Rodgers to buy Gylfi, Bedimo for Liverpool reign

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Liverpool's new manager Brendan Rodgers holds up a Liverpool scarf during a press conference at Anfield, Liverpool Friday June 1, 2012. New Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers conceded he'll have to earn respect at Anfield on being plucked from relative obscurity on Friday after his successful spell at fellow English Premier League team Swansea. In arguably the most low-key managerial appointment made by the fallen English giants in a generation, the 39-year-old Rodgers was preferred to Wigan manager Roberto Martinez despite having only one season's experience in England's top division (AP)

Brendan Rodgers has begun his Liverpool reign by looking to sure up the midfield and back line.

Perhaps drawing a page from the manual of Manchester City’s Roberto Mancini, Rodgers seems to be keen to build from behind.

According to reports in the British press today, Gylfi Sigurdsson is close to joining Liverpool for £8million from Hoffenheim.

Sigurdsson was to join Swansea, but when Brendan Rodgers joined the Reds from there, Sigurdsson seems set to move as well..

Montpellier left-back Henri Bedimo is said to be next on Rodgers shopping list.

The £5million-rated Cameroon star, 29, was quoted as saying: “I’m going to play in England next season. I’ll announce where next week.”

With Andy Carroll looking on fire at the Euros, having scored the opening goal against the Swedes, perhaps Rodgers forward worries are not that big.

Most interesting of all is the lifeline Rodgers has thrown Joe Cole.

The 30-year-old could be back in a Liverpool shirt next term having spent last season out on loan at Lille.

Rodgers said: “I met up with Joe Cole when I was in Spain.

“I certainly know he’s looking to come back. I’ve got to assess all the players.

“For me it’s fresh for everyone — I’ll be new into the club.”

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  • A_krishnan16 18 June 2012 08:44 0 0
    well noblelox there is no harm in getting him although he has aged but he will definitely come with experience and competition for Enrique which we don't have now. This guy will probably have 2-3 years in him, good enough for LFC to find a long term quality left back replacement.
  • azeez yekeen 17 June 2012 21:20 0 0
    Please sir help LFC to accep aquilani and we want strikers to support winger 0000000
  • noblelox 17 June 2012 17:13 2 0
    When is the press going to get it through their thick heads that Liverpool will not waste money on 29 year old players! Harry Redknapp is not our manager.

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