Raul Meireles set for Liverpool exit after contract talks stall
Published:Raul Meireles stay in the Premier League looks set to be short lived after contract talks between the player and Liverpool broke down.
The 28-year-old is understood to be frustrated with Liverpool’s new owners who are allegedly refusing to increase his wages after a brilliant season for the Reds.
Meireles was so desperate to play in the Premier League at the end of last season that he accepted a relatively meager contract with the Anfield side after his £11.5million move from Porto last summer.
Despite an excellent season that saw him voted PFA Fans’ Player of the Year, Liverpool’s new owners – Fenway Sports Group – are reluctant to offer him improved terms.
The Portuguese has allegedly been offered around Europe for roughly £13million, with Italian side Juventus thought to be at the front of the queue.
The loss of Meireles would prove a bitter blow for Liverpool fans, although the introduction of Jordan Henderson for £20million and possibly Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing may soften the blow somewhat.
Kenny Dalglish’s side are currently 10/1 to win the Premier League next season, making them fifth favourites.
