Fabio Borini

[Fivex]

FWIW that's Eduardo Macía, Rafa's head scout.

[danperkins]

I'm not convinced Borini can work out wide and, if given the choice between him and Sturridge playing centrally, it'd be Sturridge every time. Not quite sure where he fits in really.

[Pablo]

Has this been mentioned?

http://www.calciomercato.com/mercato/fiorentina-su-borini-trattativa-in-fase-avanzata-885872

Fiorentina - Borini: 'Negotiations at an Advanced Stage'

"The Blue's goal during the Under-21 friendly against Germany today, together with his recent extremely positive performances at Liverpool, have raised market interest in Fabio Borini - rumors being that Liverpool would like to sell him back to Italy this summer, with strong interest from Fiorentina.

'As I understand it, the deal to bring Borini to Florence is at an advanced stage' - told journalist Mario Sconcerti, host of Piazza Duomo suRadio, Tuscany.

The player likes that Pradè and Macía recently attempted to sign him to Florence during the January transfer window.'"

I'm assuming they missed the Oldham match?

[Roboklopp]

I saw a bit of him at Swansea - in the play-offs mainly - and he looked really lively.

In the same way that Torres has been "looking sharp" for the Chavs?

[red g]

If we can recoup what we paid wouldn't be surprised to see him leave in the Summer but i reckon we will regret it in the long term.

[Pablo]

If we sold him and got someone like Ben Arfa in as a replacement (he's heavily linked right now), do you honestly think we'd regret it? I don't.

[Mattshark]

If we sold him and got someone like Ben Arfa in as a replacement (he's heavily linked right now), do you honestly think we'd regret it? I don't.

Why? Ben Arfa would miss half the game then his attitude would cause further issues.

[Pablo]

Why? Ben Arfa would miss half the game then his attitude would cause further issues.

Injury worries are a concern yes, but what "issues" has his reported bad attitude caused at Newcastle? I haven't heard a whisper. I think he's grown up recently to be fair.

[PTP]

****ing hell - i'm not a 'fan' of his but to sell him so soon is amazing - are we going to buy him back in 12 months time for £15m as well

poor lad tho, will that be something like his 6th move/club in like 2 and half years - i'm sure on the LFC documentary he was saying he has had to move house about 5 times in a couple of years

[red g]

If we sold him and got someone like Ben Arfa in as a replacement (he's heavily linked right now), do you honestly think we'd regret it? I don't.

Heavily linked but i would be shocked ( yet not surprised) if we get screwed over by Newcastle again.

I just think in a few years I reckon he could become a very good player but having said that with our current set up and attacking prowess He may never get the chance with us to play regularly enough to realise his potential with us anyway.

[red g]

****ing hell - i'm not a 'fan' of his but to sell him so soon is amazing - are we going to buy him back in 12 months time for £15m as well

poor lad tho, will that be something like his 6th move/club in like 2 and half years - i'm sure on the LFC documentary he was saying he has had to move house about 5 times in a couple of years

I would move house every week for 40k a week

[Captain Stu]

I would move house every week for 40k a week

Me too, I loathe moving house but all the gadgets in the world and a bed made of money would make me feel a LOT better.

[red g]

Fabio Borini's agent claims his client is happy at Liverpool and is keen to distance himself from talk of a move to Fiorentina.

Borini only moved to Anfield last summer, with Brendan Rodgers bringing in a player he worked with during a loan spell at Swansea City.

The Italian has not enjoyed the best of starts to life in the Premier League on Merseyside, with injuries having prevented him from making the desired impact.

It has been suggested that he could be tempted to head home at the end of the season, with Fiorentina prepared to offer him a route back to Serie A.

But Borini's representative has moved to rubbish such reports, with the 21-year-old fully focused on being a success in the Premier League and justifying the faith shown in him by Liverpool.

Marco De Marchi told firenzeviola.it: "I have never been contacted by Fiorentina and I have nothing to suggest they are interested.

"Fabio is happy to play for Liverpool, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, and is happy with his experience in the Premier League.

"A return to Italy? Fabio is 21 years old and the poor lad has already changed teams five times. He is tied to Liverpool until 2017.

"If the reported interest from Fiorentina is true, then we should thank them as they are a club that has focused on the nurturing of young talent, but I haven't discussed this with Fabio.

"He is just back from an injury and his season starts now. His mind is wholly focused on Liverpool."

http://www.teamtalk.com/premier-league/8477414/Fabio-Borini-happy-at-Liverpool-and-not-looking-to-move-says-agent

[Chazza]

Gutted for the lad as he just gets fit and then looks like he will be out again for a while

[Assassin]

Gutted for the lad as he just gets fit and then looks like he will be out again for a while

Not sure what the injury is. It didn't look like a shoulder dislocation