Taye Taiwo(Marseille)

Liverpool lead race to sign Nigerian international
22nd Feb 2011 - Transfer Gossip 
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Reports in Nigeria have claimed that some of Europe’s top clubs including Liverpool and Tottenham have been following the progress of Marseille left back Taye Taiwo.


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Liverpool apparently sent talent scout Damien Comilli to watch Taiwo in the recent friendly against Sierra Leone and view the player as a ready made fit for the problem left back position.

The Nigerian Tribune also claims that Tottenham have watched the player along with Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus, but their headline made it clear that it is Liverpool that are the clear front runners.

It would be strange for Tottenham to go after the player, they already appear to be set with left sided players, the same to a certain degree applies to Manchester United, the same however cannot be said about Manchester City, they will but almost anybody.

One thing is becoming clear, that Liverpool will be very active in the transfer window come the summer as they continue the rebuilding process at Anfield.

Source: Footy Latest

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Would be a fantastic addition!  Him, Mexes, and Marveaux are all available on Bosman's.... splash some cash on a DM (Matuidi/Mvila) and a class winger and we'd be set.

He said he already signed a contract with a top European club didn't he?

He said he already signed a contract with a top European club didn't he?

Supposedly he has Crouchy, or he's in talks with the Club he wants to go to.  Which makes me think it's not us mate as it "appears" like we are still looking at LB's.

Don't rate him like many of you guys do. He gets disinterested defensively, he's not an intelligent player and he shoots way too F***ing much for how little success he has with his shot.

He's better then what we have but I think there is better out there.

Supposedly he has Crouchy, or he's in talks with the Club he wants to go to.  Which makes me think it's not us mate as it "appears" like we are still looking at LB's.

I agree Debs. Too much talk of a left back for it to be us i feel.

I agree Debs. Too much talk of a left back for it to be us I feel.

Would prefer Coentrao myself anyway.

Don't rate him like many of you guys do. He gets disinterested defensively, he's not an intelligent player and he shoots way too f**king much for how little success he has with his shot.

He's better then what we have but I think there is better out there.

Agreed here mate. In an ideal world I'd go for Coentrao, but I'd be happy also with Jose Enrique.

Would prefer Coentrao myself anyway.

Excellent call. Player of the world cup for me!

Coentrao's name seems to be number 1 on everyone's list for the LB spot. I myself would much prefer Aly Cissokho, but Coentrao's a great player too. Hope we get one of them.

Taiwo would be a good signing but if the rumours are true then hes already decided where he wants go. Though who knows maybe it's us he's in talks with. .

I agree, artaylor. Cissokho is my first choice for LB.

Never rated Coentrao and still don't. He was terrible for Portugal in their recent friendly.

Cissokho all day long for me if it's between them.

I think Taiwo's strongest reports are with Atletico right now.

He didn't play last night, was on the bench. Anyone know why?

Well would be a good if we get him for free (+ sign on fee). I don't think we'll get him, he's said he's agreed to join a team and I the talk is that we've been looking at left backs recently.

Never rated Coentrao and still don't. He was terrible for Portugal in their recent friendly.

Cissokho all day long for me if it's between them.

I think Taiwo's strongest reports are with Atletico right now.

He almost signed with them in the summer didn't he?

Apparently so mate. They're in the shits financially so probably waited one season to get him for free.

Hope we get him in the summer. Saw last night's game and Taiwo was perfect for me. He kept quiet lady Nani all night and his distribution and crossing were fantastic as well.

Don't know why we're discussing Cissokho and Coentrao in a thread about Taiwo but anyhow...

Purely talking about LB, Cissokho all day long but he won't be leaving for anything less than £25m (and that's an extremely conservative estimate, closer to £35m IMO) but Coentrao is certainly second choice. 

The only reason I'm leaning more towards Coentrao is: a) could probably pick him up for £20m; b) because of his added versatility of being able to play at LM/LW.

Was brilliant last night I thought.

If he can be that consistent then I'd love to see him here. Doubt we are the club he has 'already signed for' though.

I didn't watch the game but I saw the highlights and he looked a good player.

He was impressive last night, as was (ahem!) Fanni - and I'm being serious!

He certainly represents the best value for money   While I'd have Cissokho before him, he (Cissokho) would cost us at least half our summer budget.  We could probably land Taye by simply offering him like a 5mil signing bonus.  Good business for a solid and relatively young LB.

He has signed a pre-contract with Porto.  Perhaps Coentrao is on his way out?

http://www.ojogo.pt/27-79/artigo917483.asp

Can you confirm this Diego?

JamieDalton82 Jamie Dalton
by JenChang88
Taye Taiwo rejects #LFC and signs pre-contract with Benfica reports O Jogo via the excellent @cahiers_dusport
Wow, he's going to regret that.

I assume Coentrao will be on his way out in the summer then.

He has signed a pre-contract with Porto.  Perhaps Coentrao is on his way out?

http://www.ojogo.pt/27-79/artigo917483.asp

Can you confirm this Diego?

Coentrao plays for Benfica mate, and Benfica is the club Taiwo, I like Taiwo as a player, haven't seen much of Coentrao apart from a little in the world cup, but from reports he's better.

JenChang88 Jen Chang
A source mentioned to me they think Coentrao to Real is all but agreed, although with Marcelo playing well not sure why they need him

Coentrao plays for Benfica mate, and Benfica is the club Taiwo, I like Taiwo as a player, haven't seen much of Coentrao apart from a little in the world cup, but from reports he's better.

Got confused there, don't know how his moving to Porto would affect Benfica's Coentrao leaving.  Got confused because the last time I got excited over a LB from the Portuguese league he was from Porto [Cissokho].  A simple click on the link would tell you Benfica.  Cheers for clearing that up.

edit: Coentrao is far superior to Taiwo, no questions about it - I think most people will agree on that.  Added bonus is that Coentrao is also no stranger to playing at LW (pretty much every European match or derby against Porto) and handles it with ease frequently chipping in with goals.  Cracking player and in the words of bacon face "I'd love to have 'im at the club".

Looks like 2 of our targets are gone

Looks like 2 of our targets are gone

Concentrao could be going to us, journalists aren't always right as we know.

He has signed a pre-contract with Porto.  Perhaps Coentrao is on his way out?

http://www.ojogo.pt/27-79/artigo917483.asp

Can you confirm this Diego?

It says Taiwo has signed a pre-contract with Benfica, having offered him more than double his current wages and a substantial signing prize, to replace Fabio Coentrão who might be leaving for 30 million euros at the end of the season. It doesn't say where Coentrão would be going though. And considering his versatility, I don't think Taiwo arriving at Benfica necessarily means Fabio leaving.

Would rather have Taiwo for free than Coentrao for 20+ million. Might even rather have Taiwo for free than Coentrao for free. So pretty good deal by Benfica if true.

Unbelievable.

Why Benfica of all teams? Odd.

"Milan are my first option when I leave Marseille this summer,"

said Taiwo to Canal Foot Club. This quote was attributed to him today

Why Benfica of all teams? Odd.

Probably a combination of guaranteed first team football (which he struggled to hold down at Marseille) and the generous wages.

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/6116/7/liverpool-and-villa-snubbed-taiwo-agrees-benfica-deal

Taiwo ready to sign pre contract with Benfica

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/6116/7/liverpool-and-villa-snubbed-taiwo-agrees-benfica-deal

Taiwo ready to sign pre contract with Benfica

Interesting, wonder what it means for Coentrao (sp) Unless he is playing LM/LW currently. Not seen them play since they played against us.

Arent we getting Enrique anyway?

think I read that wendt is also going to be on a free

I wonder how much we really wanted him, be surprised someone picking Portugal over England to be honest

its almost 100% certain he signed a pre contract with benfica now

I wonder how much we really wanted him, be surprised someone picking Portugal over England to be honest

I don't believe we seriously wanted him to be honest, because like you said he would have chosen us over Benfica.

AC Milan have confirmed they have signed both Taiwo and Mexes.  Mods, lock away.

Milan confirm Taiwo and Mexes captures

MILAN - New Serie A champions AC Milan will sign defenders Taye Taiwo from Olympique Marseille and Philippe Mexes from AS Roma on free transfers, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Monday.

 "In defence, Milan are sorted. We have taken Mexes and Taiwo," Allegri told a news conference on the eve of their Italian Cup semi-final second leg at Palermo.

 Nigerian left-back Taiwo, who the Rossoneri are trying to sign as an EU player if he can gain a relevant passport, will fill the only troublesome spot in Milan's line-up this term.

 The 26-year-old has been with the French champions since 2005.

 France centre-back Mexes, out with a cruciate ligament injury, said last month that he would probably be joining Milan in the close season after seven years in the Italian capital.

 Milan's ageing squad is in need of renewal despite their scudetto triumph and a possible first league and cup double.

 Several players including out of favour midfielder Andrea Pirlo are out of contract in the close season and others are in their mid-30s.

 "When the season is over we will talk with the club," Allegri said of Pirlo's situation while responding to questions about media speculation linking Milan with former playmaker Kaka - now at Real Madrid - and Santos's Brazilian youngster Ganso.

 "The first has won everything in his career and the second must still learn a lot," Allegri said.

 Owner Silvio Berlusconi loosened the purse strings this term to bring in the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic having previously reined in spending during the global economic crisis and watched Inter win five straight scudettos.

 However, the two free transfer deals show the Italian prime minister is still keen on a bargain when he sees one.

http://fourfourtwo.com/news/italy/79217/default.aspx