Monthly Archives: January 2013

Blackpool boss Appleton tells Liverpool to up their offer for Tom Ince

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Kalou flattered to be linked with Liverpool and West Ham

Lille forward Salomon Kalou says he is happy to hear speculation linking him with Premier League sides Liverpool and West Ham.

The Ivory Coast international spent six years at Chelsea before moving to Ligue 1 in July on a free transfer. However, the forward has struggled to impress in France, managing just three goals so far this season.

Both West Ham and Liverpool have been linked with a January move for the 27-year-old, with Lille reportedly ready to accept offers of £2.8 million for Kalou.

The former Chelsea man is currently with his national side, Ivory Coast preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations but was full of praise for both the Hammers and Brendan Rodgers’ team.

“I am flattered with all teams linked with me in England,” he said according to Sky Sports.

“It means I am not a bad player as some people think. Teams such as Liverpool, West Ham, are very good teams.”

Both clubs have already been active in the transfer window with Liverpool bringing in Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea while West Ham have signed Joe Cole and Marouane Chamakh.

Liverpool close in on Tom Ince return

EXCLUSIVE
By Wayne Veysey | Chief Correspondent

Tom Ince is on the verge of completing his return to Liverpool, Goal.com understands.

The Merseysiders are close to reaching an agreement with Blackpool over the fee for the 20-year-old winger.

The Championship club have lowered their price tag from £8 million and a deal is expected to be completed at around the £5-6m mark.

Although Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said at his press briefing on Friday that there had been no progress in the club’s pursuit of Ince, all parties are believed to be confident that a deal will soon be completed.

The Anfield Academy graduate, who left Merseyside 18 months ago, has blossomed at Bloomfield Road, scoring 13 goals in the Championship this season.

Liverpool had an offer rejected for Ince last month and Blackpool boss Michael Appleton said earlier this week that the Premier League club have not returned with a second bid.

Nevertheless, Liverpool are confident that Ince will become their second signing of the window after the £12m capture of Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea.

Ince moved to Blackpool in the summer of 2011 for £250,000 in compensation on a two-year contract which expires at the end of the season.

Sir Alex Ferguson made a move for the England Under-21 international in October but Manchester United dropped their interest to leave the path clear for Liverpool.

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