Adam Liverpool move back on?

It seems the Luis Suarez transfer deal again has broken down. Liverpool and Ajax has again failed to reach an agreement, and Suarez feels cheated by his club.

- Now I have a very small motivation to play for Ajax, Suarez says.

However talks between the two clubs are said to still be ongoing, and this saga is probably not over just yet.

Rumours elsewhere say Ajax has set a new Saturday deadline, with a @21,5m price tag. Other rumours speculating in that Suarez will become a Liverpool player by Friday - that he will sign friday morning.

When it comes to Charlie Adam, his Anfield dream could still be on thanks to other moves for Chelsea, Fulham and Blackpool.

The player wants to leave, having handed in a transfer request at the start of the week, but the Tangerines and Ian Holloway are staying strong as they hold out for a fee that they believe Adam’s merits warrant - £12m.

According to GiveMeFootball Chelsea’s Gael Kakuta completed his loan switch to Fulham which could pave the way for Zoltan Gera to move north to Blackpool, which in turn could make way for Charlie Adam’s long-awaited transfer to Anfield.

If the Adam transfer fails to happen, Liverpool could make a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Niko Kranjcar.

According to The Daily Mirror, Werder Bremen are interested in the Croatian, but the player himself wants to continue plying his trade in the Premier League.

It is thought that he would like to play for the Reds, who are currently interested in Blackpool midfielder Adam, Goal.com claims.

However, it has been reported that the situation could very well change if they are unable to land the Seasiders' skipper, with Spurs outcast Kranjcar lined up as a backup option.

And, if the Suarez deal does not go through, Liverpool will switch their attention to Bolton's Johan Elmander.

Reds owner John W Henry is refusing to be held to ransom and is busy making contingency plans if the Suarez transfer does not take place.

Elmander has been on the Merseyside club's list after an excellent start to the campaign saw him nine goals for Wanderer's. A downturn in fortunes for Owen Coyle's team that has seen them take just one point from the last 15 available has coincided with the goals drying up for the Sweden international.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, though, has seen enough in the 29-year-old's game to convince him that he is of sufficient calibre to perform capably at Anfield, Sportingo claims.

And with his contract at the Reebok Stadium due to expire at the end of the season, Elmander would cost a fraction of his market value – around £2.5m.

A transfer that seems to be likely to happen, is Paul Konchesky to Fulham. It is reported that the two clubs held talks over the full-back last night when the Cottagers visited Anfield.

This may open the door to a return for Aston Villa's Stephen Warnock.

Should Konchesky leave Anfield, Liverpool's interim manager Kenny Dalglish will take Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock on loan for the rest of the season, The Daily Mail reports.

According to The FootballTransferTavern Wolfsburg manager Steve McClaren has offered £6m for Liverpool flop Milan Jovanovic.

McClaren has targeted Liverpool’s Jovanovic, a player who has failed to make a decent impression at Anfield since joining on a free transfer in the summer.

Serie A sides Fiorentina and Genoa have also been rumoured to have an interest, but Wolfsburg are cash happy and can afford to ‘go for the kill’ on more or less whoever they target.

Looking on to the next transfer window - Sport.co.uk understands that Galatasaray captain Arda Turan looks set to be made available in the summer following a number of enquiries during the January transfer window according to the player’s chief representative.

The Premier League quartet of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have been perennially linked with the 23-year-old playmaker who has performed well in a poor campaign for Galatasaray thus far which sees the Lions sitting in seventh place in the SPORTTOTO SuperLig.

- Of course there has been a lot of interest, from the Premier League and Spain, but the club do not want to sell Arda at the moment. In six months we will see, Ahmet Bulut told Sport.co.uk.

Turan is an icon in Turkey and one of the most exciting prospects the country has produced, with many Galatasaray fans drawing comparisons with former Gala playmaker and Romanian international Gheorghe Hagi, currently his manager at the Turkish giants.

Liverpool close to £6m signing?

After the great away win over Wolves this Saturday, Kenny Dalglish repeated that there is money to spend.

- We can bring players in if we want and it's not dependent on people going out either, Dalglish said.

And if we believe The Yorkshire Post, Liverpool has a queue of top level players wanting to join the club.

One of them might arrive very soon...

Liverpool on Friday night had a £4.5m bid rejected by Blackpool, but according to Crunchsports.com the club is set to make a new £6m bid and are confident that their improved offer for 25-year-old Charlie Adam will be accepted.

Aston Villa remain interested in the Blackpool captain but Liverpool are favourites to land Adam before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.

However, Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is determined to keep Adam at the club and earlier this week called Villa's £3.5m bid "disgraceful" after Gerard Houllier splashed out £18m on the signing of striker Darren Bent from Sunderland.

Holloway suggested Adam could be worth "£46million" because of the amount Villa paid for England international Bent and as a result of the amount Blackpool would earn by avoiding relegation this season, but realistically, a fee in the region of £6m would provide the club with money to bring in one or two new players before the transfer window closes.

When it comes to Luis Suarez, Ajax want a swift resolution to the situation.

- We won't let Luis go on 31 January at 23.55. It's logical and a deal which I made with Rik van den Boog (general director of Ajax), The Ajax chief Frank de Boer told De Telegraaf.

Elsewhere, reported Liverpool target Niko Kranjcar has held crisis talks with Tottenham regarding his future, according to The Guardian.

The Croatian winger expressed his frustration at a lack of first team first opportunities and made it clear that the situation needs to change.

The 26-year-old has previously been linked by Metro with a move to Liverpool and the Anfield club are reportedly keenly monitoring his situation.

However, Liverpool may struggle to prise him away from White Hart Lane after Redknapp stated that he had no intention of letting the winger leave.

Valued at £11 million by transfermarkt, Kranjcar has slipped down the pecking order at Spurs due to the promotion of Gareth Bale into an attacking role.

Liverpool in Fanni talks?

Roy Hodgson has insisted Liverpool won't buy players in panic in the January transfer window.

He is though keen to add new players to his squad, but not wholesale changes. But there is little doubt there will come some changes, and it seems some changes allready are in the making...

According to RMC in France, Liverpool are chasing Rennes full back Rod Fanni.

The Reds’ Director of Football Strategy Damien Comolli is said to have held talks with Rennes president Pierre Dreossi over a possible move for the full back to Anfield.

French Ligue One leaders Marseille have also been said to be interested in the player  but have been put off by Rennes’ asking price for the player.

29 year old right back Fanni, who has also been linked with Everton and West Ham in the past, has played 103 league games since joining from Nice in 2007.

Another deal that seems one of the more likely is that of Niko Kranjcar from Tottenham.

And according to Sportingo Liverpool lead Everton in transfer race for the Croatia internationa.

The Croatia international joined Spurs less than 18 months ago from Portsmouth but has found appearances limited this season thanks to the form of Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Rafael van der Vaart and Aaron Lennon.

Harry Redknapp is allowing him to leave in the New Year out of respect for a player he deeply admires and the two big clubs on Merseyside are both keen to take him on.

Everton were the first to make a move but are only interested in a loan deal at this stage of the season due to a lack of funds. If he is still in London next summer then the Toffees are likely to return with a firm offer.

However, Liverpool want Kranjcar now as they bid to strengthen their playmaking options and are expected to bid around £4m in January to pip their local rivals to the post.

Rumour has it that Liverpool are after Newcastle United centre-back Steven Taylor, together with city neighbour Everton.

The former England under 21 captains contract is due to expire in the summer and he is becoming frustrated with the lack of negotiations to re-new it, FootballTransferTavern reports.

Something which will be further highlighted by the sacking of first team boss Chris Hughton.

The news of Liverpool and Everton’s interest will only work in his favour when he does finally sit down with club officials. Roy Hodgson is said to be a long-term admirer of Taylor and would be more than prepared to part with his £2 million valuation to make him a Liverpool player, as he looks to sturdy up a somewhat questionable back line.

News of Taylors agent Paul Stretford visiting the United training ground to re-open discussions , are likely to move the Mersey clubs interest along and if there is still a stumbling block over the increase of his £40,000 a week salary both will be ready to pounce come January

One new name on the radar is Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.

The 17-year-old has been earmarked as a future England great and is being monitored my a number of Premier League clubs as he continues to make great strides in the second tier of English football.

Now, according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool will attempt to test Ipswich's resolve by offering £10m for the teenager as the Reds' owners look to build a squad for the future at Anfield.

Wickham is understood to be a Liverpool fan - citing Fernando Torres as his hero - so is thought to be keen on a switch to Anfield should the opportunity arise.

A deal for Wickham would represent a significant coup for Liverpool and serve as evidence of New England Sports Ventures fulfilling their promise of bringing exceptional young talent to Anfield.

Another report though says Wickham favours Arsenal or Tottenham.

Another striker on the monitor this monday is Fulham's attacker Clint Dempsey. A report from Caughtoffside says Hodgson is keen to lure him from his old club in January.

The former Craven Cottage boss has earmarked a move for the American and the poor start to the season under new boss Mark Hughes may lead the 27 year old to consider a move away from the west London side, the site claims.

The £10m rated Texan can play in a number of positions in the final third and now in his fifth season in the Premier League he has shown what he is capable of and arguably has outgrown the Cottagers.

A not very likely rumour to go through, if you're asking Murphy...

When it comes to another reported target - Wigan Athletic winger Charles N'Zogbia, Hodgson reportedly has been on a scouting mission.

Hodgson was at the DW on Saturday to make a personal check on the France winger. N'Zogbia emerged from the 2-2 draw as man-of-the-match.

Also on show for Hodgson was Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross, another in Liverpool's sights, TribalFootball reports.

French winger linked

There's been a lot of talk about Pepe Reina and his future at Anfield. But today it was confirmed that Jose is fully committed to his long-term contract at the club and has not told manager Roy Hodgson he wishes to leave.

Elsewhere there is exciting speculations of players that may leave, and that may come in...

Spanish sports journalist Guillem Balague in his Blog with The Times writes that Sevilla wants Christian Poulsen, while Damien Comolli wants to bring Antoine Griezmann to Liverpool.

The new Seville manager, Gregorio Manzano, has now had a little over a month to assess his squad. - He's going to prioritize the purchase of at least two central midfielders. An experienced player that he can put straight into the team, and a young player that he can develop, Balague writes.

- As a result, Liverpool's Christian Poulsen has been placed high on the list of transfer wish list. The Dane had a very successful stay at the Spanish club before he was sold to Juventus in 2008.

- The 19-year-old French midfielder Antoine Griezmann seems to be a potential target for Liverpool, after Damien Comolli, the club's new Director of Football Strategy, hinted purchasing Griezmann in a meeting with senior players at Anfield, according to Balague.

Griezmann plays for Real Sociedad and has established himself in the club's first team after he made his debut for the Spanish club last year. The rapid 19-year-old can play both left wing and the role of withdrawn striker. He is described as being technically very good, while he has a nose for goals.

Today - again Liverpool is linked with the former Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips.

The 29-year-old speedster is being tipped to make a January exit from current club Manchester City, and Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is thought to be one of the parties interested in a move for the player, GiveMeFootball reports.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright, was quoted as saying he wants the former Chelsea player to get first-team football.

- I'd love him to get out of there on loan at least. We're talking about someone who is still in the England squad, so Fabio Capello obviously rates him, said Wright. Hodgson is also thought to hold the player in high regard, and could see the player as an additional attacking presence alongside Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt.

The Reds boss is thought to have been given a transfer budget in the region of £35 million, the GiveMeFootball writes.

Liverpool will face competition when it comes to another reported transfer target. Niko Kranjcar is reportedly on the radar of German giants Bayern Munich.

Bayern coach Louis van Gaal looks set to rival Liverpool for his signature, and is expected to make a bid for the 26-year-old Croatian in the January transfer window, GiveMeFootball reports.

Van Gaal is reportedly prepared to offer £11 million for the Tottenham man and will be encouraged by his recent comments about wanting to play regular football, they report.

Kranjcar back on the radar

Niko Kranjcar.

Roy Hodgson has repeated Liverpools need to strengthen the squad in the January Transfer window. And after a quiet transfer weekend there are more names on the rumour mill today.

Previously linked midfielder Niko Kranjcar is back on the radar.

Now he has admitted he may have to leave Tottenham and White Hart Lane if he continues to play a peripheral role for the North London Premier League club.

According to The Daily Mail his father has suggested he would relish the chance to play for Liverpool.

Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also interested in the Croatian international but although it appears the player has plenty of Premier League suitors, he admits in an ideal world he would remain at Spurs.

- I feel great at Tottenham, so if I could play regularly for my team, then my first option would be to stay at White Hart Lane. But if I don’t play much, then I will have to look for other solutions. Nobody wants to be a reserve and that goes for me too, he told the paper.

His father saying: - Niko would like to stay in London, but he is also ready to leave England if he could move to Serie A. Liverpool is a club which would interest him, but then again, why not Italy?

In addition, it also pops up a few new names today.

Matt Jarvis.

According to AnfieldTalk Roy Hodgson reportedly has an interest for Wolves highly rated winger Matt Jarvis.

The former Gillingham man has been in excellent form over the past 18 months and some sources believe that Jarvis may be about to be considered for an England call up, it is suggested.

The player is valued in the £8-10m bracket, and Jarvis would fit the bill when it comes to bringing in younger talents.

Urby Emanuelson.

Another new name is Ajax winger Urby Emanuelson.

There appears to be little doubt about it that the versatile winger is on his way out of Ajax after clubs from England, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain have shown an interest in signing the Dutch international.

According to a report in De Telegraaf Liverpool and Juventus are just two of the clubs that are closely monitoring the situation of the 24-year-old Emanuelson, but they're facing stiff competition in the race for the versatile player's services, Goal.com reports.

- There are plenty of interest clubs. I won't confirm or deny any names though. However, I've told interested teams that Urby won't leave Ajax during the winter transfer window, his agent was quoted as saying.

Dimitri Payet.

Another player who has been on the radar recently is St Etienne's Dimitri Payet.

Today the club have rejected claims that the young midfielder could be on his way to Liverpool in January.

St Etienne insist they have no plans to part with any of their players midway through the season and instead will be looking to bolster their squad.

- Liverpool have not contacted us, St Etienne co-president Roland Romeyer told France Football, SportingLife reports.

Croatian midfielder in January?

Todays most exiting rumour is that Liverpool in January will be making a swoop for Spurs midfielder Niko Kranjcar.

According to Metro The Times reports that the Croatian player has indicated he is keen to leave Spurs after falling out of favour at White Hart Lane because of the form of Gareth Bale and summer signing Rafael van der Vaart.

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He could get his wish to move on after Liverpool asked about his availability, The Times reports.

Kranjcar, 26, has played in England since 2006, initially with Portsmouth before making a £2 million switch to Tottenham in 2009. However, a move for Kranjcar would test the commitment of Liverpool's new owners, as Spurs are believed to value him at around £7 million.

 

The Daily Star is reporting that Liverpool and Tottenham target Ashley Young is refusing to sign a new deal with Aston Villa unless a £14million buyout clause is inserted into the contract. 

 

According to the paper, Young has had fresh talks about a £70,000 per week which would see his contract extended beyond its expiration in 2012. If Young continues to insist on such a clause however, Villa manager Gerard Houllier is willing to let the player go as he believes the player to be worth closer to £20-22million. 

 

The Star believes that a move in January could be possible if no new contract is agreed with both the Reds and Spurs both interested in signing the 25 year old winger.

More surprising is reports from the likes of Sky Sports and the Daily Mail stating that we are about to Gillinghams Ashley Miller. 

 

Miller, 16, has been in his club's junior ranks since 2003 and has gained a reputation as one of the most promising strikers in the country. His form was understood to have attracted Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Everton and Tottenham.

 

He is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in England.

Liverpool's scouting team have moved quickly to arrange a deal to take the striker to Anfield with the club keen to tie up the move to ward off other suitors.

Miller is the latest young talent to come through the ranks at Gillingham with the club having sold 15-year-old Luke Freeman to Arsenal for a six-figure fee in 2008.

Silly Season #11

24-åring fra Middlesbrough til Liverpool? Riise til Tyskland? Pourtsmouth-ving til Anfield? Alves vil bort!

I følge Kop-TV skal Liverpool se på Middlesbroughs ving Stewart Downing som et alternativ dersom kampen om å få Gareth Barry fra Aston Villa ikke skulle føre til en overgang.

Downing har denne sesongen spilt 44 kamper for Borro og scoret hele 10 mål. Den 24 år gamle venstrebeinte venstrevingen blir også linket til både Tottenham og Everton, til tross for at han nylig skrev under en ny kontrakt med Middlesbrough.

Downing har spilt sju kamper for Englands U21-lag og debuterte for a-laget i 2006 og vil trolig øke mulighetene for langslagsspill dersom han går til Liverpool og etablerer seg på laget. Men prisen skal ligge på omkring £12m.

John Arne Riise, som etter alle solemerker er på vei bort fra Liverpool, havner trolig ikke i Newcastle, slik det tidligere er blitt rapportert.

I følge News of the World vil Riise heller forsøke seg på Champions Lague-spill i tyske Schalke kommende sesong.

I følge avisa er imidlertid både Villarreal, Atletico Madrid og Juventus interessert i 27-åringen, i tillegg til at Benitez ønsker å bruke ham som lokkemat overfor Aston Villa for å hente Gareth Barry. Men avisa mener Benitez og Riise har hatt en "falling out" og at Riise vil bestemme over framtida si sjøl og heller dra til Tyskland.

Liverpool skal ha kastet seg inn i kampen om å få Portsmouths venstreving Niko Kranjcar.

I følge The People skal klubben allerede ha blitt enige med Harry Redknapp om en overgang for Peter Crouch til Portsmouth for £8m. Men Benitez ønsker nå å få Kranjcar pluss å gi penger for overgangen.

Arsenal skal også være interessert i 23 åringen, men Benitez ønsker å omskollere venstrevingen til høyreving for å fylle ut bredden på midtbanen sammen med Ryan Babel.

I dag kan vi også lese den gledelige nyheten om at Daniel Alves ønsker seg bort fra Sevilla. Han ønsker å spille på et høyere nivå og er ønsket av både Barcelona, Chelsea og Liverpool.

I hvert fall har ryktene godt høyt om Alves tidligere i forhold til Liverpool. Hvorvidt dette også er aktuelt for Benitez denne sommeren er ikke godt å vite, med Philip Degen rapportert på vei inn på høyreback-plassen.

- Jeg ønsker å dra nå og håper dette blir avklart så fort som mulig, sier Alves i følge TeamTalk.

- Men du vet aldri. For øyeblikket sier jeg adjø til alle med et "sees seinere", fordi dette gjelder ferien. Men vi får se om dette adjøet blir for lengre tid. Akkurat nå vet jeg ikke hva som skjer, sier han videre.