Monday, July 19, 2010

Liverpool Turn To Paul Konchesky To Fill Left-Back Gap

Roy Hodgson could return to his old club Fulham and sign Paul Konchesky with Liverpool currently without a recognized left-back.

The 29-year-old was a regular for Hodgson's Fulham side last season, playing 39 games to help them reach the Europa League final. However, the England international has a year left on his contract and is thought to be keen to cash in on a move at this stage of his career.

Fulham reportedly turned down a £1.5million bid from Birmingham City several weeks ago and Blues boss Alex McLeish could increase his offer for the left-back.

Liverpool is set to begin the season without a recognized left-back unless they make a signing in the coming month. Brazilian Fabio Aurelio has left the club and Argentinian youngster Emiliano Insua is also set to leave Anfield, with a £5million move to Fiorentina likely to be completed this week.

Hodgson said, "A deal has been struck with Fiorentina…We wish him well for the rest of his career and thank him for his time spent at Liverpool.

"I am expecting him to join Fiorentina next week."

With Birmingham City also in the chase for Konchesky, the News of the World reports that Liverpool could look to sign the defender for £2million. They will hope that the lure of linking up again with Hodgson on the big Anfield stage will be enough to lure him to sign him for the Reds.

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