Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona failed in a winter move for ex-Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel according to his agent Mithat Halis. Mithat Halis is a partner in the company that represents the former Reds centre back. According to him, Barcelona wanted to sign the Slovakian international star as a backup option on the defensive front at the Nou Camp but that didn’t sit down well with his client. The 34-year-old was not ready to leave the first team at struggling Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce for the bench at the Nou Camp. Halis … [Read more...]
Martin Skrtel set for Fernabache move
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is set for a £5.5m move to Turkish side Fernabache The 31-year-old centre-back is ready to hold personal talks with Liverpool set to accept the offer from the Turkish giant to bring an end to Skrtel’s eight years at Anfield. The £6.5million recruit from Zenit in 2008 has had a pretty successful career on Merseyside although his performances have slipped in recent seasons and he has fallen down the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp. The German coach has also signed Joel Matip from Schalke and Skrtel is now … [Read more...]