http://www.mercafutbol.com/noticias/lacina-traore-en-mira-liverpool-119916
already racked up 18 goals in his first season, ending the campaign as the third highest scorer in the division.
Liverpool are set to miss out on imposing striker Lacina Traore, who is set to join Anzhi Makhachkala.
The 6ft 8in powerhouse, currently at Kuban Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League, was on Liverpool’s radar.
New manager Brendan Rodgers is in the market for more attacking options and hoped Traore would join his Anfield revolution.
But Anzhi have emerged as the strong favourites to land the 22-year-old, who is yet to earn a call-up for the Ivory Coast.
Anzhi, who finished fifth in the league this season and are managed by Guus Hiddink, are desperate for reinforcements in order to establish themselves as the number one force in Russian football.
And the big-spending side from the Republic of Dagestan believe they will complete the signing of Traore in the coming days.
Real Madrid’s Lassana Diarra will leave Spain for Italian giants Milan this summer, says agent Ernesto Bronzetti.
“Diarra is on holiday in America right now,” Bronzetti told Marca. “However, as soon as he is back, he’ll find an agreement with Milan.”
The 27-year-old has been at Real since his 2009 transfer from Portsmouth. He’s also played for clubs such as Le Havre, Chelsea and Arsenal.
FIFA agent Bronzetti works closely with the Liga outfit and has a good relationship with Rossoneri Vice-President Adriano Galliani.
the messiah.Mark Davies from Bolton for £6 million
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-eye-mark-davies-the-bolton-946063
Interesting snippet from Oliver Kay in "The Times" today about Villas Boas. Turns out the reason he fell out of contention for the LFC job was that he objected when he was told Rodgers, Martinez etc.would be interviewed as well as him. I cannot see how someone with THAT massive an ego will cope with a chairman as strong as Daniel Levy.