Liverpool's Benitez lines up bid for Chelsea's Bridge
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Wayne Bridge has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, who has failed in another attempt to take Gabriel Heinze to Anfield. Benitez attempted to sign Heinze from Manchester United last summer, but the Argentina left back moved to Real Madrid.
Although both players have played in the Champions League this season, Benitez is building for the long term and Bridge is one of a number of left backs on his shortlist. Chelsea would be reluctant to sell one of their assets to another top four club, but Bridge may agitate for the move to go through in the transfer window after another season spent largely on the sidelines.
Despite playing in Chelsea's last two games, Bridge believes he is still the second-choice left back behind Ashley Cole. Bridge is flattered by Liverpool's interest, although Anfield chief executive Rick Parry has yet to make formal contact with Peter Kenyon over his possible transfer.
Bridge, widely considered to be Chelsea's best left back last season, signed a new long-term contract in July, but he continues to be frustrated by his lack of opportunities. Despite a change of management, Bridge remains behind Cole in the Chelsea pecking order and he is tempted by the prospect of joining Liverpool.
Chelsea are already beginning to make changes to their squad and yesterday they agreed a £4million fee with Lokomotiv Moscow for central defender Branislav Ivanovic. The Serb, who plays alongside Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic for his country, is expected to sign for Chelsea ahead of their FA Cup third-round tie against Queens Park Rangers. -
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hope he can stay to buy players
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Wayne Bridge Worth more than 10 million pound i reckon
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might just say Chelsea players are priceless..Originally posted by ghimpheng:Wayne Bridge Worth more than 10 million pound i reckon
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The boss has denied this.
Rafa still trying to keep Masch
But Liverpool boss not looking to sign Bridge or sell Hyypia
Rafa Benitez has again stressed his intention to keep hold of Javier Mascherano and says he is not looking to bring Wayne Bridge to Liverpool.
Mascherano is on loan at Anfield until the end of the season and has expressed his desire to secure a permanent move.
However, the likes of Juventus are circling if Liverpool are unable to finalise the deal for the Argentina midfielder.
Benitez is aware of interest from other clubs and remains determined to extend Mascherano's stay on Merseyside.
Happy
"We know Juventus and other top sides are interested in him, but we have the option," Benitez said.
"Javier is happy here and wants to stay. We will do our best to keep him here."
The Reds boss is also aiming to add new faces to his squad in January, with a centre-half his top target, rather than a left-back.
Seemingly dismissing a bid for Chelsea full-back Bridge, Benitez also refuted suggestions that Sami Hyypia could be on his way to Fulham.
Benitez added: "We are looking for a new centre-back, but we are not looking for a new left-back.
"And we are not looking to sell Sami Hyypia either."
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Now benitez wants Bridge or Masch?
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Siao liao lah....now Liverpool going for rejects/second-choices...
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Mascherano, of course. There wasn't even any quotes in the original post but in the article I posted, Benitez made it very clear on who he wants.Originally posted by turbo_drift:Now benitez wants Bridge or Masch?
weird boss.