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[Mighty T.A.L.]

Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli is convinced they will sign Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

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Liverpool to be ranked Europe's best

Liverpool are on course to go into the forthcoming season as Europe's number one ranked team, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The Reds are currently third behind AC Milan and Chelsea in UEFA's official rankings thanks to their Champions League performances over the past four seasons, having accrued more ranking points, 104.288, than any other club in Europe.

Having won the competition in 2005, been runners up to AC Milan in 2007 and made it through to the semi-finals this year, another decent campaign in 2008/09 would see Rafa Benitez's side take the number one spot ahead of the Italians, who have not qualified for next season's Champions League, and currently managerless Chelsea.

Fellow Premier League side Arsenal are sixth in the current rankings with current Champions League holders Man United in seventh.

Other British teams on the list include Newcastle in 19th, Rangers in 20th, Middlesbrough in 27th, Spurs in 31st, Bolton in 41st, Everton in 44th and Celtic in 52nd.

Their recent form in the Champions League also means that they will go into the qualifiers for next season's competition as number one seeds and will thereby avoid the other seeded teams when the draw for the qualifying rounds is made in July.

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Originally Posted by Mighty T.A.L.

Nemeth is maybe the player who have biggest chance to make it from the youth academy and into the first team.

Was actually talking to someone who saw a lot of our reserves last season and he says that he thinks Nemeth might be the ideal partner for Torres.

Says they could be as good together as Rush and King Kenny.

Any thoughts?

[NJ10]

Thats probably a bit premature- Rush & Dalglish.

I have my doubts over Benitez's youth players, will have to see whether Nemeth gets any action next season. I think its fair to say that if he isnt featuring in at least the Carling Cup next season then he doesnt have much of a future at the club, however well he has been playing for the ressies.

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Agent: Alonso Future Up To Liverpool

Xabi Alonso’s agent insists that Liverpool hold all the cards in the ongoing transfer saga that is tipping his client to join Juventus.

Goal.com - Juventus - Agent: Alonso Future Up To Liverpool

Redknapp: I Like Crouch, But Not For £15m

Harry Redknapp wants to bring another striker to Portsmouth, and revealed that Peter Crouch could be his man if his asking price drops dramatically...

Goal.com - Portsmouth - Redknapp: I Like Crouch, But Not For £15m

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Rafa should not sell him for more less than £12M.

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Liverpool's board want to cash in on Peter Crouch, despite manager Rafa Benitez's £15 million demands. The News of the World says Benitez has vowed to keep Crouch and play him in the reserves unless he receives an £8m profit on the England international. But with the 27-year-old having just a year left on his contract, the final decision on the price will be out of Benitez's hands. Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp says he is willing to pay around £10m for Crouch. If he follows up with a firm offer, Liverpool will begin negotiations with or without Benitez's approval.

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Hertha entertain English giants

Hertha BSC Berlin will play English record champions Liverpool FC in pre-season.

The 2005 Champions League winners will visit Berlin's Olympic stadium on July 22nd, with the kick-off time still to be announced.

"The perfect attunement"

Liverpool will play their complete team, including superstars Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and all new signings.

"The match against Liverpool is an important test for us. The English record champions are star-studded throughout. The match is the perfect attunement for the new season for Berlin's football fans", Hertha sporting director Dieter Hoeneß said.

Bundesliga - Die offizielle Webseite

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Charles Itandje could be on his way to Galatasaray for around £2M.

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Galatasaray have offered Harry Kewell a 4-year-deal...

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Liverpool seems to snap up one of the biggest hot prospect from France, David N'Gog (striker), from Paris St. Germain for a £1.5M fee.

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Liverpool seems to snap up one of the biggest hot prospect from France, David N'Gog (striker), from Paris St. Germain for a £1.5M fee.

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Liverpool have completed the signing of Emmanuel Mendy. The teenage right back comes in from Murcia Deportivo. The Spaniard has signed at Anfield on a three year deal.

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Xabi Alonso is reportedly on his way to Fenerbahce.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Liverpool should not let him leave for only £12M.