Marek Hamsik (Napoli)

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appeared on "official" site today.

According to givemefootball.com, reports in Italy are suggesting that Roy Hodgson may look to revive interest in the the 23 year old who was first linked with a move to Anfield under Rafa Benitez.

The website believes however that the sizeable transfer fee that Napoli would demand for the player will prove to be a major stumbling block in any move. Hamsik scored 12 goals in all competitions last season, taking his total to 33 in his 116 appearances for Napoli during his three seasons at the club.

He was named runner-up in Slovakia's footballer of the year last year and was also named the young player of the year. He captained his country during his first World Cup in South Africa this summer.

decent player but would depend on the fee....

Very good player but to be honest the lad is well out of our price range at the moment, aint happening.

Finally we're linked to some real young quality.

I'm not too convinced this will happen either though.

I've been waiting for this for a long time. Hope he comes, can't see it happening though.

Could be possible if we blew Masch sale on him. But I'd honestly prefer Annan he would be pure class in the Premiership in my opinion. He bossed the midfield and showed he could pick a pass. Also he would allow us to spend some money on a striker.

Only in the world cup ian though surely we have learnt our lesson on buying lads on the back of world cups.

Only in the world cup ian though surely we have learnt our lesson on buying lads on the back of world cups.

Fair point, but no one can deny that his physical presence would be perfect for the Premier League. I just feel that Hamsik would be the player I would sign to replace Alberto or Gerrard, while Annan would be a good replacement for Masch. Knowing Purslow we will probable end up with Gavin McCann

We don't need attacking midfielders right now, wouldn't want to waste our 'budget' on him

Another player who is best through the middle of the pitch. When will we ever go after a real out and out winger? We need width, to create space for players like Gerrard, Aquilani and Torres.

We don't need attacking midfielders right now, wouldn't want to waste our 'budget' on him

We could use him as a holding midfielder like Lucas!!

Don't want him. His decision making is so slow. Stay in Italy, Marek.

Don't want him. His decision making is so slow. Stay in Italy, Marek.

Agreed.  He is undoubtedly talented, but he hasn't done anything to warrant a 30million + transfer....probably isn't even worth half of that TBH.  Also, not a player we need at the moment.

Just what we need an attacking midfielder, we are running dangerously short of those.