No Schalke move for Baros

By Brenz
August 1 2005

German giants Schalke '04 have officially pulled out of the race for Liverpool striker Milan Baros. Reports today are suggesting that a mystery club is in talks with Liverpool to secure the services of the Euro 2004 golden boot winner. Aston Villa and West Ham United are both keen to add Baros to their ranks but it remains to be seen whether they are able to match Liverpool's asking price of £7 million.

Schalke had agreed personal terms with Baros but the German side wanted a loan deal which Liverpool rejected. The Champions League winners only want to do business with a club who offer straight cash.

"The club only want to sell the player and is not interested in a loan move," stated Schalke's director of football Rudi Ausser.

"But we can't afford the €8 million or €10 million; that's impossible and, therefore, Milan Baros won't join Schalke 04."

"I don't think that Schalke is his only option," commented Baros' agent Pavel Paska on Monday to MF Dnes.

"Liverpool will now have the key. It is a question of hours or a few days.

"It will be decided soon. It's nonsense [to say he will leave on loan].

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