LFC Transfer News & Rumours Round Up

LFC Transfer News & Rumours

Martin Montoya
Barcelona defender Montoya has both Liverpool and Inter Milan alerted to him possibly leaving the Catalan giants. The hugely talented defender already has Inter trying to already negotiate a move so Brendan Rodgers will have to move quickly if he wants to secure his services. Rodgers sees Montoya as an ideal replacement for Carragher who is retiring at the end of the season.

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Alex Pearce
Reading defender Alex Pearce is out of contract at the end of the season and the prospect of staying in the Premier League could see a deal done soon for the 24 year old. Wages seem to be the problem at Reading with them not giving in to his demands. Liverpool seem likely to match what he wants as Rodgers is a keen admirer of him since his time at Reading a few years ago.

Tom Ince
Will Tom Ince return to Anfield? The saga continues with Spurs now ready to offer Blackpool around £6million. Spurs are willing to sort out a deal ASAP and could see Liverpool improve on an offer to take him back.

LFC Sponsorships & Broken Toes

Multi Million Deal

Liverpool FC are heavily rumoured to set up a new sponsorship deal with Quatari Telecoms company Ooredoo . Despite already having a big money contract with Standard Chartered, only 18 months remain on the deal but talks are ongoing about trying to extend the deal. Liverpool Football Club are looking for an improved deal with Ooredoo read to jump in with a big offer if the negotiations fail. An Ooredoo spokesman via the Al Jazeera website stated "The goal was to sponsor a big English club with a huge history. Our search included Arsenal & Manchester United but the former two have long sponsorship deals & the same applies to Manchester City so Liverpool is the only club available right now.

'We want to sponsor the club in full. We want to sponsor the stadium as well as the club's kits. Our goal is to reach the Asian markets where the Premier League has an enormous fan base.

'We received the tender from the club a few days ago and we are currently in the process of due diligence and we are studying each aspect of the study.

'It is a dual interest, Liverpool needs the money to compete with the European heavyweights and we want to expand our brand to reach new markets via football"

Jay Spearing
On loan player Jay Spearing has no idea right now were his future lies. The Bolton Wanderers supporters Association recently voted Spearing player of the season & has shown he is worthy of a start for Bolton on a regular basis starting 36 games this season already. A recent toe injury has forced him out with the club hoping to challenging for a playoff place.
"I’m not going to say yes or no at this point and it probably won’t be for me to decide," was Spearing's take on the matter. "The gaffer has got to want me in the first place, hasn't he
But I’ll go away on holiday in the summer and then come back, sit down with Liverpool & with my agent to decide what happens." said Spearing.

LFC LATEST NEWS

No appeal for Suarez
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has today decided not to appeal his 10 match ban. Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has "The charges against Luis were his to consider and we have to respect his decision to not appeal the 10-game ban.

"We are all disappointed at the severity of the punishment and in particular the differing standards that have been applied across various previous incidents."

Anne Williams
Hundreds of people lined up Formby streets to pay their respects to Anne Williams. Anne, 60 was diagnosed with cancer in October and sadly passed away earlier this month. In Liverpool, flags have been lowered and a tribute is being screened around the city. Anne made her last public appearance at this years Hillsborough memorial service at Anfield 15th April. Sadly a few days later she passed away.

Suarez 10 Game Ban

Liverpool player Luis Suarez has been punished severely and handed a 10 match ban. Despite the apologies to all involved and a club fine, the Football Association have been gagging to punish him more then normal.
Liverpool FC have until Friday 12:00 BST to appeal. The FA released a statement "A three-person independent regulatory commission today upheld the FA's claim that a suspension of three matches was clearly insufficient and the player will serve a further seven first-team matches in addition to the standard three. The suspension begins with immediate effect.

"The Liverpool forward had accepted a charge of violent conduct but had denied the FA's claim that the standard three-match sanction was insufficient for the offence.

"The incident was not seen by the match officials and has therefore been retrospectively reviewed.

"Suarez has until midday on Friday 26 April to appeal [against] the additional suspension, above the standard three matches."

Ian Ayre, Liverpool's managing director said "both club and players are shocked and disappointed at today's severity independent regulatory commission decision"

"We await the written reason tomorrow before making any further comment"

Gerrard Testimonial, Suarez Latest News

Steven Gerrard Liverpool Football Club have announced details of testimonial for club captain Steven Gerrard. Olympiakos have took up the offer of the meeting which is to be played on 3rd August 2013 at Anfield. All money raised will go to Steven Gerrards foundation charity.
"I am delighted to be honored by Liverpool FC with a testimonial match and particularly thrilled that Olympiakos have accepted my invitation to play the fixture," said Gerrard.

"Last time we met proved to be such a memorable game both for me personally and Liverpool Football Club.

Gerrard has played over 600 games for Liverpool, picking up many medals along the way.

Luis Suarez

Liverpool striker Suarez has accepted a charge of violent conduct for biting Chelsea player Ivanovic in the 2-2 draw at Anfield recently. Today an Independent tribunal hearing will decide his case and weather he deserves a longer ban of more then 3 games. Soon after the incident Suarez apologised to Ivanovic, the club and fans for the way he acted.

LFC Transfer Gossip

Remy
Liverpool are favorites to sign QPR player Remy. With QPR almost certain of relegation, he is to of said he wants a move away to stay in the Premier League.

Diakite
Lazio defender Diakite is rumored to be ready to accept an offer from Liverpool with his agent claiming not only Napoli are interested.

Rodgers keen on Gerrard deal

Brendan Rodgers keen for Gerrard to sign

Steven Gerrard, 32, made his 625th appearance for his beloved Liverpool winning at Aston Villa at the weekend, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot.

His current contract expires at the end of the 2013-14 season.

"A new contract is something on the agenda - it will happen in due course," said Rodgers. "Can Gerrard play on into his late 30s? Absolutely, no question."

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