Luis Suarez

[masterbenji]

Liverpool will attempt to land Ajax striker Luis Suarez this month as the club's new owners prepare to hand significant funds in the transfer window in the hope of igniting a push towards the top six.

Damien Comolli has earmarked a move for the Uruguayan international who is apparently keen on leaving the Eredivisie club following the departure of boss Martin Jol last month.

Roy Hodgson had been hoping to bring in some new attacking options and is linked with moves for a number of potential additions and will hope that a bid in the region of £18m will make Ajax consider selling their star striker. The Amsterdam club had been hoping to secure around £30m for the 23 year old but may accept less as they attempt to resolve massive debts they have accrued.

Suarez is currently serving a seven game suspension for biting an opponent and is reportedly very unhappy with life at Ajax and will hope to force an exit and a move to the Barclays Premier League apparently interests the former Groningen man.

Liverpool will be looking to bring in potential signings to take some of the goalscoring burden from Spaniard Fernando Torres and Hodgson and Director of Football Damien Comolli may well see Suarez as an ideal partner for the Anfield striker.

Tottenham and Arsenal are also said to be interested in the Ajax marksman who has netted a phenomenal 110 goals in three and a half seasons at the club.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/reds-launch-18m-bid-for-ajax-star

[ROCCO]

Would be a top draw addition , very surprised if sold for under £23m more like what I thought NESV would want to sign

[masterbenji]

Would be a top draw addition , very surprised if sold for under £23m

if we have the funds i would say take a pop at about 17-18 mil to tempt them and see if they are willing to sell!

[ROCCO]

if we have the funds i would say take a pop at about 17-18 mil to tempt them and see if they are willing to sell!

IMO NESV have the cash and once a player fits their profile they will bid what they think is right even if's £30m+

[travis]

this could very well happen

[travis]

I know it's stupid transfer season but Tottenham are linked with every single player we're linked with.

[TrueRed92]

i just cant see this 1 happenin... were a team mid-table in the league and if arsenal or spurs also offer him a deal cant c why a player of his quality will not want 2 play cl football next year...

[bono]

Would certainly welcome this signing think this lad is only gonna get better.

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[graham]

This fella is a loose cannon but he'd bang in the goals I think.
He'd be a great signing

[Trevinem]

He looks the part alright, quick feet and a good shot....i'd take the gamble, only thing is that he seems to be greedy with the ball and dont think he could play with Torres....might be one or the other

[Bunk]

No doubting his credentials as a goalscorer, he has outgrown Ajax IMO at this stage, scoring rate is phenomenal, abeit in a poorer league, had a great World Cup mind.

[ROCCO]

Caughtoffside.com

Pity not from a more decent source

[prendy]

Caughtoffside.com

Pity not from a more decent source

I think our new owners will be keen to do their business quietly and then let the press know once the deal is done. At least thats the way the Red Sox have handled their bigger buys in recent seasons.


think this lad would be a quality addition but I cant see it happening, as another poster said why choose us at the moment if he can get CL with Spurs or Arsenal.:(

[elvis]

I think our new owners will be keen to do their business quietly and then let the press know once the deal is done. At least thats the way the Red Sox have handled their bigger buys in recent seasons.


think this lad would be a quality addition but I cant see it happening, as another poster said why choose us at the moment if he can get CL with Spurs or Arsenal.:(

Is he not cup tied from the CL anyway? And theres no guarantee Spurs or Arsenal will have it next season or do well in it if there, where as Liverpool have aproven European pedigree, and once we get back in we wont be getting out of it easy, plus there is more competition for places at Arsenal and Spurs, so he would be better off choosing us for long term ambition, rather than 1 maybe 2 seasons of CL football max with Spurs, and not getting a game at Arsenal. Also signing him would show we mean business.

Anyway thats my take on it. :)

[KEITHO M]

Think he would be a fantastic signing and would offer us alot, can't see him signing though but you never know. Fingers crossed.

[padski08]

Would be great signing for us but as previous poster said, cant see him coming under current form and outlook.

Saying that win our 2 games in hand and European football looks more promising again for next year

Would expect big bucks would be needed to pull Suarez in

[ROCCO]

I think our new owners will be keen to do their business quietly and then let the press know once the deal is done. At least thats the way the Red Sox have handled their bigger buys in recent seasons.


think this lad would be a quality addition but I cant see it happening, as another poster said why choose us at the moment if he can get CL with Spurs or Arsenal.:(

Agree , but the lure of playing for us is still there but we need to get our act together before the lure starts to fade .

IMO Ajax will look for more than £18m , but IMO £15-18m is about right.

[kaiser_del]

Agree , but the lure of playing for us is still there but we need to get our act together before the lure starts to fade .

IMO Ajax will look for more than £18m , but IMO £15-18m is about right.


Yeah I agree, they'll defo look for more than £18m but id guess around £22m may get him but as mentioned before I can't see us getting him based on surrent form and the uncertainty over Roy.

[bobby benitez]

I'd cream my self if we got him.

[Gray72]

Another good player who would be a more exciting prospect than Zamora, Elmander, Cole and Dempsey. Doubt we have that sort of cash to throw about. I fear we will end up with nothing despite the promises made by the new owners when they took over. A lot of supporters really think we'll be splashing out but it is unlikely. There are plenty of players available and had we the cash we needed to move quickly to try and resurrect the season. The longer we go without any transfer action the less likely we will get that superstar we were all promised and we really need.

[ROCCO]

Why do people think we don't have that sort of cash ?


NESV have the money ..... but just want to spend it on the right type of player .

Havent they just spent 150m on 2 baseball players ..

[Malzheimer]

Why do people think we don't have that sort of cash ?


NESV have the money ..... but just want to spend it on the right type of player .

Havent they just spent 150m on 2 baseball players ..

Course they have the cash, think they spent $500m on 2 players although I believe some of this was funded by player sales.

They just won't be reckless with the cash and pay over the odds just 'cos its Jan and clubs will try and hold us to ransom. Patience and faith required even though thats hard considering performaces and the past owners.

Edit- I would be walking round with a permanent stonker if we managed to get Suarez

[elvis]

Why do people think we don't have that sort of cash ?


NESV have the money ..... but just want to spend it on the right type of player .

Havent they just spent 150m on 2 baseball players ..

it was 300 million on the 2,. I think people will think NESV dont have the cash until they spend. As we were given these promises before. I have no doubt that they will spend, its just a matter of timing and the right players.

[up the pool]

please god let it be true:eek:

[ROCCO]

49 goals in 48 games last season ..


but very hot headed ..

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

49 goals in 48 games last season ..


but very hot headed ..

That's unreal, that said its in the dutch league where Kuyt, Alves and Huntelaar used to have no problems scoring but I'd still expect a good few goals from him. The only real fear with him is the influence he may have in the dressing room, City are quickly showing that you can have the best players in the world but if there's a few too many egos in the dressing room its going to boil over and eventally affect them on the pitch. Just hope we don't go down that route.

[elvis]

City are quickly showing that you can have the best players in the world but if there's a few too many egos in the dressing room its going to boil over and eventally affect them on the pitch. Just hope we don't go down that route.

However they are still 2nd in the league.

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

However they are still 2nd in the league.

At the moment but a team can't have that many fights and not have it affect them eventually. Ballotelli, Tevez, Adebayor and De Jong are all disruptive in some way because they believe their own hype or in De Jong's case will end somebody's career with some of the tackles he puts in. I can't see how it won't eventually backfire on them.

[clayton]

fingers crossed we do get him, a very welcome addition.

[masterbenji]

alot of fair points lads..we'll just have to wait and see what mr. henry and co. have in store for us! :D

[vodkacolly]

49 goals in 48 games last season ..


but very hot headed ..

Yeah I didn't like him after his World Cup antics and then the biting incident was just mental. But theres no doubting he's a talented player.

[bobby benitez]

Yeah I didn't like him after his World Cup antics and then the biting incident was just mental. But theres no doubting he's a talented player.

I was away on my honeymoon when he did that. Was there much of fuss over here about that? I thought it was funny at the time, still do:D

[vodkacolly]

I was away on my honeymoon when he did that. Was there much of fuss over here about that? I thought it was funny at the time, still do:D

Presume you mean the bite, not the WC incident.
I didn't hear anything about it until I saw the vid posted (I think) on Irishkop.
I still can't believe he did it.

[bobby benitez]

Presume you mean the bite, not the WC incident.
I didn't hear anything about it until I saw the vid posted (I think) on Irishkop.
I still can't believe he did it.

Meant the world cup incident. I watched BBC 3's most shocking world cup moments and this was in the top 3. In similar circumstances for the reds I'd want him to do time and time again.

The biting is a bit sick alright but Defoe tried to eat Masch many moons ago and that seems forgotten.

[RedArmagh]

the WC incident to be fair was pure instinct - he saved the ball on the line. fair punishment was handed out - he got sent off and Ghana got a penalty.

[Dubred]

Id take him in a heartbeat. He wouldnt be the only biter at the club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LNXjRxPOvA

[aquaman]

the WC incident to be fair was pure instinct - he saved the ball on the line. fair punishment was handed out - he got sent off and Ghana got a penalty.

win at all costs.he was dead right at the world cup.so was henry.if robbie keane did either he would be a hero although people still wont admit it!

[miked]

Would be magnificent news if we could get him or a player of his calibre in January, really feel it would lift the club in general as it would be seen as the first step of the rebuilding process.

[Flemish Red]

Don't think it will happen: read an article a few days ago in which he said he would love to play in Spain. Didn't mention the PL. And even if he did, he would probably chose a team that could offer him more then famous wins against the likes of Bolton and West Ham I reckon.

[CHARMAC]

I'd love to see him at Anfield :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflINDXjPos

[Garrett]

Don't think it will happen: read an article a few days ago in which he said he would love to play in Spain. Didn't mention the PL. And even if he did, he would probably chose a team that could offer him more then famous wins against the likes of Bolton and West Ham I reckon.


To be honest mate, I think LFC now has a good story to tell, recently changed ownership and resolved historic problems, removed all bank debt out of the club, starting to rebuild for the future, owners are of good standing financially blah blah blah ... question is, would he be convinced by Roy ?

- as an aside, he appears a super player, but when I read posts referring to his goals-vs-games ratio, I always have to ask .... what league these were scored in, as that's a vital consideration :)

[vodkacolly]

the WC incident to be fair was pure instinct - he saved the ball on the line. fair punishment was handed out - he got sent off and Ghana got a penalty.

He cheated Ghana out of a World Cup semi final place. The punishment was correct but certainly not fair.
While I'm sure a lot of other players would have done the same thing, it was the way he celebrated the Ghana penalty miss that really sickened me.

win at all costs.he was dead right at the world cup.so was henry.if robbie keane did either he would be a hero although people still wont admit it!

Sorry mate, I have to disagree. Doesn't matter to me if it's an Irish or Liverpool player. I hate to see cheating on the pitch.

[Bren100]

The south American Thiery Henry

[Maverick]

We can officially forget about attracting players such as this when we are in this predicament.

[GaryMc]

At the moment any decent player would be welcomed with open arms. We need something to inspire us. Ngog looks lost and Torres wants to be elsewhere

[Flemish Red]

To be honest mate, I think LFC now has a good story to tell, recently changed ownership and resolved historic problems, removed all bank debt out of the club, starting to rebuild for the future, owners are of good standing financially blah blah blah ... question is, would he be convinced by Roy ?

- as an aside, he appears a super player, but when I read posts referring to his goals-vs-games ratio, I always have to ask .... what league these were scored in, as that's a vital consideration

Do you often read papers other then British / Irish ones?
Guess not, because then you would know that the young high potential players don't talk about Liverpool when they mention the PL - it's the Chavs, ManUre and Arse they wanna play for.

Your story is very nice, we all believe it and we all hope one day it will become the reality. But young "stars" wanna shine in the Champions League. And they wanna grab trophees in England, Italy or Spain. And they want huge wages while doing it. We cannot offer them title challenging football nor do we have the lucrative Champions League to offer. And the question remains what FSG's salary policy will be.

As for your remark on the league, I fully agree: it's not because you're a star in Holland, that you will make it in another league too. The peterprinciple. Every team 's got some examples of that in their squad.

[Gray72]

Are we in any position at all to secure the signing of anyone with all this uncertainty surrounding the manager and our league position. I am not bothered about his incident in the World Cup it was a destinctive action made in a split second and he got away with it. it's no different to taking a dive and getting a pen! I like him but any deal is unlikely.

[Flemish Red]

I am not bothered about his incident in the World Cup it was a destinctive action made in a split second and he got away with it.

Any player fighting for his team would do the same thing in the same situation.

And he got sent off, so it's not that he got away with it. It's hardly his fault that the other team missed that penalty.

[4tothefloor]

Hard to see Suarez wanting to come and play for Hodgson

[Ron1892]

I see Del Boy has has admitted having a raging Horn for him, and would like to sign him in Janauary.

[Molby Is a Legend]

I see Del Boy has has admitted having a raging Horn for him, and would like to sign him in Janauary.

Who is del boy? Redknapp is it?

[Ron1892]

Who is del boy? Redknapp is it?

Certaintly is..Soppose if he gets a few pound from Keane leaving, and the freeing up wages, from Bentley,Keane and Possabily Woodgate, there could be a chance he might sign.

[Molby Is a Legend]

Certaintly is..Soppose if he gets a few pound from Keane leaving, and the freeing up wages, from Bentley,Keane and Possabily Woodgate, there could be a chance he might sign.

Cant see him going there to be honest. Dont think they have the pedigree to attract really top players maybe the gunners or chavs if they show an interest if not i reckon he will end up in spain

[ROCCO]

Certaintly is..Soppose if he gets a few pound from Keane leaving, and the freeing up wages, from Bentley,Keane and Possabily Woodgate, there could be a chance he might sign.

Who would buy Wood gate and they won't sell Bentley on the cheap , not the spurs way .

[ROCCO]

Certaintly is..Soppose if he gets a few pound from Keane leaving, and the freeing up wages, from Bentley,Keane and Possabily Woodgate, there could be a chance he might sign.

Wont be owed a few million of they sell Keane ..

[travis]

Gab Marcotti saying Suarez wants to stay at Ajax :(

[Ron1892]

Who would buy Wood gate and they won't sell Bentley on the cheap , not the spurs way .

bentley has signed for Birmingham so his 60k wages will be off spurs Books.

Woodgate has been touted as going on loan to QPR as they have the money to pay his wages, as techinically they are one of the richest clubs in the world.Also the fact they are in a different league too, will allow this move to go through.

Wont be owed a few million of they sell Keane ..

What do you mean here?? We will be owed a few Million??

Believe me if Harry wants some one in the Jan Transfer window he has the money to buy him or her..

[Beanokelly]

bentley has signed for Birmingham so his 60k wages will be off spurs Books.

Woodgate has been touted as going on loan to QPR as they have the money to pay his wages, as techinically they are one of the richest clubs in the world.Also the fact they are in a different league too, will allow this move to go through.



What do you mean here?? We will be owed a few Million??

Believe me if Harry wants some one in the Jan Transfer window he has the money to buy him or her..

Ron Harry has been told to go and spend about 30 or 40 million to help spurs have a chance of going for the league

[Ron1892]

HAMBURG - Ajax striker Luis Suarez has no plans to leave Amsterdam. "I will stay at Ajax, " said the Uruguayan after the exhibition game against Hamburger SV (4-2) against NUsport.

There are many stories written in the Netherlands. I have only one interview and it never said I want to leave. I just got a contract until 2013. There are many clubs mentioned but I know nothing. "

Captain

Suarez wants to concentrate on the second half of the season, despite interest from England. "I hope champ with this club."

The Uruguayan was partly for that reason no longer captain of Amsterdam. The band is now on the arm of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. "It was my own initiative. Everyone looks at me. It is better for me if not more so, "explains Suarez out.

Give everything

"Martin is a long time at the club, he can speak good Dutch. I have a very busy year behind the World Cup and the birth of my first child. I would now give anything for the team. "

Dutch Newspaper (http://www.nusport.nl/eredivisie/2418382/suarez-blijf-bij-ajax.html)

[Ron1892]

Ron Harry has been told to go and spend about 30 or 40 million to help spurs have a chance of going for the league

Thats what i was trying to point out to rocco, that if he wants to sign Saurez he has the money to do it, and with him reducing his wage bill, by getting the likes of Keane, Bentley and Woodgate off it, there is money there for him.

No i dont think Saurez will go to Spurs.Id imagine him at Arsenal or Spain..

[travis]

If only

[kaka2001]

If only

+1

[graham]

We should be doing everything in our power to get this lad in.
He would have made a difference today

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

We should be doing everything in our power to get this lad in.
He would have made a difference today

+1 we badly need somebody of this quality in the squad and a few others in other positions

[KEITHO M]

Was on Wikipedia there and typed in his name and they had a Liverpool section for him went into it and it said he signed for Liverpool today. Had his current club as Liverpool aswell and he wears number 7. Someone messing obviously, the bas**rds got my hopes up.

[up the pool]

just seen that wtf:confused:

[KEITHO M]

Hopefully they know something that us and Sky Sport News don't.

[Maverick]

I really hope we sign him but not getting my hopes up.He would really give us a cutting edge in the final third.

[Kop On]

Just seen in the King Kenny thread there's a press conference at 3pm!


I know he isn't signing for us but if you were a conspiracy theorist you'd be bursting with excitement between now and 3pm! :-)

[KEITHO M]

Start praying lads.....

[up the pool]

would they have a press conference today for our game on wed:confused:

[travis]

somebody was spreading rumours yesterday that he would be signing today after his medical, IF ONLY !!!!!!

[miked]

This is the class of player we need to be signing, imagine him and torres up front :eek:

[up the pool]

ah d say the press con is for steve clarke

[Fantana]

ah d say the press con is for steve clarke

Press conference is the official unveiling of Kenny to the media. And i'm sure Steve Clarke, Howard Webb and Twitter will all get a mention too. Wouldn't get my hopes up on Suarez tho lads based on someone having a laugh on Wiki.

[glen]

what a hatrick of signings that would be in 3 days we get king kenny,steve clarke and suarez fcuk me fingers crossed we didnt see steve clarke coming so maybe just maybe we are getting back to the old lfc way of doing things behind closed doors

[diceyreilly]

This is the class of player we need to be signing, imagine him and torres up front :eek:

Would be wierd to have a press conference for a 1st team coach, don't ever remember anyone ever having one before...
But it could be i suppose..

[Maverick]

Career stats 222 games scoring 139 goals.Very impressive even in holland.

[glen]

Luis Alberto Suárez DÃ*az (born 24 January 1987 in Salto) is a Uruguayan footballer who formerly plays as a striker for Liverpool FC. Since 2007, Suárez has also played for the Uruguayan national team.

Liverpool:

On 10th January 2011, a wide spread rumor broke out saying that Liverpool FC has signed Suarez. People keep on updating wiki page and change his current club to Liverpool FC.????????

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Alberto_Su%C3%A1rez

[eegorbishcan]

haha... did you read the rest of it?

Club career

In Uruguay, Suárez played for Nacional. During his time with the Uruguayan club, he won the national championship with the club in 2006, scoring 12 goals in 29 appearances.

in early 2005 Suarez came out as gay and was said to be in an "eternal" loving relationship with Christiano Ronaldo. [6]

[PaddyW]

in early 2005 Suarez came out as gay and was said to be in an "eternal" loving relationship with Christiano Ronaldo. [6]

Priceless!! :D

[glen]

i see they have fixed it on wiki pity its not true

[ROCCO]

Tony Barrett on Suarez, todays webchat

On Luis Suarez
"I'm not sure a move for Suarez is imminent but I keep hearing the same rumours as you"

"LFC have definitely been keeping tabs on Suarez, both DC + his predecessor Macia have been regular watchers of Ajax this season."

[Flemish Red]

"LFC have definitely been keeping tabs on Suarez, both DC + his predecessor Macia have been regular watchers of Ajax this season."

Bet half of Europe has been in the Arena following 1 or more of the Ajax lads.

[Wylie]

Hes quality tho

[ROCCO]

Liverpool and Tottenham locked in battle for Luis Suarez as Ajax hope to force £19m bidding war

Liverpool and Tottenham are locked in a battle for Luis Suarez after both clubs approached Ajax over a January move, Goal.com UK can reveal.

The Uruguayan star is believed to favour a move to Spurs but Liverpool could yet trump their Premier League rivals as Ajax want £19 million for the striker now they have sparked a bidding war. They had initially made Suarez available for €20m (£16.8m) but due to cash problems are determined to get the best possible deal.

Goal.com UK understands the Dutch club have indicated they are ready to cash in on their prize asset in the January transfer window despite the player claiming over the weekend that he would be staying in Amsterdam.

Suarez is leaning towards Tottenham due to their more competitive league position and for personal reasons, as he would prefer to bring up his young daughter in London.

As Goal.com UK revealed on Saturday, Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has identified the World Cup star as his number No.1 striker target after dropping his interest in Andy Carroll and chairman Daniel Levy is due to step up talks this week.

But Liverpool have also been tracking the 23-year-old for a number of months and director of football strategy Damien Comolli has also registered his interest with Ajax as he prepares to take on his former club for one of the hottest properties in Europe.

“Ajax have received approaches from both clubs, although nothing is imminent,” a source told Goal.com UK. “Suarez would prefer Tottenham at the moment because he is a family-orientated man with a very young child and he likes the idea of living in London.”


Tottenham, who are fourth in the Premier League, want Suarez to help them secure Champions League football for next season, but the club are first waiting to sell Robbie Keane, the Republic of Ireland captain who continues to reject a move to Birmingham. Redknapp is also known to have slight concerns over whether Suarez will be able to cut it in English football as he fears he is too weak and small to lead the line.


Liverpool are confident they can pip Spurs to Suarez due to the history of the club and they feel they can offer a more lucrative wage package. New manager Kenny Dalglish is believed to support a move for the player, who has scored 110 goals in 154 games for the Dutch giants and netted a stunning 49 times last season.

Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, may also be more inclined to meet Ajax's asking price as they look to make another statement of intent following the dismissal of Roy Hodgson and his replacement with Kop legend Dalglish.

The Reds are desperate to add a quality striker to the squad as both a partner and an alternative to Fernando Torres, who has been out of sorts all season. They believe Suarez, who can play either as an out-and-out striker or as a creative second forward, fits the bill.

Suarez joined Ajax from FC Groningen in 2007 for £6.2m but his relationship with the club hierarchy has deteriorated since the sacking of former Spurs manager Martin Jol, especially after they failed to appeal against his seven-match ban incurred by the Dutch Football Federation in late November for biting PSV Eindhoven midfielder Otman Bakkal.

Comolli revealed on Monday that Liverpool – who have prioritised a striker, winger and full-back – have been working on a number of transfer deals but admitted the Merseysiders are not close to sealing any moves.

He said: “We have been working on it [a transfers list], but I don't know if there will be any activity because it is a very complicated market and we have to be very careful what we do.”Tottenham continue to try to complete a loan deal for David Beckham while their £2m January move for Everton's Steven Pienaar could also be under threat as reports emerged that Chelsea are interested in the South African midfielder.



Pienaar for £2-£6m would be a steal imo.

[CHARMAC]

Come on Comolli let's see how good your are
and get this lad in

[babbsnads]

“Suarez would prefer Tottenham at the moment because he is a family-orientated man with a very young child and he likes the idea of living in London.�

Why is it better for his young child to live in London?

[travis]

“Suarez would prefer Tottenham at the moment because he is a family-orientated man with a very young child and he likes the idea of living in London.�

Why is it better for his young child to live in London?

I'd say that's something that the spurs camp have spread around.

[RedPaddy]

I'd say that's something that the spurs camp have spread around.

Im starting to really hate rednapp & his spurs :rolleyes:
how many more blo*dy strikers does he want, the greedy git!!
& how have spurs come into so much money in the last few years ??!

[this]

Children? Aaaaah that explains where he picked up the vampirism then, must have been a Halloween party gone wrong.

[graham]

When have Spurs ever spent that much money on 1 player?
If Harry is in for him then he's just trying to look like a big shot

[rampant hair]

Goal.com :rolleyes:

For a Uruguayan, London would be an easier place to live. International schools, large South American community, relative anonymity.

Would love to see him sign though. He's mustard

[Venom1983]

We are Liverpool Football Club, any professional footballer worth his salt would surely pick us over Spurs given our history, fanbase etc.
We may be going through a tough time now but we are and always will be a far bigger club than spurs

[Malzheimer]

We are Liverpool Football Club, any professional footballer worth his salt would surely pick us over Spurs given our history, fanbase etc.
We may be going through a tough time now but we are and always will be a far bigger club than spurs

Not while they are in the champions league and we are not unfortunately. For these players, history doesn't mean a lot.

[up the pool]

look if he doesnt want to play for liverpool the fcuk him we dont want him:mad:

[masterbenji]

should read it now lads!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Alberto_Su%C3%A1rez

Early career
In england, Suárez played for liverpool fc During his time with the english club under the management of juande ramos, he won the national ear eating championship, with his mum in 2006, eating 12 ears in 29 seconds, beating Mr Yahya Rahim into a clos second

hahahahahahahaha

[Venom1983]

I'll be very surprised if spurs make champs league this year, so if he is joining htem for champs league football he might have to wait awhile

[L dude A reno]

Pienaar for £2-£6m would be a steal imo.

It's a false economy imo, as anything you save in the transfer fee simply ends up going into the player and agents pockets.

[elvis]

should read it now lads!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Alberto_Su%C3%A1rez

Early career
In england, Suárez played for liverpool fc During his time with the english club under the management of juande ramos, he won the national ear eating championship, with his mum in 2006, eating 12 ears in 29 seconds, beating Mr Yahya Rahim into a clos second

hahahahahahahaha

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_Premier_League#League_table

Check out the league table section, if thats anything to go by Suarez wont be playing CL for Tottenham as they didnt qua;ify, so he can keep eating his ears with us,.

[travis]

Luis Suarez, the £20million-rated Ajax striker, has paved the way for a move to Liverpool.

Anfield boss Kenny *Dalglish is meeting owner John W Henry over the weekend to finalise plans for the final fortnight of the transfer *window.

And the scene is set for the Uruguay international to *arrive as Ryan Babel heads out of Merseyside with clubs in England and Germany *pursuing him.

Suarez shares the same agent as Fernando Torres and has asked him to find out if clubs are interested in *signing him this month.

Liverpool and Tottenham lead the chase, but the *Spanish-speaking connection at *Anfield could prove a *critical attraction.

Suarez is the kind of busy, *skillful player who *creates openings for team-mates, which Torres will welcome, as well as scoring goals *himself.

He formed a formidable partnership at last summer’s World Cup with Diego Forlan that took Uruguay through to the semi-finals.

The striker is at Ajax’s winter training camp in Turkey. He has had a meeting with coach Frank de Boer and they accept the moment has arrived for the South *American to move on if the Amsterdam club get an acceptable offer.

De Boer explained: “I’ve had a showdown with Luis.

“I wanted to know what his plans are and what the future will bring. Luis is training hard. He told me that if a big club comes in for him now he is ready to talk to them.”

And De Boer admitted: “I’ve a back-up scenario ready.”

Clearly, the critical issue will revolve around how much the Anfield owners make available to Dalglish, but Babel looks certain to leave for around £8m.

Fulham and West Ham from the Premier League have declared their interest.

But sources in Germany believe the Holland star is set to move to the Bundesliga and accept a £65,000 a-week deal with Hoffenheim, who are owned by software m*illionaire Dietmar Hopp.

Schalke also want Babel, but won’t be able to match Hoffenheim’s personal terms.

Certainly Babel, who is facing an FA disrepute *enquiry for posting a twitter of referee Howard Webb wearing a Manchester *United shirt, has decided he’s spending too long on the Liverpool subs’ bench.

But as Dalglish attempts to rebuild the flagging squad he inherited, the key *January signing will be Suarez.

Earlier this season, Suarez – who conceded a last gasp penalty in the World Cup quarter-final that denied Ghana glory – revealed: “If I move I want to join a real football club where they play good, attacking *football.

“I will decline any offer from clubs like Shakhtar Donetsk or Saint *Petersburg where they offer you sacks full of money.’

“I’ve an *obsession to win *trophies.

“I am a South American with the mentality to win.

“This is why I was not ashamed to put my hand up on the goal-line in the World Cup.

“They called it the hand of the devil, but I really don’t care.”

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Luis-Suarez-paves-the-way-for-Liverpool-move-as-Ryan-Babel-nears-the-exit-door-article674105.html

[Podgecheco]

I know he cheated in the world cup but at least he has the balls to admit it

[up the pool]

where is this information coming from are we really in for him:confused:

[vodkacolly]

I know he cheated in the world cup but at least he has the balls to admit it

What balls? He couldn't really deny it could he?

[edcarroll02]

What balls? He couldn't really deny it could he?

You can always deny it, claim you lost your balance and didn't mean to put your hand out! Just look at Walcott v berba two weeks ago!

[Fantana]

I know he cheated in the world cup but at least he has the balls to admit it

There's cheating and getting away with it and cheating and giving your team a fighting chance. It's not like he dived or feigned injury or got an opponent sent off. He handled ball in the last minute and got punished for it but Ghana couldn't take advantage. If he was ever in the same situation for Liverpool I'd hope he do the sake thing 100 times out of 100.

[travis]

It's hotting up girls and boys

[Molby Is a Legend]

It's hotting up girls and boys

???? tell me more travis? what have you heard?

Would piss my knickers if we signed suarez

[travis]

Ben Smith,Rory Smith, Tony Barrett, all saying there is movement with LFC and Ajax re Suarez

[Molby Is a Legend]

Ben Smith,Rory Smith, Tony Barrett, all saying there is movement with LFC and Ajax re Suarez

Yeah just seen rory smiths tweet

rorysmith_tel Rory Smith
Suggestion that #LFC have contacted #Ajax over biting enthusiast and part-time goalkeeper Luis Suarez. £18m the asking price, I'd say.

Class if we got him

[liverirish]

That would be the dogs bollox if we got him at least it shows other teams that we are no shrinking violets.

[glen]

bensmith_Times

#lfc have made an inquiry for Luis Suarez

rorysmith_tel

Suggestion that #LFC have contacted #Ajax over biting enthusiast and part-time goalkeeper Luis Suarez. £18m the asking price, I'd say.


TonyBarretTimes

@elninorules Starting to look like LFC could be about to step up interest in Suarez.

[ROCCO]

Quote
Andrew_Heaton Andy Heaton
Scrub that, no debate, we are in for Suarez

[up the pool]

please let this happen

[Juan]

Just how credible are these twitters?

[ROCCO]

Re: Luis Suarez
rorysmith_tel Rory Smith
Suarez: would say there's a lot to happen before he's a Liverpool player. Seems to be first choice attacking reinforcement, though. #LFC

[ROCCO]

Just how credible are these twitters?

Most all jurno's. So pinch of salt

[travis]

Just how credible are these twitters?

my guess is that the Ajax camp have released the info to the papers , Times,Mirror, Guardian to get the price up.

All very credible, though sometimes they get them wrong sometimes they get them right.

[graham]

Since they're all pushing the stories I'd say there's something in it

[Juan]

Its just seems too easy for journalists to throw out a rumour... and then backtrack or cover themselves one way or another....while in the first place they have no concrete info..just hearsay.

[stevieg]

Just how credible are these twitters?

Gospel ;)

Nah again just mainly journalists, as others have said possibly Ajax trying to say there is plenty of interest in him to push up the price. Though with John Henry around at the moment wouldn't be surprised if he has been told by KK & Comolli that a big signing like him is needed NOW to keep players and improve results.

[ROCCO]

Andy Hunter at Anfield
Sunday 16 January 2011 16.13 GMT

''Liverpool were inspired by the fanfare around Dalglish's return but their first half performance, while a vast improvement on recent weeks, showed why the club is interested in Ajax's Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez.''

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/16/liverpool-everton-premier-league

[trucker]

Ernst Bowes, Dutch football journalist

Liverpool has made an official bid for Luis Suarez. #lfc #suarez. No mention of the price, but Transfermarkt.de tags him on € 25 mln.

[travis]

@trucker Is there anyone else that you think that might come in for him that will push the price up ?? I heard Spurs need to sell to buy, Madrid need a striker, the Mancs ??

[ROCCO]

FreddieBoswell7 Christian Larrson.

Reports coming out of Holland that Liverpool have finally bid for Suarez

Andrew_Heaton Andy Heaton


Apparently, we've officially put a bid in for Suarez

SiClancy Simon Clancy


Liverpool have made an official bid for Luis Suarez.

[ROCCO]

Would be delighted to see him come in for say £18m Suarez can play any of the 3 positions behind Torres and in Torres position if needed so i would be happy for Ryan go the other way for £8m.

And off load Jovanovic £3m ...

Leaves us with a out lay of around £7m

[Terry Conlon]

Badly needed & fingers crossed we get him!

[Venom1983]

WOuld be nice addition ahead of the wolves game

[trucker]

@trucker Is there anyone else that you think that might come in for him that will push the price up ?? I heard Spurs need to sell to buy, Madrid need a striker, the Mancs ??

No idea mate, but it's gona take alot of charm from Kenny and Cammoli to persuade him to come here

[GDLUCKXABI]

Oh please let this be true.

[ROCCO]

Well, GBH's take on it.

GBHLFC GBH



Just been told that JWH, KD and Comolli are holding "several meetings with agents, representatives and potential new players" this week.

GBHLFC GBH



Club have been working on Suarez for weeks but are waiting for JWH to be present for signing. Sends out right message to fans.

GBHLFC GBH



Suarez won't be the only 'serious' signing either.

But it's GBH, so take it with a massive ****ing bag of salt.

[Andrew]

Lot of positive "news" about this. Trying not to get my hopes up but would be a great signing.

[ROCCO]

They all seem to be stemming from Freddie Boswell .. which most are saying is as reliable as you can get ....

[bobby benitez]

Who's GBH?

[ROCCO]

Who's GBH?

Used to be a reliable ITK poster on TIA ..... but been told to take with a bag of salt ... {used to get inside information from warnock }

[miked]

If we can even make one signing of this class in the Jan transfer window Ill be delighted.
Just thinking it does make sense that JWH is over for a 10 day trip in the middle of the transfer window, surely to discuss signings or else its just coincidence(hopefully not)

[travis]

I deleted that GBH fella after he said Elia was in hope st hotel

[PaddyW]

Fingers crossed for this

[ROCCO]

Would his 7 game match ban , carry over to the premier league if we or spurs signed him .

[rafalabamba]

Would he be europa leage cup tied for us?

[up the pool]

i already have him in my fifa team if that counts:D

[Bren100]

Other than he disgusted me with his actions following his red card at the world cup I know feck all about this lad - 18 million is a lot of money to us at the moment.

[Venom1983]

How much do you reckon he will cost us?

[Tconroy]

Other than he disgusted me with his actions following his red card at the world cup I know feck all about this lad - 18 million is a lot of money to us at the moment.

18 million is a lot of mine to us at the moment nd I'd love to now when villa started splashing out 18million on Darren bent that stunt has me n shock?!!

[ROCCO]

Other than he disgusted me with his actions following his red card at the world cup I know feck all about this lad - 18 million is a lot of money to us at the moment.

£18m ia a lot of money ....But NESV/FSG will spend big if the right player comes a long and fits the profile they want..

Young
Talented
Re-sale value
What the team needs.
Not paying over market value for the player , hopefully under it.

[Bren100]

Hmmm ... Its only the Dutch league, granted, but the stats speak for themselves

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Alberto_Su%C3%A1rez

[Flemish Red]

Can people please stop referring to this hand ball incident at the WC - it's not like he did a "hand of God" stunt, or did he?

He did what I think any real team player would do at that certain moment, under those circumstances. He got sent off, got a ban and his team got a penalty against. He took a risk and paid the price. End off. Hardly his fault the opponent missed the penalty.

I would be very disappointed when no Liverpool player would do the same thing for our team, at the very same moment, under similar circumstances.

[Venom1983]

I don't care what he did at the World Cup, i Just care if he can come in and make our team better

[Tconroy]

i already have him in my fifa team if that counts:D

How's he performing? :p

[Malzheimer]

Other than he disgusted me with his actions following his red card at the world cup I know feck all about this lad - 18 million is a lot of money to us at the moment.

What actions? The handball? As Flemish Red said I would want any player in my team to do the same under the circumstances and he was duly punished for it. His record speaks for himself, get him in regardless of price imo.

[Kop On]

Can people please stop referring to this hand ball incident at the WC - it's not like he did a "hand of God" stunt, or did he?

He did what I think any real team player would do at that certain moment, under those circumstances. He got sent off, got a ban and his team got a penalty against. He took a risk and paid the price. End off. Hardly his fault the opponent missed the penalty.

I would be very disappointed when no Liverpool player would do the same thing for our team, at the very same moment, under similar circumstances.

What actions? The handball? As Flemish Red said I would want any player in my team to do the same under the circumstances and he was duly punished for it. His record speaks for himself, get him in regardless of price imo.

I am not bothered by what he did at the World Cup, stuff like that happens all the time. I'm more concerned about his temperment. He bit an opponent on the shoulder a few weeks ago and received a 7/8 match ban.

Like we've all seen with Nando he is going to get an awful kicking if he comes to play in England. If people know he's got a short fuse then they'll traget him even more. We need to be sure he doesn't spend as much in the stands as on the pitch.

We'd have to trust Comolli has his homework done though.

[barrydoherty]

Would be a top signing, Would love to see him upfront with Torres. His goal record in Holland is amazing.

[GaryMc]

Stat Attack: Luis Suarez had the most amount of shots on target in World Cup, even though he missed one match.

Would be statement of intent by Henry and co.

[Ron1892]

Bet if he bagged the winner against the mancs in march no one would remeber the world cup.

[Gray72]

It was instictive and doesn't make his dishonest or a bad signing. Henry did it and put the Irish out and it really wasn't in his make up, it was instinctive. Suarez would be a great signing and the sooner we get business tied up the better. he would be the sort of busy, creative goalscorer we need and would benefit Torres no end.

[GDLUCKXABI]

He is a fantastic player and well worth 18m

[Maverick]

I really hope he signs for us.A signing like this could really kickstart our season!!

[ROCCO]

JenChang88 Jen Chang
twitter

"Dutch media confirming today that Luis Suarez wants move to Liverpool in this window and direct talks took place between Ajax/LFC on Sunday"


Tottenham confirmed as other serious party for Suarez, but need to sell b4 buying, but Suarez prefers Spanish-speaking contingent at LFC

[Ron1892]

Shares the same agent as El Nino too!!

[justydawson]

Can we just buy all of Nino's friends then, through his agent? Lets just talk to that one guy alone!

[KOPSTAR]

Kenny just go and get him and for the owners to show they mean BUISNESS

[vodkacolly]

Didn't Kuyt come from the Dutch league with a prolific goalscoring record too?

[Gray72]

Career total L 164 101 C 17 15 E 32 17 O 10 7 Total 222 139

Not bad figures shall we compare them with Kuyt who came from Holland?

Kuyt

Total L 101 71 C 6 5 L/C – – E 13 5 P/O 2 2 Total 122 83 Feyenord
Total L 160 51 C 18 13 L/C – – E 6 2 P/O – – Total 184 66 FC Utecht
Total 306 149

Kuyts figures aren't bad in Holland but not so good in England. This is mainly down to the fact he was played in a wide position more often than not. The Dutch league is a million miles from the PL but I do think Suarez is a quailty player who could do it on a better stage. I would say the £15 - £20m bracket would represent good business for a 23 year old proven goalscorer and international.

[Flemish Red]

Can we just buy all of Nino's friends then, through his agent? Lets just talk to that one guy alone!

Maybe there's a quantity discount in it.

[clayton]

he'll add a bit of bite into our team alright, smashing prospect

[Pimboli]

If we are going to pay £18m Id rather it be for Bent, he is 26, proven and prolific in the EPL for a shite team.

Suarez looks good on paper but there is no guarantee he will be able to adapt whereas Bent imo is the finished article. 32 goals in 58 league app for Sunderland according to Wiki and 36 in 63 overall cant do better than that for £18m

[elvis]

If we are going to pay £18m Id rather it be for Bent, he is 26, proven and prolific in the EPL for a shite team.

Suarez looks good on paper but there is no guarantee he will be able to adapt whereas Bent imo is the finished article. 32 goals in 58 league app for Sunderland according to Wiki and 36 in 63 overall cant do better than that for £18m

How many of his goals have been penalties though? Thats the problem with Bent, he didnt cut it at Spurs, but at Charlton and Sunderland he looked a world beater, yet I dont think he adds much to the play, only goals, and most of them are penalties. Id much rather Suarez, younger, more exciting, has more going for him, skillful, quick, creative, and has a better resale value. Would also benefit Torres having Suarez over Bent, would also show a bigger sign of intent from the club, that we mean business. So far Villa are the only team in for Bent, where as a lot of teams have shown an interest in Suarez. Thats just my 2 cents worth anyway. Each to their own I suppose.

[Malzheimer]

If we are going to pay £18m Id rather it be for Bent, he is 26, proven and prolific in the EPL for a shite team.

Suarez looks good on paper but there is no guarantee he will be able to adapt whereas Bent imo is the finished article. 32 goals in 58 league app for Sunderland according to Wiki and 36 in 63 overall cant do better than that for £18m

I don't think Bent brings much to the team though in his all round play. Granted he gets goals but I'd still pluck for Suarez. He could play in all 4 attacking positions in a 451. If we got Bent it would mean 442 again so can't see him fitting our preferred system.

[Carroll9]

If we are going to pay £18m Id rather it be for Bent, he is 26, proven and prolific in the EPL for a shite team.



Just heard that Bent could be on his way to Villa for 18 million.

[ROCCO]

Just heard that Bent could be on his way to Villa for 18 million.

Fee rising to £24m

[bono]

Fee rising to £24m

That for Bent ? :eek: can't belive that if true no way he's worth that taught 18mil was too much.

[Phil!]

To be fair Bent scored over 20 goals last season for Sunderland. Paying 18-24 million for a 20 goal a season striker isn't exactly a shocking move. And even if a few more penalties there still worth the same on the scoreboard

[ROCCO]

That for Bent ? :eek: can't belive that if true no way he's worth that taught 18mil was too much.

Milner cash must be burning a hole in learners pocket

[KEITHO M]

he'll add a bit of bite into our team alright, smashing prospect

Nice...

[this]

Love to see him at the club, quality player, the thoughts of himself & Torres together could in theory be an incredible partnership.

And yes, he does have a bit of c**tish streak in him, but its also something we've been lacking in our team for a long time.

[The beard]

And yes, he does have a bit of c**tish streak in him, but its also something we've been lacking in our team for a long time.

True too many pussys pulling out of challenges lately, we need a bit of devil and steel in the team

[megager]

All this talk of suarez reminds me of the time we signed ribery. Really doubt he'd sign for us. If he's 18 m, how much would aguero be, for the sake of argument

[ROCCO]

Liverpool Echo LFC corresponent* saying no big signings,maybe a few loan deals.
Just speaking on the LFC channel

?.

[barnestormer]

he'll add a bit of bite into our team alright, smashing prospect

agreed

[Ron1892]

Liverpool Echo LFC corresponent* saying no big signings,maybe a few loan deals.
Just speaking on the LFC channel

?.

The echo has gone to the Dogs, over recent months..

[ROCCO]

The echo has gone to the Dogs, over recent months..

Smokescreen;)

[glen]

“I will decline any offer from clubs like Shakhtar Donetsk or Saint *Petersburg where they offer you sacks full of money.’

“I’ve an *obsession to win *trophies.

“I am a South American with the mentality to win.
...
“This is why I was not ashamed to put my hand up on the goal-line in the World Cup.

“They called it the hand of the devil, but I really don’t care.”

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

Is this as much a done deal as people are making out. Personally don't want to believe a thing till I see it announced from the club because journos have been way off for the last 9 months or so about the club.

[this]

Is this as much a done deal as people are making out. Personally don't want to believe a thing till I see it announced from the club because journos have been way off for the last 9 months or so about the club.

Still all just hearsay & rumors, nothing more than that at the moment. I won't be believing anything until there is an official announcement. No-one had a hint of the Meireles signing until it was all done & dusted so you never know.

[graham]

All this talk of suarez reminds me of the time we signed ribery. Really doubt he'd sign for us. If he's 18 m, how much would aguero be, for the sake of argument

There's a huge buyout clause in Aguero's contract that's why none of the big clubs have been successful in signing him.
It's something like €50m

[ROCCO]

Trusted poster on RAWK saying deal done

Suarez deal should be done by Wednesday / Thursday unless something happens very very late. £17,000,000

[Molby Is a Legend]

Trusted poster on RAWK saying deal done at £17m

Would love this of it is true! Not getting hopes up just yet tho!

Was expecting to see one maybe two big signings and some of the youths brought through with suso and coady being promoted and them maybe this I reckon that would be a successful window if it happens

[MrsPepe]

There's a huge buyout clause in Aguero's contract that's why none of the big clubs have been successful in signing him.
It's something like €50m

He renewed his contract this season, upped his wages and reduced his buy out if I remember correctly, not by much mind

[travis]

Trusted poster on RAWK saying deal done

Suarez deal should be done by Wednesday / Thursday unless something happens very very late. £17,000,000

whats his name rocco

[Ron1892]

I hate this Inside Shit...It bugs the crap outta me.And it always seems to come from the one site..I bet you never hear on other sites, Lads in the Know on Irishkop have said the deals for so and so is done..

[ROCCO]

whats his name rocco

Tommo86

[Maverick]

Trusted poster on RAWK saying deal done

Suarez deal should be done by Wednesday / Thursday unless something happens very very late. £17,000,000

Fingers crossed!! A night on the piss if he signs then ive just decided :)

[ROCCO]

I hate this Inside Shit...It bugs the crap outta me.And it always seems to come from the one site..I bet you never hear on other sites, Lads in the Know on Irishkop have said the deals for so and so is done..

Ah no harm getting our hopes up ......pinch of salt .

[Maverick]

Ah no harm getting our hopes up ......pinch of salt .

Exactly its not often we get excited:rolleyes:

[up the pool]

this would be like the torres signing if it happens:eek:

[megager]

Unlikely imo

[ROCCO]

Ajax are in trouble money wise and need cash urgently I'd expect £17m plus £xm in add on's

[ROCCO]

Unlikely imo

I'd say this will happen

[Maverick]

I'd say this will happen

Me too, I just have a gut feeling he will sign.

[ROCCO]

Tommo66 is a genuine poster on RAWK and only posts genuine stuff , mornings set in stone but defo posted in good faith

[MrsPepe]

Ajax are in trouble money wise and need cash urgently I'd expect £17m plus £xm in add on's

18 mill with 6mill in clauses, thats the twitter runour at the min, RT by someone I never heard of, so pinch of salt needed

[ROCCO]

18 mill with 6mill in clauses, thats the twitter runour at the min, RT by someone I never heard of, so pinch of salt needed

Won't be miles off imo

Gut feeling is we will bring in a winger as well
N'zogbia young Downing ?????????

[ROCCO]

http://www.footylounge.com/films//luis-suarez/20092010-49-goals-afc-ajax-video_48248ac0a.html

Is defending band in the Dutch league
*

[Maverick]

Won't be miles off imo

Gut feeling is we will bring in a winger as well
N'zogbia young Downing ?????????

Hopefully Young but if not Nzogbia would be ok too.Not very fond of Downing.We need a winger who plays on the wing.Downing comes in field far too often.Would be made up with Suarez and Young though.I think better attacking players will take alot of pressure off our defenders.

[Ron1892]

I can tell you one thing, i cant imagine him fighting Soto for the Number 16 jersey...

[Maverick]

http://www.footylounge.com/films//luis-suarez/20092010-49-goals-afc-ajax-video_48248ac0a.html

Is defending band in the Dutch league
*

Jesus his positioning is amazing and his finishing.Granted the premiership is a higher standard but he seems a tough little player with plenty of enthusiasm and took alot of those goals in his stride.

[ROCCO]

TonyBarret Times
As expected, looks like Babel will be part of potential Suarez deal
if true ...
Would have liked Ryan to stay ,thought Kenny would have got the best from him.

[eoinlfc101]

I can tell you one thing, i cant imagine him fighting Soto for the Number 16 jersey...

if this does happen id imagine we are looking at our new number 7

[glen]

bable had enough chance and if we have to lose him to get saurez id take that deal all day long hope this deal goes through quickly

[Captain_Morgan]

TonyBarretTimes Tony Barrett
Babel quoted in Dutch press saying he expects to return to Ajax as part of Suarez deal

[eoinlfc101]

TonyBarretTimes Tony Barrett
Babel quoted in Dutch press saying he expects to return to Ajax as part of Suarez deal

it seems imminent so

[Malzheimer]

If TB lets me down on this one I won't be happy, excited beyond the point of return now.

[bobby benitez]

TonyBarretTimes Tony Barrett
Babel quoted in Dutch press saying he expects to return to Ajax as part of Suarez deal

Throw in Poulsen and we have a Carlsberg ad:)

[Axel96]

TonyBarretTimes Tony Barrett
Babel quoted in Dutch press saying he expects to return to Ajax as part of Suarez deal

Any links to this?

[F@ces]

if true ...
Would have liked Ryan to stay ,thought Kenny would have got the best from him.

We thought Rafa would get the best from him. We thought Roy would get the best from him. We thought Kenny would get the best from him.

There's one common denominator mate. And that's Ryan Babel. He's in his 4th season, and to be honest if he was good enough or could be bothered enough we'd have seen it from him now. Players like him need to be cleared out - I'm sick to my teeth of overpaid superstars who'd rather rap or tweet than play for the shirt.

If we can off Babel (and get a nice few quid trade) and replace with Suarez I'm absolutely stoked!

@Axel96 - think this is it - http://twitter.com/TonyBarretTimes.

[Coolfran]

Any links to this?

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/867382/liverpool-forward-ryan-babel-talks-up-prospect-of-luis-suarez-swap?cc=5901

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

I've officially now got my hopes up after weeks of saying it would never happen.

[Andrew]

We thought Rafa would get the best from him. We thought Roy would get the best from him. We thought Kenny would get the best from him.

There's one common denominator mate. And that's Ryan Babel. He's in his 4th season, and to be honest if he was good enough or could be bothered enough we'd have seen it from him now. Players like him need to be cleared out - I'm sick to my teeth of overpaid superstars who'd rather rap or tweet than play for the shirt.

If we can off Babel (and get a nice few quid trade) and replace with Suarez I'm absolutely stoked!


Totally agree. I've held out hope for Babel over the years. All that raw talent. Surely he'd come good. Every time he had a good game (few and far between if we're honest) I thought "this is the start of it, he's getting his game together" but no, for whatever reasons he just hasn't been able to play consistently to the level we all believed he could play at. Time is ticking already for his Liverpool career and if he can be used to get a good deal in the Suarez transfer, I'm all for it.

[F@ces]

Totally agree. I've held out hope for Babel over the years. All that raw talent. Surely he'd come good. Every time he had a good game (few and far between if we're honest) I thought "this is the start of it, he's getting his game together" but no, for whatever reasons he just hasn't been able to play consistently to the level we all believed he could play at. Time is ticking already for his Liverpool career and if he can be used to get a good deal in the Suarez transfer, I'm all for it.

You and me both Andrew. I was convinced for so long he'd be the next Digger :( Shame, because I actually think he has the talent, but isn't willing to put his all into it.

[locallad]

Fingers crossed he comes in, would be a huge boost for the club.

[The Pernicious One]

All started when he went to the olympics against Rafa's wishes in August 08.
Was on the back foot ever since.

[ROCCO]

We thought Rafa would get the best from him. We thought Roy would get the best from him. We thought Kenny would get the best from him.

There's one common denominator mate. And that's Ryan Babel. He's in his 4th season, and to be honest if he was good enough or could be bothered enough we'd have seen it from him now. Players like him need to be cleared out - I'm sick to my teeth of overpaid superstars who'd rather rap or tweet than play for the shirt.

If we can off Babel (and get a nice few quid trade) and replace with Suarez I'm absolutely stoked!

@Axel96 - think this is it - http://twitter.com/TonyBarretTimes.

Very true , thought under Kenny we would see the Ryan we expected ...


.... if replaced with Suarez and one from N'Zogbia Young Downing? ... it will be very good business

[Paddser]

Compliments of OptaJoe on Twitter:

81 - Luis Suarez has scored 81 goals in 108 league appearances for Ajax, including 35 in 33 last season. Wishlist.

Fairly impressive stuff. My main worry being Kezman and Alves(Boro)

[ROCCO]

Compliments of OptaJoe on Twitter:

81 - Luis Suarez has scored 81 goals in 108 league appearances for Ajax, including 35 in 33 last season. Wishlist.

Fairly impressive stuff. My main worry being Kezman and Alves(Boro)

that's always the risk ...... but would be more inclined to think he would be a hit than a miss.

[Niall]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6669421,00.html

[kaka2001]

Compliments of OptaJoe on Twitter:

81 - Luis Suarez has scored 81 goals in 108 league appearances for Ajax, including 35 in 33 last season. Wishlist.

Fairly impressive stuff. My main worry being Kezman and Alves(Boro)

Risk you take on any player, especially a striker. Same could be said of any league in the world. Torres wasn't exaclty prolific in Spain, Kanouté is!

I like the look of his international goals, also it is good to know he can play with another striker.

Dream signing in my opinion, trying not to get carried away though.

[GaryMc]

Compliments of OptaJoe on Twitter:

81 - Luis Suarez has scored 81 goals in 108 league appearances for Ajax, including 35 in 33 last season. Wishlist.

Fairly impressive stuff. My main worry being Kezman and Alves(Boro)

The difference for me though is he was very good at the world cup. He linked up well with Forlan and Cavani. If you look back the world cup he reminded me a bit of Hernandez who has made an impact at United.

[KEITHO M]

Agree with the above posts, Babel has had so many opportunities and never grasped them. Would be delighted if we got Suarez and got a few million off the fee for Babel.

[Flemish Red]

If true, it would indeed be a great signing, the kind of signing Nando has been demanding for several months now. Torres-Suarez, supported by Gerrard, managed by the King. Like the sound of that.

[dk.lfc]

Hope this goes away. Seems the business.

[wertyu]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/kenny-to-kop-suarez

And the Uruguay World Cup star wants to swap Amsterdam for Anfield before the transfer window closes.

He won't come cheap. With another two and a half years to run on his contract, Ajax will want £23 million.

Suarez is also on Tottenham's wish-list, but Harry Redknapp would first have to shift Robbie Keane and possibly Roman Pavlyuchenko too.

Kenny Dalglish has made support for Fernando Torres his No.1 priority.

Liverpool have had Suarez watched on several occasions and are in pole position to go in with a firm cash offer.

Suarez, 23, who has scored 81 goals in 108 matches for Ajax, was at the centre of one of the biggest storms of the World Cup.

He delibertately handled on the line in the final seconds of extra-time against Ghana, and Uruguay won the resulting shoot-out to make the semi-finals.

Suarez was last season's Dutch footballer of the year and is understood to be particularly keen to line up alongside Torres. He believes the partnership could work as well as his international link with Diego Forlan.

Ajax sources confirmed that talks with Liverpool began at the weekend.

With Suarez pushing for a move, Dalglish and the Kop may soon have something to smile about.

[5starpool]

From the above, I'd like Pavlyuchenko as an option, but that seems like a very generic speculative article anyhow, so whether he is actually available is a different matter.

[Venom1983]

The biting incident was probably the strangest thing ive ever seen on a football field. Can you imagine him going for gary neville's neck like that

[up the pool]

the fact its on the official website suggests its true that we are in for him please lord let us finalise it before someone else gets in ahead of us

[elvis]

The biting incident was probably the strangest thing ive ever seen on a football field. Can you imagine him going for gary neville's neck like that

He would be an instant Hero if he done that. :D

[ROCCO]

De Boer is open to the prospect of bringing Babel back to Amsterdam, as he feels there would be no transition period.

"The advantage is that he knows the Ajax system well," De Boer said of Babel.

Ajax would in all probability only be able to finance a deal for Babel if they sell Suarez and De Boer has warned that they will not allow the striker to leave for a pittance.

"We are resolute and do not want to lose Suarez but if a 'super club' offers an absurd amount, we would let him go," the Dutch coach told Ajax Life. "As it stands at the moment, he will stay with us for the remainder of the season."

Reports in the Netherlands suggest the "absurd amount" would be in the region of the £28.5m Manchester City paid Wolfsburg for Edin Dzeko.

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/68532.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

[travis]

All the signs there that we are well into negotiating period, Tonight or Tomorrow I would say, No Parry or Pursfckinglow to mess it up, come on Commolli get this one wrapped up quick.

[5starpool]

the fact its on the official website suggests its true that we are in for him please lord let us finalise it before someone else gets in ahead of us

Nah, the official website links to loads of rumours from other sites that never seem to go anywhere. It doesn't lend any more credibility to it imo. I think they just pretty much link to all rumours that don't come from unmentionable sources.

[glen]

according to twitter and pinch of salt time he is in london having a medical

[Dub13]

Compliments of OptaJoe on Twitter:

81 - Luis Suarez has scored 81 goals in 108 league appearances for Ajax, including 35 in 33 last season. Wishlist.

Fairly impressive stuff. My main worry being Kezman and Alves(Boro)

That league is not much up from the SPL,sure Kuyt had 71 in 101 games for Feyenoord.

[Venom1983]

A medical for us or spurs

[5starpool]

For us or for spuds? I presume the rumour is for us?

I am nearly buried ni salt here though I've had to take so many pinches lately :(

[GaryMc]

according to twitter and pinch of salt time he is in london having a medical

Also from Twitter


'Suarez update: He has now left JLA and is waiting for the 500. He's expected to arrive in Liverpool City Centre within the next 3 hours
web • 18/01/2011 10:14'

[glen]

so many conflicting stories out there the fcuker is probably is spain for fcuk sake

[glen]

A medical for us or spurs

there saying for us raul meireles had his medical in london to

[ROCCO]

whos the twitter ?

[ROCCO]

there saying for us raul meireles had his medical in london to

Why London ..

[glen]

Why London ..

dont know mate maybe its handier to fly into and back home or something more regular flight im only guessing i havent a clue

[ROCCO]

Also from Twitter


'Suarez update: He has now left JLA and is waiting for the 500. He's expected to arrive in Liverpool City Centre within the next 3 hoursweb • 18/01/2011 10:14'

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

that some route the Taxi man is taking .. ...

[Paddser]

Also from Twitter


'Suarez update: He has now left JLA and is waiting for the 500. He's expected to arrive in Liverpool City Centre within the next 3 hours
web • 18/01/2011 10:14'

:D

Is he staying in the Formule 1 as well!!