Source: Telegraph
Christian Poulsen's proposed move from Juventus to Liverpool picks up pace
Jorn Bonnesen has been on Merseyside to hold discussions about a potential move for the 30 year-old. [LNB]'I don't know if we have an agreement,' he told Danish newspaper tipsbladet.dk. 'Things haven't been decided as yet, but we will proceed when I arrive home. [LNB]Roy Hodgson admits Liverpools players are disenchanted as he prepares for Europa draw'This is a big issue that cannot be resolved in two minutes. I was over there to negotiate Christian's personal terms and to hear what Liverpool had to say.'[LNB]Poulsen is seen as a direct replacement for Javier Mascherano, who has told manager Roy Hodgson he would like to leave Anfield. [LNB]Meanwhile, Liverpool have had a £2 million bid for Middlesbrough's Australian goalkeeper, Brad Jones, rejected by the Championship side. [LNB]Hodgson is keen to sign a new keeper to provide competition for Pepe Reina. [LNB]Uefa has charged Macedonian side FK Rabotnicki over allegations of racist chanting in last week's Europa League qualifying game against Liverpool. [LNB]Pictures emerged that showed Rabotnicki fans appearing to direct 'monkey' taunts at Liverpool players. [LNB]Liverpool started the game with two black players in David Ngog, who scored twice in the 2-0 win in Skopje, and 19-year-old winger David Amoo. [LNB]Uefa has charged Rabotnicki with the improper conduct of supporters. A statement from European football's governing body read: 'The Uefa control and disciplinary body has opened a disciplinary case against FK Rabotnicki for the improper conduct of supporters during their Uefa Europa League third qualifying round first-leg match against Liverpool FC on July 29 in Skopje, FYR Macedonia. The case will be dealt with by the control and disciplinary body on Aug 19.' [LNB]
