Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish eyes Porto defender Rolando and Toulouse ace Moussa Sissoko
According to reports from Merseyside, Liverpool are chasing the signature of Porto defender Rolando with Kenny Dalglish a big admirer of the centre-back.
The Portuguese international has established himself as an outstanding player at the back and formed a formidable partnership with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rolando-c31583 is just 25 years old and his best is yet to come. He signed for Porto three years ago and his current contract has two years remaining making him attractive for possible suitors.
It has emerged recently that there will be a mass clear out at Anfield with quite a few fringe players being shown the door. Liverpool are looking to generate funds to acquire new players and it is allegedly reported that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philipp-Degen-c29923 and Paul Konchesky have been deemed surplus to requirement by Kenny Dalglish.
Apart from Liverpool, Alex Ferguson is also keeping a close eye on the player’s development and monitoring his progress closely. Manchester United are amidst a defensive crisis with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Vidic-c27550 being in and out of the side with suspensions and injuries, and also clouds hanging over Rio Ferdinand’s future.
Rolando's agent, Peppino Tirri told the media that there is also interest from Serie A along with Premier League. He has put a €15 million price-tag on his client.
”There is also Manchester United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 following the player,” said Tirri. “I think something could move towards the end of the month, now the clubs are focused on the championship and the Champions League.” His cost? Around €15 million.”
It looks as though Liverpool are already preparing for the next season. French sources claim that Toulouse defensive midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Moussa-Sissoko-c26938 is another player being tracked by Kenny Dalglish.
Toulouse are reluctant to let their star player leave without a fight and there are also doubts about the player moving to a side who can not guarantee Champions League football next season.
Sissoko is dubbed as the new http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrick-Vieira-c29316 due to his physical presence and his defensive abilities. He has attracted widespread interest from Arsene Wenger as well as Harry Redknapp but nothing concrete has come out.
The Frenchman, while talking to the reporters, revealed that he was seeking a fresh challenge away from the Ligue 1 club “I need a new challenge. I need to be playing in the Champions League. In my head, yes, I would like to go elsewhere. Everything else is out of my control." Sissoko was quoted.
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