Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic)

Liverpool convinced beating Man Utd for Celtic fullback Izaguirre

Liverpool believe they can convince Emilio Izaguirre to choose them over Manchester United this summer.

The Mirror says Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish saw the cavalier Celtic defender in top form - setting up the second goal in the Old Firm win over Rangers at Parkhead - and will be in the race for him this summer.

Izaguirre is also on Manchester United's wanted list.

But the Merseysiders are looking at him as a first-team player rather than the Old Trafford plan to land him as a squad man.

Not a bad player,Could do a lot better.Played well his last 2 games but the Scottish league is very weak.

Know nothing about the lad but can't see him being on top of the list of left backs we are watching

Really good player, get him in.

Evra just signed a new deal with the mancs, so if we want him, then we should be top in the pecking order. Celtic rave about him, and speaking to a Celtic fan, he was resigned to losing him to the premier league next season.

Know nothing about the lad but can't see him being on top of the list of left backs we are watching

Hypocrisy at its finest

He looked really good in moments against Rangers this week then other times looked like he was running in to a brick wall, still looks like a decent player though.

For £4.5m it's probably a good shout.

http://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2011/02/premiership/pennywise-kenny-will-drop-4m-on-a-sound-defensive-improvement

To be honest YNWA I don't want us to be targetting a lad that nearly signed for a MLS team before Celtic came in. He was also on the verge of signing for Ipswich a couple of seasons ago, not a great pedigree to be honest.

 Ya from reports he has had a decent first half of the season but f**k me has the Scottish league ever been so poor, look at how Anthony Stokes is doing there. I think I could play left back for Celtic

Or maybe I could pretend like some people on here to see a lad play but really just checked his stats on the internet.

I've seen him play a number of times and think very highly of him.

Against what quality of opposition and What you think of Anthony Stokes

I rate this lad higher than Stokes, Stokes didn't even start at the weekend and well I've seen him play agianst Rangers twice and probably two or three other times agianst lower quality spl sides which I admit is a pretty poor standard.

I've seen him play, think he's got a bit of quality to him but more along the lines of mid-table in the prem for me.

We should be aiming higher.

Never seen him play. Just heard of him the other week when Man United were rumoured to want him.

Another lad that wants a move to Barc, his agent has come out today and said he would have a heart attack if he signed for Barc.

Said he would be perfect for them. Whatever about Eriksen this lad is F***ing deluded

Another lad that wants a move to Barc, his agent has come out today and said he would have a heart attack if he signed for Barc.

Said he would be perfect for them. Whatever about Eriksen this lad is f**king deluded

Mate think you posted in the wrong thread...

No this lads agent said that today

No this lads agent said that today

Izzaguire? Because you said Eriksen is F***ing deluded which is the one who wants to go to Barcelona.

Think he meant Eriksen has reason to believe he could go to Barca but Izaguirre is F***ing deluded.

Exactly crouch. Both players want to goto barc

Liverpool mull over move for Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre

24th May, 2011

Liverpool are considering a move for Celtic’s impressive left-back Emilio Izaguirre but Bhoys boss Neil Lennon is determined to keep the Honduras international.

Izaguirre was named the Scottish Premier Leagues players’ player of the year after a fine debut season, and Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is believed to be weighing up a bid for the 25-year-old.

Newcastle’s Jose Enrique is another Anfield target, but Dalglish may see the Celtic full-back as the easier alternative, as Toon manager Alan Pardew continues to dig his heels in over Enrique.

Lennon though is not less bullish in his approach to hanging on to his star players, and has previously issued words of warning for any clubs interested in Izaguirre or team-mate Beram Kayal.

‘With these guys, even in the summer, the timing might not be right to sell,’ insisted the Northern Irishman.

‘We’re building a team here and it might be difficult to replace these players.

'I would be surprised if we need to sell in the summer. I haven't sat down with Peter (Lawwell) or anyone from the board on that aspect of things - but any offers that do come in will be treated with hostility.’

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/864175-liverpool-mull-over-move-for-celtic-left-back-emilio-izaguirre

Right so is this now 151 or 152 players we've been linked to?

I'm still saying we should get him, think he's brilliant.

Didn't he get SPL player of the year. Might be worth a look if Newcastle presume dealing with us is like winning the lotto

Was playing left mid in the last match I seen him play in. Suggests hes good going forward, but not so much at defending.

A good signing for the Newcastles and Bolton's of the league. Not for Liverpool

Fabulous did it for us at times under Rafa

"any offers that do come in will be treated with hostility"

that's hilarious

Hard to judge with Scottish League being so sh*t.

i am actually form honduras, so ive seen this guy play a lot, he is a lefty good cross and fast, but i think he would be too fragile for this league and he does not have the quality liverpool needs right now, enrique is a better option, he would be a mid table player imo

I think this lad is a fall back if we don't sign a left back

Was playing left mid in the last match I seen him play in. Suggests hes good going forward, but not so much at defending.

I've seen a lot of him. And I think he is good defender as well as excellent going forward. Equally as talented as Enrique for me.

Think people are being harsh on him because he plays in the SPL but he is, for me, well capable of making it in the Premier League.

Think he will be a second choice buy if we dont get someone like Enrique,To be honest think we should be looking for better then both of them,Enrique is not a bad player would be a cheap option and give us more money for attacking positions.

Newcastle reject Liverpool approach for Enrique

Published 23:01 25/05/11
By David Maddock

Liverpool have been rebuffed in their first move for Spanish defender Jose Enrique.

However, his club, Newcastle, are resigned to losing the highly-rated full-back, after he indicated he will not sign a new contract and wants a move from St James' Park.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is a big admirer of Enrique, who has made a huge impression on the Premier League this season.

The Anfield outfit are thought to be prepared to offer in the region of £4million for the 25-year-old, and have made an informal approach for his services.

Newcastle are not interested in doing business at that price, and have made clear to all potential suitors they value the Spaniard in the region of £15m.

But the left-back has just one year left on his contract and is refusing to talk about a new deal. Magpies boss Alan Pardew admits the player has his sights on a move.

Speaking this week, Pardew conceded Enrique may be allowed to leave:

"There’s no point keeping a player who has set his sights on a club he has perceived is bigger," he said. "You can’t keep a player that’s unmotivated.”

The £15m asking price is clearly unrealistic given the amount of time remaining on the deal Enrique signed when he joined Newcastle from Villarreal in 2007.

Liverpool believe £4m is a fair offer, as it would allow the Magpies to recoup most of the fee they paid for the Spain Under-21 international.

Negotiations will now begin in earnest, with Pardew determined to push the fee up as high as possible.

There is a sense of anger at St James' Park, with the suspicion that Enrique has already decided on a move to Anfield.

The player will make clear over the coming weeks that he wants to further his career by moving to a club with genuine Champions League aspirations, and Liverpool clearly fit the bill.

Dalglish has had a left-back high on his list of priorities since returning to the club in January.

He has also kept a close watch on Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre and Maynor Figueroa of Wigan.

Honduras international Izaguirre is aware of the Anfield interest.

Voted player of the year in Scotland this season after a series of outstanding performances, he admitted he would be interested in a move south of the border.

“This is flattering to any player, that Liverpool shows an interest in your services. I still do not know anything - I have left everything in the hands of my agent and club officials,” he said.

Dalglish will try to pursue a deal with Newcastle over Enrique, but it is increasingly obvious he will turn to Izaguirre if the Geordies continue to be unrealistic in their valuation of the Spaniard.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-Newcastle-transfer-news-Reds-offer-4m-for-Jose-Enrique-but-Magpies-want-15m-Liverpool-could-turn-to-Celtic-Izaguirre-Wigan-Figueroa-instead-article740819.html

Have seen a lot of him on tv and been to a few matches this season where he's been quality. No doubt a brilliant left back in my opinion, but then it all comes down to this debate about whether players can make it in the prem. Loads of people seem to think that just because someones unproven means they won't be able to hack it. But how do you know unless you try, thats the risk. Everyone has to start somewhere, improve somewhere.

Emilio Izaguirre admits that he finds Liverpool's reported interest in him 'flattering'.

Kenny Dalglish returned to his native Glasgow in February to observe the Honduras international during Celtic's 3-0 win over Rangers, prompting suggestions that the 25-year-old could move to Merseyside this summer to fill the left-back void.

And whilst Celtic have no intentions of selling Izaguirre, who won a hat trick of Player of the Year awards in his first season in the SPL, the player revealed that he has heard of possible interest from Anfield.

"It is flattering for any player of course, when somebody like Liverpool shows an interest in your services," he told La Tribuna.

"I still do now know anything, I leave this in the hands of my agent and club officials."

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/liverpool-fc/1213435-celtic-left-back-emilio-izaguirre-flattered-by-liverpool-fc-interest.html

He was saying he wanted to go to Barc a couple of months ago and now there interest has disappeared he suddenly wants to go to us. Signing someone from Scotland is like signing someone from league 2. His career prior to him going there will give people a better view of what standard of player he is

We've offered 4M for Enrique but Newcastle want 15M?? That's ridiculous and reminds me of Suarez deal when we first offered 15M. Think the deal will be done for around 9M.

We've offered 4M for Enrique but Newcastle want 15M?? That's ridiculous and reminds me of Suarez deal when we first offered 15M. Think the deal will be done for around 9M.

But if you start at £9m you'd end up paying £12m. 

He was saying he wanted to go to Barc a couple of months ago and now there interest has disappeared he suddenly wants to go to us. Signing someone from Scotland is like signing someone from league 2. His career prior to him going there will give people a better view of what standard of player he is

To be fair mate, I understand you doubting the level of ability in the SPL. (I know it's awful.). But he has been head and shoulders above anyone else up here. Celtic never even won the league and he was still the only one who could handle Rangers on slaught at times. He Is very good defensively but can attack with the best of them.

I would put him ahead of Enrique in terms of talent. Obviously Enrique has Prem experience but this lad is quality.

Izaguirre flattered by Reds link

26th May 2011

Celtic star Emilio Izaguirre admits he is 'flattered' by Liverpool's reported interest in him, but says he has yet to be contacted by the Reds.

The Honduran left-back had a wonderful maiden campaign in Scotland, and was voted SPL Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year and Football Writers' Footballer of the Year.

Neil Lennon insists he has no plans to sell, but now a number of English clubs are being strongly linked with a move for the 25-year-old.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Liverpool have all been credited with an interest with the latter reported to be in pole position.

The Reds are seemingly in the market for a new left-back and, in recent months, have been linked with the likes of Jose Enrique, Fabio Coentrao and Stephen Warnock, as well as Izaguirre.

And the Honduran, who jetted back to his homeland ahead of next month's Gold Cup, admitted he had heard about Liverpool.

"It is flattering for any player of course, when somebody like Liverpool shows an interest in your services," he told La Tribuna.

"I still do now know anything, I leave this in the hands of my agent and club officials."

Izaguirre insisted he was looking forward to playing for Honduras in the Gold Cup.

"I am happy to be back home, it is always good to be back and thank God it comes after a great season.

"Now my aim is the national team and I am happy to be selected, I will have a few days off and then I will be ready for Honduras."

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/izaguirre-flattered-by-reds-link

To be fair mate, I understand you doubting the level of ability in the SPL. (I know it's awful.). But he has been head and shoulders above anyone else up here. Celtic never even won the league and he was still the only one who could handle Rangers on slaught at times. He Is very good defensively but can attack with the best of them.

I would put him ahead of Enrique in terms of talent. Obviously Enrique has Prem experience but this lad is quality.

I like the sound of this.  I haven't ever seen the lad play, but it is good to hear from people who have.  I am far from sold on Enrique, especially if he will cost anything over 10 million!  7-9 million seems about right for Enrique.  But if Izaguirre is as talented as you say he is, and we can get him for a bargain fee, then I'm all for taking the risk. 

Celtic star reveals Manchester United interest

Published 15:22 25/06/11

Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre claims he is being targeted by Manchester United.

The 26-year-old Honduras international was a revelation last season after moving to Parkhead.

He said: "Regarding possibilities, I prefer to stay silent as I did when Celtic signed me. This is a job of my agent.

"I have to confirm it's 100% true that Manchester United were following me and were interested in me.

"It was Alex Ferguson directly who made contact with the Celtic directors.

"I am aware also that Manchester United and Celtic agreed for a meeting in July. We have to see what happens if I stay or I go.

"If I have the chance I welcome the move with open arms. If that is the case I will thank God and I will take my opportunity."

Celtic boss Neil Lennon insists there has been no approach for Izaguirre or Israel midfielder Beram Kayal.

Lennon said in the Daily Record: "You're always going to get speculation about your best players. I understand that.

"But there's been no interest expressed in Beram or Emilio and I've had no one on the telephone enquiring about any other player if it comes to that.

"Every player has his price but I'm not prepared to sell my better ones and Emilio certainly comes into that category."

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Celtic-star-Emilio-Izaguirre-reveals-Manchester-United-interest-article752381.html

Made himself look like a tit, there.

Says he prefers to stay silent, then waffles on about United and Fergie chasing him.

Not the sharpest tool in the shed.

Made himself look like a tit, there.

Says he prefers to stay silent, then waffles on about United and Fergie chasing him.

Not the sharpest tool in the shed.

I was just about to post about that exact thing. Would prefer Enrique to him and i would prefer Clichy to Enrique so that's where i stand on the left back situation.

First he wants to go to Barc then Utd he needs to keep his mouth shut

Have seen a lot of him on tv and been to a few matches this season where he's been quality. No doubt a brilliant left back in my opinion, but then it all comes down to this debate about whether players can make it in the prem. Loads of people seem to think that just because someones unproven means they won't be able to hack it. But how do you know unless you try, thats the risk. Everyone has to start somewhere, improve somewhere.

I've seen a lot of him. And I think he is good defender as well as excellent going forward. Equally as talented as Enrique for me.

Think people are being harsh on him because he plays in the SPL but he is, for me, well capable of making it in the Premier League.

Izaguirre , going forward very ,very  good puts in a great cross ,handy for Big Andy 
Izaguirre , defensively ,  Long John Silver  would do a better job

Izaguirre edges closer to United switch with £6.5m deal expected next month

Last updated at 11:29 PM on 26th June 2011

Manchester United are expected to hold talks with Celtic next month over the prospective £6.5million sale of Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre.

The Honduras international, 26, has been the subject of interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle.

However, he said: 'I have to confirm it's 100 percent true that Manchester United were following me and were interested in me. It was Alex Ferguson directly who made contact with the Celtic directors.

'I am aware also that Manchester United and Celtic agreed for a meeting in July. We have to see what happens if I stay or I go.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2008427/Emilio-Izaguirre-edges-closer-Manchester-United-move.html

6.5 million, we can have Clichy for 7!! Ha ha go on whiskey kecks sign him up