Liverpool in shock move for Baines

[King Binny]

LIVERPOOL will make an audacious £10million move to sign Everton's Leighton Baines.

In a plan which will inflame passions on Merseyside, Anfield director of football Damien Comolli has identified the Goodison man as a top summer target.

Everton are sure to resist fiercely any efforts from their arch-rivals to tempt Baines across Stanley Park. It would be the most controversial deal between the neighbours since Nick Barmby's switch 11 years ago.

Liverpool are desperate to recruit a high-class left-back having offloaded Paul Konchesky, failed to re-sign Steven Warnock in January and been forced to play Glen Johnson in emergencies.

They also want ammunition from the flanks to supply £35m target man Andy Carroll, and Liverpool's scouts recognise Baines as one of the best crossers of a ball in the Premier League.

Scouser Baines, 26, was wanted by Bayern Munich in January, but he is settled on Merseyside.

He is one of several Everton players being eyed by Europe's wealthiest clubs this summer, with Marouane Fellaini and Jack Rodwell also likely to be targets.

The financial uncertainty at Everton, and ongoing speculation about whether David Moyes may lose patience and quit, has been playing on the mind of several players.

Everton were buoyed last week when Phil Jagielka committed himself to a new contract. That was intended to send a message that the club's most valuable assets will not be allowed to leave.

But Moyes will hope his board can attract the investment needed to fend off bids for other stars including Baines.

 

[Ryan]

Cool. Good player.

 

[Modo]

[quote author=Ryan link=topic=44622.msg1302213#msg1302213 date=1300610601]
Cool. Good player.
[/quote]
...and a Liverpool fan!

 

[TheBunnyman]

He's decent, but I'm not sure he's worth 10m nor all the hassle that it will cost us to sign him from them.

 

[Modo]

[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=44622.msg1302224#msg1302224 date=1300613081]
He's decent, but I'm not sure he's worth 10m nor all the hassle that it will cost us to sign him from them.
[/quote]

Baines is the one who needs to create the hassle in order for us to buy him. His boyhood team wants him, and when we call you don't keep us waiting.

 

[TheBunnyman]

[quote author=Modo link=topic=44622.msg1302227#msg1302227 date=1300613389]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=44622.msg1302224#msg1302224 date=1300613081]
He's decent, but I'm not sure he's worth 10m nor all the hassle that it will cost us to sign him from them.
[/quote]

Baines is the one who needs to create the hassle in order for us to buy him. His boyhood team wants him, and when we call you don't keep us waiting.
[/quote]

It would drag on all summer, with Moyes mewling to the press about big bad Liverpool unsettling his player etc. What's the point? Just sign Taiwo on a free or Enrique from Newcastle nice and early, and get the team ready for next season.

 

[Hansern]

I posted this last weekend, as there were rumours about us being interested.

Still, if Everton would sell or not is the biggest question.

 

[Judge Jules]

[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=44622.msg1302230#msg1302230 date=1300613628]
[quote author=Modo link=topic=44622.msg1302227#msg1302227 date=1300613389]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=44622.msg1302224#msg1302224 date=1300613081]
He's decent, but I'm not sure he's worth 10m nor all the hassle that it will cost us to sign him from them.
[/quote]

Baines is the one who needs to create the hassle in order for us to buy him. His boyhood team wants him, and when we call you don't keep us waiting.
[/quote]

It would drag on all summer, with Moyes mewling to the press about big bad Liverpool unsettling his player etc. What's the point? Just sign Taiwo on a free or Enrique from Newcastle nice and early, and get the team ready for next season.
[/quote]

Exactamundo. Both are better defensively as well, and Heaven knows we've lacked that at fullback lately.

 

[Fabio]

If we're buying a full back to provide width and crosses.... Doesn't fill me with hope we're after wingers.

An average crosser Of the ball for a full back and a top class winger please

 

[Judge Jules]

Yeah, agree with that too.

 

[Hansern]

We're buying wingers mate. I wouldnt worry about that.

 

[Fabio]

I think 10mil is too much. If we get him and someone of the ilk of hazard I'll be thrilled. But I think it's too much money for those 2 AND all our other areas to be catered for this summer.

 

[Woland]

[quote author=Modo link=topic=44622.msg1302214#msg1302214 date=1300610647]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=44622.msg1302213#msg1302213 date=1300610601]
Cool. Good player.
[/quote]
...and a Liverpool fan!
[/quote]

Are you sure? I thought he was a blue.

 

[Modo]

I haven't slept for 24h because of the UFC gala this morning. In a moment of clarity it struck me that most of us here are delusional in thinking that Hazard or Sanchez would want to join us.
The potential signing of Marveux shows our ambition. I've been going on about Cahill like a fockin mad man here but let's be realistic. We're basically gonna have the same back line next season and as usual, we'll be left wanting.
What will happen is that we'll buy some unknown/overrated player and expect to much from him. In the past these players have been Pennant, Gonzalez, Kewell etc.
Then we'll be back here talking about next season and a summer clear out etc. FULL CIRCLE.

Remember this post.

I'll happily eat some humble pie in August.

 

[Judge Jules]

[quote author=Krump link=topic=44622.msg1302279#msg1302279 date=1300616650]
[quote author=Modo link=topic=44622.msg1302214#msg1302214 date=1300610647]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=44622.msg1302213#msg1302213 date=1300610601]
Cool. Good player.
[/quote]
...and a Liverpool fan!
[/quote]

Are you sure? I thought he was a blue.
[/quote]

He was a Kopite as a boy, but I'm pretty sure I've seen quotes from him embracing the dark side since he signed for them.

 

[Woland]

Fair dos. If he was a red growing up then my main problem is why he isn't here already.

 

[Modo]

[quote author=Krump link=topic=44622.msg1302298#msg1302298 date=1300618154]
Fair dos. If he was a red growing up then my main problem is why he isn't here already.
[/quote]

He was released by Liverpool.

 

[themn]

Peter Reid was a Red as a kid.

His signing to Everton has made him a card-carrying cunt, now though.

I don't mind Reidy really.

The switch off allegiances has happened loads.

Fowler, Carrar to us.

The Traitor, MacKnackers, to themselves.

 

[Woland]

I know we've had the best out of the swaps, I'm just pissed off that he isn't here already. He's a top left back and we would be better with him, so not only has he been released once, we weren't in for him when he left Wigan. Seems a bit crap.

 

[Judge Jules]

[quote author=themn link=topic=44622.msg1302301#msg1302301 date=1300618567]
Peter Reid was a Red as a kid.

His signing to Everton has made him a card-carrying cunt, now though.

I don't mind Reidy really.

The switch off allegiances has happened loads.

Fowler, Carrar to us.

The Traitor, MacKnackers, to themselves.
[/quote]

TBF to McMoneyman (though doing so sticks in my gullet) he was always a blue.

 

[themn]

[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=44622.msg1302305#msg1302305 date=1300619199]
[quote author=themn link=topic=44622.msg1302301#msg1302301 date=1300618567]
Peter Reid was a Red as a kid.

His signing to Everton has made him a card-carrying cunt, now though.

I don't mind Reidy really.

The switch off allegiances has happened loads.

Fowler, Carrar to us.

The Traitor, MacKnackers, to themselves.
[/quote]

TBF to McMoneyman (though doing so sticks in my gullet) he was always a blue.
[/quote]

And ?

 

[Judge Jules]

And I thought you were saying he switched allegiance. He didn't. Even while he was a Liverpool player he said his kids would be brought up as bluenoses.

 

[themn]

[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=44622.msg1302309#msg1302309 date=1300620044]
And I thought you were saying he switched allegiance. He didn't. Even while he was a Liverpool player he said his kids would be brought up as bluenoses.
[/quote]

I was.

To himself.

As did The Traitor.

I take your point.

 

[RolandG]

A few months ago I mentioned getting Baines in. He is English and a very decent player. I'm just a bit pissed with these foreign types using us as a springboard.

I want top talnet at the club with loyalty.

 

[ILD]

YES. I wanted him when he left Wigan. 10 million is a 'bit' steep but I would nearly pay it.

It would be a load of hassle and drama trying to pinch him for them but they will need to sell soon. A Blue in work was telling me he expects Rodwell to go to United as soon as this summer because they need the money.

 

[Stulikesdrums]

I don't think Enrique at Newcastle as anywhere near Baines defensively. He'd be an excellent addition to the team.

 

[Akakabooto]

[quote author=Stulikesdrums link=topic=44622.msg1303165#msg1303165 date=1300713521]
I don't think Enrique at Newcastle as anywhere near Baines defensively. He'd be an excellent addition to the team.
[/quote]

I don't think Baines is anything special defensively either. I wouldn't mind if we signed him but £10m sounds a bit steep.

 

[Richey]

[quote author=Modo link=topic=44622.msg1302299#msg1302299 date=1300618215]
[quote author=Krump link=topic=44622.msg1302298#msg1302298 date=1300618154]
Fair dos. If he was a red growing up then my main problem is why he isn't here already.
[/quote]

He was released by Liverpool.
[/quote]

Was he? I didn't think he was ever at Liverpool.

In any case, yes we should sign him. He's a good player and we haven't had a decent left back for years.

Everton will kick up a fuss I imagine but if they are skint (which they always seem to be) then they will probably sell.

I'm not too concerned about the fee. I get the feeling there will be quite a lot of money available for the right players in the summer

 

[keniget]

10M is too much.

 

[Modo]

[quote author=Richey link=topic=44622.msg1303174#msg1303174 date=1300714339]
[quote author=Modo link=topic=44622.msg1302299#msg1302299 date=1300618215]
[quote author=Krump link=topic=44622.msg1302298#msg1302298 date=1300618154]
Fair dos. If he was a red growing up then my main problem is why he isn't here already.
[/quote]

He was released by Liverpool.
[/quote]

Was he? I didn't think he was ever at Liverpool.

In any case, yes we should sign him. He's a good player and we haven't had a decent left back for years.

Everton will kick up a fuss I imagine but if they are skint (which they always seem to be) then they will probably sell.

I'm not too concerned about the fee. I get the feeling there will be quite a lot of money available for the right players in the summer
[/quote]

"As a boy I supported... Liverpool. As a local lad I used to watch from The Kop when Robbie Fowler was making his name. I started out at [size=12pt]Liverpool's Centre of Excellence[/size] and although it was disappointing when nothing came of it, I was lucky that both Wigan and Wolves wanted to sign me."

http://www.toffeeweb.com/players/current/Baines.php