Clock ticking on Blues' move for Baros
Aug 3 2005
By Rob Brady, Liverpool Echo
EVERTON are running out of time to make a move for Milan Baros ahead of tomorrow's Champions League transfer deadline.
The club revealed that the Liverpool striker is one of their "options", but David Moyes has to decide whether he is prepared to break the Goodison transfer record to land the Czech striker.
Liverpool are unwilling to budge from their £7m asking price - a fee no club appears prepared to meet.
The Euro 2004 Golden Boot winner is also reported to be looking for a wage increase when he leaves Anfield, which could price him out of a move across Stanley Park.
Baros, also a £6m Aston Villa target, is said to be concerned about the reaction of Reds fans should he join their biggest rivals.
Everton have confirmed their interest in the striker, but today would not comment on what further progress has been made.
Signings must be completed by tomorrow evening's deadline if they are to be eligible for the first leg of the Champions League third round qualifier against Villarreal next week.
Everton play their final pre-season warm-up against Udinese at Goodison tonight (kick-off 8.00pm).
