Former Fulham player, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eddie-Johnson-c11841 viewed Clint Dempsey’s proposed move to Liverpool as a step forward in the striker’s career, and believed that the American International will be a worthy addition to the Reds squad.
The 29-year old has been heavily linked to a move to Anfield this summer. According to some reports, the Merseyside club have reportedly made an offer of 5 million pounds for the striker. Even though the Cottagers had initially put his price tag to be close
to 10 million pounds, they are expected to give in to the Reds demand, keeping in view his old age and the fact that he has now entered into the final year of his contract at Craven Cottage.
If some reports are to be believed, the Anfield outfit are also close to finalizing a loan deal with West Ham United for their 35 million pounds striker Andy Carroll – a step viewed by many as a measure taken by the Reds to facilitate Dempsey’s arrival at
Anfield.
Johnson, a veteran of 19 games for the Whites, voiced his comments in favour of the proposed deal, and felt that Liverpool are only set to gain from it.
He posted a message on his twitter account which read, “Andy Carroll on loan to west ham. Looks like its opening up space for my boy @clint_dempsey. Dempsey will be a great contribution to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809. #topplayer.”
The American International was the highest goal scorer for Fulham in their impressive 2011/12 campaign, netting 17 goals in 37 league appearances.
Nevertheless, Johnson’s tweets were met with criticism and disapproval by the Cottagers fans, who viewed them as a mean to demonize their club.
The striker moved to quell this impression by insisting that his comments did not aim any disrespect towards Fulham. He elaborated that he was just glad to know that his compatriot has been considered by one of the best clubs in the world, and he viewed
it as a step forward in his career.
“Fulham is a fantastic club nothing towards the club at all. I read something and him being my mate would be happy if it happened. You people are taking this the wrong way. For any American to get the chance to play for a top club like that u wanna see it
happen,” he added.
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