Rodgers coy on transfer targets

By Olivavu, Fri 31/08/12 at 15:46

Brendan Rodgers is giving little away when it comes to Liverpool's transfer targets, but he has distanced the club from reports linking them with a late approach for Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

The Reds have seen more goings than comings towards the end of the summer window, with Charlie Adam sold to Stoke, Jay Spearing loaned to Bolton and Andy Carroll allowed to link up with West Ham on a season-long deal.

Things are, however, expected to heat up at Anfield as the deadline approaches, with Rodgers admitting that he is hopeful of bringing at least one more fresh face into his squad.

Numerous names have been linked with a move to Merseyside, with there expected to be high-profile additions to the Reds ranks with space having been freed up by departures.

Rodgers, though, continues to play his cards close to his chest when it comes to possible arrivals.

Reinforcements

He said: "There are a lot of people upstairs doing a lot of great work and are working very, very hard. Let's hope that by the time it shuts later on we have got some reinforcements."

Clint Dempsey is among the more likely arrivals before 11pm, with the Fulham forward believed to have turned down the chance to speak with Aston Villa as he favours a move to Liverpool.
Asked about the USA international, Rodgers said: "We have to wait and see. There is a number of players we are enquiring about."

"There have been lots of names thrown out there, but we are hopeful that by the end of the day we will have one or two in that can support the group."

As attention turned to Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, the Reds boss added with a smile: "He's an Arsenal player, a very good Arsenal player."

He was slightly more forthcoming when it came to speculation claiming Holland international Huntelaar could help to bolster Liverpool's striking options.

Rodgers said: "No. Definite no."

Contacts

By the time Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge was offered as potential target, Rodgers was keen to bring a conversation based on little more than rumour to a close.

He said: "Daniel is a young player that I know well. He has done very well for Chelsea.

"At the moment there are a number of contacts that we are making and I don't want to, out of respect to the other clubs and the players, sit here and go through every single player that has been linked with Liverpool. Hopefully there will be one or two coming in.

"There have been lots of names thrown out there, but we are hopeful that by the end of the day we will have one or two in that can support the group."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8037593/Rodgers-coy-on-targets

So it sounds like he is looking to get at least one of Dempsey, Sturridge and Walcott.

It'll just be Dempsey then.

jarhead113
Fri 31/08/12 at 15:48

and maybe damaio which is building some serious steam

LFC SUB
Fri 31/08/12 at 15:50

I'd say Dempsey definate Sturridge on loan if we can blag Chelsea into it.

Quote from: jarhead113 on Fri 31/08/12 at 15:48

and maybe damaio which is building some serious steam

What does that mean?

Olivavu
Fri 31/08/12 at 15:56

It means that it seems more likely as time moves on.

WithersLFC
Fri 31/08/12 at 16:43

If we sign the Brazilian I will be so so happy

Dempsey will still be a solid signing

Olivavu
Fri 31/08/12 at 16:50

No wonder he is being coy if Benayoun is a target.

Jeez.

theanfieldpaddy
Fri 31/08/12 at 16:52

ben smith from the times just tweeted the Yossi to Liverpool storys are wide of the mark

Olivavu
Fri 31/08/12 at 17:25

Let's hope he is right.

Is anyone else concerned at how quiet it has all gone..?

theanfieldpaddy
Fri 31/08/12 at 17:40

yeah very

Olivavu
Fri 31/08/12 at 17:41

They are only talking about Dempsey on SSN.

Not good.

WildMichael
Fri 31/08/12 at 18:04

SSN just said BR gone home!!

Olivavu
Fri 31/08/12 at 18:08

Yep, just heard that.

ArtonSG8
Fri 31/08/12 at 18:13

he needs a rest.taking a shower after training.haha

Olivavu
Fri 31/08/12 at 18:14

With under five hours to go, you would hope he is working on a big deal!

Vinny O'Connor says that we are looking for two new signings.

Sturridge and Dempsey are being talked out but nothing to report as yet.

Same as it has been all day then.

At least he has got away from the rowdy kids!

Sooooo....

Sturridge is a no go as he is on the bench for Chelsea in Monaco.

Fulham appear to not want to do business with us after turning down a bid for Dempsey.

Benayoun's name still being touted on the peripheral websites.

What a disapointment this deadline day has been so far.

Sky Sports News' Vinny O'Connor said that only Dempsey and Sturridge were wanted today. And only Dempsey looks possible now.

f**k.

AJ
Fri 31/08/12 at 19:56

How much can we really spend on Clint anyway?

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