Suarez Wants Euro Glory

Luis Suarez would have no complaints if Liverpool's ongoing revival resulted in qualification for the Europa League.

Kenny Dalglish has produced a remarkable turnaround in form since returning to the Anfield hot-seat in January and the club has lost just two of their last 14 Premier League matches.

Thirty points have been collected in that space of time to move Liverpool above Tottenham, who still have to visit Merseyside, in fifth place in the table, which would book a place in Europe next season.

But it has been suggested that the comparative lack of glamour and resulting fixture congestion of the Europa League is something that Liverpool and Tottenham would want to avoid.

However, former Ajax striker Suarez, who was ineligible for Liverpool in Europe when he joined in January, thinks otherwise.

The 24-year-old Uruguayan said: "If we get in the Europa League, of course, our objective has to be to win it. That is what a club like this must aim for.

"We have to do everything we can to win as many competitions as we can. Qualifying for Europe has to be our objective.

"When I came I wanted to help Liverpool get there. But when the second half of the season started it looked really difficult.

"But we have kept winning games, we have played really well and got some important victories. We have been hoping that Tottenham drop points."

Juventus Will Not Pay Liverpool £16m For Alberto Aquilani

Juventus will not pay Liverpool £16 million [€18m] to sign midfielder Alberto Aquilani on a permanent contract in the summer, according to sporting director Giuseppe Marotta.

The Italy international joined the Turin giants at the start of the 2010-11 campaign on a season-long loan from the Reds and has been in good form.

Juve have said on more than one occasion that they want to keep the 26-year-old beyond the summer but have once again refused to meet the English club’s valuation of the player.

Aquilani’s contract has a buy-out clause of £16m and Liverpool are reportedly asking the Serie A giants to pay the entire sum, a notion that the former Italian and European champions refuse to come to terms with.

“There is a buy-out clause that has to be activated by May 15,” Juve’s general manager Giuseppe Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

“We’ll try to reach an agreement before the deadline. I can certainly say we will not sign Aquilani for the sum set by Liverpool.”

Aquilani himself has revealed his desire to remain in Italy, although Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has suggested that the former Roma medio could return to Anfield at the end of the current season.

McDermott: 'All Hell Will Break Loose If Dalglish Doesn't Get Liverpool Job'

Terry McDermott has called on Liverpool’s owners to confirm Kenny Dalglish as manager and warned them ‘all hell will break loose’ if they don’t give him the job.

The Anfield legend has overseen a remarkable turnaround in the club’s fortunes since replacing Roy Hodgson in January and the Reds are now in line to qualify for Europe by finishing fifth in the Premier League.

But McDermott, a former Liverpool team-mate of Dalglish, shares the fans’ sense of disbelief that the Scot has not been handed the reins on a permanent basis.

He told talkSPORT: “I’m delighted for Kenny, he’s one of the great guys in English football. It’s just a matter of time before they actually give him the job because if they don’t all hell would break loose. He’s done a fantastic job and got the players believing in themselves again.

“Kenny has turned the club around and got the players playing for him. They [the board] should announce it straight away.

“They should stay he’s staying for two or three years and give him the money he needs to bring players in, because they do need that. They need a fresh impetus. If they give him money he’ll buy the right players and they could be Champions League material next year.”

And McDermott has warned the Anfield hierarchy that any delay in appointing Dalglish could lead to the good work he has done in the second half of this season being undone.

He added: “I’m sure he’s identified players he wants but until he gets the green light he can’t do anything. He’ll have his eyes on players he wants to get in, and players he wants to leave.

“He won’t want to leave it until the end of May or into June when other clubs might have moved in for those players. Liverpool wants to be at the front of the queue.”

Striker Eyes England Glory

Academy star Adam Morgan has set his sights on glory as England U17s begin their defence of the European Championships against France this afternoon.

The Reds frontman has been in scintillating form this season, netting 21 goals for a Liverpool U18s side that is still fighting for the Premier Academy League Group C title.

However, the 17-year-old now turns his attention towards his country's first clash of the tournament in Serbia and is hopeful he can follow in the footsteps of Conor Coady and Andre Wisdom by going on to lift the trophy.

Morgan told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I spoke to Conor about the tournament and he told me it was a really good experience for him when he won it last summer.

"Looking at the teams involved, I can't see many sides as strong as England but you never know what will happen. We've just got to try our best and hopefully we can match the achievements of last year and retain the trophy.

"If you win the trophy you get to walk out at Wembley with it at a senior England match, so that's another motivating factor.

"It's a wonderful stadium and one I'd love to end up playing in one day too."

Raheem Sterling and Brad Smith are also in England's squad - but Matty Regan has been forced to withdraw after picking up an injury in training.

John Aldridge: Jamie Carragher Has Plenty Left To Give Liverpool FC

When Jamie Carragher lines up against Fulham next Monday night he will be making his 666th appearance for Liverpool.

Only Ian Callaghan will have played more games for the Reds and that's a phenomenal achievement.

The number of games Carra has played speaks for itself and for me he epitomizes what Liverpool are all about.

His form is still tremendous and he is marshalling the defence brilliantly.

He's like a father figure to young John Flanagan on the pitch.

I think it's fair to say Cally's record is safe but Carra still has so much left to offer.

He's been a fantastic servant to the club and deserves to be ranked right up there with the all-time Liverpool greats.

Academy Football: Michael Ngoo’s Penalty Earns Point And Keeps Liverpool’s Title Hopes Alive

Michael Ngoo’s penalty earned Liverpool under-18s a point at Sheffield United and kept up their hopes of finishing top of the Group C table in the Barclays Premier League.

Rodolfo Borrell’s youngsters are now five points behind Everton and must win both their final two matches to go ahead of Everton at the top.

Following the 4-0 midweek defeat to Everton, Liverpool’s title hopes were hit, but following the Blues shock 1-0 loss to Leeds in their final match, Saturday’s point keeps Liverpool in the hunt.

With four regulars missing due to their England U17s’ international commitments Liverpool had to dig deep after they went a goal down midway through the second half to FA Youth Cup finalists Sheffield. But substitute Ngoo was brought down in the area with 10 minutes to go to give Liverpool the chance to level it up from the spot. And the former Southend striker calmly fired home to give Borrell’s youngsters a share of the points.

Liverpool now faces Midlanders Wolverhampton Wanderers at home and away to complete the regular season. They must win in the Midlands today (11am) and at the Kirkby Academy on Friday to overtake Everton and secure a play in the national play-off semi-finals.

Liverpool defender Matty Regan was forced to pull out of John Peacock’s England U17s squad for the UEFA European U17 Championship in Serbia due to injury. That means there will be three representatives from the red half of Merseyside in Raheem Sterling, Adam Morgan and Brad Smith.

Match Report: Liverpool 3 - 0 Newcastle

Goals continue to flow at Anfield under Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool strengthened their claim for European football next season with a 3-0 victory over Newcastle.

The Reds, who have scored 14 in their last three home matches, moved above Tottenham into fifth place having rarely been troubled by the Magpies.

Dirk Kuyt's eighth in his last seven Barclays Premier League matches was sandwiched between another for Maxi Rodriguez, who hit a hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Birmingham last week, and one for the impressive Luis Suarez.

Only a goal for Andy Carroll, the subject of incessant abuse from the travelling fans, against his former club would have capped off the performance.

The £35million striker came on for the final 20 minutes but made little impact save for increasing the vitriol from the large away contingent.

Their anger at the way Carroll left them in January, with the club claiming he handed in a transfer request when made aware of Liverpool's interest, was understandable but he was never going to be a major player in this game having missed last week's victory with a knee injury.

The man who was the main reason Newcastle's record of just two wins at Anfield in their last 39 visits was not improved was Suarez.

Carroll's fellow deadline-day signing has made a much greater impression and his inventiveness and workrate were a constant problem to the Magpies.

But it took even him a long while to get things going as, having played their best football of the season in demolishing Birmingham, the first half failed to reach anywhere near those heights despite taking a 10th-minute lead.

Raul Meireles had already bundled a shot wide from a cross by Glen Johnson, returning at left-back after a three-match absence with a hamstring injury, before the hosts went ahead.

Even then they required a slice of luck. Teenager John Flanagan's deep cross was only half headed clear by Mike Williamson and Rodriguez's follow-up volley took a big deflection off Danny Simpson.

It went downhill from there for Dalglish's side as they conceded too much territory to their opponents, who enjoyed a sustained period of possession without really threatening.

It was briefly broken by Jay Spearing's dipping shot, which Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul claimed at the second attempt with Meireles bearing down on him.

The home side were fortunate, however, that for all their time on the ball Newcastle struggled to carve out a decent opportunity.

Liverpool-born midfielder Joey Barton was the Magpies' main culprit as his delivery from set-pieces was poor.

The one time he did put a free-kick into a dangerous area Johnson headed behind for a corner, from which Kevin Nolan subsequently ballooned a shot over.

Liverpool's only other chance of the half saw Lucas Leiva's looping header easily caught by Krul, while Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique, a summer target for the Reds, had the final opportunity with a free-kick deflected behind off the wall.

For the second half Liverpool's full-backs switched sides, with Flanagan having been given a difficult time by Jonas Gutierrez.

But the youngster was almost caught napping within seconds of the restart as Nolan's low cross was side-footed wide by Barton at the far post.

Luck was certainly on Liverpool's side as Suarez almost scored with a deflected shot which hit the side netting and Rodriguez hit the crossbar as he tried to centre from the left.

There was a hint of fortune about Liverpool's 59th-minute second when Suarez isolated Williamson wide on the left from Jose Reina's kick and was sent tumbling by the defender right on the edge of the penalty area close to the byline.

Referee Peter Walton, who had frustrated the home crowd with a number of decisions, had no hesitation in pointing to the spot to allow Kuyt to score.

The Holland international should have doubled his tally with a free header seven yards out minutes later but missed the target.

Suarez made no such mistake in the 65th minute when he exchanged passes with Kuyt to sidefoot under Krul from 10 yards.

With the game safe Dalglish sent on Carroll for Rodriguez with 20 minutes to go, just before Meireles' diving header was deflected behind by Fabricio Coloccini.

Carroll barely touched the ball as his side ran out comfortable winners and, despite having played one match more than Tottenham, Liverpool are strong contenders to take the Europa League berth.

Kuyt - Confidence High

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt insists confidence is brimming at Anfield following his terrific run in front of goal.

The Holland international scored for the fourth successive game on Sunday in the Reds' 3-0 league success over Newcastle.

Since finding the back of the net against Sparta Prague on February 24, the 31-year-old has now bagged 10 goals in 12 games in all competitions.

Kuyt knows he is currently at the top of his game, although he believes everyone has their tails up after moving ahead of Tottenham in the Premier League ladder into fifth.

"The last time I had a run like this must have been in Holland, where I scored quite a few," explained Kuyt.

"At the moment things are going well, I have scored in the last four games now, which is nice to do.

"My confidence is high, but that is also to do with the management and my team-mates.

"I think the confidence of every player is high at the moment, because everyone is doing well.

"It is the same for me, I am feeling much better than I did at the beginning of the season, and I am enjoying playing football again."

Reds Look To Defender

Paris Saint-Germain may have priced centre back Mamadou Sakho out of a move to Liverpool or Arsenal with an inflated price tag.

The centre half has been attracting interest from both Liverpool and the Gunners but, after seeing PSG put a £20m price tag on his head, neither club are likely to offer that sort of money.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish has a list of candidates for the positions he wants to strengthen in the summer and director of football Damien Comolli will oversee all the transfers in a busy close season.

If the Reds decide that £20m is over the top for the 21-year-old Sakho they will refocus their attentions on either Gary Cahill at Bolton, thought to be their preferred choice, or Phil Jones at Blackburn.

Moyes Insists Leighton Baines Won’t Join Liverpool

Everton manager David Moyes has brushed off the prospect of Leighton Baines joining Liverpool this summer, insisting that he has the final say on the club’s transfers.

The 26-year-old left-back has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park in recent weeks but the Everton boss has dismissed the possibility of the England international crossing the Merseyside divide.

Baines, who has made 152 appearances since signing from Wigan Athletic for £6m in 2007, penned a new five-year deal with Everton last summer.

“I can’t see it,” said Moyes. “It’s not for me that one and I think Liverpool know that as well. Nobody will leave the club unless I give it the go-ahead and that won’t change.

“We have signed Leighton on a five-year deal. I don’t want to sell him and Everton don’t sell cheap. The chairman looks after the players and gives them what he can. So Leighton’s not for sale – and they know that as well.”

Nicky Barmby and Abel Xavier are the only two players to have joined Everton from Liverpool with both clubs in the Premier League.

Steven Gerrard Targets Pre-Season Return For Liverpool

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has targeted a pre-season return for the Reds after he went under the knife in March to cure a troublesome groin injury.

The England star had initially hoped to make his comeback before the end of the season, but suffered a further setback which has left him looking a frustrated figure on the sidelines.

Writing in the program notes for Liverpool's 3-0 win over Newcastle at the weekend, the 30-year-old explained that it has been painful watching from the stand.

'Fingers crossed, I'll be there on the first day of pre-season,' he said.

'The manager and everyone else do their best to make you feel part of it. But, unless you are out there starting every week, it doesn't quite feel the same.'

Gerrard explained that he is feeling confident in his groin for the first time in a long while and hopes to be raring to go for the 2011/12 season.

He recently watched his side comfortably beat Newcastle with goals from Maxi Rodriguez, Dirk Kuyt and Luis Suarez and knows that the victory could be vital as the Reds push for a European place.

Kenny Dalglish's men are currently in 5th place in the Premier League, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference.

Kenny Dalglish Calls For Goal-Line Technology

Kenny Dalglish added his voice to those calling for the use of a video referral system to prevent games being decided by refereeing errors.

Chelsea was lucky to secure three points against Spurs on Saturday. Frank Lampard was awarded a goal for a shot which Heurelho Gomes stopped on the goal-line, and Salomon Kalou got the better of a touch-and-go offside call to score a late winner.

On Sunday, both Manchester United and Arsenal were aggrieved not to be awarded penalties at the Emirates, as referee Chris Foy failed to whistle when Nemanja Vidic handled the ball inside United's area, then when Gael Clichy brought down Michael Owen at the other end.

When he was asked his views on bringing in goal-line technology, Dalglish said: "As for using technology, I don't know why everyone is stubbornly against it.

"When competitions are that important you deserve the best you can get," said Dalglish. I don't see any reason why it can't be there. I'm sure it has been tested somewhere."

Hyypia Calls Time On Career

Bayer Leverkusen defender Sami Hyypia has confirmed he will retire from playing at the end of the Bundesliga season.

The ex-Liverpool man won a wealth of trophies during his time at Anfield and will take up a coaching role with Leverkusen next term.

Hyypia, who joined the Reds from Willem II, helped the Merseysiders win the UEFA Champions League, Uefa Cup, two FA Cups, two League Cups and two European Super Cups during his time at Anfield.

The 37-year-old was mulling over his career throughout the season and says he has no desire to continue playing, whether it be for Leverkusen or anyone else.

"The decision to retire gradually grew during the season," he told Finnish TV station MTV3.

"I had no interest any more to go elsewhere to play. There are no regrets.

"Thanks to all those who have helped during the course of my career and to my relatives a big thank you, without family and friends it would not have been possible."

Hyypia, who will also be involved in the Finnish set-up, added regarding his move into coaching: "It will be an interesting year.

"I must get a coaching license and then I get the experience of Leverkusen and the national team coaching.

"I'm really happy about this. All who know me know I put myself fully into it. It is 100 per cent or nothing."

Judge Liverpool's Transfer Policy A Few Years From Now - Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes that the club's transfer policy must be judged after a few years, whilst hailing director of football Damien Comolli and managing director Ian Ayre.

The duo was promoted to their current positions last month, and it has been reported that the manager is working with the Frenchman to outline potential targets for the upcoming transfer window.

The Reds sold Fernando Torres to Chelsea in a deal that is widely thought to be worth about £50 million, and brought in Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll in the last transfer window.

But Dalglish reckons the fans would need to watch the functioning of Fenway Sports Group for a few more years, before judging the transfer policy.

"The structure is great now with Ian as managing director and Damien as director of football," he told reporters.

"We said at the time they were two great appointments by the club.

"As for transfers, it remains to be seen. We have Andy and Luis in and they have done very well but it is only two.

"We need to wait a few years before we judge it but certainly they are two positive appointments."

The Scot also believes that the two recent arrivals can only improve further once they have had a pre-season with the Merseyside club.

He said: "Most players are better after a pre-season with their new club and that will apply to Andy and Luis next year."

But the manager also admitted that international duty could pose as a problem, as Suarez would need to represent Uruguay in the Copa America tournament in July.

"Luis will be away until 24 July if Uruguay get to the final," Dalglish said. "It's not helpful but there's nothing we can do about it and we just have to get on with it. The competition is there and it's a huge event for the South Americans and we've got to respect that."

Liverpool To Wait Another Year To Get Green Light For £200m Anfield Revamp

Liverpool will have to wait for another year before being given the green light for the long-awaited £200m redevelopment of Anfield.

The earliest the Reds can reportedly look to complete the works at their ground will be the start of the 2014-15 season, given that the refurbishment of the stadium will take at least two years.

According to News of the World, Fenway Sports Group are also evaluating the possibility of increasing the stadium’s capacity from 45,000 to 65,000 after owner John W. Henry announced in November that his final decisions on the developments will be made "within a year."

The owners have reportedly been distancing themselves from two existing approved plans.

The one proposed by AFL architects is said to be too old while previous owner Tom Hicks’ plan is too expensive a blueprint for the redevelopment.

Dalglish Wants Away Success

Kenny Dalglish has pointed to Liverpool's home form as an indication of what they are capable of.

The caretaker manager has managed to make an instant impression since taking over from Roy Hodgson, highlighted by his nine-match unbeaten run at Anfield.

But it is Liverpool's away form that has become a cause for concern and hampered the progress made under their former playing idol.

Defeats on the road have come against Blackpool, West Ham and West Brom, teams the Merseyside outfit would have expected to dispatch of.

These defeats have helped to build the sum of a staggering 10 losses on the road this term.

Newcastle will be the visitors on Sunday as the Reds go for a fourth successive victory.

And although there have been signs of a renaissance at Anfield under Dalglish, he is aware there is still much work to be done.

"You cannot have great home form and terrible away form. You may need to marry the two together," he said.

"We've had a lot of positive results at Anfield and that's a step in the right direction. We know that if we can do it at home then we can do it away too.

"The away form is something everyone would like to improve upon and if we do there will be a better chance of being successful."

Liverpool still have an outside chance of qualifying for the Europa League as they sit sixth in the table, just three points behind fifth place Tottenham.

However, they have played one game more than Harry Redknapp's team, they are still in with a chance of qualifying.

Yet, their stand-in boss, who is set to be appointed on a permanent basis in the summer, is remaining coy about their chances.

"We will play every game as it comes and see how many points we get," he added.

"The more points we get the better chance we have of finishing higher up the table.

"That is our ambition, to get three points against Newcastle on Sunday, and let's see where that takes us."

Liverpool And Arsenal Keen On Krkic

Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing Barcelona star Bojan Krkic, according to reports in Spain.

Much was expected of the young striker after his prolific form throughout the club's youth ranks, but he has so far failed to produce his best in the first team.

The 20-year-old has often struggled to break into Barca's star-studded starting line-up and has been utilized mainly from the bench in the last four seasons.

But sources in Spain have suggested that Bojan will look to move on in the summer in a bid to secure more regular first-team football.

The striker has started just seven La Liga games all season, and only 40 since his breakthrough into the first team in 2007.

Now Barcelona are reportedly ready to let him leave and Arsenal and Liverpool are among a host of clubs who are keen on making a bid for him in the summer.

Liverpool Defender Target Hints At End Of Season Move

Porto center back Rolando has hushed rumours of reaching an agreement with Liverpool already, though the star has hinted that he will consider offers to move to the Merseyside club in the summer.

“At the end of the season we’ll speak about it,” Rolando said of the interest shown by Liverpool and other English clubs.

“For now, I want to concentrate on my team and my all for them.”

Rolando’s agent recently admitted that there has been a lot of interest in the 25 year old this season, with competition hotting up for the star as the summer transfer period draws closer.

“Manchester United and Liverpool are following the player,' he revealed.

“I think something could move towards the end of the month but, for now, the clubs are both focused on the league and the Champions League.'

“There were observers to follow him from many clubs including Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester United and Liverpool,' Rolando’s agent Peppino Tirri said.

'The player’s rating is very high. €15million? Even a little more.

Marveaux Becomes Liverpool's First Summer Signing

Liverpool has already started putting their squad together for next season's Premier League title challenge with the signing of Sylvain Marveaux.

The free transfer for the Rennes midfielder was agreed in April, with the former France Under-21 coming to the end of his contract, but the details of his Merseyside contract are now being revealed by French newspaper L'Sport.

The respected French paper reports that the attacking midfielder, previously of interest to Manchester United and Chelsea before his injury, has agreed a four-year deal with a possible fifth year based on appearances and performance.

The left-footed winger has played just 10 league games this season, having picking up a serious groin injury in November, but still achieved one goal and two assists.

And that form is believed to have attracted the attention of Liverpool's French director of football Damien Comolli, who plays a pivotal role in the club's European recruitment policy.

Liverpool Join Arsenal In Race For Florin Gardos

Liverpool is the latest club to join the race for Romanian defender Florin Gardos.

The Steaua Bucharest centre back, who can also play in a defensive midfield role, has been tracked by a number of clubs across Europe, with Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich all thought to be monitoring the 22-year-old.

Romanian daily newspaper Adevarul now claims Liverpool have joined the chase for the player, with director of football Damien Comolli making the player a 'high priority' amidst a host of potential summer targets.

Kenny Dalglish is thought to have a handful of defenders on his transfer shortlist, with a left back the main priority for the Scot. However, with an ageing core in the central position and Sotirios Kyrgiakos heading for the Liverpool exit door, a young replacement could be in the pipeline for the Merseysiders.

However, competition is likely to be fierce for the two-cap international, and Arsenal are known to be in the market for a central defender.

Gary Cahill and Mamadou Sakho have been heavily touted as potential summer additions at the Emirates, with Gunners' chief Arsene Wenger looking to spend part of his £40 million transfer war chest on a player in the club's problem position.

The Frenchman was searching for a player in the January transfer window, but failed to secure a signature for Arsenal either permanently or on loan. That will look to be rectified this summer, with Gardos an option for the north London outfit.

Reports in Romania claim the player is valued at €5 million, a figure Liverpool would be able to match should they pursue their interest in the player.