Liverpool confirm approach for Benayoun

goldenHuddlestone · 06-14-2007, 05:31 PM

Liverpool have revealed they're interested in bringing West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun to Anfield.

The Israel international, 27, has verbally agreed to a new 5 year deal at Upton Park, but has delayed committing his future in print.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry said: "I can confirm we've made an approach for Benayoun, but the figures quoted are completely wrong. Other than that we don't want to say any more."

Some reports suggested Liverpool had already offered £1m for the Israel captain, while others understood the figure to be £3m.

West Ham are believed to have rejected the bid as they aim to tie their midfielder, who joined from Racing Santander in 2005 for £2.5m, to a £50,000-a-week deal.

Last month, it was widely reported that Benayoun had signed the new contract although his agent Ronen Katzav later revealed his player had only agreed in principle.

Matt the Thrasher · 06-14-2007, 08:19 PM

I suppose if Liverpool want him they will get him , I'd be very disappointed if he went for less than £3 million though.

goldenHuddlestone · 06-14-2007, 08:59 PM

He seems to be a direct replacement for Zendden

06-14-2007, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Liverpool confirm approach for Benayoun Liverpool have revealed they're interested in bringing West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun to Anfield. The Israel international, 27, has verbally agreed to a new 5 year deal at Upton Park, but has delayed committing his future in print. Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry said: "I can confirm we've made an approach for Benayoun, but the figures quoted are completely wrong. Other than that we don't want to say any more." Some reports suggested Liverpool had already offered £1m for the Israel captain, while others understood the figure to be £3m. West Ham are believed to have rejected the bid as they aim to tie their midfielder, who joined from Racing Santander in 2005 for £2.5m, to a £50,000-a-week deal. Last month, it was widely reported that Benayoun had signed the new contract although his agent Ronen Katzav later revealed his player had only agreed in principle.

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06-14-2007, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Matt the Thrasher Admin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Figueira da Foz ,Portugal Posts: 3,244 vCash: 379	I suppose if Liverpool want him they will get him , I'd be very disappointed if he went for less than £3 million though. The boys of NYPD choir still singing Galway Bay.

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06-14-2007, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	He seems to be a direct replacement for Zendden