Iago Aspas’ agent has scrapped rumours that his client is ready to leave Liverpool by insisting that the club and player are happy with their current relationship.
The Spanish striker only joined the Reds last summer from Celta Vigo in a £7.7m deal, but has struggled to make any impact on Merseyside in what has been an excellent season for the Reds.
Aspas has managed just 13 outings for Liverpool, finding the back of the net on only one occasion – during an FA Cup tie with Oldham.
This has led to talk that he may be axed with Fabio Borini set to return from a relatively successful loan spell at Sunderland, which was further fuelled by the player’s recent remarks at his lack of playing time.
But Aspas’ agent, Jose Rodriguez Baster, says that his client is not looking to leave Liverpool:
“There is no possibility of a return to Spain for Iago, or for a move elsewhere.” He is quoted by The Express.
“Iago has a four-year contract with Liverpool and he is happy to be at the Reds, aside from the fact that he would certainly like to play more.
“But [Brendan] Rodgers is happy with him and they are not thinking about a transfer.”
Reports have suggested that interest in Aspas from clubs in Spain and Italy is high ahead of the summer.
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Links (not all new) :
Liverpool are set to bid big for Borussia Dortmund ace Marcel Schmelzer this summer, with manager Brendan Rodgers making the left-back his number one target (Football Direct News)
GK – Karl Darlow, Nottingham Forest
Despite the fact many have questioned Simon Mignolet’s quality in goal since a £9m switch from Sunderland last summer, the Belgian isn’t likely to be shifted.
It means Pepe Reina’s time at Anfield is over and this impressive, young Championship stopper could be the perfect understudy to the current No.1 after a fine year at the City Ground.
Source: Metro.
RB – Micah Richards, Manchester City
Something significant could happen at the Etihad Stadium this summer as the expected sale of underused Richards would signal the end of their youth policy. The defender is the only academy player currently with the Citizens and after falling behind the pecking order to Pablo Zabaleta, Rodgers is looking to give the 25-year-old an escape to Merseyside.
Source: Mirror.
LB – Ryan Bertrand, Chelsea
There have been a number of high profile left-backs linked with the club as they have made the position a priority for recruitment. Yet Alberto Moreno looks Real Madrid bound, Ashley Cole is too old and Marcelo too expensive, making Bertrand a solid if unspectacular choice.
Source: Guardian.
CB – Jerome Boateng, Bayern Munich
English fans got a good look of Bayern in Europe this season as the Bundesliga giants have eliminated both Arsenal and Manchester United so far. One of their weak links during those ties appeared to be Boateng and yet the Germany international is the player Rodgers wants to take off Pep Guardiola’s hands.
Source: Daily Express.
CB – Dejan Lovren, Southampton
As good as Liverpool have been in front of goal – they are the top-scorers in the league – their defending has left much to be desired. Martin Skrtel has been solid, whilst Mamadou Sakho shows promise, but Daniel Agger could well be sold and the Saints’ impressive centre-back Lovren could be the perfect replacement.
Source: Mirror.
CM – Will Hughes, Derby County
Some may have forgotten about this rumour as things concerning the 19-year-old midfielder have gone a little quiet of late. However, the Reds are still keen on the Rams star who despite being so young continues to impress greatly in the English second tier and for the England Under-21s.
Source: Daily Star.
CM – Ivan Rakitic, Sevilla
One of the most in form central midfielders in the whole of European football and someone who is expected to attract big money at the end of the season is Rakitic. The Croatia international has been brilliant for Sevilla and as well as guiding them to the Europa League semi-final, has 15 goals and 18 assists in all competitions in 2013/14.
Source: Liverpool Echo.
RM – Juan Cuadrado, Fiorentina
This versatile Colombian has been attracting plenty of attention for his performances in Serie A this term and is also an attractive prospect for his ability to play in a variety of positions. Whilst most comfortable at right wing, the Cuadrado has also featured at left wing, right-back and even as a holding midfielder this term.
Source: Daily Star.
CAM – Xherdan Shaqiri, Bayern Munich
It could be a double raid on the Allianz Arena from the Merseysiders as along with a left-back, new wingers are a priority in the transfer market for Rodgers. Beyond Sterling things look a little bleak out wide and Shaqiri could be saved from the substitutes bench at Bayern and given a chance to shine in England.
Source: ESPN.
LM – Yevhen Konoplyanka, Dnipro
This was the transfer that so nearly happened in January, but fell through at the 11th hour due to a refusal to cooperate from the Dnipro president. It’s publicly known that both parties want the deal to happen and Liverpool could well return for the Ukraine international in the summer.
Source: Metro.
ST – Rodrigo, Benfica
As impressive as Sturridge and Suarez have been upfront this campaign – with 49 league goals between them to date – beyond the duo dubbed ‘SAS’ there are little options. The £7m signing of Iago Aspas has not be satisfactory and Rodgers may cut his losses on the Spaniard and look to sign another one from the Estadio da Luz instead.
Source: Daily Mail.
The Spanish striker only joined the Reds last summer from Celta Vigo in a £7.7m deal, but has struggled to make any impact on Merseyside in what has been an excellent season for the Reds.
Aspas has managed just 13 outings for Liverpool, finding the back of the net on only one occasion – during an FA Cup tie with Oldham.
This has led to talk that he may be axed with Fabio Borini set to return from a relatively successful loan spell at Sunderland, which was further fuelled by the player’s recent remarks at his lack of playing time.
But Aspas’ agent, Jose Rodriguez Baster, says that his client is not looking to leave Liverpool:
“There is no possibility of a return to Spain for Iago, or for a move elsewhere.” He is quoted by The Express.
“Iago has a four-year contract with Liverpool and he is happy to be at the Reds, aside from the fact that he would certainly like to play more.
“But [Brendan] Rodgers is happy with him and they are not thinking about a transfer.”
Reports have suggested that interest in Aspas from clubs in Spain and Italy is high ahead of the summer.
________________
Links (not all new) :
Liverpool are set to bid big for Borussia Dortmund ace Marcel Schmelzer this summer, with manager Brendan Rodgers making the left-back his number one target (Football Direct News)
GK – Karl Darlow, Nottingham Forest
Despite the fact many have questioned Simon Mignolet’s quality in goal since a £9m switch from Sunderland last summer, the Belgian isn’t likely to be shifted.
It means Pepe Reina’s time at Anfield is over and this impressive, young Championship stopper could be the perfect understudy to the current No.1 after a fine year at the City Ground.
Source: Metro.
RB – Micah Richards, Manchester City
Something significant could happen at the Etihad Stadium this summer as the expected sale of underused Richards would signal the end of their youth policy. The defender is the only academy player currently with the Citizens and after falling behind the pecking order to Pablo Zabaleta, Rodgers is looking to give the 25-year-old an escape to Merseyside.
Source: Mirror.
LB – Ryan Bertrand, Chelsea
There have been a number of high profile left-backs linked with the club as they have made the position a priority for recruitment. Yet Alberto Moreno looks Real Madrid bound, Ashley Cole is too old and Marcelo too expensive, making Bertrand a solid if unspectacular choice.
Source: Guardian.
CB – Jerome Boateng, Bayern Munich
English fans got a good look of Bayern in Europe this season as the Bundesliga giants have eliminated both Arsenal and Manchester United so far. One of their weak links during those ties appeared to be Boateng and yet the Germany international is the player Rodgers wants to take off Pep Guardiola’s hands.
Source: Daily Express.
CB – Dejan Lovren, Southampton
As good as Liverpool have been in front of goal – they are the top-scorers in the league – their defending has left much to be desired. Martin Skrtel has been solid, whilst Mamadou Sakho shows promise, but Daniel Agger could well be sold and the Saints’ impressive centre-back Lovren could be the perfect replacement.
Source: Mirror.
CM – Will Hughes, Derby County
Some may have forgotten about this rumour as things concerning the 19-year-old midfielder have gone a little quiet of late. However, the Reds are still keen on the Rams star who despite being so young continues to impress greatly in the English second tier and for the England Under-21s.
Source: Daily Star.
CM – Ivan Rakitic, Sevilla
One of the most in form central midfielders in the whole of European football and someone who is expected to attract big money at the end of the season is Rakitic. The Croatia international has been brilliant for Sevilla and as well as guiding them to the Europa League semi-final, has 15 goals and 18 assists in all competitions in 2013/14.
Source: Liverpool Echo.
RM – Juan Cuadrado, Fiorentina
This versatile Colombian has been attracting plenty of attention for his performances in Serie A this term and is also an attractive prospect for his ability to play in a variety of positions. Whilst most comfortable at right wing, the Cuadrado has also featured at left wing, right-back and even as a holding midfielder this term.
Source: Daily Star.
CAM – Xherdan Shaqiri, Bayern Munich
It could be a double raid on the Allianz Arena from the Merseysiders as along with a left-back, new wingers are a priority in the transfer market for Rodgers. Beyond Sterling things look a little bleak out wide and Shaqiri could be saved from the substitutes bench at Bayern and given a chance to shine in England.
Source: ESPN.
LM – Yevhen Konoplyanka, Dnipro
This was the transfer that so nearly happened in January, but fell through at the 11th hour due to a refusal to cooperate from the Dnipro president. It’s publicly known that both parties want the deal to happen and Liverpool could well return for the Ukraine international in the summer.
Source: Metro.
ST – Rodrigo, Benfica
As impressive as Sturridge and Suarez have been upfront this campaign – with 49 league goals between them to date – beyond the duo dubbed ‘SAS’ there are little options. The £7m signing of Iago Aspas has not be satisfactory and Rodgers may cut his losses on the Spaniard and look to sign another one from the Estadio da Luz instead.
Source: Daily Mail.