why didnt they add that clause?
Gabriel Heinze: See you in court, Fergie
GABRIEL HEINZE will take his battle to join Liverpool from Manchester United to court.
Sir Alex Ferguson stated yesterday there was no way he would sell the 29-year-old to Liverpool.
However, United will have no choice if Heinze has a get-out clause, and now the defender is preparing to begin legal proceedings demanding his sale.
It’s been widely publicised in recent days Heinze has a letter signed by United chief executive David Gill allowing him to join any club which bids £6m – a valuation Liverpool are prepared to meet.
Despite their protests, it’s understood United did not have the foresight to add the phrase ‘except for Liverpool’ in this document.
Heinze’s representatives are confident of a swift court hearing forcing United to accept a £6m offer made by all interested clubs, including Liverpool.
The Anfield club made a formal bid for the defender which was rejected, but will now take a back seat and watch developments closely over the next few weeks.
Manager Rafa Benitez will want a new left back in his squad before the start of the season.
The capture of Heinze would represent a major coup for Benitez and, given FergusonÂ’s opposition to the move, would also inflict psychological torment on the United boss.
WhatÂ’s clear is no matter how much Ferguson claims it wonÂ’t happen, the final decision is out of his hands.
Quite surprised Benitez so keen on a 29-yr-old , after so many impressive young signings from Benitez ....Originally posted by kpo:if we can get him, baked beans will be a good signing i think
i guess there's some truth to it (legal approach by heinze/rafa).
Liverpool lawyers to chase Heinze transfer
(soccernet)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed the club's lawyers are working on forcing through a deal for Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze after his initial bid for the player was rejected.
Recent speculation has linked the Reds with an offer in the region of £7million for the Argentina full-back, but any move appeared to have been ruled out by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
But Benitez has refused to back down in his pursuit of the 29-year-old and has revealed: 'We made an offer which they rejected.
'The lawyers are now working on it and so we have to wait. He's a good player.'
he must think very highly of baked beans ... maybe he kena convert to baked beans after eating the english breakfastOriginally posted by Poolman:Quite surprised Benitez so keen on a 29-yr-old , after so many impressive young signings from Benitez ....
But heinze wants to be top dog only....he won't settle as a second-string player...Originally posted by Poolman:i think the reason for Heinze was Benitez's idea of having 2 Top players in every position .
For different tactics ....
For different games ....
For 4 different competitions .... EPL , FA Cup , League Cup & UCL !
For rotating players between games , suspension and injuries , so to substain the best and top condition of players .