News from "Marca", which has been picked up from the Englishpaper "The Sun", comment that various members of LIVERPOOL FCtravelled to Bilbao last night to witness the Spanish SuperCup gamebetween Athletic & FC Barcelona.The reason? The ATHLETIC DE BILBAO defender FERNANDOAMOREBIETA who has caught the attention of Manager-CoachRafael Benitez who wishes to reinforce his teams defence.

Monday was another light day on the transfer news and rumors front, but we still do have some top clubs looking to make reinforcements before time runs out.

Defense is still the order of the day, as a few Premier League clubs are in the market for additions at the back, while a couple of top European clubs are looking to add some quality on the flanks.

Liverpool are eyeing Dynamo Kiev's Pape Diakhate and Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Amorebieta as Rafa Benitez searches for a centre-back.
Benitez has injury concerns at the back with Daniel Agger currently on the sidelines while Jamie Carragher and Martin Skrtel both required treatment after the pair were involved in an accidental collision in the Reds' 2-1 defeat at Spurs on Sunday.

According to The Sun, Liverpool dispatched scouts to check on Fernando Amorebieta in Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday.
The Reds are reportedly keen to bolster their defensive options following a defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in their opening league fixture, and the 24-year-old appears to be well-placed on manager Rafael Benitez's shortlist.

Fernando Amorebieta would make Hulk Hogan get all misty eyed with this performance. But where is the follow up leg drop? (I hope some of you watched wrestling as kids . . . if not? That reference just flew straight over your head) Now somebody get Messi an ice pack!

It's been a nice return to club football this weekend after all 32 countries are now locked in & booked for South Africa next Summer. What a week it was though for memorable moments and unforgettable photos in world football. Long will football fans remember the handball heard 'round the world, the pain and dejection on the Irish players faces and moments of pure passion and joy from other countries who will be playing their part in 2010.