Liverpool favorites to sign Ashley Young

Young celebrating for Aston Villa

Liverpool are looking to make a splash in the transfer market this summer in order to return to the Premier League's elite group of clubs. Wingers are a high priority and the club look to be targeting the Aston Villa wide man.

Young has been targeted by a few clubs, most notably Liverpool's rivals, Manchester United, but Liverpool look to be favorites to seal the deal. United are heavily in debt and it is unsure if they will be able to produce the money needed to sign the player. Damien Comolli is a big fan of Young and believes he is what the club need in order to move forward. However, Aston Villa are said to be unwilling to sell their star.


The asking price is believed to be around £14million which should be able to persuade Villa to sell. This would be a great signing for Liverpool, especially after signing Andy Carroll in the summer, they need wide players who can deliver quality crosses into the box. Liverpool has been notorious for lacking in the wide areas and it is certainly a position the club need to improve on.

Jose Enrique set to join Liverpool: Transfer Rumors

Enrique: Liverpool target

Transfer rumors linking Newcastle left back, Jose Enrique, with Liverpool have resurfaced.

It has been heavily publicized that Liverpool need a left back and reports have often linked The Reds with Enrique. Kenny Dalglish is a noted fan of the Spaniard and has been sizing up a move for the player.

Some reports have stated Newcastle are looking for Jay Spearing, Liverpool's young midfielder, in return for Enrique but those reports look to have been squashed with Spearing signing a new contract with the Anfield outfit in the last week.

During a Norwegian television interview, former Liverpool manager Phil Thompson admitted that "Jose Enrique to Liverpool is a done deal." There is no doubt that Enrique would be a welcomed upgrade at the club as they push for the top four next season.

It is believed that Newcastle are looking for £15m in exchange for the player but there are no indications of contact between the two clubs so this transfer still remains a rumor despite what Phil Thompson thinks.

Kenny interested in German international

Mario Gomez celebrating for Germany

According to Sports.co.uk, Liverpool manager, Kenny Dalglish, is looking into making a move for Bayern Munich center forward Mario Gomez.

Reports have suggested the striker was linked with a move to Anfield in the January transfer window before Kenny opted to swoop for Ajax's Luis Suarez. The German international was also linked to the club last summer when Roy Hodgson was still in charge.

Despite landing Suarez and Carroll in January, and being linked with a number of other strikers, the Liverpool manager is still interested in bringing Gomez to the Merseyside club. Dalglish is considering a summer swoop for the Munich forward having contacted Bayern  regarding the availability of the striker this summer, according to a source close to the player.

After a disappointing league finish for Munich the club looks to be set for an overhaul. Gomez scored 24 goals in the Bundesliga this year and is nominated for the European Golden Shoe, an award most likely going to Messi of Barcelona.

I feel Gomez would be a good signing for Liverpool if he is available at the right price. He is strong in the air and has a decent finish in him. At 25 he certainly has plenty of years in front of him and the Bundesliga is probably the most similar league out there compared to the Premier League so he might be able to adapt easily. There are probably better options available but Gomez could turn out to be a great signing.

Liverpool target Sevilla's £15m star

Sevilla star, Alvaro Negredo, has been a target of Steve Bruce's Sunderland and now looks to be on the radar of Liverpool.

The former Real Madrid striker has scored more than 60 goals in just under 4 seasons and looks set to leave Sevilla after this season. Negredo's recent form has caught the eye of Spanish National team manager Del Bosque and has himself on the brink of a call up.

However, Kenny will look to strengthen the left side of Liverpool's midfield before he moves for any more attacking options. Negredo would be a great player to have to keep Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll on their toes as Liverpool look to bounce back next season.

The chase for Juan Mata heats up

Liverpool target, Juan Mata, looks set to leave Valencia this summer. Valencia, who had to sell David Villa and David Silva to Barcelona and Manchester City respectively, now look set to lose another one of their stars.

It is being reported there is a buy-out clause in Mata's contract believed to be around 23 million euros and Valencia would be forced to sell despite their reluctance. Skysports.com reported Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in the winger as are other clubs including Manchester City and Sevilla.

According to the players father, the player is generating alot of interest.

"The race to sign my son has hit fever pitch and is still increasing," said Juan Mata's father.

Anfiled looks set for French international

Liverpool look to be close to a deal with Sylvain Marveaux. The French international will become a free agent this summer and will be available on a free transfer from French club Rennes.

According to French newspaper L'Sport, Marveaux is believed to have agreed to a four-year deal. Damien Comolli has been busy in recent weeks and looks to have had a major influence in this deal if it goes through. Marveaux, who refused to sign a new contract with Rennes, has attracted attention from other English clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United.

I haven't seen a whole lot from this player with only minor glimpses of watching Rennes play. With wide players far and few between in the Liverpool squad, Marveaux could prove to be a good signing. With the recent arrival of Andy Carroll in the January transfer window, Liverpool need to add some width to their midfield if they are to get the most out of the big man.

You can see some of what Marveaux has to offer in this following YouTube video:

Joe Cole on the way out?

Liverpool midfielder, Joe Cole, looks to be on the way out with Queens Park Rangers lining up a move. Joe Cole, who arrived on a free transfer last summer from Chelsea, hasn't had many first team chances this season.

It is rumored QPR will look to bring Joe Cole to the club by offering to match his £90,000-a-week wages he is currently earning at Liverpool. Cole, who came on the score Liverpool's 5th goal in the 5-0 win over Birmingham last weekend, has struggled to make an impact. His last first team start came back in January in their 3-1 lost to Blackburn Rovers, a game which proved to be the final straw for Roy Hodgson.

West Ham, Cole's former club, and Tottenham are also reported to be interested in the former England international.

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Liverpool target £30 million central defenders

Kenny Dalglish looks to strengthen Liverpool's defense by making a move for Bolton's Gary Cahill and Blackburn's Phil Jones.

Gary Cahill who is believed to be priced at £15 million has been highly sought after in the last few months. During the January transfer window, Cahill was linked with a number of clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea. Instead, Chelsea purchased David Luiz from Benfica for £25 million and a move to Arsenal never materialized.


In recent weeks reports have said Cahill is being targeted by Liverpool and Tottenham.

Liverpool have also been linked with Blackburn's highly rated central defender Phil Jones. Jones is also believed to rated at £15 million and has been linked with a number of clubs including Manchester United.

With Blackburn battling relegation and struggling in recent weeks to fight the drop, Jones might be persuaded to leave at the prospect of moving to Anfield. Jones has recently become a dominant figure in the Blackburn defense since cementing himself as a first team regular.

Both players would be good signings for Liverpool due to their lack of depth at the back. Jamie Carragher isn't getting any younger and with Daniel Agger struggling with injuries they could use some reinforcements.


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