According to reports originating from Greece, Liverpool have signed Bolton midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos on a 2-year-deal.
Speaking only last month, Bolton Chairman Phil Gartside issued Liverpool with a "hands off" warning following intense speculation that we were about to make a move for the winger.
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At the time Gartside said: "We are not prepared to let him go. He's on a long-term deal and he is not for sale."
Gartside's words came on the same day that Giannakopoulos said: "All I know is that Liverpool have shown interest in me. I don't want to say anything more as right now I have a contract with Bolton. It's an honour for me and for Bolton to attract interest from Liverpool. We'll see what happens."
The 30-year-old (31 in July) £2million-rated Greek international scored eight goals in thirty-eight games last season. Signed from Olympiakos on a Bosman in 2003, Giannakopoulos has a year left on his existing contract with Bolton. His real name is Stylianos but he prefers to be called Stelios.
Meanwhile Insider sources claim that Liverpool have been holding secret talks with an agent for the last three months which could result in a further injection of Irish blood into the ranks. Is it a proven international that Rafa is trying to sign or is it simply a kid or two to strengthen his reserve squad for the new campaign? Keep your eyes and your ears open! Although some details have been leaked from our are advised to log-in to read the original-genuine reports and not just the rumours that have been cropping up on other websites.
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