The walk from Rafael Benitez’s front door in Caldy to the home of his old friend and right-hand man, Pako Ayestaran, in Hoylake only takes 10 minutes. It’s a testament to their love of Merseyside that both have stayed long after leaving Liverpool. Yet, over the last six years, the paths of two men who travelled the world together and conquered Europe have not crossed once. ‘It’s unbelievable but that’s…
Inter Milan have reportedly put aside a treasure chest of cash to spend on Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas. According to report, the Italian giants are desperate for a mid-season lift, and for 50 million euros believe Fabregas is the man to deliver it. Arsenal turned down a £23m offer for the Spanish international in the summer, but Inter are hoping the increased cash on the table will force their hand. Inter…
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has issued Manchester United with a firm ‘hands off’ warning regarding goalkeeper Pepe Reina. There had been rumours earlier this week that Reina is unhappy at Liverpool and that Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is lining up the Spaniard as a replacement for Dutch veteran Edwin Van der Sar. Reina has been a favourite at Anfield since Rafa Benitez signed him from Villarreal in 2005,…