Off Season Puntsphere Rumours.

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What the feck are liv'pool doing?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ol/4646695.stm

Looks like Gerrard is off, probably to Chelski but I'd love it if United bought him. Not gonna happen tho'

He had a training ground bust up with the manager.:saga:

[JPaul]

I'd say Man U are contenders, Glazer wants to prove he's putting money into the club, Gerrard has already said he is his favourite player and a perfect replacement for Keane who's on his last leg it seems. However if Chelsea really want him, Chelsea will get

You would think that, but the top players get such good deals that Chelski offering more might not actually matter. They are already multi-millionaires, looking at mega bucks contracts, so they can go to the club they want, not the highest bidder.

Yes Chelski can probably do the deal with the club, but that does not mean that the player will agree personal terms. The days of treating players like cattle are long gone.

However I think, for Liv'pool fans, anyone would be better than manutd, which may sway him elsewhere (with apologies to metaphors everywhere).

Word has it that Bellamy is having a larf with Newcastle by not going without them giving him contract compensation. Saying that he doesn't want to go and will stay with the boys (not Bhoys) and pick up his ridiculous salary for doing nowt. Which is pissing Souness off, obviously.

Anyway, more importantly, t'Hoops won the Scottish Masters. The big one.

[Peerzy]

I'd say Man U are contenders, Glazer wants to prove he's putting money into the club, Gerrard has already said he is his favourite player and a perfect replacement for Keane who's on his last leg it seems. However if Chelsea really want him, Chelsea will get

You would think that, but the top players get such good deals that Chelski offering more might not actually matter. They are already multi-millionaires, looking at mega bucks contracts, so they can go to the club they want, not the highest bidder.

Yes Chelski can probably do the deal with the club, but that does not mean that the player will agree personal terms. The days of treating players like cattle are long gone.

However I think, for Liv'pool fans, anyone would be better than manutd, which may sway him elsewhere (with apologies to metaphors everywhere).

Word has it that Bellamy is having a larf with Newcastle by not going without them giving him contract compensation. Saying that he doesn't want to go and will stay with the boys (not Bhoys) and pick up his ridiculous salary for doing nowt. Which is pissing Souness off, obviously.

Anyway, more importantly, t'Hoops won the Scottish Masters. The big one.

Yup, first the team has to agree on a price for the player before contract talks can even start, if Gerrard has decided he will not leave for love nor Chelsea's money then the price they offer to club is of no matter because he's gonna reject the contract.

Liverpool have confirmed Chelsea have made a £32 million pound bid for him and have responded by rushing open contract talks (Read: Leaving a message on Stevie G's answer phone) and offered him an extra two years and £100K a week.

Gerrard said he wanted something between 90k-100k but its if this bust up with the boss is not repairable.

To be honest i hope Chelsea sign him, he's a great player and it would mean we would have 3 or the 4 starting midfield for England Ofcourse if Madrid get him it'll be 2 a piece


Also Liverpool have signed 3 spanish players, including a new keeper, so even if Gerrard doesn't move to Madrid it looks like he's gonna have to start learning Spanish

[manker]

West Ham have just signed the occasionally error prone but undoubtedly talented centre half duo of Gabbidon and Collins from Cardiff, for a combined fee of about £3million.

It's a shame to see them leave but the youth policy at West Ham has always been excellent so at least they'll have ample opportunity to fulfil their potential - it's probably the ideal club for both at this point in their respective careers.


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I simply can't see Man Utd signing Gerrard, I agree with JP. Liverpool players just don't get transferred to us. Also, despite the bluster on Friday, t'glazers won't stump up circa £40million for one player just now.

It might just be a ruse by his agent to put a rocket under Liverpool and get the improved contract. I think he'll stay but if he does go, I reckon it'll be abroad (Madrid).

[manker]

Gerrard's just turned down £100,000 per week and catagorically stated that he wants to leave.

This is in direct response to Liverpool's turning down of a £32million bid by Chelski. According to the BBC website.

Looks like he's off there, then

[Barbarossa]

Gerrard's just turned down £100,000 per week and catagorically stated that he wants to leave.

This is in direct response to Liverpool's turning down of a £32million bid by Chelski. According to the BBC website.

Looks like he's off there, then

I think if he's now put in a formal transfer request, then Real Madrid may make an offer..

[manker]

Gerrard's just turned down £100,000 per week and catagorically stated that he wants to leave.

This is in direct response to Liverpool's turning down of a £32million bid by Chelski. According to the BBC website.

Looks like he's off there, then

I think if he's now put in a formal transfer request, then Real Madrid may make an offer..

I read that too but think Madrid were hinting at the player simply rejecting a contract, rather than handing in an official transfer request - altho' the Beeb seem to disagree with me.

Anyhow, if he hands in a transfer request then he won't be entitled to any loyalty payments. His agent will probably advise against that and we'll be met with a wall of silence or meaningless soundbites from Gerrard until his move is complete.


Mind, my statement a couple of hours ago saying that I thought he'd stay was completely wrong so ... I duno

[Peerzy]

Well good news for Chelsea fans

After seeing whats happened to Owen and spending all the time on the bench last season i think Gerrard would slightly prefer to stay in the UK. The fact that he brought a house 10 minutes away from the Chelsea training ground is a good sign. Also i think he wants to win the premiership so he has a medel for every UK trophy possble (Bar the Euro Super Cup where they will play CSK Mossco in a month or so's time)

[JPaul]

Well good news for Chelsea fans

After seeing whats happened to Owen and spending all the time on the bench last season i think Gerrard would slightly prefer to stay in the UK. The fact that he brought a house 10 minutes away from the Chelsea training ground is a good sign. Also i think he wants to win the premiership so he has a medel for every UK trophy possble (Bar the Euro Super Cup where they will play CSK Mossco in a month or so's time)

This seems most likely now.

He is going, I think we're agreed.

Not to manutd, for financial and rivalry reasons.

Let's face it, if it's the UK it's Chelski.

What about Barca, are they a possibility. Playing alongside some great players and actually getting a game may appeal.

[manker]

Madrid have their regulars.

Becks gets in the side when fit so, as their Galactico of the summer, I'm sure Gerrard would play just as much, if not more. It's just that the gulf in class is a lot bigger in La Liga so resting the regulars, particularly after a CL expedition, is easier to get away with.

Barca, Juve or Milan could afford him, maybe. Real's finances aren't the best at the moment. It really is only Chelsea who could afford him without batting an eyelid. It's all according where he wants to go. Obviously Liverpool would be more receptive to an overseas bid but Chelsea are clear favourites, atm.