Advertisement
Rodgers at the Aviva Stadium this month. James Crombie/INPHO
keepsies no backsies

Brendan Rodgers looking to avoid loan market this summer

Permanent signings are the priority for the Anfield boss.

LIVERPOOL MANAGER Brendan Rodgers is determined to secure permanent signings rather than be reliant on the loan market ahead of the new season.

Rodgers has brought in the likes of Nuri Sahin, Aly Cissokho and Victor Moses on temporary deals since arriving at Anfield.

However, as the club look to go one better than last season’s second-placed finish in the Premier League — and with the UEFA Champions League to contend with — the Northern Irishman is eyeing more long-term additions to his squad.

“I would hope we don’t have to go for loans this summer,” Rodgers told the Liverpool Echo.

“But it’s always about the availability of players. If you are not satisfied with the squad and you feel you can improve it then you have to look at every option.

“In these first couple of years I’ve been here we have had to do that as we’ve had a thin squad. The players we wanted we couldn’t get but we’re hopeful that this summer will be different. We turn the page and it’s another chapter in terms of where we are going.

“Hopefully that will mean it will be more permanent players than loan players but I can never rule it out completely. There could be a situation where a player becomes available, we can get him and he can add to what we’re doing.”

Roy Keane is the new favourite for Celtic manager job

20 years ago today, Ireland warmed up for USA ’94 with a 2-0 win over Germany

Your Voice
Readers Comments
16
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.