Latest hijack !

Poolman SG

Skysports.com understands that Liverpool have succeeded in hijacking Everton's move for Valencia star Mohamed Sissoko.

The Mali international midfielder had seemed poised to join Everton after The Toffees had thrashed out a 7.4 million deal with their Spanish counterparts.

Sissoko was preparing to fly to Goodison Park to put the finishing touches to the deal, but, as had been predicted in some quarters, Liverpool have sneaked in and trumped their Merseyside rivals with a counter-offer.

Rafa Benitez is a confirmed admirer of the 20-year-old having signed him for Valencia two years' ago from Auxerre.

The Reds boss submitted an 8 million offer for the African and Sissoko has decided that a move to Anfield is more appealing.

His agent Jose Segui confirmed the news, telling skysports.com: "Valencia have taken the decision (to sell to Liverpool) and Momo is happier now."

Sissoko is expected to sign a four-year contract with Liverpool and should arrive in England early next week for a medical.

Hmm......... a rare hijack attempt by L'pool .

SBS9828X SG

Momo play wat position?

Poolman SG

Replacement for Igor Biscan .

Similiar position as of Stevie Gerrard , i think .

Defensive midfielder .

Another defensive midfielder after the exodus of Alou Diarra and Igor Biscan .

RSP SG

This guy is tall...Rafa shd know his qualities since they used to work together at Valencia.

Hey, Traore now has a buddy...2 Malian internationals in the LFC ranks now. Laughing Fingers crossed that he's not as clumsy as Traore though.

Patrik SG

Liverpool is getting more cunning..
But i like...
Mr. Green

CoolMyth SG

Indeed.

Hope his legs are not so long that they can get tangled up. Laughing

David Moyes must be flipping in his bed now....

SBS9828X SG

Flipped until break his leg ah? Laughing

X-men SG

From soccerner:

Sissoko: Moving to Anfield (AdamDavy/Empics)

Liverpool have agreed to sign Mali midfielder Mohammed Sissoko from Valencia, subject to a medical. The 20-year-old, born in France, had also been targeted by Merseyside rivals Everton and will cost the European champions £5million. Sissoko is a powerful, attacking midfielder has spent two years in the Spanish league after joining from Auxerre's youth academy. Manager Rafael Benitez said: 'He's young, he's not bad on the ball and he will improve the balance of our team.'

I wonder is Benitez going to play 4-5-1 formation more next season with the number of midfielder he is getting.

Ah Ben... don't forget defence n attack

Medicated Oil SG

From the number of midfielders, including Figo, I think Ah Ben is bent of showing the EPL team that 4-5-1 is workable.

He is buying so much midfielders this time as he is scary of another injury crisis for the next season.

He may be too stressed to show his result for the next season.

I can sensed that Ah Ben is eyeing for the EPL title and to be the most successful football manager of all time.

We have a winning manager.

Hope he can get rid of the Keng Squad before the season starts.

macambagus SG

Originally posted by X-men:
From soccerner:

[b]Sissoko: Moving to Anfield (AdamDavy/Empics)

Liverpool have agreed to sign Mali midfielder Mohammed Sissoko from Valencia, subject to a medical. The 20-year-old, born in France, had also been targeted by Merseyside rivals Everton and will cost the European champions £5million. Sissoko is a powerful, attacking midfielder has spent two years in the Spanish league after joining from Auxerre's youth academy. Manager Rafael Benitez said: 'He's young, he's not bad on the ball and he will improve the balance of our team.'

I wonder is Benitez going to play 4-5-1 formation more next season with the number of midfielder he is getting.

Ah Ben... don't forget defence n attack[/b]

I think he's making more options for different games and also prepare for injuries. Dun think he will stick to 4-5-1. Already got 3 strikers...heard he's looking for another. Dun tell me he gona rest 3 strikers and play oni 1.

Redz SG

Fm lfc.tv:-

Rafael Benitez has spoken glowingly about prospective new signing Mohamed Sissoko - a player he believes could be the new Patrick Vieira.
Sissoko is expected to complete his move to Anfield this week and having signed him from Auxerre for Valencia two years ago Benitez knows all about the immense potential of the Mali international.

"Sissoko was a player that grew a lot with us and he's a fantastic boy," says the Reds boss. "He was called the new Vieira a few years ago. He played many times when he was 18, 19 and I think he has the energy that we need in the middle.

"He has incredible ability for his age. He is 20, I saw Vieira when he was 18-years old and he was no better than Sissoko. Sissoko runs more than Vieira. In a couple of years he will be more dynamic than Vieira and a better player."

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While the comparison with Viera may not sound as "good-taste" as b4...I believe tis chap is one for the future! Very Happy