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[mark1975]

Swansea may be bracing themselves for a shock bid from Liverpool for Nathan Dyer, after clinching the signing of Wayne Routledge.

It's been suggested that the Swans have moved to secure the signature of another winger as they fear losing Dyer due to a dispute over a new contract.

Routledge, who has just the Premier League new boys from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee, certainly shares many qualities with his fellow wide man, but manager Brendan Rodgers would ideally like to have both players in the same team.

However, the Swans can't afford to risk letting the 23-year-old walk away for nothing as Dorus de Vries and Darren Pratley did this summer, as he is now in the final 12 months of his existing deal.

Rodgers was initially optimistic that Dyer would put pen to paper on a new deal, but the reported interest from Liverpool is a concern, particularly with the Reds' new policy of signing top young British talent.

 

[mark1975]

Liverpool's Joe Cole looks increasingly likely to be leaving Anfield this summer, with Paris St Germain interested in usurping Spurs as the leading contenders to sign the midfielder on a free transfer.

Cole has told friends that he would be open to a move abroad if he could not secure a spot with a Barclays Premier League club.

However, his first-choice option could still come to fruition.

A Spurs insider has said the north London club are preparing a 'very lucrative' offer that could see him tempted into a return to the capital.

Liverpool are also open to the move, as it would see Cole's salary removed from the wage bill.

French club PSG, now backed by the Qatar Investment Authority, have been linked to a number of players this summer, with Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov rumoured to be at the top of their shopping list.

However, there is still the chance that Cole will stay in England, as Harry Redknapp is interested in bringing the 29-year-old to White Hart Lane.

But first the Spurs boss must look to offload some of his squad before dipping into the transfer market.

Barclays Premier League new boys QPR are also rumoured to be following the progress of Cole and may be willing to make an offer.

 

[mark1975]

.......and the cherry:


Liverpool are ready to hijack Arsenal's potential move for Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard.

The Merseyside club are eyeing one more attacking player and have already made an enquiry for Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay.

However, it is unclear how likely it will be to land the Dutchman as he was only signed by the Catalans in January. Therefore, Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has turned his attentions to 20-year-old Hazard who is also a target for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

The Frenchman even admitted in January that the club were tracking him. He said: "We follow him. And personally I think he's a real talent and he's good enough to play for Arsenal, yes.

"In the offensive department we have many players. At the end of the season we'll have a look at the situation but at the moment it's completely ruled out."

The Lille midfielder has attracted the interest of a host of top European clubs following a season in which he was instrumental in his club's first league title since 1954.

Arsenal though, remain favourites to sign Hazard thanks to their close ties with Lille built during their successful negotiations over £10.9m forward Gervinho.

The Gunners are reportedly willing to meet the £20m asking price but will only make an offer with the proceeds of any possible sale from Samir Nasri or Cesc Fabregas.

This has given Liverpool a window of opportunity to make a move for the Belgian starlet, although they must also off-load players before making an official bid.

A number of players are expected to leave the Reds in the coming weeks with Alberto Aquilani, Milan Jovanovic, David N'Gog and Joe Cole all reported to be on the verge of moves.

It is thought the departure of that quartet will free up enough space on the wage bill and generate enough transfer money to fund a move for Hazard.

 

[ILD]

Imagine getting Hazard as a late power signing.

Did Dyer once play for Southampton?

 

[mark1975]

[quote author=ILD link=topic=46352.msg1375262#msg1375262 date=1312629858]
Did Dyer once play for Southampton?
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Yeah mate, he moved to Swansea a couple of seasons ago. 4 goals in 89 games for the Swans though.. hmmm....

 

[ILD]

I remember him being goodish around the time Walcott was breaking out. Yeah perhaps PASS.

Loving that Hazard link. Yes Please. Doubt we'd be lucky to pull off a signing like that after spending what we have.

 

[The Slugmonster]

I like dyer...he caused comotion during the playoffs. Goals to games ratio worries me a bit. Id like to see how he does in the league this season first but he has potential. On another note.......imagine if we signed Hazard........id cream myself!!!

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Hazard ... naaaaah, no way.

 

[RolandG]

Hazard would be a dream and signal very serious title winning credentials.