Adbs said:Tony Barrett, well known Liverpool journo working for The Times ratifies exactly what I said a few hours ago (Even the Thiago Silva bit) and I got laughed at, whilst people thanked the clear BS merchant in the original post. Oh well, won't bother again.
Liverpool would be willing to sell Daniel Agger to Manchester City if they receive a “ridiculous offer” for the defender.
Liverpool have rejected two bids from City for the Denmark international, the second valuing Agger at about £20 million. But they are prepared to do business if their asking price is met, with Rodgers hoping to use the proceeds from any sale to reinvest in his squad.
Liverpool have made it clear to Brian Marwood, City’s chief football administration officer, that they are seeking a fee of about £27 million for Agger. That valuation may appear unrealistic given the 27-year-old’s patchy fitness record, but Liverpool regard Agger as one of Europe’s best defenders and want a fee that reflects that status.
Rodgers claimed that Paris Saint- Germain’s recent signing of Thiago Silva has established the market rate for central defenders. “Silva has left AC Milan for PSG for £40 million,” he said. “He [Agger] is one of the leading players in European football, so it is going to be a big valuation. Every player has a price and top centre halves are at a premium.”
Asked if Liverpool had received offers from City, Rodgers said: “Yes, but nowhere near the valuation of what the player is worth. You can only consider something like that if it is going to benefit you.
“Of course, you might lose a top player but if it benefits you going forward, and you can make two or three steps because of it, you may have to consider it. But we don’t want to sell him, so unless someone comes in with a ridiculous offer that makes you look at it and think you can benefit in one or two other areas, there is no way I want to lose one of my best players.
“Daniel is a top player and any manager will tell you that they don’t want to lose their best players. But I suppose at every club, every player has a price.”
Liverpool have made it clear to Brian Marwood, City’s chief football administration officer, that they are seeking a fee of about £27 million for Agger. That valuation may appear unrealistic given the 27-year-old’s patchy fitness record, but Liverpool regard Agger as one of Europe’s best defenders and want a fee that reflects that status.
Liverpool are set to make Joe Allen their second major signing of the summer after triggering a release clause in the Wales international’s contract with Swansea City by tabling a £15 million bid.
Marvin said:Too much.
We can go back in Jan or the Summer. There's no urgency for City to do any deals any more
Adbs said:Tony Barrett, well known Liverpool journo working for The Times ratifies exactly what I said a few hours ago (Even the Thiago Silva bit) and I got laughed at, whilst people thanked the clear BS merchant in the original post. Oh well, won't bother again.
Liverpool would be willing to sell Daniel Agger to Manchester City if they receive a “ridiculous offer” for the defender.
Liverpool have rejected two bids from City for the Denmark international, the second valuing Agger at about £20 million. But they are prepared to do business if their asking price is met, with Rodgers hoping to use the proceeds from any sale to reinvest in his squad.
Liverpool have made it clear to Brian Marwood, City’s chief football administration officer, that they are seeking a fee of about £27 million for Agger. That valuation may appear unrealistic given the 27-year-old’s patchy fitness record, but Liverpool regard Agger as one of Europe’s best defenders and want a fee that reflects that status.
Rodgers claimed that Paris Saint- Germain’s recent signing of Thiago Silva has established the market rate for central defenders. “Silva has left AC Milan for PSG for £40 million,” he said. “He [Agger] is one of the leading players in European football, so it is going to be a big valuation. Every player has a price and top centre halves are at a premium.”
Asked if Liverpool had received offers from City, Rodgers said: “Yes, but nowhere near the valuation of what the player is worth. You can only consider something like that if it is going to benefit you.
“Of course, you might lose a top player but if it benefits you going forward, and you can make two or three steps because of it, you may have to consider it. But we don’t want to sell him, so unless someone comes in with a ridiculous offer that makes you look at it and think you can benefit in one or two other areas, there is no way I want to lose one of my best players.
“Daniel is a top player and any manager will tell you that they don’t want to lose their best players. But I suppose at every club, every player has a price.”
waspish said:Adbs said:Tony Barrett, well known Liverpool journo working for The Times ratifies exactly what I said a few hours ago (Even the Thiago Silva bit) and I got laughed at, whilst people thanked the clear BS merchant in the original post. Oh well, won't bother again.
Liverpool would be willing to sell Daniel Agger to Manchester City if they receive a “ridiculous offer” for the defender.
Liverpool have rejected two bids from City for the Denmark international, the second valuing Agger at about £20 million. But they are prepared to do business if their asking price is met, with Rodgers hoping to use the proceeds from any sale to reinvest in his squad.
Liverpool have made it clear to Brian Marwood, City’s chief football administration officer, that they are seeking a fee of about £27 million for Agger. That valuation may appear unrealistic given the 27-year-old’s patchy fitness record, but Liverpool regard Agger as one of Europe’s best defenders and want a fee that reflects that status.
Rodgers claimed that Paris Saint- Germain’s recent signing of Thiago Silva has established the market rate for central defenders. “Silva has left AC Milan for PSG for £40 million,” he said. “He [Agger] is one of the leading players in European football, so it is going to be a big valuation. Every player has a price and top centre halves are at a premium.”
Asked if Liverpool had received offers from City, Rodgers said: “Yes, but nowhere near the valuation of what the player is worth. You can only consider something like that if it is going to benefit you.
“Of course, you might lose a top player but if it benefits you going forward, and you can make two or three steps because of it, you may have to consider it. But we don’t want to sell him, so unless someone comes in with a ridiculous offer that makes you look at it and think you can benefit in one or two other areas, there is no way I want to lose one of my best players.
“Daniel is a top player and any manager will tell you that they don’t want to lose their best players. But I suppose at every club, every player has a price.”
Thought in yesterday's paper he said 22m and he's ours?
Tell em to fuck of
People disputed what you were saying not because you, like Barrett, quoted Rodgers, but because you agreed with the sentiment that Agger is on a par with these players and is worth that valuation iirc.Adbs said:Tony Barrett, well known Liverpool journo working for The Times ratifies exactly what I said a few hours ago (Even the Thiago Silva bit) and I got laughed at, whilst people thanked the clear BS merchant in the original post. Oh well, won't bother again.
Liverpool would be willing to sell Daniel Agger to Manchester City if they receive a “ridiculous offer” for the defender.
Liverpool have rejected two bids from City for the Denmark international, the second valuing Agger at about £20 million. But they are prepared to do business if their asking price is met, with Rodgers hoping to use the proceeds from any sale to reinvest in his squad.
Liverpool have made it clear to Brian Marwood, City’s chief football administration officer, that they are seeking a fee of about £27 million for Agger. That valuation may appear unrealistic given the 27-year-old’s patchy fitness record, but Liverpool regard Agger as one of Europe’s best defenders and want a fee that reflects that status.
Rodgers claimed that Paris Saint- Germain’s recent signing of Thiago Silva has established the market rate for central defenders. “Silva has left AC Milan for PSG for £40 million,” he said. “He [Agger] is one of the leading players in European football, so it is going to be a big valuation. Every player has a price and top centre halves are at a premium.”
Asked if Liverpool had received offers from City, Rodgers said: “Yes, but nowhere near the valuation of what the player is worth. You can only consider something like that if it is going to benefit you.
“Of course, you might lose a top player but if it benefits you going forward, and you can make two or three steps because of it, you may have to consider it. But we don’t want to sell him, so unless someone comes in with a ridiculous offer that makes you look at it and think you can benefit in one or two other areas, there is no way I want to lose one of my best players.
“Daniel is a top player and any manager will tell you that they don’t want to lose their best players. But I suppose at every club, every player has a price.”
Adbs said:waspish said:Adbs said:Tony Barrett, well known Liverpool journo working for The Times ratifies exactly what I said a few hours ago (Even the Thiago Silva bit) and I got laughed at, whilst people thanked the clear BS merchant in the original post. Oh well, won't bother again.
Thought in yesterday's paper he said 22m and he's ours?
Tell em to fuck of
Not sure what he said yesterday, but he is the trusted journo of the club and often gets directly briefed, so he knows his stuff.
Think the info came from the press conference today though, apparently Rodgers likes briefing off the record. I presume its the same source my guy got the info from earlier on today but I don't know as he doesn't tell me.
Lizzie110 said:The Times are reporting that Liverpool have turned down a £20 million bid
Adbs said:Tony Barrett, well known Liverpool journo working for The Times ratifies exactly what I said a few hours ago (Even the Thiago Silva bit) and I got laughed at, whilst people thanked the clear BS merchant in the original post. Oh well, won't bother again.
Liverpool would be willing to sell Daniel Agger to Manchester City if they receive a “ridiculous offer” for the defender.
Liverpool have rejected two bids from City for the Denmark international, the second valuing Agger at about £20 million. But they are prepared to do business if their asking price is met, with Rodgers hoping to use the proceeds from any sale to reinvest in his squad.
Liverpool have made it clear to Brian Marwood, City’s chief football administration officer, that they are seeking a fee of about £27 million for Agger. That valuation may appear unrealistic given the 27-year-old’s patchy fitness record, but Liverpool regard Agger as one of Europe’s best defenders and want a fee that reflects that status.
Rodgers claimed that Paris Saint- Germain’s recent signing of Thiago Silva has established the market rate for central defenders. “Silva has left AC Milan for PSG for £40 million,” he said. “He [Agger] is one of the leading players in European football, so it is going to be a big valuation. Every player has a price and top centre halves are at a premium.”
Asked if Liverpool had received offers from City, Rodgers said: “Yes, but nowhere near the valuation of what the player is worth. You can only consider something like that if it is going to benefit you.
“Of course, you might lose a top player but if it benefits you going forward, and you can make two or three steps because of it, you may have to consider it. But we don’t want to sell him, so unless someone comes in with a ridiculous offer that makes you look at it and think you can benefit in one or two other areas, there is no way I want to lose one of my best players.
“Daniel is a top player and any manager will tell you that they don’t want to lose their best players. But I suppose at every club, every player has a price.”