No Laudrup contact from Swans World Soccer Shop

Michael Laudrup's agent claims he has not received an approach from Swansea, as the club try and fill the void left by Brendan Rodgers.

Laudrup: Yet to hear from Swans

After talks broke down between the Liberty Stadium club and Wigan assistant boss Graeme Jones, Barcelona legend Laudrup has been reported as a target.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway, Brighton's Gus Poyet and Rayo Vallecano's Jose Ramon Sandoval have also been mentioned as potential successors to Rodgers, who joined Liverpool late last week.

Laudrup's last managerial job was with Mallorca, who he left in the autumn of 2011, and he is rumoured to be open to offers.

But his agent, Byram Tutumlu, has announced there has yet to be any contact from representatives at Swansea.

"We have not heard anything from Swansea," Tutumlu is quoted as saying.

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/17744/no_laudrup_contact_from_swans

Reds agree fee for Rodgers & co World Soccer Shop

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a compensation fee with Swansea for Brendan Rodgers and three of his backroom staff.

Rodgers: Compensation fee agreed between Liverpool and Swansea

The Anfield outfit now look to have removed the final obstacle in their search for a new boss with confirmation of Rodgers' appointment on a three-year deal expected to follow.

The Northern Irishman emerged as the leading candidate for the Merseyside vacancy in recent days after initially rejecting the opportunity to discuss the post.

Kenny Dalglish was sacked by the club's American owners, Fenway Sports Group, just over two weeks ago after overseeing a mixed season for the club.

Liverpool added silverware to their trophy cabinet in the shape of the Carling Cup and also reached the FA Cup final, but a dismal performance in the Premier League, where they finished in eighth and 37 points adrift of champions Manchester City, led to Dalglish's departure.

Rodgers has earned widespread plaudits for the style of play he has introduced with Swansea, having been appointed at the Liberty Stadium in July 2010.

The former Watford and Reading boss guided the Swans into the top-flight via the Championship play-offs and then established the Welsh club in the top-flight with an attractive brand of football.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez had also held talks with Reds owner John W Henry before being usurped in the race for the hot-seat by his Premier League rival.

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/17521/reds_agree_fee_for_rodgers___co

Rodgers favourite for Reds job World Soccer Shop

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has emerged as the new favourite to succeed Kenny Dalglish in the Liverpool hot-seat.

Rodgers: Hotly tipped to replace Dalglish

Wigan's Roberto Martinez was being strongly tipped to take over at Liverpool after talks with the club's American owners Fenway Sports Group in Miami last week.

But there was still no word from Martinez as he arrived back in Manchester today following a family holiday in Barbados and Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has issued a deadline of Thursday for an agreement to be reached.

The story took a new twist today with Rodgers, who originally turned down the chance to speak to FSG, appearing firmly back in frame with online bookies Sky Bet. He is now 1/5 to be appointed Reds' manager with Martinez out to 3/1.

It now appears to be definitely a two-horse race with Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp out to 12/1 after being as short as 2/1 early on Monday.

Football trader Joe Petyt explained: "When Martinez was photographed with FSG's John Henry in America he became the strong favourite but even during that time we saw sustained money for Rodgers.

"In the last 24 hours the amount of money we've seen on Rodgers has increased substantially which indicates to us that some people have heard that he's going to take the job."

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/17374/rodgers_favourite_for_reds_job

Swans buck Rodgers' Reds link World Soccer Shop

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says reports that Brendan Rodgers will meet Liverpool to talk about the vacancy at Anfield are "pure speculation".

Rodgers: Swans claim talk is 'pure speculation'

Although Rodgers had previously stated his intention to remain with the Swans, having already turned down the chance to speak with Liverpool, it appears the Reds have not given up on the hope of talking to the Northern Irishman.

Reports have suggested the Reds are set to contact him this week but Jenkins told BBC Sport that was just "pure speculation".

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/17300/swans_buck_rodgers__reds_link