Real Madrid emerge as favourites to land Gerrard
04/07/2005 11:49
Real Madrid have emerged as favourites to sign Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard following claims in the Spanish media that representatives of both clubs met in Italy recently to hammer out a deal following a hastily arranged meeting.
It is claimed that a transfer fee has already been agreed in principle although no official bid has been forthcoming as yet. That is likely to follow some time this week.
KopTalk Insider sources claimed recently that Chelsea agent Pini Zahavi is due on Merseyside on Tuesday for talks with SFX. There is though no proof to suggest that this is to discuss Steven Gerrard.
Wed: Talks between SFX and Parry take place. SFX make ridiculous demands but LFC don't reject them and simply listen to what SFX have to say.
Thurs: SFX return for talks but seem less interested. The club detect that Gerrard isn't interested any more. Gerrard privately claims Rafa wants him out. The skipper feels actions of club suggest they want to sell. Someone (SFX?) appears to have got to Gerrard and has brainwashed him into believing he's not wanted. LFC deny this is the case.
Sat: Gerrard is used to Houllier's friendly-friendly, arm around a player approach where as Rafa is respectful but tougher (Michael Owen discovered this). As a result Gerrard's relationship with Rafa is not as good as the one he had with Houllier. Gerrard arrived late for training following Carragher's wedding and trained alone. Rafa and Gerrard spend 1 hour talking at Melwood. It is claimed the duo had a serious disagreement regarding the contract talks. Following that meeting LFC will tell you that Rafa contacted Anfield and said 'Make Gerrard feel special. He's convinced we want to sell him'. Source close to Rafa insist he doesn't want to sell Gerrard.
Sun: British newspapers are informed by a mystery source (SFX?) that talks have hit problems. Several tabloids run reports of Gerrard feeling club is pushing him out. SFX inform Liverpool that Gerrard will reject every contract offer and will now quit the club.
Mon: Every tabloid and broadsheet is tipped off that talks have now collapsed because of the situation. It appears that SFX have fed more information out in the hope of embarrassing chief executive Rick Parry at this afternoon's press conference for Bolo Zenden.
CONCLUSION:
SFX are advising Gerrard to quit Anfield
Liverpool prepared to offer Gerrard ￡100k-a-week
Chelsea and Real Madrid offering approximately ￡120k-a-week
Rafa hasn't forgotten Gerrard's lack of commitment earlier in the season regarding his contract/future
LFC are in debt and needed funds to help repair this problem hence the reason why Rafa hasn't been given a blank cheque book this summer as fans expected
LFC will consider any silly bids
Parry wants Gerrard to reduce his contract demands
SFX believe Rafa is using the Spanish media to make it look like Gerrard wants out and is to blame
SFX are leaking their side of things to the British media to try and embarrass Reds
Interested clubs almost certain to make official bids within next 72 hours
Manchester United linked with Gerrard on Monday
LFC will never admit any of the claims that they are trying to push him out so their next statement should prove very interesting. It is likely they will play down everything from their point of view.
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