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Liverpool agree Aspas fee

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According to reports Liverpool’s bid of £7.7 million has been accepted by Celta Vigo for the transfer of striker Iago Aspas.

Aspas has scored 60 goals in 130 appearances for Celta and was strongly rumored with a move to the Premier League in the January Transfer Window.

The 25 year old scored 12 goals with 6 assist in 33 appearances in La Liga this season, can lead the line, play as a second striker or in a wider role.

Aspas will become Liverpool’s second signing for the summer following the capture of Kolo Toure.

Liverpool complete Kolo Toure signing

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Liverpool FC confirmed they will sign Manchester City defender Kolo Toure on a free transfer on July 1. A statement in the official site read:

“Liverpool Football Club can today announce they have agreed a deal in principal with Kolo Toure to join the club on July 1.  The powerful defender will be registered as a Reds player when his current deal with Manchester City expires.”

The Ivorian was out of contract with Manchester City, and Liverpool were rumored to be keen on bringing in some much needed experience in the defensive department after the retirement of Jamie Carragher.

Liverpool will offer Toure a two-year deal as they look to make the defender their first signing of the summer.

The 32 year old was a member of Arsenal’s invincibles side that won the league title in 2004 and was a regular for Manchester City in his first two seasons.  Toure certainly is a world class centre back with more than a decade of Premier league experience. However the 32 year old will be used as a second choice defender, someone who can come in and stabilise panic with his experience during the dying moments of the game.

Reds close to Carroll sale

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It is rumoured Liverpool have agreed a fee with West Ham for Striker Carroll after the club showed desire in keeping the player after his successful loan spell at Upton Park.

Reports suggest Liverpool had a £15 million offer accepted on Tuesday for the 24-year-old, and it all depends on Carroll’s willingness for a permanent move.

Rodgers told the reporters he has spoken to Carroll about his future, telling

“It was just a general conversation in terms of the experience of getting out and playing. He enjoyed that apart from the injury.  At the start of the season the whole thing was about going and getting games because he wasn’t going to be a starter here. We will talk again with him and the club to see how it all evolves. It’s one of those situations where it will probably be resolved a lot quicker than that for both parties.  It’s a difficult one. I spoke to him and we had a good chat.  In terms of the money, that’s something out of my control. But he’s a talent so we will assess the whole situation.  The objective at the beginning of the season was for him to go out and play. He’s gone away to think of what we spoke about and we will talk again through the weeks.”

Liverpool FC: ‘Pepe Reina not for sale’

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has denied reports suggesting shot stopper Pepe Reina will leave the club at the end of the season and insisted Reina will not be leaving the club this summer.

There were suggestions earlier this season that Rodgers was looking to sell Reina with the 30-year old constantly linked with a £10m move to Barcelona.  Rodgers said:

“It’s that silly season now that starts up all the rumors and what not but Pepe’s not for sale.  He’s got three years left on his contract here, he’s happy and obviously there’s speculation but it’s not worth commenting on.”

Liverpool FC: Gerrard ‘We lacked cutting edge’

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Liverpool Skipper Steven Gerrard believes the goalless draw against Everton is another proof that Liverpool lacks that cutting edge to finish of teams.

The match ended in 0-0 draw with Liverpool struggling to turn their possession into clear-cut chances without top scorer Luis Suarez.

Gerrard said:

“We all wanted [a goal] at the end, mainly for this fella [Jamie Carragher] playing in his last derby.  Everton have improved a lot. They’ve had a good season and are difficult to beat and that sums our season up in a way.  We played well but lacked the cutting edge against the sides above us. We’ll take a point but we’re slightly disappointed it wasn’t three.”

Carragher who played his last derby also expressed disappointment to not to sign off with a win in his final game against Everton.

”It’s a fair result. It wasn’t to be and a draw was a fair result. There weren’t too many chances at either end. It was a tense derby if you like and credit to Everton.  Coming to Anfield and getting a draw is a good result. I’m slightly disappointed but a fair result in the end I think. It was a good day. I’ve got a few games left with Liverpool. It was a big-game derby and I would have liked to have won it but ultimately we didn’t lose.”

Liverpool FC: Steven Gerrard set to pen new deal

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According to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool have opened talks with club captain Steven Gerrard over a contract-extension.

The England skipper expects to pen a new deal over the next few months, with his current contract expiring at the end of the 2013/14 season.  He said:

“They want me to extend, I want to extend, so it’s just a matter of time really.  How long for I’m not too sure yet. That’s under discussion at the moment. But it will get sorted one way or another in the summer.”

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has also confirmed that talks have taken place with midfielder, stating:

“Stevie and I went out for something to eat a couple of weeks back and had a good chat about plans and whatnot.  I have been ever so pleased with Stevie this year. For me as a manager, to have a captain like that has been brilliant. He’s certainly one I would envisage to be here for a good few years yet.”

Liverpool fans will be hoping that their talisman in Steven Gerrard will stay at the club for the years to come having notched up 9 goals and 9 assists in England’s top-flight this season – proving yet still to be one of the best in the business, all at the ripe age of 32.

Rodgers plays down Philippe Coutinho praise

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Liverpool Boss Brendan Rodgers has played down growing hype surrounding Liverpool ‘s new Number 10 Philippe Coutinho, after the Brazilian starred in a 6-0 win at Newcastle United.

Coutinho was in sensational form when Liverpool ripped Newcastle apart , a 6-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday. Coutinho has become a regular since arriving from Inter Milan for £8 million in January.  We build up players in the country and put them on a pedestal and then quickly nail them down.

“He’s had an outstanding performance and people can see why we brought him in.  He’s 20 years of age and fits the culture of what we’re trying to do here.  He’s technically strong and he’s a very humble boy.  He works hard, you can see the effort in his game, the pressure, the intensity, so he fits in really well, but there’s a long way to go.  If you look at the stats you’ll see I haven’t eased him in gently. He’s played nearly every game.”

How do you rate Coutinho’s performance against Newcastle last weekend. Was he the man of the match? Is he the best signing Rodgers has made for Liverpool?

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