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The rumours of who Roy Hodgson wants to bring to Anfield are now beginning to grow as his official appointment draws closer. Brede Hangeland has already been mentioned as a player that he wants to bring with him from Fulham and there are three others in the tabloids today, some that will be greeted with more enthusiasm than others I'm sure. Danny Murphy, who has backed his Fulham Boss' switch to Liverpool, was a well liked and respected player during his seven years with the club. The 33 year old has grown as a player since he left for Charlton (and then current club Fulham) however in my honest opinion I'm not sure how well an Anfield return would go down with the supporters as it'll not be a name to get the blood pumping will it? Danny would jump at the chance I'm sure. Liverpool have been "monitoring" Gilberto Silva at the World Cup, even though I'm still not sure who was doing this unless it was Roy who has always been there or thereabout as the new Reds Boss? The Brazilian international is seen as a ready made replacement for want away midfielder Javier Mascherano. Gilberto has been very good at the World Cup but at 33 isn't getting any younger however he'd do well I think. The name that would excite people the most is Rafael Van der Vaart, who has often been linked with a move to Merseyside, or the Premier League, yet this has never happened. The Dutch international is believed to be happy at Real Madrid however their new Boss Jose Mourinho is going to have to move on some players and England could be his destination. It's believed that Hodgson will have £15m to spend, plus some money that can be generated from player's sales. I worry that Dumb and Dumber will manage to talk Hodgson into selling some of the prized assets with promises of some money however little of that will actually been seen as they'll need this to pay off their debts. We've got to get Roy officially appointed first of all though and then we'll see what happens after this.

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The best and worst of the LFC related rumours doing the rounds today…

Yossi Benayoun is heading to Chelsea for £6m, according to the Daily Mail. They quote the Israeli midfielder saying “Ancelotti wants me for next season and now everything depends on Liverpool. Chelsea will have to pay some £6 million but I believe that in the end I’ll be moving there.”

The same report also claims Javier Mascherano is wanted by the Premier League champions.

Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has put Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United on alert after revealing he has rejected the Goodison club’s latest contract offer, according to the Daily Mail, again.

Best of the rest….

James Milner would prefer a move to Liverpool, rather than joining Man United, due to his allegiance with Leeds.

Liverpool to approach Man City’s Brazilian left back Sylvinho (36) to replace Fabio Aurelio. This is a report that ends by explaining Sylvinho is expected to pen a new deal to remain at City. Ho hum.

Finally, Liverpool are prepared to bid £12m for Man City defender Micah Richards! Where is the money coming from for this then?!

Labels: transfer