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Icelandic midfielder Victor Palsson is set to sign for Liverpool this month, according to reports.
Palsson originally had a trial at Melwood in October and it is reported that he impressed sufficiently to earn a move from Danish side AGF. The move is subject to a medical.
Reports are emerging that claim that Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is looking to be reunited with former charge Emile Heskey this month.
Previous reports have stated that Rafael Benitez will offer a ‘take it or leave it’ £4m bid for the former Red, but the 30 year old may prefer a move to Villa Park where he is likely to get more playing time with the injury to John Carew.
Rafael Benitez’s pursuit of Glenn Johnson has received a boost after Portsmouth executive Peter Storrie admitted that they would listen to offers for any of their squad.
“As with any of our players, obviously if an exceptional offer came in, such as the £20m for Lassana Diarra, we would consider it.” said Storrie.
Benitez is rumoured to be chasing the right-back after the failure of Summer signing Philipp Degen. The Swiss international has been blighted by injury since his arrival and has barely featured, making only two Carling Cup appearances. Alvaro Arbeloa has had little competition for his place and Johnson’s arrival would put him under serious pressure.
The Daily Mail are reporting that Jermaine Pennant does not want to move to another Premiership side if the move to Real Madrid falls through.
“Real Madrid are a great club, so are Liverpool. I am not sure of the situation now.”
“I am flattered that a club as huge as Real have shown interest in me, so we will have to see.”
“I haven’t spoken to anybody all these weeks because I wanted to focus on my game, on training hard to convince the manager he can count on me.”
“I cannot imagine playing for another Premier League team after Liverpool.”
Rafael Benitez has been quoted as saying that signings are unlikely this month, ready for the title run-in.
“It will be difficult to bring anyone in January because we have a good squad.”
“To bring in anyone better than what we’ve got isn’t easy and could be expensive,” Benitez is quoted as stating on the BBC website.
Former Red attacker Luis Garcia is attracting the interest of Tottenham, Blackburn and Portsmouth as he seeks a loan move back to the Premiership this month.
One of the stars of the Reds 2005 Champions League success, Garcia has found his first-team opportunities at Atletico limited and looks ready for a short-term move back to England.
The Mirror are reporting that Italian international left-back Andrea Dossena will be sold back to an Italian club this month, at a loss.
The report claims that Rafael Benitez has lost confidence in the £7m+ signing after a disappointing start to his Anfield career and the rise to prominence from Argentine Emiliano Insua.
AC Milan, Roma and Juventus have all been linked with a move for the 28 year old who has only played nine times in the Premiership for the Reds.
Hull City manager Phil Brown has admitted that he is interested in winger Jermaine Pennant. The former Arsenal player has surprisingly attracted the interest of Real Madrid, but looks set to stay in the Premiership with these developments.
Brown said: “I would be very interested in Jermaine Pennant if he was available at the right price. We will be making enquiries.”
“We have got a number of irons in the fire, but just because the transfer window opens, doesn’t mean to say everyone jumps into business straight away.”
“A lot of these windows start with the big boys, and once they start to do their dealings everyone else follows suit. We have got certain targets earmarked.”
