Neill deal fails as Kromkamp departs

Sep 1 2006

By Richard Williamson, Daily Post

LIVERPOOL'S pursuit of World Cup defender Lucas Neill ended in disappointment last night - as Jan Kromkamp headed back to his homeland. Rafael Benitez had hoped to broker a deal for the Blackburn Rovers player by offering Stephen Warnock as part of the package. But despite high hopes earlier in the day the transfer window closed with no word from either club about an agreement. The two clubs were unable to agree the value attached to the proposed transfer, with Rovers pricing the 28-year-old Australian higher than Liverpool were prepared to go as manager Benitez sought defensive reinforcements with Kromkamp completing his expected move to PSV Eindhoven. Reports in Holland put the transfer fee at £1.75million, with Kromkamp agreeing a five-year deal. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT The full-back, who can also play in midfield, was signed from Villarreal in January but failed to make a first-team place his own at Anfield. He was, however, used as a substitute in the FA Cup final and helped Liverpool to their victory over West Ham on penalties. He made 18 first-team appearances for Benitez's side and was a member of Holland's World Cup squad. Kromkamp, 26, had joined Villarreal from AZ Alkmaar in 2005 but failed to settle in Spain. He joins PSV on the same day as the Dutch club signed former Newcastle and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert following his release from Valencia.

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