[lfc-news] Baros agent holds Schalke talks - PA

PA Sport, 28 July 2005
BAROS AGENT HOLDS SCHALKE TALKS

Milan Baros' agent has held talks with German club Schalke over the
Liverpool striker's future.

Baros, 23, was left out of the 3-1 Champions League win against Kaunas
in Lithuania earlier this week to avoid the Czech Republic striker
getting cup-tied and decreasing his value.

With Aston Villa understood to be ready to increase their offer for the
player, his agent Pavel Paska has claimed to have held a meeting with
Schalke manager Rudi Assauer.

Baros has also been linked with moves to Lyon and Valencia but no deal
has been agreed yet.

Paska said: "I can admit that I have had a meeting with Schalke manager
Rudi Assauer. The name Baros has been noted. Schalke are one of the
interested clubs. Nothing more."

Baros had scored twice and made one goal in the last Saturday's 4-3
friendly win over Olympiacos but did not feature in the Champions
League, meaning he would be available for Schalke's campaign in Europe's
premier club competition.

Liverpool have also confirmed they rejected a £5million offer from Villa
last week, and want £7million for the player.

Villa boss David O'Leary could now use some of the £2million he has
acquired from the sale of Darius Vassell to Manchester City to boost his
bid for Baros.

But Schalke are believed to have already contacted Liverpool, although
the suggestion of a season-long loan seems wide of the mark because
Anfield chief Rafael Benitez wants the cash now to boost his chase for a
new centre-back and right midfielder.

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