The agent that represents Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri claims his client is close to securing a move to Anfield.
Cavalieri's representative Juninho Parmigiani says he's due to hold talks with the Reds over the weekend to try and finalise a deal for the 26-year-old Brazilian.
He said: "The Palmeiras' board released Diego to negotiate with Liverpool and we are going to fly in to finalise the last details.
"We still cannot say that everything is closed because there are some things between Liverpool and Palmeiras and other details in the contract.
"I believe everything is going to be resolved this weekend.
"If everything goes as it was agreed, he is going to sign the contract."
Friday, 4 July 2008
PHILIP DEGEN INTERVIEW
How does it feel to be an LFC player?
I feel very good. It's a great club with great fans and I am happy to be here. I know the club has a strong tradition and a rich history. I hope to play a big role in the future.
How much are you looking forward to the challenge of playing in England?
Well, you probably know that I played in Germany with Borussia Dortmund - that was a strong league too. But now I'm looking forward to the challenge of England and the Premier League, which is probably the strongest league in the world right now.
You've been to Anfield before, haven't you?
I have been to Anfield before, with Basel; although I did not play on that occasion. But it was a great experience and to see the fans singing the famous song 'You'll Never Walk Alone' was something special.
What are your main attributes as a player?
I am a pacey player who likes to get forward. I have a good attacking mentality and like to get up and down the flank. I also have good technique.
How important was Rafa in you joining the club?
He was very important. He is the manager here and one of the finest coaches in the world. He has a fantastic record with both LFC and Valencia. I'm looking forward to working with him.
You will face stiff competition from Steve Finnan and Alvaro Arbeloa in the right-back berth...
Yes, I know. They are very good players and it will be difficult but I am ready for the challenge and look forward to breaking into the first team soon.
Can we challenge for the league?
I am sure we can challenge. We have a very strong team with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. But there are some strong opponents in Man Utd and Chelsea, so we will have to be very consistent. It's a long season and anything can happen but we will go into the first game of the campaign hoping to push them all the way.
Finally, a message for the fans?
I will do all I can for the side and for the fans. I want the club to succeed and I will always do my best to ensure Liverpool are winning matches.
I feel very good. It's a great club with great fans and I am happy to be here. I know the club has a strong tradition and a rich history. I hope to play a big role in the future.
How much are you looking forward to the challenge of playing in England?
Well, you probably know that I played in Germany with Borussia Dortmund - that was a strong league too. But now I'm looking forward to the challenge of England and the Premier League, which is probably the strongest league in the world right now.
You've been to Anfield before, haven't you?
I have been to Anfield before, with Basel; although I did not play on that occasion. But it was a great experience and to see the fans singing the famous song 'You'll Never Walk Alone' was something special.
What are your main attributes as a player?
I am a pacey player who likes to get forward. I have a good attacking mentality and like to get up and down the flank. I also have good technique.
How important was Rafa in you joining the club?
He was very important. He is the manager here and one of the finest coaches in the world. He has a fantastic record with both LFC and Valencia. I'm looking forward to working with him.
You will face stiff competition from Steve Finnan and Alvaro Arbeloa in the right-back berth...
Yes, I know. They are very good players and it will be difficult but I am ready for the challenge and look forward to breaking into the first team soon.
Can we challenge for the league?
I am sure we can challenge. We have a very strong team with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. But there are some strong opponents in Man Utd and Chelsea, so we will have to be very consistent. It's a long season and anything can happen but we will go into the first game of the campaign hoping to push them all the way.
Finally, a message for the fans?
I will do all I can for the side and for the fans. I want the club to succeed and I will always do my best to ensure Liverpool are winning matches.
ANDREAS DOSSENA SIGNS FOR LFC
The Italian full-back becomes Rafael Benitez's second acquisition of the summer following the arrival of Swiss international Philipp Degen.
Dossena, who has been capped once at senior level by Italy, is seen as the ideal replacement for John Arne Riise, who departed for Roma earlier this month.
The 26-year-old began his career aged 14 with Hellas Verona in northern Italy, coming through the ranks before spending four seasons in the senior squad.
His big break came when he signed for Udinese in 2005, though he was immediately loaned to Treviso FBC 1993 for a year.
The defender returned to the Stadio Friuli ahead of the 2006-07 campaign, where his form eventually saw him make his international bow in a friendly against South Africa in October 2007.
By the end of the season his move to Merseyside had been confirmed, with Dossena saying: "Liverpool are a great team, and it is great to be linked to such a famous club. I want to play Champions League football, the Reds have already won it and they often get to the big games. In England, they are on the same level as Manchester United."
Dossena, who has been capped once at senior level by Italy, is seen as the ideal replacement for John Arne Riise, who departed for Roma earlier this month.
The 26-year-old began his career aged 14 with Hellas Verona in northern Italy, coming through the ranks before spending four seasons in the senior squad.
His big break came when he signed for Udinese in 2005, though he was immediately loaned to Treviso FBC 1993 for a year.
The defender returned to the Stadio Friuli ahead of the 2006-07 campaign, where his form eventually saw him make his international bow in a friendly against South Africa in October 2007.
By the end of the season his move to Merseyside had been confirmed, with Dossena saying: "Liverpool are a great team, and it is great to be linked to such a famous club. I want to play Champions League football, the Reds have already won it and they often get to the big games. In England, they are on the same level as Manchester United."
LATEST ON GARETH BARRY
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says Gareth Barry can leave for Liverpool but only once the asking price has been met.
Liverpool have offered an initial fee in the region of £15million which could rise by a further £2m/£3m depending on appearances and club success.
O'Neill said: "Gareth made his position very clear and then it's straight forward. We have put a valuation on him and Liverpool value him differently just now.
"That is what the stalemate is, nothing else. When he says he wants to leave there is not much you can do about it.
"Gareth wants to go. That has been the case since June and if Liverpool meet our valuation he will go."
Liverpool have offered an initial fee in the region of £15million which could rise by a further £2m/£3m depending on appearances and club success.
O'Neill said: "Gareth made his position very clear and then it's straight forward. We have put a valuation on him and Liverpool value him differently just now.
"That is what the stalemate is, nothing else. When he says he wants to leave there is not much you can do about it.
"Gareth wants to go. That has been the case since June and if Liverpool meet our valuation he will go."
ROBBIE KEANE LATEST
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has suggested that the time could be right for Robbie Keane to sign for Liverpool.
The Spurs star is at the peak of his career and boss Rafa Benitez would like to take advantage of that and bring him to Anfield to bolster his squad for the coming season.
Trapattoni said: "For me he is an important player.
"I think Robbie at the moment has matured and, like players in that position, in the forwards, 26 to 28, it is important for him and important for us, I hope it is for him.
"For him it's a big challenge. I don't know what's happening with Liverpool at the moment [but] I would be very happy for him."
The Spurs star is at the peak of his career and boss Rafa Benitez would like to take advantage of that and bring him to Anfield to bolster his squad for the coming season.
Trapattoni said: "For me he is an important player.
"I think Robbie at the moment has matured and, like players in that position, in the forwards, 26 to 28, it is important for him and important for us, I hope it is for him.
"For him it's a big challenge. I don't know what's happening with Liverpool at the moment [but] I would be very happy for him."
MEANWHILE, the daily mirror in the UK reports the following:
Liverpool's bid to sign Robbie Keane will have no chance of succeeding until Dimitar Berbatov's future at Tottenham is resolved.
Although Liverpool are confident he wants to move to Anfield, Spurs are determined to keep the Irish striker.
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