[lfc-news] Reds poised to make move for Zenden - Echo

Liverpool Echo, 29 June 2005
Reds poised to make move for Zenden
By David Prentice, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL are ready to snap up Dutch winger Boudewijn Zenden, who
becomes a free agent on Friday.

The 28-year-old Middlesbrough star has failed to reach agreement with
the Teesiders on a new deal - and Rafa Benitez is keen to add him to his
Champions League winning squad.

No contact has been made yet, but the Reds will swoop as soon as
Zenden's deal with Boro expires at the end of this week.

The player is represented by his father, Pierre, who said: "Money is not
an issue for Boudewijn.

"Where the club stands in terms of Champions League or UEFA Cup is
really important.

"He is a free agent on Friday, but we expect to be able to to announce
something early next week." Zenden has played in the Premiership for
four years, after joining Chelsea from Barcelona in 2001.

He impressed during Middlesbrough's visit to Anfield on April 30 and
Benitez is hopeful they can reach agreement.

Misfit midfielder Bruno Cheyrou, meanwhile, has joined Vladimir Smicer
at Bordeaux, on loan with a view to a permanent move.

The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Marseille.

The Reds have confirmed the dates and venues of their Champions League
qualifying round matches against Total Network Solutions.

The first leg will be played on Wednesday, July 13 at Anfield (kick-off
7.45pm), with the second leg six days later at Wrexham's Racecourse
Ground on Tuesday, July 19.

The Reds have also pencilled in a hastily arranged friendly match
against Wrexham at the Racecourse on Saturday July 9.

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