[lfc-news] It's no go Figo - Echo

Liverpool Echo, 28 June 2005
It's no go Figo - Reds
By David Prentice, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL retain a passing interest in Real Madrid's unsettled
Galactico, Luis Figo, but the Portuguese midfielder would have to drop
his pay demands dramatically to secure a move to Anfield.

Fresh reports have claimed that Anfield officials had opened discussions
with Figo's representatives.

But Reds chief executive Rick Parry cooled transfer talk over the
midfielder today.

He confirmed there could be an interest in bringing Figo to the club,
but not while his wages remained at a prohibitive £90,000 per week.

There was no official comment on Steven Gerrard's contract situation,
but talks are believed to be starting this week. No comment will be made
by any of the parties concerned until there is a resolution.

Boss Rafael Benitez, meanwhile, is continuing to scour Europe for
striking reinforcements.

Priced out of moves for his first choice targets Dirk Kuyt at Feyenoord
and Peter Crouch at Southampton, he was reported today to have switched
his attentions to Lyon forward Sidney Govou.

Chief executive Parry said, however, that a deal for the 25-year-old was
"very unlikely."

Goalkeeper Jose Reina is expected to complete his £8m move from
Villarreal before the July 6 Champions League qualifying round deadline,
making him eligible to make his debut against Total Network Solutions if
necessary.

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