Ludovic: No call from Benitez

[Fagan]

Ludovic Giuly has issued Barcelona an ultimatum after responding to reports suggesting Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will bid to bring him to Anfield in the summer.

 

The French schemer wants a two-year extension to his present deal at Camp Nou, that runs until 2007, and his preference is to remain with the UEFA Champions League semi-finalists.

 

Although not denying the alleged interest from Liverpool, the 29-year-old says he has yet to hear from Benitez but admitted he wants his demands met by his present employers.

 

"Did Benitez call me?" he said in L'Equipe. "Not yet.

 

"Maybe he will do it soon - if you say so.

 

"I have offers from France and elsewhere.

 

"But the question will not be topical before the end of the season for me.

 

"I am fine at Barca, where I would like to finish my career.

 

"For that, I need a contract extension, as mine will end in June, 2007. But I will sign with my conditions, which are two additional years.

 

"If the club trusts me, they will accept or we will negotiate.

 

"We will have to talk in 10 or 15 days."

 

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[Falconhoof]

The talented Frenchman added 'after Mr Parry messed my brother Gingan around, 5 years ago, I have been reluctant to support the Liverpool team. Now Mr benitez, maybe he is changing my mind.

[_00_deathscar]

Sack Parry?

[LondonLiverpoolFan]

The talented Frenchman added 'after Mr Parry messed my brother Gingan around, 5 years ago, I have been reluctant to support the Liverpool team. Now Mr benitez, maybe he is changing my mind.

 

He's a good player and one I wouldn't have minded seeing play for us. Those quotes attributed to him make him sound like a bit of a demanding tw*t though....

[Falconhoof]

He's a good player and one I wouldn't have minded seeing play for us. Those quotes attributed to him make him sound like a bit of a demanding tw*t though....

 

 

I preferred Gingan, the one that got away.

[_00_deathscar]

He's bout 30 anyway...

 

Rather save the wages and stick Luis there.

[LondonLiverpoolFan]

I preferred Gingan, the one that got away.

 

Feckin FC Baden, hiking his price up at the last minute....

[Guest Cisse's mate]

He's a good player and one I wouldn't have minded seeing play for us. Those quotes attributed to him make him sound like a bit of a demanding tw*t though....

 

 

29 and too expensive, not a Rafa type signing.

[Guest Sabre]

He doesn't seem to know if we're interested either - seems like the reporter is asking him questions like, "Did you know that Rafa Benitez is interested in you? Has he been in contact yet?"

[Leo No.8]

He offers very, very similar attributes to Garcia; Giuly is a talented player, but I'd rather keep Luis and bring in a different type of forward this summer.

 

We need a goalscorer and some pace up front.

[Leo No.8]

You're not doing a very convincing job of talking him up there.

 

Yes he is - apart from being feeble, inconsistant and too old he's clearly brilliant...

Edited April 24, 2006 by Leo No.8

[Guest Anders Honoré]

You're not doing a very convincing job of talking him up there.

 

Well, that's because I think there are more suitable candidates. He's brilliant on his day though. Just not convinced he is well suited for the prem, same way I wasn't with nando. And at his age, you don't really want to gamble on him taking too long to adjust.

 

My point was more that I think he definitely offers something different to Garcia.

Edited April 24, 2006 by Anders Honoré

[Bootle Buck]

Guilly - Wants to stay with Barca but will look elsewhere

Can't get a starting place for Barca

Unproven in the English League

Will cost money

 

Fowler- Already a Legend

Loves the Club

Scoring a goal-a-game

Better than Guilly

 

No Brainer - Keep Robbie and forget Gingan

Edited April 24, 2006 by Bootle Buck

[Guest Anders Honoré]

why would you contrast him to fowler? I'd imagine we'd buy him to play wide, not up front.

[Leo No.8]

why would you contrast him to fowler? I'd imagine we'd buy him to play wide, not up front.

 

Funny though how people see it differently like you said; I'd have Giuly as more of a forward who can move out wide when necessary.

 

Practically every time I've seen him for Monaco or Barca he's been playing just off the front man, either Eto'o or Morientes...

[Bootle Buck]

I'm not comparing him. Just saying I would rather have Robbie around. Rafa will only keep 4 strikers and if Guilly were to be in consideration I would rather have Robbie.

[McBain]

Rafa uses Email

[Guest Joaquin]

Rafa uses Email

 

Rafael.Benitez@liverpoolfc.tv