Jon Mcleod
Andrew MacdougallTransfer talk - Liverpool eye Elano
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez could offer Brazilian Elano an exit route from Manchester City in the January transfer window.
The Brazil international is increasingly frustrated by the lack of first-team opportunities at the Eastlands and is now considering his options with Benitez monitoring the situation closely.
Manager Mark Hughes is not a man to tolerate his authority being undermined and Elano’s recent public criticism of the management could have created an irretreavable rift between the two.
Manchester City would demand £10million for the midfielder, but the Liverpool manager believes he can sign the 27-year-old for £8million. Benitez is keen to bolster his midfield optiions as hopes continue to rise of a first title in 18 years. With Albert Riera, backed up bey Ryan Babel, solving many of the questions on the left flank, a right sided player is Benitz’s priority especially with Jermain Pennat set to leave the club in January.
Newcaslte and Aston Villa are also showing an interest in the developments at the Eastlands stadium.
The Brazil international is increasingly frustrated by the lack of first-team opportunities at the Eastlands and is now considering his options with Benitez monitoring the situation closely.
Manager Mark Hughes is not a man to tolerate his authority being undermined and Elano’s recent public criticism of the management could have created an irretreavable rift between the two.
Manchester City would demand £10million for the midfielder, but the Liverpool manager believes he can sign the 27-year-old for £8million. Benitez is keen to bolster his midfield optiions as hopes continue to rise of a first title in 18 years. With Albert Riera, backed up bey Ryan Babel, solving many of the questions on the left flank, a right sided player is Benitz’s priority especially with Jermain Pennat set to leave the club in January.
Newcaslte and Aston Villa are also showing an interest in the developments at the Eastlands stadium.
