Villa Set For Double Raid
Aston Villa could be set for a double raid on Liverpool, according
to reports.
The Liverpool Echo claims that Villa boss Martin O'Neill is
planning to move for both Craig Bellamy and Australian winger Harry
Kewell in the summer.
Liverpool apparently want £12 million for Bellamy, but Kewell could
be available at a knock-down price after injuries restricted him to
just three substitute appearances last season.
Spurs are also reportedly interested in Kewell, as Liverpool boss
Rafa Benitez looks to free up space and money in his squad for his
summer transfer plans.
As well as having the signings of Andriy Voronin, Sebastian Leto
and Lucas Leiva tied up, Benitez is chasing wingers Florent Malouda
and Simao Sabrosa, as well as keeping tabs on a number of other
targets.
The Echo claims that Benitez is also chasing Carlos Tevez and
Roma's Brazilian winger Mancini, although those two players could
cost in excess of £30 million.
It is still unclear how much Benitez will actually have to spend in
the summer, hence why he is planning a clearout of his squad.
Robbie Fowler, Bolo Zenden and Mark Gonzalez are already on their
way out, so combined with the sales of Kewell and Bellamy, Benitez
could raise around £20 million through player sales
alone.
