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Seconded.

So what? This is not rocket science, FFS, this is football, and you don't have to be a genius to be able to play well. Paul Gascoigne was not exactly bright, for example, but there is no doubting his talent.

Probably Spurs. Arsenal.

That alone is worth 1.5 million.

What is he then? Not seen much of him.

Liverpool are planning to launch a bid for Lille midfielder Mathieu Bodmer, according to reports in France. Bodmer has five years to run on his current contract with Lille but has admitted that he is keen to one day challenge himself in England. Premiership duo Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with him in the past, as well as a host of other European heavyweights. He has been an influential figure for Claude Puel's side this season and has helped Lille to qualify for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League for the first time. French sources claim that Liverpool are now mulling over a move for the highly-rated defensive midfielder. Sky Sports

Thanks. I've heard something about that as well. Seems as though Rafa is not too happy with Steve Heighway.

Nice one, Stevie. Top class.

Wouldn't make much sense, what with Evra and Heinze on their books. By the way, has Malcom Elias officially joined?

Not likely. Besides, if they ask nicely, we'll let them take Salif.

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Is right.

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Diao, Cheyrou and Diouf. Final pieces of the puzzle.

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Alves is a fantastic player, credit to Figaro who has called it months before anyone else. The better he becomes, the less optimistic I am that he will sign for us - will probably end up at Barca or Madrid.

Agreed. I've seen little of him, but from what I've seen, I'd go along with your description.

Feck it, I'd take them both. And that Iniesta is not bad, either.

I don't think he's a bad right back, but I agree that his crossing is first class. Shame Rafa did not have the funds for him in the summer. With Sevilla doing really well, I doubt he'll be going anywhere soon, and if he will, he'll probably be outside our budget. There are always players you regret not signing, but this lad is special, and would have been ideal for us. Very clear to see why Rafa was so eager to sign him.

Don't jinx it !!

To go where? I don't think he was the primary transfer target, Kuyt was, otherwise Rafa would have paid that bit extra for Alves and gone for a cheaper option than Kuyt. Rafa worked hard to land Alves, so obviously he wanted him much more than Pennant - his second option - thus I think it is fair to assume that, yes, he is disappointed not to have landed him, especially given that Alves has been in great form so far this season, and that Pennant has not exactly set Anfield alight.