Hernanes going bananas over Europe move
Inevitably given the rumours over Xabi Alonso's future, Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move for Brazilian midfielder Hernanes.
The 24-year-old’s full name is Anderson Hernanes de Carvalho Andrade Lime and he currently plies his trade for Sao Paulo.
Hernanes has been linked to the likes of AC Milan and Juventus but the Italian clubs have struggled to raise the fee Sao Paulo are demanding. The midfield schemer’s club have ridiculed a recent attempt by AC to sign the player, with Sao Paulo Technical Director Joao Paulo de Jesus Lopes revealing the Italian club’s interest in their defender Miranda and Hernanes.
He said: “I need to find how much a crate of bananas is worth, as that is how much they want to give us for both players.”
Aquilani move rumour
Another possible replacement should Xabi Alonso move on is Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
The Italian playmaker is expected to cost around 20million Euros. The 25-year-old has played more than 100 games in Serie A, scoring nine goals, and has previously turned down a big money move to Chelsea.
