The Middle East investment arm of the Dubai government, DIC, have moved today to disassociate themselves from suggestions that they are still trying to buy Liverpool, or have moved on to Newcastle.

Paul Ince is ready to spend David Bentley transfer fee on Liverpool’s Jermaine
Pennant.

Inter Milan will turn to Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso should they miss out on Frank Lampard.

Lyon midfielder Juninho Pernambucano has left the door ajar on a move away from the club amid reports linking the Brazil international with Liverpool, but admits that remaining in France remains his preference.

Croatia attacker Ivica Olic, reportedly a target for Liverpool, expects to remain at Hamburg next season.

Liverpool have reportedly failed in their bid to try and sign Bordeaux goalkeeper Ulrich Rame.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has told Liverpool to drop their asking price for Peter Crouch to £10 million and then they can do business.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will have to battle hard to try and sign Andrea Dossena from Udinese, as Fiorentina are also keen on the full back.

Sevilla defender Daniel Alves has set tongues wagging by claiming he wants to leave the Spanish club.

Liverpool have swooped for Portsmouth’s Niko Kranjcar according to the Sunday papers.