By Steve Wilson
Last Updated: 7:46am BST 07/07/2008
Last Updated: 7:46am BST 07/07/2008
Steve Finnan has emerged as the unlikely answer to the nagging question hanging over Gareth Barry's protracted move to Anfield.
With Liverpool having their opening £12 million offer turned down by Aston Villa, and receiving a similar response to their latest bid of £15 million plus add-ons that could see the fee rise to £17 million, manager Rafael Benitez may now include Finnan in the package to meet Villa's asking price. The Irish full-back is valued at around £2 million and Martin O'Neill is an admirer of the player.
That will be important in convincing Finnan to leave for a club not playing in Europe as O'Neill would guarantee him a starting place.
Benitez is also close to completing a deal for Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri. Cavalieri's agent claimed that his client has been in England over the weekend to finalise the move.
This could see Scott Carson leave the club but Benitez's valuation of £10 million has dissuaded prospective bids from Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion.
With Liverpool having their opening £12 million offer turned down by Aston Villa, and receiving a similar response to their latest bid of £15 million plus add-ons that could see the fee rise to £17 million, manager Rafael Benitez may now include Finnan in the package to meet Villa's asking price. The Irish full-back is valued at around £2 million and Martin O'Neill is an admirer of the player.
That will be important in convincing Finnan to leave for a club not playing in Europe as O'Neill would guarantee him a starting place.
Benitez is also close to completing a deal for Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri. Cavalieri's agent claimed that his client has been in England over the weekend to finalise the move.
This could see Scott Carson leave the club but Benitez's valuation of £10 million has dissuaded prospective bids from Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion.
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utusanLFC :
This is what happened always to the unsung hero. hmmm....
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