Christian Atsu
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I know it's only Niger, but if you look at the youtube of his performance for Ghana in that game, you see a lot more potential and talent.
Reds reject Atsu deal in favour of focusing on Sterling and Ibe
5 Jul 2013 07:29
Liverpool FC have cooled their interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu.
The 21-year-old Ghana international was on the club’s list of potential summer targets but after initial talks with the Portuguese champions the Reds have opted not to push through a deal.
Rather than spending in excess of £3million on a wide player who is out of contract next summer, boss Brendan Rodgers intends to put his faith in the young talent he already has at his disposal.
Raheem Sterling is now fully fit after recovering from the thigh injury which ended his season back in March.
The 18-year-old worked tirelessly with his rehabilitation over the summer and has impressed staff following his return to Melwood.
The Reds believe he’s ready to recapture the form he showed in the early stages of last term which earned him a first England cap and a lucrative new contract.
Sterling has been linked with a loan spell with a host of clubs keen to secure his services on a temporary basis.
However, Liverpool have no intention of allowing Sterling to leave with Rodgers expecting him to have a big role to play at Anfield in 2013/14.
Fellow teenager Jordon Ibe is another highly-rated winger the manager is ready to call upon this season.
The 17-year-old, who was signed from Wycombe Wanderers in 2011, shone on his debut against Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the last campaign – providing the assist for Philippe Coutinho’s winner.
A number of Liverpool’s other youngsters are set to head out on loan this season.
No decision has yet been made but Suso and Andre Wisdom are among those whose first-team opportunities are likely to be limited and would benefit from gaining valuable experience elsewhere.
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Good move by Brendan imo.
5 Jul 2013 07:29
Liverpool FC have cooled their interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu.
The 21-year-old Ghana international was on the club’s list of potential summer targets but after initial talks with the Portuguese champions the Reds have opted not to push through a deal.
Rather than spending in excess of £3million on a wide player who is out of contract next summer, boss Brendan Rodgers intends to put his faith in the young talent he already has at his disposal.
Raheem Sterling is now fully fit after recovering from the thigh injury which ended his season back in March.
The 18-year-old worked tirelessly with his rehabilitation over the summer and has impressed staff following his return to Melwood.
The Reds believe he’s ready to recapture the form he showed in the early stages of last term which earned him a first England cap and a lucrative new contract.
Sterling has been linked with a loan spell with a host of clubs keen to secure his services on a temporary basis.
However, Liverpool have no intention of allowing Sterling to leave with Rodgers expecting him to have a big role to play at Anfield in 2013/14.
Fellow teenager Jordon Ibe is another highly-rated winger the manager is ready to call upon this season.
The 17-year-old, who was signed from Wycombe Wanderers in 2011, shone on his debut against Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the last campaign – providing the assist for Philippe Coutinho’s winner.
A number of Liverpool’s other youngsters are set to head out on loan this season.
No decision has yet been made but Suso and Andre Wisdom are among those whose first-team opportunities are likely to be limited and would benefit from gaining valuable experience elsewhere.
- Echo
Good move by Brendan imo.
Sky report that Chelsea are in 'advanced talks' over the signing of Porto winger Christian Atsu.
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