New links - Iturbe and jorghino who seems more like what we need for strengthening midfield
Liverpool are plotting to steal Argentinian wonderkid Juan Manuel Iturbe from under the noses of their rivals, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola.
Iturbe, who has been dubbed the 'new Lionel Messi' in the press, is wanted by a number of clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan and Hellas Verona.
Brendan Rodgers however wants to ensure that it's Anfield where he next plies his trade and so is eyeing a smash-and-grab move for the youngster at the end of this month.
The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan with Serie A side Verona, has impressed with his attacking guile in recent months and is heralded as having a big future ahead of him.
Liverpool face strong competition for the Porto starlet, but it's rumoured that his parent club are willing to let him go for a few of around €16million, with a move likely at the end of the season.
If sources are to be believed Rodgers is keen to pip his rivals by agreeing a deal before this month is out, in a pre-contract agreement that would see Iturbe tied to a move to Merseyside when his loan with Verona finishes.
The Italian outfit are likely to provide a stiff challenge, with Barcelona and Inter Milan also in the fight for his signature, but Liverpool chiefs remains confident of getting their man.
Rumour Three
Liverpool and Chelsea are among the growing pack of clubs chasing Jorginho and are willing to fork out £8.5m to land the Hellas Verona playmaker this winter.
The Brazilian is one of the most coveted players in Italy at the moment having made a superb start to life in the top flight for newly promoted Hellas Verona.
His first 16 Serie A appearances have yielded seven goals and propelled his side to the heady heights of sixth place in the table.
Verona are unsurprisingly desperate to retain Jorginho, but Zenit believe a bid of around £8.5m could persuade the Serie A side to part ways with the 22-year-old next month.
Liverpool are plotting to steal Argentinian wonderkid Juan Manuel Iturbe from under the noses of their rivals, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola.
Iturbe, who has been dubbed the 'new Lionel Messi' in the press, is wanted by a number of clubs, including Barcelona, Inter Milan and Hellas Verona.
Brendan Rodgers however wants to ensure that it's Anfield where he next plies his trade and so is eyeing a smash-and-grab move for the youngster at the end of this month.
The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan with Serie A side Verona, has impressed with his attacking guile in recent months and is heralded as having a big future ahead of him.
Liverpool face strong competition for the Porto starlet, but it's rumoured that his parent club are willing to let him go for a few of around €16million, with a move likely at the end of the season.
If sources are to be believed Rodgers is keen to pip his rivals by agreeing a deal before this month is out, in a pre-contract agreement that would see Iturbe tied to a move to Merseyside when his loan with Verona finishes.
The Italian outfit are likely to provide a stiff challenge, with Barcelona and Inter Milan also in the fight for his signature, but Liverpool chiefs remains confident of getting their man.
Rumour Three
Liverpool and Chelsea are among the growing pack of clubs chasing Jorginho and are willing to fork out £8.5m to land the Hellas Verona playmaker this winter.
The Brazilian is one of the most coveted players in Italy at the moment having made a superb start to life in the top flight for newly promoted Hellas Verona.
His first 16 Serie A appearances have yielded seven goals and propelled his side to the heady heights of sixth place in the table.
Verona are unsurprisingly desperate to retain Jorginho, but Zenit believe a bid of around £8.5m could persuade the Serie A side to part ways with the 22-year-old next month.
