It seems Frank Rijkaard is the man ready to replace Hodgson.
The PSV Eindhoven player scored twice as the Dutch club ran out 2-1 winners against Sampdoria in the Europa League.
His recent performances will have no doubt caught the eye of Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson as he looks to bring another striker to Anfield to take the goalscoring burden away from Fernando Torres.
- We have discussed his name, that's true, Hodgson earlier has told Sky Sports. - Like all teams, we are looking at a lot of players.
- I do know the player and think he is a good player, but can't give you any further indication.
- That doesn't mean we are going to rush in and buy him tomorrow. But he is a player who has come up, we have watched him and we know about him.
Now Liverpool are understood to be considering stepping up their interest in the £10 million-rated Sweden international in January in a bid to reinforce the striking ranks at Anfield, GiveMeFootball reports.
Reports in Russia suggested that the two clubs had already begun negotiations over a possible transfer, with the Reds prepared to pay up to £8million.
But the 24-year-old's representative Kees Ploegsma insists there have been no offers for his client so far.
- To date, there is no offer for Keisuke from Liverpool, Kees Ploegsma says according to Sky Sports.
- There is nothing, these are just rumours. The situation is quiet. To date, there is no offer for Keisuke from Liverpool, nor from other teams.
- The player has a contract with CSKA Moscow [until 2013] and is now on vacation.
Rennes have repeatedly tried to extend the contract of the Vannes-born player, though he has persistently turned down their advances.
Having been approached by Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille last summer, it appears that Marveaux’s future is in England as new Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli has instigated the move for the former France Under-21 international.
Last season was something of a breakthrough campaign for the attacker, who scored an impressive 10 goals in 35 appearances. Previously his career had been rather blighted by injury, and even now he won’t play until 2011 because of a hamstring problem.
Reds scout Jakob Friis-Hansen explained to swedish paper Expressen:
- We are keeping a good eye on Oscar. He does a great job, but he must play at a high level every week, the scout said.
- In Denmark there are just a few high-quality games.
He’s hardly Liverpool’s secret though. Several clubs such as Tottenham, Roma and Juventus have previously been keen on the player but a contract renewal in 2009 put an end to any potential move for the left-back.
German outfit Werder Bremen are now on red alert having discovered Liverpool’s possible intent and have renewed their interest. Bremen signed former Manchester United left-back Mikael Silvestre to fill the role last year, but Bermen manager Thomas Schaaf is far from satisfied with the former French International’s performances.
Wendt is very much the modern full-back and could fit comfortably into both teams. He a very strong defender but he also has the ability to get forward and support attacking play.
The Swede has been linked to a host of clubs, and probably more than we know about. Liverpool will have to write a decent cheque to land this one. Despite a valuation of £2.5million to £4million, it’s likely Roy will get his man at around £6million come January.
Mirko Vucinic's minders are not firm in their commitment to AS Roma.
Rather than rule out a move away, the striker's agent, Eugene Ascari, now says the decision will be up to Roma management.
Vucinic confessed earlier this season an ambition to play in England.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United have all had the Montenegro star watched in the last 12 months.
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