Guest Coubury Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Liverpool to swoop for £10m winger Rafa Benitez could swoop for Newcastle United winger James Milner once Andrea Dossena's £7m move to Liverpool is confirmed, according to reports. The Sun newspapers claims that the Udinese left-back has agreed terms with the Reds and will join next week after he completes a medical at Anfield. Once that deal is done, Liverpool will turn to £10m Milner after ruling Daniel Alves and David Bentley as too expensive. Meanwhile, Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has tipped Spain striker Fernando Torres to be one of the brightest stars at the upcoming European Championships. Although he has scored just once for Spain since 2006 and looked out-of-sorts during this week's friendlies against Peru and the United States - albeit while not in full health - Torres is going to be a man to watch at Euro 2008, according to Matthaus. The former FIFA World Player of the Year, who captained West Germany to World Cup success in 1990 and also won Euro 80, said of the Liverpool striker: "He is a man who has dislodged a popular hero like Real Madrid's Raul and scored goals at will with Atletico and Liverpool, despite the burden of a 35million euros transfer fee. "A lad like that must have class. It is very hard to be better than Raul. Torres is that. "He is a player like Stuttgart's Mario Gomez, only more effective. The blond Spaniard is very strong in the air, makes effective runs, turns in an instant, has a fantastic shooting technique and is also dangerous with his left foot. "He can become a superstar at the European Championships." Matthaus was less enthusiastic about prolific Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy though, despite the Real Madrid striker's impressive scoring record down the years. "I cannot claim to be a fan of Ruud van Nistelrooy. He has scored goals at will with Real Madrid because he is a poacher, using all kinds of tricks, holding, pulling, falling and talking - whether it be with the opponent or the referee," Matthaus said in Sport Bild. "You can tell why I don't like him so much." However, Matthaus does believe Van Nistelrooy could benefit from missing a large chunk of Madrid's season run-in after undergoing an ankle operation. "Van Nistelrooy has the advantage of being out for three months with an ankle injury and this break allows him to come into the tournament refreshed," Matthaus added. "That was the same with me at the 1990 World Cup. I was injured for almost six months while at Internazionale and the break did me good - we became world champions." 10 Million? Id take no 5 no problem lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Liverpool to swoop for £10m winger Rafa Benitez could swoop for Newcastle United winger James Milner once Andrea Dossena's £7m move to Liverpool is confirmed, according to reports. The Sun newspapers claims that the Udinese left-back has agreed terms with the Reds and will join next week after he completes a medical at Anfield. Once that deal is done, Liverpool will turn to £10m Milner after ruling Daniel Alves and David Bentley as too expensive. Meanwhile, Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has tipped Spain striker Fernando Torres to be one of the brightest stars at the upcoming European Championships. Although he has scored just once for Spain since 2006 and looked out-of-sorts during this week's friendlies against Peru and the United States - albeit while not in full health - Torres is going to be a man to watch at Euro 2008, according to Matthaus. The former FIFA World Player of the Year, who captained West Germany to World Cup success in 1990 and also won Euro 80, said of the Liverpool striker: "He is a man who has dislodged a popular hero like Real Madrid's Raul and scored goals at will with Atletico and Liverpool, despite the burden of a 35million euros transfer fee. "A lad like that must have class. It is very hard to be better than Raul. Torres is that. "He is a player like Stuttgart's Mario Gomez, only more effective. The blond Spaniard is very strong in the air, makes effective runs, turns in an instant, has a fantastic shooting technique and is also dangerous with his left foot. "He can become a superstar at the European Championships." Matthaus was less enthusiastic about prolific Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy though, despite the Real Madrid striker's impressive scoring record down the years. "I cannot claim to be a fan of Ruud van Nistelrooy. He has scored goals at will with Real Madrid because he is a poacher, using all kinds of tricks, holding, pulling, falling and talking - whether it be with the opponent or the referee," Matthaus said in Sport Bild. "You can tell why I don't like him so much." However, Matthaus does believe Van Nistelrooy could benefit from missing a large chunk of Madrid's season run-in after undergoing an ankle operation. "Van Nistelrooy has the advantage of being out for three months with an ankle injury and this break allows him to come into the tournament refreshed," Matthaus added. "That was the same with me at the 1990 World Cup. I was injured for almost six months while at Internazionale and the break did me good - we became world champions." 10 Million? Id take no 5 no problem lol Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 £10 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thats a tough one, he is a cracking young player and a real good lad but thats a good price and if KK is planning on sticking with the 4-3-3 then Milner does not really fit into that kind of formation, if we can get SWP for around that price then maybe we should consider it, SWP is much more suited to a 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'll believe it when I see Ashley and Keegan laughing to the bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpinTheBlackCircle Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Lets sell all our best players and get the fat superstar Riise in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coubury Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Would hardly call Milner our best player Id be more than happy for him to be replaced this summer he cant cross ffs Briefly he shows some class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Lets sell all our best players and get the fat superstar Riise in. Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 If its true he has been offered £300grand per week then thats why he is going, got fk all to do with anything else.. L'Oreal. Because Milner's worth it. I know you mean Cristiano btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 If its true he has been offered £300grand per week then thats why he is going, got fk all to do with anything else.. L'Oreal. Because Milner's worth it. I know you mean Cristiano btw. By you were quick with that quote as soon I hit post I thought fk am in the wrong thread was about Ronaldo.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Very disappointed if we let Milner leave - think he could do a job either on the right of a midfield 3 or as the man in the Owen role behind the front 2, where his shooting from distance could be very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 i like milner. he's got the right attitude, a full 90 minute player who gives it his all every match and doesn't whinge his tits off like n'zogbia, his crossing and corner taking is a fuck of a lot better than geremi's too. we could do with more players like him at the club imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 everyone has their price, and his is much lower than ten million, sell if its true and get someone better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 It's not better than Geremi's like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 i dunno like, fills me with dread every time i see geremi approach that corner flag, rarely seems to get beyond the first man. he was even worse for doing it when he was captain, every throw / free kick / corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptoon Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 We need to be getting players in, not selling our better players like Milner. Ok Ramage, Car and Emre are gone, i'd also Sell Viduka & Smith because i don't rate them at all. Hopefully we don't need the money ffs! Milner is a very good player, versatile, great attitude and rarely injured, we should keep him. If we are playing 433, he can play on the left or right up top or midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 My gran could take better corners than Geremi! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I like him but ten million would be absolute robbery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Most ridiculous story of the summer so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Most ridiculous story of the summer so far. Not quite on the level of us actually signing someone though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 sell asap never been fan of milner tbh. An average workhorse type of player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Most ridiculous story of the summer so far. Don't know how they managed send that to press without bursting into laughter tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 This is madness. I'm a pretty optimistic guy but this is too good to be true. Milner's real value is around £4 million or less. Lovely guy, lots of effort but a distinctly plain and average footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Blatantly Turan.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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