BELLAMY FOR PEDERSEN
Morten Gamst Pedersen could be offered by Blackburn Rovers for Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy.
Sources on Merseyside claim Bellamy could become surplus to requirements at Anfield when Rafa Benitez is handed the key to a transfer war-chest by the club's new American owners, George Gillett and Tom Hicks, at the end of the season.
Benitez is ready to spend big to transform Liverpool into genuine title contenders, and he's already been linked with moves for Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o and Valencia's David Villa, having put a proven world class striker at the top of his shopping list.
If Benitez succeeds in landing his top targets then that could spell the end for Bellamy, who has failed to make the kind of impact he was hoping for in his first season at Anfield.
The Times says Mark Hughes is preparing a bid to take Bellamy back to Blackburn Rovers at the end of the season.
Bellamy left Blackburn in a £6 million move last summer, but Hughes is keen to tempt the 27-year-old back to Ewood Park.
Blackburn will face competition from Aston Villa, among others, but they may also have a trump card - albeit one they would play reluctantly - in Pedersen, their Norwegian winger, whom Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, has been monitoring for 12 months. Pedersen, however, is valued at about £10 million by Blackburn.
Liverpool previously have turned down a £7m bid from Aston Villa for Bellamy, according to the Daily Mirror.
It was suggested that Liverpool boss Benitez have told the striker he has a future at Anfield.
But Martin O'Neill is reported to be stepping up his bid for the striker. O'Neill has confirmed his interest in Bellamy and is convinced Liverpool will sell in the summer as manager Benitez eyes big names.
Bellamy enjoyed his time at Celtic under O'Neill and the Villa boss is confident he can convince the Welshman to move to Villa Park with the guarantee of regular first team football.
Editor's Notes
Though the thought of landing Morten Gamst Pedersen and watching him dazzle on the left flank is a mouthwatering one, I have always been against player's exchange. Not for Craig Bellamy, Peter Crouch or even Djibril Cisse and not for any other players.
It is a point to note that Liverpool's previous exchanges failed to perform to expectation namely Fernando Morientes and Jan Kromkamp. Somehow it is suggested to have a demoralizing effect on the players.
Having said that, Liverpool this time could be offloading Bellamy plus cash for the £10 million rated Pedersen but still I reckon its not the Liverpool way to 'dispose' of a player i such a manner.
Bellamy has stated his desire to stay on and fight for his place and if he was shipped out, it would be against his wishes.
Rafa has previously monitored Bellamy for a long while before making the attempt to lure him and I feel that he should be given another season to prove himself.
Also, Liverpool unlike past seasons, will have the financial muscle this time round. However if Rafa really decides to offload Bellamy to Blackburn, let it be a straight cash deal. Bellamy might not be given a lengthier spell to prove himself but at least we could still let him have his pride.
However, there has been added speculations that the Mancs have apparently once again join in the hunt for a player that Liverpool sought, the flying winger Pedersen.
Sources on Merseyside claim Bellamy could become surplus to requirements at Anfield when Rafa Benitez is handed the key to a transfer war-chest by the club's new American owners, George Gillett and Tom Hicks, at the end of the season.
Benitez is ready to spend big to transform Liverpool into genuine title contenders, and he's already been linked with moves for Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o and Valencia's David Villa, having put a proven world class striker at the top of his shopping list.
If Benitez succeeds in landing his top targets then that could spell the end for Bellamy, who has failed to make the kind of impact he was hoping for in his first season at Anfield.
The Times says Mark Hughes is preparing a bid to take Bellamy back to Blackburn Rovers at the end of the season.Bellamy left Blackburn in a £6 million move last summer, but Hughes is keen to tempt the 27-year-old back to Ewood Park.
Blackburn will face competition from Aston Villa, among others, but they may also have a trump card - albeit one they would play reluctantly - in Pedersen, their Norwegian winger, whom Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, has been monitoring for 12 months. Pedersen, however, is valued at about £10 million by Blackburn.
Liverpool previously have turned down a £7m bid from Aston Villa for Bellamy, according to the Daily Mirror.It was suggested that Liverpool boss Benitez have told the striker he has a future at Anfield.
But Martin O'Neill is reported to be stepping up his bid for the striker. O'Neill has confirmed his interest in Bellamy and is convinced Liverpool will sell in the summer as manager Benitez eyes big names.
Bellamy enjoyed his time at Celtic under O'Neill and the Villa boss is confident he can convince the Welshman to move to Villa Park with the guarantee of regular first team football.
Editor's Notes
Though the thought of landing Morten Gamst Pedersen and watching him dazzle on the left flank is a mouthwatering one, I have always been against player's exchange. Not for Craig Bellamy, Peter Crouch or even Djibril Cisse and not for any other players.It is a point to note that Liverpool's previous exchanges failed to perform to expectation namely Fernando Morientes and Jan Kromkamp. Somehow it is suggested to have a demoralizing effect on the players.
Having said that, Liverpool this time could be offloading Bellamy plus cash for the £10 million rated Pedersen but still I reckon its not the Liverpool way to 'dispose' of a player i such a manner.
Bellamy has stated his desire to stay on and fight for his place and if he was shipped out, it would be against his wishes.
Rafa has previously monitored Bellamy for a long while before making the attempt to lure him and I feel that he should be given another season to prove himself.Also, Liverpool unlike past seasons, will have the financial muscle this time round. However if Rafa really decides to offload Bellamy to Blackburn, let it be a straight cash deal. Bellamy might not be given a lengthier spell to prove himself but at least we could still let him have his pride.
However, there has been added speculations that the Mancs have apparently once again join in the hunt for a player that Liverpool sought, the flying winger Pedersen.
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