Barry overpriced as Reds eye Silva
by Ben Blackmore, 10 August 2008
The name of David Silva has aligned itself with Liverpool after chief executive Rick Parry all-but-ruled-out the signing of Gareth Barry.
Parry confirmed that Aston Villa’s asking price has been deemed too expensive by the Liverpool board – who only saw Barry as a necessary purchase when Xabi Alonso appeared to be heading to Juventus.
Alonso’s immediate future will be tied to Liverpool when he becomes cup-tied in Europe on Wednesday, with Benitez left with no other option than to play the visionary passer due to the Olympic commitments of Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva.
And that will bring Silva’s name to the top of Benitez’s wishlist, after the Liverpool manager admitted his squad if short of a left-sided player on Saturday.
Silva has snubbed a new Valencia contract, and the Liverpool board are reportedly ready to give the green light to a £16 million player whom they feel is a more necessary purchase than Barry.
Parry cleared up The Reds’ stance on Barry, telling the Liverpool website: "There has been a lot of comment regarding our position with regards to Gareth Barry.
"This is not about questioning the manager's judgment or the ability of a particular player. The owners have clearly demonstrated throughout the year they are willing to back Rafa in the transfer market and will continue to do so.
"It is obviously the selling club's prerogative to put whatever price they want on the player, but on this occasion Liverpool think the price quoted is too high."
The name of David Silva has aligned itself with Liverpool after chief executive Rick Parry all-but-ruled-out the signing of Gareth Barry.
Parry confirmed that Aston Villa’s asking price has been deemed too expensive by the Liverpool board – who only saw Barry as a necessary purchase when Xabi Alonso appeared to be heading to Juventus.
Alonso’s immediate future will be tied to Liverpool when he becomes cup-tied in Europe on Wednesday, with Benitez left with no other option than to play the visionary passer due to the Olympic commitments of Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva.
And that will bring Silva’s name to the top of Benitez’s wishlist, after the Liverpool manager admitted his squad if short of a left-sided player on Saturday.
Silva has snubbed a new Valencia contract, and the Liverpool board are reportedly ready to give the green light to a £16 million player whom they feel is a more necessary purchase than Barry.
Parry cleared up The Reds’ stance on Barry, telling the Liverpool website: "There has been a lot of comment regarding our position with regards to Gareth Barry.
"This is not about questioning the manager's judgment or the ability of a particular player. The owners have clearly demonstrated throughout the year they are willing to back Rafa in the transfer market and will continue to do so.
"It is obviously the selling club's prerogative to put whatever price they want on the player, but on this occasion Liverpool think the price quoted is too high."
Forget about Barry and get Silva.
Barry has only one year contract (correct me if I am wrong) left and we can get it free last season or at least much lower price later this season.作者: steve86 時間: 2008-8-13 12:58 AM
WELCOME SILVA.......LIVERPOOL NEED A LEFT WING LIKE HIM.... 作者: puma8811 時間: 2008-8-13 06:22 PM
Valencia have rejected a bid by Manchester United for David Silva, according to the striker's agent.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants a new forward before the transfer window closes on 31 August - but £20m-rated Silva, 22, wants to stay at Valencia.
The Spanish international's agent Julio Llorente said: "United made an offer for David Silva, but this has been turned down by Valencia."
He also said, if Silva had to move, he would prefer Real Madrid or Barcelona.
"Silva doesn't want to play in England because he is happy at Valencia," he said. "His family are settled and if he was to move it would only be to another Spanish club, like Real Madrid or Barcelona.
"David Silva will start the new season at Valencia."
Silva, who plays in an advanced attacking role for both his club and country, has been closely linked with a number of top clubs this summer after helping Spain to win the European Championship in June with a series of inspired displays.
But it appears highly unlikely the player will be moving soon, unless Valencia decide to sell.
"He doesn't want to play in another country at the moment," said Llorente.
"Valencia have the power in their hands. David Silva can't go to another team because he has a contract for five more years."作者: cenachamprey619 時間: 2008-8-13 10:31 PM
Anybody heard of Vicente from valencia????????
he is a left winger and a good buy
