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    mark1975 Moderator

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    Couldn't see this anywhere on here, surprisingly. So apologies if I've quiffed:
    Skrtel agent hints at Liverpool stay


    Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has hinted that he would be happy to turn down interested parties in order to stay at Anfield.
    The Slovakian international has been linked with a move to Manchester City this week, with Roberto Mancini’s men reportedly willing to pay in the region of £20 million for the former Zenit St. Petersburg star.
    Despite a lack of Champions League football at Anfield next term, agent Karol Cstonto insists that it’s a fact that doesn’t have to be decisive over a potential move, providing his client sees eye-to-eye with his new boss.

    “Some changes have been made at the club and he (Martin Skrtel) wants to know what the aims and ambitions are. And of course, we will discuss the issue of Martin’s new contract,” said Cstonto.

    “Liverpool is a big club and just because they haven’t made the Champions League this year doesn’t mean they would not do it next year. There are expectations on both sides, though.”
    The 27-year-old currently has two-years left on his contract, but Rodgers will be eager to enter into negotiations quickly in an effort to tie down last season’s Player of the Season on Merseyside.
    Skrtel joined the club in 2008, and after spending time as understudy to the likes of Jamie Carragher, he became a regular during the 2010/11 season. As the club’s top performer last term, keeping hold of the player could be crucial to their efforts next term.
    mark1975, Jun 22, 2012
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    Fabio (Maybe Borini)

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    Yiiiiiirs
    Fabio, Jun 22, 2012
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    That has to be one of the vaguest hints I have ever read
    the count, Jun 22, 2012
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    I want him to stay, and I think he will.
    Hansern, Jun 22, 2012
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    I really hope he stays. He's just had a monster of a season. He has that gift of getting a few goals from set-pieces too. He and Agger have a terrific understanding. Keep, keep, keep!
    doctor_mac, Jun 22, 2012
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    If Skittles' agent is Tonto, does that make Skittles the Lone Ranger?
    Judge Jules, Jun 22, 2012
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    Where is this from ?
    themn, Jun 22, 2012
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    My dreams
    Fabio, Jun 22, 2012
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    We need to keep Skrtel, we've lost enough top players over the last few years as it is.

    Sure we could get £20m-£25m for Skrtel and re-invest it in the squad but then you become a selling club and any replacement(s) are usually of less quality. We've seen it with Alonso going, with Mascherano going, with Torres going and even Benayoun. So basically, there's seldom any good to come from selling your best players.

    Skrtel's 27, in his prime, he's formed a brilliant partneship with Agger and he's just after having his best season in a Liverpool shirt - to lose him would be a mega blow and i really hope he stays.
    Gary25, Jun 23, 2012
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    Yeah I agree we've messed up in the past but hoping Rodgers can buy better players, I wouldn't say Skrtel is as integral to the squad as an alonso, Torres or mascherano. I agree we shouldn't sell him fr the sake of it but if ridiculous offer comes in and he wants to go then I don't think it would bother me as much as the others leaving
    SummerOnions, Jun 23, 2012
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    Wouldn't bother me if Skrtel left. He's not irreplaceable like Alonso.
    We've got Coates ready to take over and there's a lot CB's out there who are just as good as Skrtel.
    Doesn't mean that we should let him go cheaply. The ball is still in our court. How desperate are City?
    We should do to them what Newcastle did to us.
    Modo, Jun 23, 2012
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    It wouldn't bother you if we sold one half of one of the second best centre back pairings in the country. Right....... And Coates has proven fuck all so far.

    Quelle surprise though.
    mark1975, Jun 23, 2012
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    Nope. That money could be spent on improving our attack.
    I see potential in Coates. He's about the same age Agger was when he made his debut.
    Modo, Jun 23, 2012
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    Id rather not sacrifice defensive stability for attack.

    No doubt agger will pick up niggles again and coates will get his chance this season.

    You seem more outlandish and wummy than normal modo. everything ok at home? Im genuinely not being sarcastic either.
    Fabio, Jun 23, 2012
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    i would sell him, but have no trust in our transfer policy to find a better replacement - we would probably sign jakielka for 15m....
    red_maradona, Jun 23, 2012
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    Britton?
    Modo, Jun 23, 2012
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    Still concerned that we havent signed anyone.
    Modo, Jun 23, 2012
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    Transfer window only opened June 1st!!!

    If no new players by time we fly out for pre-season tour then maybe be concerned
    hmmmmm1, Jun 23, 2012
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    If we start the season with no one bought, then ill agree
    Fabio, Jun 23, 2012
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    I know but seems like everyone's doing business except us.
    I bought the whole "maybe we're buying someone who's occupied playing in the Euro's".
    Then I that the Czech fullback Gebre Selassie has signed with some German club.
    Sigurdsson was supposed to be a done deal....
    To be honest, I don't think there's any money to spend and that's why we haven't bought anyone yet.
    Modo, Jun 23, 2012
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    It does not in fact open until July 1st, so it is even less strange, even less so that we are in the middle of the Euro's, still why let two good reasons get in the way of a little of Modo's hysteria.
    Vlads Quiff, Jun 23, 2012
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    GREAT NEWS (if true) ...
    LeTallecWiz, Jun 23, 2012
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    Plenty of time for signings.

    Plus this summer transfers look somewhat exciting.

    The euro's are on, lots of goals, enjoy that
    hmmmmm1, Jun 23, 2012
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    Really? How did the Mancs sign Kagawa?
    juniormember, Jun 23, 2012
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    I'd be worse if it wasnt for the Euro's
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