Eto'o admits Liverpool liking
Samuel Eto'o has admitted he would be tempted by a move to
Liverpool - amid reports the Reds have already launched a bid for
him.
Eto'o has been continually linked with a move to England in recent
months, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all
credited with an interest.
Eto'o has now spoken about Liverpool particularly - whilst Spanish
sources claim the Anfield outfit have offered Xabi Alonso plus cash
to Barcelona for the Cameroonian ace.
"The great thing about Liverpool is their team spirit. It is very
strong," he explained in the Sunday Mirror.
"But, for me, it is their fans who win matches for Liverpool
because they have so much power. They are fantastic. Any player
would love to have those types of fans behind him. I have played at
Anfield in the Champions League quarter-final so I know all about
their fantastic supporters.
"It would be wonderful to have that kind of support as a Liverpool
player but I really don't know what will happen in the next two
years.
"Every time I turn around so many things have happened and changed.
So I can't think about it yet.
"But you never know.
"If I play in the Premiership I will be the first to say. It won't
be in the newspapers - I will be the one to break the news!"
Eto'o denied having any contact with other clubs and feels he is
set to remain at Barcelona.
"I have not heard anything from Liverpool or anyone else. These
things don't come through to me," he said.
"I'm only thinking about next season and I will be here next
season. But every year that passes things become a bit more
difficult.
"English football has changed a lot for the better over the past
few years. I've seen English teams playing matches which have been
very exciting.
"It's been like watching a dream team. Chelsea have been
spectacular at times - they have played real football.
"And when I saw Liverpool play Chelsea in the Champions League
semi-final I was impressed by the way Liverpool played a more
strategic, attacking game.
"There was dribbling and great skill in that match. And when we
played them I thought, 'Are we playing against Liverpool or a
Spanish team?'
"I love the way the fans in England get behind their team. I
respect their mentality. They are so positive in supporting their
own team rather than, as happens in Spain, being against the
opposition.
"That's the big difference between England and Spain."
