Claudio Ranieri insists he wants to keep Pablo Aimar, after Liverpool enquired about his availability.
The Argentine star was signed by Reds boss Rafael Benitez during his time with Los Ches.
Now it is understood that Benitez would like to sign Aimar once again.
Aimar is not considered a certain starter for Valencia, having made several appearances from the bench already this season and he becoming increasingly unsettled.
The Argentine is an undoubted talent and like so many before him, and no doubt many who will follow, was heralded as the new 'Diego Maradona' upon his arrival in Europe.
He has not fulfilled his full potential so far, but he is still regarded as one of the most dangerous players in the world.
Aimar would no doubt relish the chance to link-up with Benitez at Anfield, but even the interest in the Argentine would lead to suggestions about the future of some of Benitez's current squad - particularly captain Steven Gerrard.
However, Ranieri has issued a swift rebuttal of the rumours - insisting he wants Aimar to stay.
"Aimar he is a very important player for us and I do not believe that their desire is to leave Valencia," said Ranieri.
Aimar's representatives, including Gustavo Mascardi, are planning a visit to Valencia to meet with the club's president Juan Bautista Soler.
It is thought that if no assurances are given that Aimar will feature more prominently in starting XI, then the player will look for a summer move.
giddygoat said:from the liverpoolfc.tv mediawatch section. i think it's probably fluff but would be nice if it happens. he's one of my favourite players and i'd love seeing him in a red shirt although i'd think we'd need a forward more, or even another defensive midfielder and a centre back if we could afford it. would probably classify this under the "dream on" category.
Cheesecake said:i remembered him scoring against us(i think it was him, or, he made the goal via a good defence splitting pass) while he was playing for Valencia.
the final score was 2-0 and we were completely outclassed at Anfield against a Valencia side which includes Vincente, Rafete(?) and that big Norwegian striker(forgotten his name).
i think it was a Champions' League match.
oh, i dun recall who the gaffer of Valencia was back then. its quite some time back and my knowledge of the Spanish la liga is as deep as my understanding of aXb=c. haha!
oh, to add, i think Aimar's a very good player. i hope we don't have to succumb to the threat of the Real Kuniangs...
afbug said:big Norwegian striker(forgotten his name) = John Carew
gaffer of Valencia was back then = Rafael Benitaz
Pablo Aimar, very good playmaker. Young too. From argie....wait scully like juan veronica... :bsmilie: Flip flop! :sweatsm:
Cheesecake said:oh, to add, i think Aimar's a very good player. i hope we don't have to succumb to the threat of the Real Kuniangs...
wong_se said:And the question is ..we have 5 mil to spend only . How to buy Aimar ??
may be we can bundle 5m + Diao + Diouf ???
giddygoat said:that would be a dream come true! but what about the money.....don't see us affording him.