Liverpool set to spend Crouch money on £15 million Spanish winger !

Once Peter Crouch completes his move to Pompey this week Liverpool mightn't waste time in spending the funds as Rafa Benitez is reportedly eying up fellow Spaniard David Silva.

Peter Crouch's time at Anfield is probably going to come to an end this week and I know for a fact that he will be missed greatly by the Anfield faithful. However we have to move on and what better way than by splashing out on a new face.

That new face could be Valencia winger David Silva. The 22 year old impressed greatly for his national side in their successful Euro 2008 campaign earlier this Summer. And so Silva has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Valencia are thought to have an asking price of about £15 million for the winger.

Spurs look to swap trio in exchange for £17 million midfielder !

Tottenham are looking to swap Anthony Gardener, Paul Robinson and Darren Bent in exchange for Blackburn winger David Bentley according to reports in The Guardian today.
The England international had a great season for Blackburn last season and so he has been the subject of much transfer speculation with Liverpool, Spurs and Aston Villa all looking to snatch up the 23 year old.

However new Rovers manager Paul Ince has slapped a £17 million price tag on the former Gunners star. Spurs boss Juande Ramos is reportedly looking to lure Ince into accepting a player exchange deal with Anthony Gardener, Darren Bent and Paul Robinson all heading towards Ewood Park.

O'Neill ready to accpet new Liverpool offer for Barry !

Martin O'Neill is ready to accept Liverpool's new offer for Gareth Barry after Villa virtually securing the signature of former Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell.

The Reds' offer consists of £15 million plus full back Steve Finnan in exchange for Barry's services. However, do Liverpool really need the England international? Now that it looks as though Xabi Alonso is staying, it seems pointless having players go to waste in that position.

As well as that does no one else think we're getting done out of it by giving Steve Finnan plus £15 million. O'Neill is milking us for all we're worth by selling a player which he can no longer use after they had a falling out.

Liverpool star to follow Kewell to Galatasary !

Second choice Liverpool keeper Charles Itandje looks set for a move to Galatasary according to reports in the Daily Mail today.

The French international joined the club in 2007 but has failed to get past his initial tagline of second choice keeper. The 25 year old is ready to move on now especially with the likely introduction of Brazilian shot stopper Diego Cavalieri.

Bin Laden set for Newcastle?

The family of Osama Bin Laden have today been linked with a buy-out of Premier League side Newcastle United. It has been rumoured in recent weeks that Mike Ashley may leave the club this summer after only one year in charge.

It was claimed in a newspaper article, the Saudi Binladen Group, whose chief executive is Osama's half-brother Bakr bin Laden, was the shock front-runner to buy the club from owner Ashley, although the club have moved quickly to deny these rumours.

Derek Llambias, Newcastle managing director said "At a time when everyone at Newcastle United is working hard to prepare for the new season ahead, it is annoying that we have to correct inaccurate stories. "Whoever is putting these stories around is clearly trying to destabilise the club. "Those actions speak louder than any words. "I'm sure supporters see these stories for what they are - utter nonsense."

Spurs and Valencia agree £8 million deal for defender

Valencia have today agreed an £8 million fee which will see Tottenham defender Pascal Chimbonda join the La Liga giants. Chimbonda has struggled to nail down a place in the Spurs starting eleven ever since Juande Ramos took charge last year, Alan Hutton taking his place at right-back.



Chimbonda joined the North London club back in 2006 after a very successful season at Wigan. The 29-year old made just over 70 appearances for Spurs during his time at White Hart Lane. It is thought now that he will join up with the rest of the Valencia squad for pre-season training on Thursday.

Aston Villa and Newcastle were also both linked with the French international but Chimbonda will now find himself in Spain next season. Valencia were said to experiencing financially difficulties of late but they have managed to splash out £8 million on what I can only describe as a tremendously average player.

Liverpool striker finally heading for £10 million exit

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is finally set to leave Anfield after months of speculation about his future. Crouch has been linked with an exit from the club since, pretty much when he arrived back in 2005, with Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp always said to be keen on the 27-year old England international.



Crouch has only made just over 100 appearances for Liverpool, many of them as a sub, during his three year spell at the club and many Reds fans felt that Rafa Benitez never gave him a fair chance to prove himself. Crouch recently admitted his frustration at sitting on the bench at the Premier League giants and he would be interested in a move away this summer.

A spokesman confirmed on Liverpool's official website: "We have reached a verbal agreement with Portsmouth and have given them permission to speak with Peter." Crouch should and I think will be a terrific signing for Pompey as they embark on their first season in Europe. The height of Crouch and the smallness of Defoe in the attack, what a partnership!