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Toon reject second Carroll bid
Ashley stands firm, but transfer could still go ahead
Newcastle have told Sky Sports News that a second bid for Andy Carroll has been rejected as Liverpool continue their complicated pursuit of the striker.
The 11-goal hit-man is understood to be on his way to the North West to discuss a move to Anfield and reports on Monday afternoon had suggested that a British record £35million fee had been agreed.
Liverpool had been unsuccessful in a first bid for Carroll, which was thought to be worth £30m, but it was said that the second approach had convinced Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to part with his star asset.
However, Newcastle have counteracted the speculation by stating that a second offer, believed to be from Liverpool and said to be worth a reduced £32.5m, has been turned down ahead of the transfer deadline at 11pm on Monday.
The confusing tug-of-war, which could still result in a transfer, has emerged as the box-office event of the transfer window as Liverpool presumably prepare to reinvest the funds generated from the potential £50m sale of Fernando Torres to Chelsea.
Potential
Carroll is currently recovering from a thigh injury, but, despite relative inexperience at Premier League level, he is viewed as an ideal signing with regards to his age, potential and marketing value.
The 22-year-old made his England debut at the end of 2010 and Liverpool's parent company, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), appear to have decided that he will prove a sound investment in the rebuilding process of the 18-time champions of England.
Ajax striker Luis Suarez is also on his way to Anfield in a £22.8m deal, with the Uruguayan's move set to be confirmed when the formalities of paperwork and a work permit are approved.
Blackpool captain Charlie Adam has also been a target of Liverpool in the January transfer window and the five-time European Cup winners had an offer of £4m rejected earlier this month.
Ian Holloway, Blackpool's manager, is also adamant that there have been no new bids for his skipper because acting chief executive Karl Oyston is not answering his phone.
The Editor:
Sky Sports' Guillem Balague says on Twitter that the deal to take Fernando Torres to Chelsea is done pending his medical. The fee is reported to be £50million. Follow me on Twitter - @skysportsed
The Editor:
Reports emerging from Portugal that Chelsea's move for David Luiz could be back on: A Portuguese football website says Benfica have accepted the Blues' £25million offer for the defender. More on this story as we get it. Follow me on Twitter - @skysportsed
Eurosport:
RECORDS FALL! We are hearing that a fee of £50m has been agreed between Chelsea and Liverpool for Torres. Crumbs!
@SkySportsRachG:
Fernando Torres looks Chelsea-bound after Liverpool agree a fee with the Blues thought to be around £50m and give the striker permission to speak to the club. Stay tuned for more.
SkySports_Simon:
#LFC agree fee with Chelsea for Torres & given permission to speak to #CFC #SSNTDD [via Twitter]
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Mr Midas wrote:
sour liverpool fans
sharkman121 wrote:nah i dont agree with that, torres has served liverpool greatly and has more than been faithful to the club in his tenure there. Sourpuss liverpool fans need to behave themselves.
If he feels the need to move on then so be it, send him of gracefully. Look i h ave on my torres jersey in work right now.
Cant blame him for wanting to leave under the circumstances. Go with my blessing torres.
gt4tified wrote:What allyuh make of Josh McEachran?
dean_spleen09 wrote:2324: DONE DEAL And now Benfica have released a statement to the stock exchange confirming the sale of David Luiz to Chelsea for a fee of around £21m plus Nemanja Matic.
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