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Football Thread 2013/14 | OT3

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bjaelke

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Liverpool FC have stepped up their pursuit of Willian with the £30million-rated Brazilian winger admitting his interest in a move to Anfield.

The ECHO understands the Reds have opened negotiations with Anzhi Makhachkala over a fee following their initial enquiry earlier this week.

Anfield officials have been encouraged by the Russian outfit's willingness to do business and the player's desire to head for the Premier League.

“I'm hoping in the coming days to receive an offer from a club like Liverpool. It sure is a great club,” Willian said.

“I'm hopeful and very calm. Of course England is a league that many dream of playing in and I'm no different. My agent has had conversations with some clubs.

“I love the Premier League and the style of English football, and certainly if it happens it will be good for me. I'll grow professionally.”

Boss Brendan Rodgers has cash to spend after a summer when the club's transfer dealings have so far yielded a profit of around £5million.

Anzhi are keen to sell as billionaire owner Suleyman Kerimov looks to cut costs but they want to recoup the £30million they paid Shakhtar Donetsk for Willian back in January.

That hasn't deterred the Reds with owners Fenway Sports Group willing to finance a deal which would make the 25-year-old the second most expensive player in the club's history.

However, Willian would need to accept a reduction in the £100,000 per week salary he currently commands in the Republic of Dagestan.

Manchester City had a bid of around £34million for Willian rejected last month but that was before Kerimov decided to slash the wage bill and embark on a clearout of the club's prized assets.

The Brazil international, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea and Tottenham, has been told he can leave Anzhi but not at a knockdown price.

“He (Kerimov) doesn't want to let anyone go for free but he made it clear that if good bids arrive - something at least close to what he paid for the players - he would certainly help us go,” added Willian, who has been withdrawn from the Anzhi squad for tomorrow's game against Zenit.

“I've seen news of some clubs interested and my expectation is certainly great. It may happen tomorrow or on August 31.”

As the Reds look to agree a fee with Anzhi, their swoop for Granada's Guilherme Siqueira has been thrown into doubt.

Liverpool were confident of wrapping up a deal for the left-back this week but talks have now stalled after the asking price more than trebled.

The Reds, who had initially been told that Sigueira would be available for around £3.5million, were willing to pay £5.5million in order to secure his services.

However, Granada are now demanding £12million amidst claims that Real Madrid have entered the race for his signature.

If a compromise can't be quickly sorted then Liverpool will renew their interest in Valencia left-back Aly Cissokho.

The France international claimed last week that he had agreed personal terms with the Reds but admitted there was no deal in place between the clubs.

A previous round of talks had broken down because Liverpool wanted a year-long loan with the option to buy next summer but Valencia insisted on a permanent transfer with the cash up front.

Having let Jack Robinson join Blackpool on a season-long loan, Rodgers needs an established left-back to provide competition for Jose Enrique.
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More on the villain.
 
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Broder Salsa

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brokenbeans said:
Again with the Moyes hate.
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He's angry he didn't know he was.

It's hard to disagree with the overall message though, fuck united, but it's also hard not to notice that g-unit is about 12. He also somehow still doesn't get that no one actually argued he would be a good manager back then either, just that he was the one to get the job... So he will most likely come in with a post soon saying "Hah I told you Moyes was shit!!!" and try to spin it to him being right all along lol.
 
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Ushojax

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A lot of papers saying we are about to sign Osvaldo. Not sure if want, he's a good player but he's also a nutcase. I suppose he'd be better than Defoe.
 
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Freewheelin'

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Arnie

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WILL I AN is happening, isn't it.


oh be jesus

Going to listen to Newton Faulkner on the way to work and imagine each guitar string is a twinkle of his little left foot.

Bring on Mark fucking Hughes.
 
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The_Hitcher89

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Freewheelin' said:
:p

Did you get those Pulse headphones yet?
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Decided not to for a few reasons

a) Price
b) Don't play online much, so little use for headset function
c) Don't listen to enough music/not enough audio-focussed games to make use of their quality
d) Didn't want to use expensive headphones for TV use, as I end up sitting on the bastards :p

I'll end up buying a set I imagine, wanna cut down on my spending for a couple of months to cover my phone contract, and Sky+BT package though. Maybe ever build a PC.

#pipedream :D
 
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The_Hitcher89

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dc89 said:
No I'm not lol! I refer to most players by initials and number. JM7, JH1, GB18 etc.

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Am I doing a me here?

Arteta out for 6-8 weeks with a torn quad
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JM7 still makes me chuckle. Initials+Number should be reserved for top class players, normally ones who indulge in the marketing and celebrity side of the game. So the anti-Milner :D

JM7
Assassin
Frosties

Your lot need more nicknames
 
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Freewheelin'

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The_Hitcher89 said:
Decided not to for a few reasons

a) Price
b) Don't play online much, so little use for headset function
c) Don't listen to enough music/not enough audio-focussed games to make use of their quality
d) Didn't want to use expensive headphones for TV use, as I end up sitting on the bastards :p

I'll end up buying a set I imagine, wanna cut down on my spending for a couple of months to cover my phone contract, and Sky+BT package though. Maybe ever build a PC.

#pipedream :D
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I see. I use them for everything; games (has a TLOU setting!), films, music,
porn lol
. I needed new headphones anyway, so just said fuck it, and got these.

Well worth the money IMO :D
 
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The_Hitcher89

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Freewheelin' said:
I see. I use them for everything; games (has a TLOU setting!), films, music,
porn lol
. I needed new headphones anyway, so just said fuck it, and got these.

Well worth the money IMO :D
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Fucking amateur. You use earphones for porn, one ear for any potential intruders, the other for the matter at hand

joke intended
 
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Lambda Pie

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our league starts off today with Paços vs Braga. should be a fun match.

couple of news:

- Besiktas wants to trade midfielder Manuel Fernandes for Benfica's adapted LB Melgarejo

- apparently there's a bid from an unnamed Qatar side for Cardozo. West Ham also have their eye on him
 
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dc89

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The_Hitcher89 said:
JM7 still makes me chuckle. Initials+Number should be reserved for top class players, normally ones who indulge in the marketing and celebrity side of the game. So the anti-Milner :D

JM7
Assassin
Frosties

Your lot need more nicknames
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Well maybe this season will provide us opportunity to provide more nicknames!

FootballFan said:
I have an idea....(Messi's prison bunk buddy)
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:lol

Sleeplessnights said:
He's playing AC3 and is speechless to how bad it is.

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Last seen 10 hours ago playing Assassin's Creed® III
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Steam, PSN?
 
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