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Juve Pull Out Of Alonso Deal
Juventus have reportedly pulled the plug on their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, a decision which could have vast repercussions for both clubs’ transfer plans…

It is believed the Reds are now refusing to budge from their original ₤16million asking price, a figure the Old Lady simply will not – or cannot – meet.

But the situation at Anfield is even more interesting, as Alonso’s non-departure could effectively scupper Rafa Benitez’s hopes of landing Aston Villa wantaway Gareth Barry.






Babel has returned from an ankle injury faster than expected and is now in contention for a place in Holland's Olympic squad for the Games in August.Manager Rafa Benitez has warned Liverpool's Dutch winger Ryan Babel that playing in the Beijing Olympics could wreck his first-team prospects.





Lucky for us:
Spurs, Liverpool target Olic commits to Hamburg
tribalfooball.com - July 09, 2008

Premiership target Ivica Olic has committed himself to Hamburg.

Tottenham and Liverpool were eyeing the Croatia international during Euro2008, but he told the Hamburger Abendblatt newspaper: "I cannot be bothered to move again.

"I am staying in Hamburg."



Rafa Still Chasing Silva
Liverpool are ready to step up their interest in Valencia winger David Silva, according to reports…
The Sun claims that the Merseyside giants are aiming to tie up a deal for around ₤16million as they seek to increase their flair options this summer.


Reds boss Rafa Benitez announced yesterday that he is keeping a very close eye on David Villa, the Valencia striker who scored four-goals at EURO 2008 last month to help Spain to their first major title in over four decades.

Cheers.