Al Fayed Accuse Hodgson Of Breaking Agreement over Konchesky
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Liverpool Poised To Make A Fresh Move For West Ham United Midfielder Scott Parker - Report
Liverpool are reportedly in line to make a fresh move to sign Scott Parker from West Ham United.
The Hammers have thus far been resolute on their position of not selling the prized midfielder, but the 30-year-old has still continued to be linked with a move away from Upton Park.
Now The Mirror claims that Reds boss Roy Hodgson has had an eye cast on the situation at east London for some time now, but the club's interest will only solidify depending on the future of Javier Mascherano.
The Argentine has been heavily linked with a move to join Italian giants Inter to work under former boss Rafael Benitez. But Barcelona are thought to have rejoined the race to sign the defensive midfielder.
In the meantime, Parker has not yet put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with West Ham, which would likely have put to rest any speculation surrounding his future.Pool's English and Home grown players
Glen Johnson, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Carragher and new addition Brad Jones.
Liverpool To Make £3m Move For Fulham Defender Paul Konchesky - Report
Liverpool are believed to be interested in a £3 million deal with Fulham to sign full-back Paul Konchesky.
The defender has only one year left on his current contract at Craven Cottage, and has been heavily linked with a move away from the club.
The Reds' desire for a left-back is also believed to be one of the reasons behind a potential approach for the former West Ham United player, who worked under Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson at Craven Cottage.
Hodgson is eager to add cover as Emiliano Insua seems destined to leave Anfield. The young Argentine was on the verge of making a move to Fiorentina earlier in the summer, but the Italian club pulled out citing the player's demands as the cause.
And despite having re-signed Fabio Aurelio, the injury prone nature of the Brazilian set-piece specialist means that Hodgson has little cover for the left-back position.
In the meantime, The Mirror claims that Konchesky - who played no part in Fulham's recent game against Bolton Wanderers - wants to follow his former manager and join the ranks on Merseyside. -
Liverpool Goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri Signs For Cesena - Report
Serie A new boys look to build from the back....
Italian side Cesena have signed Liverpool goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri, according to a report in TuttoPalermo.
The 28-year old Brazilian signed from Palmeiras in 2008 for around €3.6m and although has yet to make his league debut for the club, he has appeared in both the Champions League and Liverpool's Europa League qualifier this season.
Cavalieri holds an Italian passport so the move will not be a problem, however no official announcement has been made regarding a fee and the length of contract. It is believed that Cesena will first take the keeper on loan for the season with a view to a permanent deal of just over €1.2m.
Cesena will kick off their Serie A campaign after promotion last year with a huge test away at Roma. -
Konchesky? Seriously? Liverpool so desperate meh?
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I think the Konchesky deal is for HG member or something...Liverpool only have 4 HG seniors in the squad.
If Konchesky is really coming then why did they not sell the Argentine leftback.
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Originally posted by Y_Shun:
I think the Konchesky deal is for HG member or something...Liverpool only have 4 HG seniors in the squad.
If Konchesky is really coming then why did they not sell the Argentine leftback.
Its not Pool that don't want to sell Insua..
if im not mistaken, when the deal was about to close..
Insua demand of wages is way too high that Forientina can't accept it..
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Yeah, but than again I think he was only looking to maintain what he was already getting at Pool... So no reason to leave and get a lower salary while he still has a good contract at Pool that pays him higher right?
I guess eventually he will go... Its just the matter of the adjustment to his salary that's in the way... If Pool accepts a lower transfer fee, then Fiorentina could match he current pay. Then he could leave England and heads for Italy...
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Originally posted by Chris88110:
Konchesky? Seriously? Liverpool so desperate meh?
Konchesky isn't too bad a player... Have an aggressive style to his game and right now refuse to sign a new deal I guess hoping for Hodgson to come for him... Only thing is a little on the wrong side for his age as a attacking wing-back...Pools seems desperate to get a few more 'home grown' players on board cos they are short in numbers... So far they have been link to... Peter Crouch, Luke Young, Carlton Cole, Scott Parker, Wayne Bridge...
Next up who knows... Lee Cattermole, Titus Bramble, Anton Ferdinand, Michael Turner, Ryan Shawcross, Gary Cahill or even Gareth Barry again...
Chelsea, United and Spurs seems to have no problem with the new rule, Arsenal not too sure. Maybe they might have a few foreigners considered as 'home grown'...
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Liverpool Boss Roy Hodgson Accused Of Breaking Gentlemen's Agreement By Preparing £3m Bid For Fulham's Paul Konchesky
Chairman Al Fayed angered by Anfield approach for left-back...
Al Fayed angered by Hodgson's approach for Konchesky
Paul Konchesky has been offered a new contract by Fulham to keep him out of the clutches of Liverpool, who are preparing a £3 million bid for the left-back.The offer comes as former Craven Cottage manager Roy Hodgson is accused of breaking a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ with Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed not to return to the club to buy any of his former players when he moved to Anfield.Fulham are understood to be furious about Hodgson’s interest in Konchesky and relations between Al Fayed and the Liverpool boss have sunk to a new low.
Mark Hughes is an admirer of Konchesky and has sanctioned the club’s move to offer a new deal to the former West Ham defender, who moved to Craven Cottage for £3m in the summer of 2007.
Fulham sources say the 29-year-old, who has a year left on his current deal, has been in talks with the club for a number of weeks and are willing to make him one of the highest earners in the squad. Fulham’s best-paid player is on £40,000-a-week.
Liverpool have not yet made an official approach for Konchesky but Fulham are well aware of the Merseysiders’ interest and they will strongly resist a move before the end of the transfer window.
It is understood that when Hodgson told Al Fayed he wanted to leave Fulham last month that the pair shook hands on an agreement that he would not return to Craven Cottage to buy his former players. Liverpool have also been linked with moves for Craven Cottage pair Brede Hangeland and Danny Murphy, although they have not pursued the pair.
But Hodgson’s relationship with his former employer has deteriorated following his departure from west London.
Al Fayed made a series of unprompted attacks on Hodgson earlier this month on the day Hughes was unveiled as the new Fulham manager.
“This other guy [Hodgson] let us down and just walked away. But we have a nice guy now. He’s better looking, too,” Al Fayed said.
Only once referring to the man who took Fulham to the Europa League final by name, Al Fayed said of his former employee: “This guy, we put him where he is now and he took advantage.”
Hodgson responded by saying he was “disappointed” by the Fulham owner’s comments.
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Wha lao the gf.....................
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Not gf lah, his granddaughters...
Jasmine al fayed
Camilla Al-Fayed
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are they arabs or eurasians or what?
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the owner is a sore loser. he should understand that hodge relishes managing a top club, as it is once in a lifetime opportunity. if you miss it, you will live to regret for the rest of your live when you look back.
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He himself is an Egyptian but his wife and children's spouse are Europeans i guess...
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Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson Confirms Talks With Fulham Over Possible Signing Of Defender Paul Konchesky
Reds boss could raid former club...
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson could be set to raid his old club, after confirming his interest in Fulham defender Paul Konchesky.
With the new home-grown rules coming into effect in the Premier League this season, Hodgson has been keen to add more British talent to his squad this summer, and admitted Konchesky was one of the players he was looking at to strengthen his defence.
"We had discussions with Fulham about whether they were prepared to sell any of their players and I would be lying if I said Paul was not a name we considered," said Hodgson ahead of Liverpool's Europa League play-off second leg tie against Trabzonspor.
"Whether or not there is a chance of business is still very much up in the air."
With new Fulham boss Mark Hughes keen to keep hold of Konchesky, it could take a fee of around £3.5 million to secure the services of the 29-year-old.
However, with Liverpool searching for a new left-back, the former Charlton Athletic man has reportedly told Hughes that he wants the opportunity to speak to the Merseyside club about a potential switch.
