Topic: Amauri a possibility

[YNWA333]

Liverpool are tracking Brazilian striker Amauri with a view to making a swoop in the summer, according to the Palermo marksman's agent.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has been eyeing the goalgetter for some time after having been alerted to his talents last year, when he signed for the Sicilian side from Chievo, and is set to table an offer as he seeks to strengthen his strike force for next season.

But the Merseyside club could have a fight on their hands if they are to land Amauri, with a number of other clubs believed to be interested in securing his services.

"Benitez is an admirer and considers him to be the best striker in Europe, along with Didier Drogba," agent Mariano Grimaldi said. "However, Liverpool are not the only ones after Amauri. There are offers coming from several other clubs. But Liverpool have kept an eye on him for quite a while now."


Amauri, 26, has not played since before Christmas, when he fall victim to a cruciate ligament injury that required surgery and ended his season. But prior to his layoff, the Rosanero striker had established himself as one of the hottest properties in Serie A with an impressive haul of eight goals, and Palermo's steady fall from the upper echelons of Serie A ever since has largely been blamed on his absence.

I know he was having a great year before his injury and think he would be a good addition. According to the article, Benitez thinks his the BEST striker in Europe along with Drogba. We need to sign a striker this summer, maybe it will be him.




http://www.eurosport.com/football/premiership/2006-2007/sport_sto1175145.shtml

[Martyn.]

Although I have not heard much about him, if Rafa rates him then I rate him.

I think there is probably some truth in the rumour as well, as we where linked to him back in February. So it is interesting that this has popped up again.

[xerxes]

I'd prefer Kaka, frankly.

[dane]

When we were originally linked with Amauri, Benitez said he was one of quite a few in Italy that he was interested in.  The players he mentioned at that time were Trezeguet, Iaquinta, Amauri and Bojinov.

The way Benitez operates nothing would surprise me... well... Voronin was a surprise but what I'm saying is that I expect the unexpected.

[VintageRed74]

Never knew the guy even existed up untill yesterday, i like many on these threads was looking forward to the summer when hopefully for the 1st time in the history of the Premiership we would be able to compete financially for players who cost more than ten million, i hope this is not Rafa looking to add YET another squad player to the ranks.

[Finn Solomon]

according to the Palermo marksman's agent.

Stopped reading right there.

[toshi]

problem is, who can be considered as a top class striker at the moment, not much imo :

- Ronaldo (the real one, not some fake portuguesse diver)  --> not a chance
- RVN --> ditto
- Drogba --> ditto
- Eto'o --> Maybe
- Trezeguet --> Possible
- Adriano --> not sure 
- Sheva --> yeah, rite.... 

i think Rafa is trying to buy a right striker at the right price, and who knows, maybe he could turn up to be the new berbatov

[BMW]

Anything is a 'possibility' when it comes to Rafa...

He isn't like Ferguson, he bascially targets one player and makes it known to the world that ' *insert name* is my target and I'm going to sign him'.

Rafa keeps his cards close to his chest, you never know what his move will be...

[xerxes]

problem is, who can be considered as a top class striker at the moment, not much imo : - Ronaldo (the real one, not some fake portuguesse diver) --> not a chance - RVN --> ditto - Drogba --> ditto - Eto'o --> Maybe - Trezeguet --> Possible - Adriano --> not sure - Sheva --> yeah, rite.... i think Rafa is trying to buy a right striker at the right price, and who knows, maybe he could turn up to be the new berbatov

I think your idea of who is a top class striker is two years out of date.

[¡Basta Ya!]

problem is, who can be considered as a top class striker at the moment, not much imo :

- Ronaldo (the real one, not some fake portuguesse diver)  --> not a chance
- RVN --> ditto
- Drogba --> ditto
- Eto'o --> Maybe
- Trezeguet --> Possible
- Adriano --> not sure 
- Sheva --> yeah, rite.... 

i think Rafa is trying to buy a right striker at the right price, and who knows, maybe he could turn up to be the new berbatov

You don't think Drogba is top class?

[friendlyswift]

I think not a chance refers to the possibility of us signing him. Not that I'd want half the players on that list.

[ish]

I'd prefer Kaka, frankly.

Really? I fail to see your logic there.

[xerxes]

Really? I fail to see your logic there.

Trust me, I have a very good eye for a player. You might not have heard of him now, but you will.

[riisesleftpeg]

Amauri is very much in the Drogba mould, he's big, he's strong, he's fast and he's lethal in the air... love to see him at Liverpool.

[ish]

Trust me, I have a very good eye for a player. You might not have heard of him now, but you will.

Come on.... Next you'll be telling me Ronaldinho's one of the best in the world.

[toshi]

I think your idea of who is a top class striker is two years out of date.

well, it's 2005 now, isn't it....?


let's hear it from you, who do you think a current top class striker?

[TheRedBull]

let's hear it from you, who do you think a current top class striker?

Drogba, Henry, Villa, van Nistelrooy, and Eto'o

[shadowbane]

well we shouldn't have problems with a song if we sign him

[toshi]

Henry --> Agreed, i forgot to include him in my previous post

Villa --> not so sure, Spanish striker going to another country.....well, it's a big gamble IMO. Especially with his price rate

[Macedonian_Red]

Amauri is very much in the Drogba mould, he's big, he's strong, he's fast and he's lethal in the air... love to see him at Liverpool.

And he is injured (knee) since December ...

[t3styler]

In my opinion players who score goals regularly in Serie A, with those defence first sides, can score anywhere. I think Eto'o would fit in perfectly at Anfield considering the way we play along with Ribery, but I wouldn't have any problems with Amauri at all.


On another note and in light of all the strikers we're being linked I still cannot fathom the purpose of the signing of Voronin.

[riisesleftpeg]

And he is injured (knee) since December ...

What's that got to do with my post? I know he's injured. I was just agreeing with the original post that compared him to Drogba.

[laumatt]

Rafa is a very clever strategist. He will not let anyone know who he is targeting otherwise, it will become a race and the price of the player escalates! He may mention a name or two here and there without commitment just to confuse the other clubs. Just wait till the summer transfer window opens....and we will know who is recruited 

[Kaizer]

Another provider instead of a finisher, thats just great.

He is a good player, but I`m really not sure he is the goalscorer we are looking for.

[TheRedBull]

Another provider instead of a finisher, thats just great.

Manc has a team full of providers and look at their total league goals...

[riisesleftpeg]

Another provider instead of a finisher, thats just great.

He is a good player, but I`m really not sure he is the goalscorer we are looking for.

Errr mate, Amauri is Palermo's joint 2nd highest goal scorer despite being injured for the most part, only Di Michele's scored more (Amauri = 8 for the season, Di Michele = 9).

Where did you get the idea he's just a provider.

Edit: You just added that second line

[Spanish Fan]

I've just read on a Spanish forum that Lucas Leiva "will join" Liverpool according to Spanish Radio station Cadena SER for 6 million (euros I guess). He is a CM that has played for the under 20 Brasil NT and is considered one of the hottest properties in Brazilian football. He is only 20 years old and plays for Gremio. I haven't found anything on the Cadena Ser website so it may be only a rumour. If the rumour is true either Sissoko or Alonso will leave Liverpool in the summer.

[riisesleftpeg]

I've just read on a Spanish forum that Lucas Leiva "will join" Liverpool according to Spanish Radio station Cadena SER for 6 million (euros I guess). He is a CM that has played for the under 20 Brasil NT and is considered one of the hottest properties in Brazilian football. He is only 20 years old and plays for Gremio. I haven't found anything on the Cadena Ser website so it may be only a rumour. If the rumour is true either Sissoko or Alonso will leave Liverpool in the summer.

Benitez quote on the official site:

"I was talking with Sissoko. The last two or three weeks he has had more problems because Mascherano was playing well and Gerrard was in the middle.
 
"I said to him it was not a problem because we will play 60 games next season and we need a lot of good players. We have injuries also."
 
Benitez also revealed Spanish star Xabi Alonso accepted the decision to start the crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea on the bench.
 
"All the players must be a little bit disappointed if they don't play, but they need to have respect for their team-mates. Xabi is a good professional and it is not a problem," he added.

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Doesn't look we'll sell Alonso or Sissoko from those quotes

[Juan Loco]

Another provider instead of a finisher, thats just great.

Err... No? Di Michele is the more creative of the two. Amauri leads the line and has done very well the past two seasons.


People will look at his goal record and his age and instantly dismiss the bloke but it took Luca Toni until he was in his mid-late twenties to burst into life. Same thing with Cristiano Doni, Tomasso Rochi, David Suazo, Lucarelli etc. Alot of attacking players in Serie A tend to develop later than most.

He had a near enough 1 in 2 record before his injury this season. He had a fantastic partnership with Sergio Pellissier last year and I'd love to know his assist record over that time.

[TheRedBull]

I've just read on a Spanish forum that Lucas Leiva "will join" Liverpool according to Spanish Radio station Cadena SER for 6 million (euros I guess). He is a CM that has played for the under 20 Brasil NT and is considered one of the hottest properties in Brazilian football. He is only 20 years old and plays for Gremio. I haven't found anything on the Cadena Ser website so it may be only a rumour. If the rumour is true either Sissoko or Alonso will leave Liverpool in the summer.

Does he has European passport?

[Macedonian_Red]

What's that got to do with my post? I know he's injured. I was just agreeing with the original post that compared him to Drogba.

As much as I hate Drogba, I must say that Amauri is far from Drogba in terms of quality ...

And his goalscoring record is pathetic ...

2006/2007   18/8   Palermo
2005/2006   37/11  Chievo Verona
2004/2005   24/2   Chievo Verona
2003/2004   29/4   Chievo Verona
2002/2003   20/4   Messina
2001/2002   7/0    Piacenza
2000/2001   6/1    SSC Napoli

[jjasonuk]

I've just read on a Spanish forum that Lucas Leiva "will join" Liverpool according to Spanish Radio station Cadena SER for 6 million (euros I guess). He is a CM that has played for the under 20 Brasil NT and is considered one of the hottest properties in Brazilian football. He is only 20 years old and plays for Gremio. I haven't found anything on the Cadena Ser website so it may be only a rumour. If the rumour is true either Sissoko or Alonso will leave Liverpool in the summer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjJybDsoOys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYqKzNlxclw&mode=related&search=

[Spanish Fan]

Does he has European passport?

No idea but the guy is highly rated and Milan and Inter are also interested



He is an all round midfielder compared to Dunga but with more technical ability and goalscoring ability, i guess a Brazilian Gerrard. I guess it is Gerrard going then

[Henry Chinaski]

He is an all round midfielder compared to Dunga but with more technical ability and goalscoring ability, i guess a Brazilian Gerrard. I guess it is Gerrard going then

Kinda like Shakthar's Elano then?

[Henry Chinaski]

Manc has a team full of providers and look at their total league goals...

Yeah, but they play different than us.

[Kaizer]

Errr mate, Amauri is Palermo's joint 2nd highest goal scorer despite being injured for the most part, only Di Michele's scored more (Amauri = 8 for the season, Di Michele = 9).

Where did you get the idea he's just a provider.

I have seen him play thats why.

This is his stats from his time in Italy.

06/07: Palermo 18-8
05/06: Chievo  37-11
04/05: Chievo  24-2
03/04: Chievo  29-4
02/03: Messina  23-4 (Serie B)
02/03: Empoli  0-0
01/02: Piacenza 7 - 0
00/01: Napoli 6-1

For some reasons I have problems seeing this 27 year old Brazilian turning into some kind of goal machine when he enters Anfield, its usually the other way around.

http://www.ilpalermocalcio.it/en/0607/scheda.jsp?id=3819

http://www.gazzetta.it/Speciali/serie_a_2007/giocatori/amauri_car.shtml

I see Obi (trice) to compare him with Toni, but I`m not buying that one at all.
His record in the same period of time.

Serie A 2006/2007 FIORENTINA 29-16
Serie A 2005/2006 FIORENTINA 38-31
Serie A 2004/2005 PALERMO 35-20
Serie B 2003/2004 PALERMO 45-30
Serie A 2002/2003 BRESCIA 16-2
Serie A 2001/2002 BRESCIA 28-13
Serie A 2000/2001 VICENZA 31-9
Serie B 1999/2000 TREVISO 35-15

[TheRedBull]

He is an all round midfielder compared to Dunga but with more technical ability and goalscoring ability, i guess a Brazilian Gerrard. I guess it is Gerrard going then

Or Benitez has been thinking of using Gerrard as attacking midfielder permanently and buy this chap to be our 4th CM.

[¡Basta Ya!]

Another provider instead of a finisher, thats just great.

He is a good player, but I`m really not sure he is the goalscorer we are looking for.

To be fair, we might not be interested in him at all, we might just have him third on out list after other players etc etc. I won't moan quite yet

[TheRedBull]

Yeah, but they play different than us.

Umm ok then take a look at Chelsea 2 seasons ago for another good example.

[riisesleftpeg]

With all due respect Kaizer, just look at the stats:

1) He's played for 6 different teams in 7 years, he didn't even get a start at Empoli so you can hardly say he went into the project at Chievo full of confidence. Bear in mind thats the first time he's joined a settled team.
2) Scored 11 in his last season at Chievo, hit 8 before getting injured this season, he's definitely starting to bang in the goals.
3) Here are Palermo's transfers for this season:

Midfielders:
Maurizio Ciaramitaro from Parma
Guillermo Giacomazzi from Lecce

Forwards:
Radoslaw Matusiak from Belchatow
Edison Cavani from Danubio

Compared to our midfield and strike partner signings, he can look forward to supply from Masch, Alonso, Gerrard, Crouch, Kuyt, Garcia, Pennant etc - it's a world of difference.

I'd be very happy if we get this man in, all of our other strikers miss important ingredients (pace / strength / heading ability) whereas this lad seems to have it all.