Le Tallec eager for Anfield chance

Last updated : 28 May 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 18-year-old is expected to join the Reds alongside his compatriot Florent Sinama Pongolle in the near future after current club Le Havre failed to avoid relegation from the French top-flight. Le Tallec admits that he is eagerly anticipating the move.

Le Tallec said: "Of course we are both excited about moving to Liverpool. To play in England where the atmosphere at the matches is incredible, is a dream come true. I feel like there are some exciting times ahead."

Both players rose to stardom after their electrifying displays for France in the Under-17 World Cup. Liverpool were just one of many suitors for both talents, but the player's coach at Le Havre believes a move to the Reds was the best choice they could make.

Le Havre coach Jean-Francois Domergue said: "After the FIFA Under-17 World Championships I received 12 offers for them. However I would not have been happy letting them go to any club.

"Liverpool are a magnificent club where I know they will be well looked after and where they will be able to continue their development.

"Gerard phones all the time to check I am not playing them too much but he does not need to worry. I realise they are both 18 and still developing, so despite our precarious position I did not start them in every game."