Quaresma next on BenÃtez's shopping list
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The intense pressure that comes with being LiverpoolÂ’s record signing may have claimed plenty of victims, but Fernando Torres seemed only too happy to raise expectations yesterday, the Spain striker boldly announcing that he could be the man finally to end the clubÂ’s long wait for the league title.
Having signed a six-year contract worth £90,000 a week hours after flying in from Madrid, Torres was presented amid much fanfare at Anfield and spoke of his desire to follow in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler.
BenÃtez is also in the hunt for a new winger, possibly two, and the indications from Portugal last night were that Ricardo Quaresma, of FC Porto, could fit the bill. Liverpool are said to have had a £13.5 million bid for the 23-year-old Portugal winger turned playmaker rejected, although a slightly improved offer could be enough to persuade the Portuguese club to sell.
Alessandro Mancini, of AS Roma, and Yossi Benayoun, the West Ham United midfield player, are also thought to be targets, while the manager is also hoping to force through a deal for Gabriel Heinze, the Argentina defender, even though Manchester United appear reluctant to sell him to their fiercest rivals.
Yesterday was all about Torres, though, and the 23-year-old forward is adamant that he can succeed where others such as Cissé, Stan Collymore and Fernando Morientes have failed.
“I’m convinced it’s the right decision and hopefully this will be the year where things happen quickly and we win trophies and things turn out well personally for me,” Torres, whose sale sparked demonstrations by angry supporters in Madrid, said.
“I’m aware that the expectations are really high and that people are very keen to see me score lots of goals, but I’m just as keen to fulfil all their hopes and desires and I’m confident that I will have the necessary ammunition. I’m playing in a top side and that gives me the confidence to be positive about the challenge. -
OMG quaresma for about 15mil, Chelsea should buy him and screw malouda, and shipped out SWP!
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Yes, get Quaresma!
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Woo... next season's title is going to be so hard to win... With most of the clubs adding quality players to their squad... its going to be real tough...
With the new prize money at $50m for the winner compare to $30, its no surprise that all the top clubs are adding players to their current team hoping to do well. And Watch out for Spure as well, i think they could be the surprise team next season... Top 4 is a possibility this time. -
Imagine if chelsea bought both Quaresma and Malouda and not ship SWP out of Chelsea?Originally posted by stellazio:OMG quaresma for about 15mil, Chelsea should buy him and screw malouda, and shipped out SWP!
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SWP should be going, if Quaresma comes, confirm he will go.Originally posted by turbo_drift:Imagine if chelsea bought both Quaresma and Malouda and not ship SWP out of Chelsea?
Cheers..
about 15mil can get him. Why not? Much better then malouda. -
If happens if both came and SWP stays?Originally posted by stellazio:SWP should be going, if Quaresma comes, confirm he will go.
about 15mil can get him. Why not? Much better then malouda.
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confirm won't, why the what if?Originally posted by turbo_drift:If happens if both came and SWP stays? -
Just in case Mourinho really did ma.Originally posted by stellazio:confirm won't, why the what if? -
You really like Quaresma don't you...Originally posted by stellazio:SWP should be going, if Quaresma comes, confirm he will go.
about 15mil can get him. Why not? Much better then malouda.
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Quaresma is a quality player. I hope to see him at United but since Nani is signed....
Also, aren't Benitez more interested in Simao all along? Why change to Quaresma out of the sudden?
Cheers.
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Yes i do, i've always liked him, but of course my fav is still figo.Originally posted by zocoss:You really like Quaresma don't you...
I like ronaldo too, i just dun like simao. -
good, come on Liverpool...
push up the standards....
we all know who will be left behind... poor Jose lor.. -
Benitez look so strange with that mustache
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will finally solve the wings prob