Read it in some paper, well only had that one page, that Rafa might be in for him instead of Michael Turner, would be a bad buy i dont think, as cover like
I see we are being linked with him again in jan, i would like to see this one come off. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5645583,00.html Liverpool are ready to rekindle their interest in Stoke's Ryan Shawcross when the transfer window reopens, skysports.com understands. Shawcross is one of the most sought-after young defenders in the Premier League after catching the eye at Stoke following his arrival from Manchester United in 2007. The England Under-21 international has established himself as one of the most promising players in the Premier League and he is a key member of Tony Pulis' squad. Liverpool are believed to have sounded out a move for Shawcross in the summer, but were put off by Stoke's price tag. Shawcross' former club Manchester United, Arsenal, Fulham and Everton are also believed to be admirers of the powerful centre-back. Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Shawcross' progress this season and they are now thought to be ready to make a firm move for the 22-year-old in January. Reds boss Rafa Benitez is understood to be keen to bolster his defensive ranks and increase the number of English-born players in his squad, and Shawcross fits the bill as to the type of player he wants. Stoke have opened talks with Shawcross about a new deal at the Britannia Stadium in a bid to stave off interest from the Premier League's elite, but as yet no new contract has been agreed. However, any move from Liverpool would depend on them raising the funds to persuade Stoke to cash-in on Shawcross.
it'd be a strange one - if uve 8m to spend why spend it on a 5th centrehalf when you've only one top striker at the club ( counting kuyt as a right sdied player - and ngog aint top class). grand if you sell the greek and agger maybe cos ryan is a very good english centrehalf who wins virtually every header - but if he's that good why did demento let him go, he rerely gets that kinda thing wrong
I agree, we already have more than enough young centre halfs. Agger, Ayala, Skrtel, Agger and Martin Kelly. Complete waste of 8 million considering it's no secret that we're struggling elsewhere. I can't see there being any truth in it
striker first has to be a priority, would be a good signing if we get rid of another one of our defenders, would definately help us at set pieces, think he's 6ft 5 or something?
Spot on....Id say thats what it is.. cant see us signing him...We got the greek chap so that covers that position and with the emergence off Ayala and Kelly cant see this one happening..
Its on the lfc tv website now...hope they push that money on a back up striker or strike partner for Nando instead...hes good but we have players who can play there already
Jesus relax with the critiscism.Sorry just saying it was on the lfctv site which may give the rumour a bit more strength saying they decided to display it when often they wouldnt bother if it was just rubbish paper talk.
he he he, i have mr. shawcross in my fantasy football team since the start of the season.. one of the reasons i am doing so well. super player he is. but we already have Glen for right full, so why is he looking for ryan? with all due respect, should the gaffer not be looking to strenghten up front?
True enough will just mean if we are in for him we won't get him on the cheap similar to Johnson signing a new contract last chrimbo.