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Freedom of speech and all that but can people lay off henderson, he hasn't even played in a liverpool shirt yet so give the lad a chance.

Who cares he didn't have a great tournment in the u21's as everyone was rubbish and england in international's are a rubbish team.

Henderson was brought in for the future, if Man Utd or Chelsea etc signed him everyone would have moaned.

Rant over.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer...icle758367.html

Happy if this is true.

Not really seen alot of him Danny..any good?

He is one of those playmaker wingers that loves to come inside and undoubtedly feels his best position is actually in the middle behind the striker (nasri, mata, silva mould). Yes he is a good player. Would be a great addition if he can cope with the PL in my opinion

Liverpool look to Mata as Villa reject second Downing bid

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer...icle759966.html

Sky Sports News broke the new about the bid, but they're just reporting the bid, and not whether it's been accepted/rejected.

It seems like this has been 'put out there' by somebody. Possibly to put some pressure on Villa, which is maybe a bit surprising. I'd prefer Mata, but would be happy with either one. Nice to see a bit of visible movement anyway!

Sky Sports sources understand that Liverpool have bid £15million for Aston Villa star Stewart Downing.

The winger has been reported as a target of the Anfield club for several months and fits the young, British profile sought by owners Fenway Sports Group.

Liverpool have now made an initial offer for Downing, 26, as they attempt to prise the England international away from Premier League rivals Villa, where he has two years remaining on his contract.

Rumours have suggested that Downing has grown frustrated at Villa Park following last season's disappointing and uncertain campaign.
Key asset

New manager Alex McLeish said at the end of June that he hoped he would be able to convince the former Middlesbrough player to stay at Villa.

But it remains to be seen if a £15m offer will persuade Villa, who are thought to want a fee closer to £20m, to part with another of their key assets in the wake of Ashley Young's transfer to Manchester United.

Liverpool have already signed Jordan Henderson this summer and are chasing Blackpool playmaker Charlie Adam.

However, there have been rumblings regarding their stuttering transfer business after missing out on Phil Jones to United and Connor Wickham to Sunderland.

As a result, there is likely to be a determination to complete a deal for Downing, whose pace and creativity in wide areas are thought to be integral to Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's rebuilding plans.

i'd like to see some players coming in now but i'd like to see some leave too....the wage bill needs lowering fast

He is not a winger and never will be. Where did you get the information from that he plays at the wing? He is still young and is yet to master his natural position and now you suggest he plays in the wing? How can you ask a new born to run before they even can walk?

To be fair he has played on the right side of midfield a number of times for sunderland but you are right his best position by far is in the middle. To think he was bought as the answer to our wing is stupid, as he is not good enough there. He should be counted as a central mid.