Fulham have been offered a boomerang deal to take back Paul Konchesky, with Liverpool keen to use him in a transfer deal to buy Clint Dempsey.
Konchesky, a Roy Hodgson signing, has been a flop in front of the Kop in his four months at the club - failing to prove his credentials at left-back.
Frozen out of first-team plans since Kenny Dalglish began his reign, Konchesky is limited in his movements due to Premier League rules stipulating a player may not play for more than two top-flight clubs in any one season.
Utility player Chris Baird has been warming Konchesky’s old spot in Fulham’s defence, but with limited funds Mark Hughes would only be inclined to bring the 29-year-old back to Craven Cottage on a loan deal following his £4m move to Liverpool last August.
Anfield bosses could look to maximize the deal by bringing in highly-rated playmaker Clint Dempsey, who has been in excellent form this season.
The 27-year-old Texan, who is contracted to the Cottagers until 2013, makes sense for the Reds' American owners New England Sports Ventures who are keen to focus on maximizing players’ marketing potential.
Another option for Konchesky is a temporary move down to the Championship.
High-flying Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock has been actively searching for a defender and Konchesky’s stature could help the club in their quest for a spot in next year’s top-flight.
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