Liverpool turn attention to Arsenal contract rebel Clichy in cut-price deal.

Liverpool are weighing up a £5million bid for Arsenal's Gael Clichy as their search for a new left back intensifies.

The France international is heading into the final 12 months of his contract at The Emirates Stadium but will not sign a new deal.

Clichy, 25, is one of a number of options being considered but is considerably cheaper than £9million-rated Aly Cissohko of Lyon and Osasuna's Spain international, Nacho Monreal.

He fits the identity of the type of player Liverpool's owners FSG are aiming to recruit, as his fitness and disciplinary records are excellent.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Roma have all shown interest in the France international, however, Liverpool are ready to put Arsenal's resolve to the test with a firm offer this week.

Manager Arsene Wenger was confident towards the end of the season that he would be able to persuade Clichy to commit to a new deal but, despite the promise of big spending this summer, their poor finish to the season and growing discontent among other squad members has cast doubts over his future.

Clichy is Arsenal's longest serving player after making his debut for the club in the 2003-04 season following a switch from Cannes but Wenger knows he could be forced to cash in rather than risking the player running down his contract.

Liverpool are making a determined effort to rebuild their squad into a title force and that could prove an attractive challenge. They would also be willing to give him a considerable pay hike on his £55,000 a week salary.

Wenger has already considered Celtic's Emilo Izaguirre and Newcastle's Jose Enrique as possible replacements.

Dalglish delight at Jordan deal.

Kenny Dalglish today revealed his delight at the arrival of Jordan Henderson - and backed the midfielder to prove a success at Anfield both on and off the pitch.

The highly-rated 20-year-old completed his transfer from Sunderland on Thursday evening and Dalglish feels the deal represents a real coup for Liverpool.

"It is fantastic for the football club to be able to attract hugely talented young footballers that have huge potential," said the boss.

"Jordan is very mature for his age.

"He is respectful and his principles and everything else on and off the pitch are exemplary.

"Not only is he a talented footballer, he's a really good person as well. He loves his football and he is very appreciative of what Sunderland have done for him."

Henderson shot to prominence over the course of the 2010-11 season at Sunderland, alerting several clubs to his talents - but Dalglish revealed the Reds have been tracking his progress ever since he broke into the first team at the Stadium of Light.

And the manager is confident the England international can play a part in helping his side build on the impressive form they've displayed since the Scot returned to the helm in January.

"You know of young players before of course but we have been watching him since he came into the Sunderland first team and have been tracking him," added Dalglish.

"We just need to go out and bring people to the football club that will raise the profile and standard of the performances that we have had since January - and I think Jordan falls into that category. People might turn around and say, 'Well you have people in there who have done really well'.

"Of course they have done well - and hopefully next year people will be saying the same thing about Jordan."

Suarez gets shirty with fans.

Luis Suarez is the most popular choice so far, with more than half of those requesting a name picking our new No.7.

Next up is skipper Steven Gerrard, followed by record signing Andy Carroll.

Here is the top 10:

1. Suarez
2. Gerrard
3. Carroll
4. Kuyt
5. Carragher
6. Meireles
7. Reina
8. Lucas
9. Agger
10. Kelly

Reds agree Henderson deal 8th Jun 2011 - Latest News

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.

The 20-year-old will today discuss personal terms and undergo a medical on Merseyside after a fee was agreed between the two clubs.

At the sama time, Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones is reportedly having a medical at Manchester United ahead of a move to the Premier League champions.

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NO EUROPA LEAGUE FOR LIVERPOOL

A combination of a Stewart Downing goal for Villa and a Spurs win elsewhere saw to it that Liverpool were stripped of any European privileges next year on the final day of the EPL season.

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher looks dejected as Aston Villa score the opening goal during the Premiership match at Villa Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Steven Gerrard of Liverpool in the crowd with a fan during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 22, 2011 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC)

Liverpool's Jay Spearing limps off with senior physiotherapist Rob Price for an ankle injury during the Premiership match against Aston Villa at Villa Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe)

Istanbul hero quits football.

Istanbul hero Jerzy Dudek hung up his goalkeeping gloves for good last night after playing his final game of professional football for Real Madrid against Almeria.

The man who made that unforgettable extra time save from Shevchenko in the 2005 Champions League final and then followed that up with crucial saves in the penalty shoot-out, received a rapturous ovation from fans and teammates alike as he left the field for the final time after Madrid's 8-1 victory on the final day of the La Liga campaign.

Dudek's name will forever be etched into Anfield folklore following his Istanbul heroics - and back in 2007, two years after that nerve-shredding final, we caught up with our big Pole to ask for his memories of that dramatic night.