Cambiasso

[Buddha]

Old news I know, but what's the forum consensus on our top "Xabi-replacement" target?

Skysports.com understands Liverpool are lining up a move for Inter Milan's Esteban Cambiasso in case they lose either Xabi Alonso or Javier Mascherano.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez is fighting to keep hold of midfield duo Alonso and Mascherano with the pair being strongly linked with moves to Spain.

Big-spending Real Madrid have openly declared their interest in Alonso, while Barcelona have refused to rule out a bid for Mascherano.

Benitez insists the pair will not be leaving Merseyside, but he is thought to be drawing up possible replacements in case he loses one or both of them with Cambiasso thought to be at the top of his wanted list.

Cambiasso has established himself as a key player for Inter since his arrival from Real Madrid in 2004 and Jose Mourinho would be loath to lose him.

Benitez is thought to be a big admirer of Cambiasso and could step up his interest if he loses either of his two midfield stars before the close of the transfer window.

 

[koze]

He got outplayed by Lucas.

Lucas gets outplayed by 90% of midfielders in the league.

 

[rage]

alternative to masch ok but a step backwards. nothing like alonso though.

 

[Stulikesdrums]

NEXT.

 

[TheBunnyman]

I think he's a very good player, even if he's not an obvious like-for-like replacement for either of them.

I actually suggested him in the 'If Xabi goes...' thread - and a few days later, we're supposedly after him. Which player shall I suggest next?

 

[the_khl]

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I think he's a very good player, even if he's not an obvious like-for-like replacement for either of them.

I actually suggested him in the 'If Xabi goes...' thread - and a few days later, we're supposedly after him. Which player shall I suggest next?

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I'm with Bunny on this one. I wouldn't prefer him to Xabi but if were to loose the Spaniard then this Argie wouldn't be a bad bet.

 

[Whitey85]

I like him. Hes a clever little player who pops the ball about nicely. Hes got loads of experience and knows what it takes to play under pressure and expectation.

However I would be worried about international games should he and Masher both fuck off to the other side of the world each game.