Liverpool outcast Riise will snub Keegan's approach
JOHN RIISE-S ABOVE TOON
JOHN ARNE RIISE is ready to snub Newcastle for the lure of Champions League football next season.
The Geordies are planning a £5million raid for the Norwegian full-back, but Riise is tempted to revive his career in Germany, Spain or Italy.
Gerrard begs Liverpool board for cash...
President Bush may settle Anfiel power struggle...
A host of clubs are monitoring his situation, but Bundesliga side Schalke have emerged as favourites for his signature.
Bait
Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are also showing interest in the 27-year-old, who has been told by Rafa Benitez that he can leave Anfield.
Benitez wants to use Riise as bait in a swap deal for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry or Newcastle's James Milner.
But after falling out with Benitez, Riise has no intention of doing the Liverpool boss any favours.
He is determined to make his own decision about his future and is drawn to the prospect of Europe.
They are welcome to him,he doesnt deserve to stay after the poor last couple of seasons he's head.Time for all the dead wood to be sold,pennant voronin included
Posted by: DRA | May 18, 2008 at 07:56 AM | Report this comment
While agree its time for Riise to go I would like to say thanks for the memories. Hes been a good servant for us and its only last season he was poor but then he didnt play a great deal. That said we are still cryin out for that Left Back and Right Winger thats been missing for the last few seasons. All the best John wherever ya end up
Posted by: Damo | May 18, 2008 at 09:45 AM | Report this comment
Riise had be good for liverpool for number of year.never forget riise had a heart for liverpool f.c.But last year had't done well he try his best it time for him to move other club,liverpool need few new player 2 or 3 all the best john
Posted by: barry gilmour | May 18, 2008 at 11:12 AM | Report this comment
he wasnt the riise of 3 or 4 years ago! he`s like the rest of the dead wood pennant,finnan,voronin,kewell and even alonso has struggled last couple of seasons. Rafa has to start spending money wisely and not waste it like he has in the past or he too could be heading for the exit door at anfield!
Posted by: clydeleppard | May 18, 2008 at 01:18 PM | Report this comment
Risse has been auful this season not even scoring or doing great jobs in defence. We will still need a replacment left defender as Auriello is injury prone!
A clearout of players may be neccesary this summer but it may not be the best time as Tom and George don't have enough money to get us replacments. Also in the youth system I'm not sure if we have great wide players. A striker isn't too important as we have Nementh to come in to the 1st team and take the Premiership by storm!
Posted by: mark | May 18, 2008 at 09:42 PM | Report this comment