Anelka has itch for Anfield switch

Nicolas Anelka has announced he is set on joining Liverpool and claims the only thing delaying the move is Anfield boss Gerard Houllier.

Wed, 08 May, 2002 - 20:09

Nicolas Anelka has announced he is set on joining Liverpool and claims the only thing delaying the move is Anfield boss Gerard Houllier.

Anelka this week failed to get into the French World Cup squad while Paris St Germain have confirmed that they do not want the controversial striker back when his loan spell on Merseyside ends.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Merseyside Place: Anfield Person: Anelka Person: Nicolas Anelka Person: Gerard Houllier Person: Phil Thompson Person: Sammy Lee Event: World Cup Finals Event: World Cup Organisation: Anfield Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: World Cup Organisation: Paris St Germain Organisation: Arsenal

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