera, should he fail to sign him from Espanyol.
Liverpool have turned their attention to 26-year-old Riera, now that any deal to bring Gareth Barry
to Anfield from Aston Villa looks dead in the water.
I remember watching Albert Riera playing for Manchester City a couple from times.
Back then I wouldn't have paid you air miles for him.
But I also watched him in La Liga for Espanyol last year and he seemed to have improved a great
deal. And he clearly benefited from playing every week, so if Rafael Benitez really sees him as the
solution to his left-sided problem then he must give him a run of games.
Republic Of Ireland defender Steve Finnan has admitted that his transfer from Liverpool to Espanyol
took him by surprise.
One of the more eye-catching transfers of this season's deadline day saw Irish international Steve
Finnan join La Liga stalwarts Espanyol on a two-year deal.
The name of Finnan was added to the transfer that saw Albert Riera move in the opposite direction,
after Finnan lost his place in the Liverpool first team.
Rafael Benitez, previously renowned for his rotation policy, has indicated that Fernando Torres
will remain one of his "untouchables" despite the goals drying up for the Spain striker.
The Liverpool manager, who was left frustrated by Saturday's goalless draw against Stoke City at
Anfield, argued that the 24-year-old will be better off playing his way back to full sharpness
rather than resting.
We'll have that top space of the group now, thank you. The performance delivered by the Reds in
the first half seemed to be more of the same. There was lots of passing, not particularly well,
with virtually no opportunities being created. PSV's Lazovic snuck one in between Cavalieri's legs
after a controversial corner kick.
