Pablo Aimar for Liverpool ?
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BENITEZ WEIGHS UP AIMAR SWOOP
Jan 26 2008 by David Jones, Liverpool Echo
RAFA BENITEZ is weighing up a swoop for Argentinian playmaker Pablo Aimar.
The Liverpool boss is looking into the possibility of signing Aimar from Real Zaragoza after being alerted to his availability.
Benitez has managed Aimar previously when the pair worked together at Valencia – a time which Aimar openly admits was his most productive as a player.
Since then he has gone on to star for Zaragoza in La Liga after a £8.5m move from Valencia in July 2006.
Though a hugely popular figure among the Zaragoza fans, Aimar is believed to be ready to test himself in the Premiership and new Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has already registered an interest in taking him to the north east.
But Benitez is monitoring the situation and could be prepared to make a move for Aimar – whom Diego Maradona once described as his "legitimate successor as the world's best player" – if the price is right.
With the transfer window set to close next Thursday, Liverpool would have to move fast if they are to secure a deal for the attacking midfielder. But with the club set to receive a fee in the region of £9m for Momo Sissoko, and Benitez having received the backing of co-owner Tom Hicks, there is nothing to stand in the way of them making an offer.
The 28-year-old has been linked with Liverpool before, shortly after Benitez quit Valencia to take over at Anfield, but no move transpired.
At the time Aimar said: "Rafa Benitez is an excellent coach who knows me very well and Liverpool would be an ideal place to go if I cannot sort out my future here.
"From what I can see, English football is the best in Europe next to Spain and I do not think I would have a problem adapting to the Premiership."
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Think not likely to materialise .
Many people must be happy .
Not me though ...
I never believe South Americans can really excel in the Premiership .
Have la ... not many .
Aimar not likely to excel , due to his physique , too small size la . -
veron.
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Ah Ben have been buying so many midfielders.
He would have to clear house before he can buy.
crouch, riise, kuyt, alonso, kewell, pennant, voronin can be sold.
He have to know that he have too many second rate players as his pet.
Time to clear house. -
28 years old liao leh
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was hoping for that a couple of years ago but not anymore.
like shev and ballack, these players are almost over their prime and quite weak in taking knocks.
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actually i think pool should buy! tis is one player who i feel can replace masso.
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I like Pablo Aimar..
But well,i still think we should get Pedersen instead.