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AC Milan are set to make a £6m move for defender Daniel Agger as Liverpool continue to be linked with Glen Johnson. The Danish international has been linked with a move to Italy over the past six months as he appears to be no closer to agreeing a new deal at Anfield and with the Reds linked with a move for the Portsmouth defender Johnson it could be that Agger is allowed to leave. The Rossoneri are reported in the the Gazetta Della Sport ... Read More

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has revealed that prior to his 2007 move from Atletico Madrid to Liverpool, he considered making a move to Milan: "I know that Milan were interested in me and that the clubs talked between them, but never to me" "Atletico never told me they intended to sell me before ending the negotiations with Milan, but there was talk about me joining them. It's always nice when the top clubs are interested in you."  Torres did, however, get a chance to play at ... Read More

Reports have emerged that Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard will receive a £1m penthouse in The Steven Gerrard Tower to be built on the Palm Jebel Ali, in exchange for using his name and promoting the structure. Yesterday, Gerrard was at a press conference at the Dorchester Hotel in London, promoting the new property: "It is is a real privilege to be part of such a pioneering project. "Azizi Investments is a very reputable developer in the United Arab Emirates and the area of Palm Jebel Ali ... Read More

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard injured Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva during a training session at the Reds' Melwood training ground. After Gerrard's tackle, Leiva fell heavily onto his shoulder and the medical staff rushed to assist, and lead the defender to the medical treatment room. Benitez must be hoping the shoulder isnt badly damaged, otherwise Leiva will be joining Liverpool's long list of injured players along with striker Fernando Torres, defender Martin Skrtel and Fabio Aurelio. In an interview with the Independent newspaper, Gerrard spoke ... Read More

Ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has commented that despite Liverpool currently being at the top of the Premiership they are unlikely to win the title. Mourniho instead said: "Liverpool have had a very good start but, when it comes down to it, I think it will be between Chelsea and Manchester United,” Is this a fair comment from the Inter Milan manager? Although there is only one point between Liverpool and Chelsea, Liverpool have consistently stayed on or near the top of the table. ... Read More

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger looks set to move to AC Milan after problems have arisen in contract talks. The representatives of the 23 year old had demanded that his wages be doubled to more than £70,000 per week but the club looks unlikely to meet this demand and, despite Benitez's hope of securing a long term contract for Agger, the wage demands appear to be a dealbreaker for the club. Real Madrid have previously expressed an interested in the defender. It seems unclear, however, ... Read More

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has spoken of his disappointment at the performances of Robbie Keane after having to substitute him for the 15th time this season, during the Red's draw against West Ham. Keane cost Liverpool £20.3million and it seems they are still waiting to reap the benefits of this fee. Although Benitez was diplomatic in his commentary, actions speak louder than words and taking a former Spurs goalscoring hero off of the pitch for inexperienced striker David Ngog no doubt shows the ... Read More

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident of a title win for Manchester United despite being in third position in the league table, and six points away from title leaders Liverpool. Speaking to The Sun, Ferguson commented: “You look at the first half of the season and we’ll have played away to almost every team who finished in the top 10 last season. “That’s incredible. I have to say having home advantage against those teams at the end of the season should help us.” “This season if we ... Read More

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry was chased by Liverpool three times over the Summer period but manager Rafa Benitez was unable to get the Liverpool board to agree to an £18million transfer fee, and it now looks increasingly unlikely that Barry will be making the move to Anfield any time soon after he stated his intention to remain at Villa for the rest of the season. Speaking on the official Aston Villa website, manager Martin O'Neill said: “This news will lift me, the players and ... Read More

Spurs' manager Harry Redknapp has spoken out about left-back Gareth Bale and has backed the defender to become a top player in the Premiership, despite telling him to improve his defensive skills. Bale moved from former club Southampton to Tottenham in 2007, and has recently been linked to the Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United. However, despite receiving this attention, Redknapp insists the 19 year old must improve in order to become the club's first-choice: "He has everything to be a top player," "He ... Read More

Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres has spoken of his disappointment at the frequent injuries he has received this season, which has seen him sitting out many of the Red's matches this season, unlike his sensational debut season for Liverpool in 2007-8 where he scored a total of 33 goals. The 24 year old's recurrent hamstring injury was triggered in the Champions League match against Marseille. Torres' also seems to feel that he was rushed back into playing for the side, and appears cautious about ... Read More

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has spoken of his admiration for Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the player as in "a class of his own" and told France Football that Ronaldo is the one who deserves to receive the FIFA World Player of the Year award in January: "No-one can rival him," "He is in a class of his own. I have never seen a comparable player." "What he did last season is incredible. No-one won this year what he's won: UEFA Champions League, Premier ... Read More