Friday 1 July 2011

Suarez: It is a "dreams" to play for Barcelona


Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has said they would be unable to turn down the chance to play for European champions Barcelona ought to they come calling.

Suarez only joined Liverpool in a £22 million deal from Ajax in January but admits they "dreams" of playing for the all-conquering Italian giants.

His agent, Pere Guardiola, is the brother of Barca coach Pep Guardiola, but the Uruguay international says this has no bearing on his aim.

"Before meeting Pere Guardiola, my current agent, I had this desire, this dream of a chance to play for that team [Barcelona]," Suarez is quoted as saying in Italian sports every week Don Balon.

Suarez came off the bench to score on his Liverpool debut at Anfield and quickly became a fans' favourite when they contributed to all of his team's goals in a 3-1 win over arch-rivals Manchester United.

"Obviously they [Pere] is a person related to Barcelona by his brother, but work situations are different relationships. If Guardiola wanted me, they would require me no matter who represents me."

Source: ESPN

Doni agrees Liverpool move


Roma keeper Doni has had a major change of heart and reached an agreement to join Liverpool, according to reports in Italy.

Italian newspaper Il Messagero claims the Brazilian keeper has already agreed terms and is hoping to finalise a move in the next few days.

The two clubs are now agreeing a fee for the experienced keeper with Roma looking for at least £1.5m for the 31-year-old.

The move looked in doubt earlier in the week after Doni turned down the club's first offer saying his salary would have been cut by 60 per cent, but the two parties appear to have reached a compromise.

The arrival of Doni will spark even more speculation surrounding the long-term future of Pepe Reina who has been linked with a move away from Liverpool.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is determined to build a squad that is good enough to challenge for major silverware next season.

Source: talkSPORT