Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool are still hopeful of signing Egyptian international Mohamed Salah this month, despite Chelsea agreeing a deal with Basel to sign the 21-year-old.
Chelsea announced they had come to an agreement to sign Salah, subject to a medical and international clearance, on Thursday, after agreeing to sell Juan Mata to Manchester United.
However, Reds boss Rodgers hinted both to talkSPORT on Friday, and BBC Sport on Saturday, that Liverpool have not given up hope of signing the highly-rated winger.
“The window is not closed yet so we haven’t given up on him, no,” Rodgers told BBC Sport on Saturday, after watching his side beat Bournemouth 2-0 in the FA Cup.
“Salah was a player we’re interested in and we hoped we could do a deal but as of yet there is nothing done on it.
“The club is still looking for players we can bring in to strengthen the squad.
“It is a difficult market in January so we’ll see what happens. If nothing comes in then the players I have have been outstanding for me this season and we’ll enter into the final part of it with confidence if we have the same group of players.”
On Friday, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho also re-opened the door for Salah to sign for Liverpool, admitting it was not a done deal that the Blues had signed him.
Liverpool, and other clubs, have until Friday 31st January 2014 to sign the players they need for the remainder of the season.
Rodgers told journalists at his press conference on Thursday that he does not expect to sign any defenders this month, however Liverpool have been linked with Spartak Moscow defensive midfielder, Romulo this week.
It’s certainly going to be an exciting last week of the transfer window, with Liverpool yet to make a new signing.
Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool are still hopeful of signing Egyptian international Mohamed Salah this month, despite Chelsea agreeing a deal with Basel to sign the 21-year-old.
Chelsea announced they had come to an agreement to sign Salah, subject to a medical and international clearance, on Thursday, after agreeing to sell Juan Mata to Manchester United.
However, Reds boss Rodgers hinted both to talkSPORT on Friday, and BBC Sport on Saturday, that Liverpool have not given up hope of signing the highly-rated winger.
“The window is not closed yet so we haven’t given up on him, no,” Rodgers told BBC Sport on Saturday, after watching his side beat Bournemouth 2-0 in the FA Cup.
“Salah was a player we’re interested in and we hoped we could do a deal but as of yet there is nothing done on it.
“The club is still looking for players we can bring in to strengthen the squad.
“It is a difficult market in January so we’ll see what happens. If nothing comes in then the players I have have been outstanding for me this season and we’ll enter into the final part of it with confidence if we have the same group of players.”
On Friday, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho also re-opened the door for Salah to sign for Liverpool, admitting it was not a done deal that the Blues had signed him.
Liverpool, and other clubs, have until Friday 31st January 2014 to sign the players they need for the remainder of the season.
Rodgers told journalists at his press conference on Thursday that he does not expect to sign any defenders this month, however Liverpool have been linked with Spartak Moscow defensive midfielder, Romulo this week.
It’s certainly going to be an exciting last week of the transfer window, with Liverpool yet to make a new signing.
Liverpool booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with an ugly, but ultimately successful, win at Championship side Bournemouth on Saturday.
Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
Saturday, 25th January 2014
FA Cup Fourth Round
Goldsands Stadium
With Glen Johnson out injured, and Simon Mignolet rested, Martin Kelly came in at right-back, whilst Brad Jones made a rare appearance in Liverpool’s goal.
Victor Moses replaced Raheem Sterling in Liverpool’s attack, but was switched to the left side, and broke the deadlock on 26 minutes after a sluggish start from the Reds
Moses turned on the edge of the area to hit home a well place, although perhaps slightly scuffed, shot which rolled in past Cherries goalkeeper Lee Camp.
The Nigerian had a much improved performance to that which he produced in the previous round at home to Oldham Athletic, making exciting runs and getting involved in the game.
Liverpool looked in third gear throughout the game, but their quality prevailed and Daniel Sturridge doubled the lead on the hour mark.
Luis Suarez‘s through ball was latched onto by Sturridge, who’s one-touch finish was stuck away past Camp for a trademark Suarez/Sturridge combination goal.
Sturrdige later almost lobbed Camp from the edge of the area, hitting the top of the bar with his effort.
At the back, Liverpool looked shaky at times, whilst Jones had several uncomfortable moments, flapping at crosses.
Aly Cissokho again looked lost at left-back, giving away possession consistently, tracking back slowly and giving away needless free-kicks.
However, it was a win, and that’s all Liverpool came to the south coast for.
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup takes place on Sunday afternoon, whilst Brendan Rodgers‘ men look towards Tuesday’s Premier League clash against Everton at Anfield.
Bournemouth: Camp, Francis, Elphick, Ward, Daniels, Ritchie (Fraser 72), O’Kane, Arter (Pitman 77), Pugh (Rantie 72), Surman, Grabban.
Substitutes: Allsop, Cook, Pitman, Harte, MacDonald, Fraser, Rantie.
Liverpool: Jones, Kelly (Flanagan 72), Skrtel, Toure, Cissokho, Gerrard, Henderson, Moses (Sterling 83), Coutinho (Alberto 83), Suarez, Sturridge.
Substitutes: Mignolet, Alberto, Aspas, Sterling, Ibe, Flanagan, Sama.
Referee: Lee Probert
— thanks to @MostarLFC
Victor Moses 0-1 26′
VM vs Bournemouth by LFCmostar
Daniel Sturridge 0-2 60′
DS Goal vs Bournemouth by LFCmostar
Liverpool booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with an ugly, but ultimately successful, win at Championship side Bournemouth on Saturday.
Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
Saturday, 25th January 2014
FA Cup Fourth Round
Goldsands Stadium
With Glen Johnson out injured, and Simon Mignolet rested, Martin Kelly came in at right-back, whilst Brad Jones made a rare appearance in Liverpool’s goal.
Victor Moses replaced Raheem Sterling in Liverpool’s attack, but was switched to the left side, and broke the deadlock on 26 minutes after a sluggish start from the Reds
Moses turned on the edge of the area to hit home a well place, although perhaps slightly scuffed, shot which rolled in past Cherries goalkeeper Lee Camp.
The Nigerian had a much improved performance to that which he produced in the previous round at home to Oldham Athletic, making exciting runs and getting involved in the game.
Liverpool looked in third gear throughout the game, but their quality prevailed and Daniel Sturridge doubled the lead on the hour mark.
Luis Suarez‘s through ball was latched onto by Sturridge, who’s one-touch finish was stuck away past Camp for a trademark Suarez/Sturridge combination goal.
Sturrdige later almost lobbed Camp from the edge of the area, hitting the top of the bar with his effort.
At the back, Liverpool looked shaky at times, whilst Jones had several uncomfortable moments, flapping at crosses.
Aly Cissokho again looked lost at left-back, giving away possession consistently, tracking back slowly and giving away needless free-kicks.
However, it was a win, and that’s all Liverpool came to the south coast for.
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup takes place on Sunday afternoon, whilst Brendan Rodgers‘ men look towards Tuesday’s Premier League clash against Everton at Anfield.
Bournemouth: Camp, Francis, Elphick, Ward, Daniels, Ritchie (Fraser 72), O’Kane, Arter (Pitman 77), Pugh (Rantie 72), Surman, Grabban.
Substitutes: Allsop, Cook, Pitman, Harte, MacDonald, Fraser, Rantie.
Liverpool: Jones, Kelly (Flanagan 72), Skrtel, Toure, Cissokho, Gerrard, Henderson, Moses (Sterling 83), Coutinho (Alberto 83), Suarez, Sturridge.
Substitutes: Mignolet, Alberto, Aspas, Sterling, Ibe, Flanagan, Sama.
Referee: Lee Probert
— thanks to @MostarLFC
Victor Moses 0-1 26′
VM vs Bournemouth by LFCmostar
Daniel Sturridge 0-2 60′
DS Goal vs Bournemouth by LFCmostar
