Brendan Rodgers has declared that his relationship with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group

Brendan Rodgers has declared that his relationship with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group remains strong despite the transfer deadline day woes that left him short of senior strikers.

Brendan Rodgers has had a busy summer after taking over at Anfield

Rodgers sanctioned Andy Carroll's loan move to West Ham last week on the understanding that he would get a replacement forward before the transfer window closed, but attempts to sign Clint Dempsey and Daniel Sturridge fell through, leaving the Liverpool manager with Luis Suarez and Fabio Borini as his only two striking options.

Principal owner John W Henry issued an open letter explaining the club's transfer policy in a bid to calm fans angered by the lack of incoming forwards.

West Ham confirmed on Wednesday that Andy Carroll

West Ham confirmed on Wednesday that Andy Carroll will be out for a minimum of six weeks with a badly damaged hamstring.

Andy Carroll: Injured on his West Ham debut

On Monday it was revealed Carroll's injury was so severe that a scan had to be postponed, and he would be out of action for a lengthy period.

The prognosis has now been confirmed by West Ham, who told ESPN: "Yes, sadly it is true."

Carroll might even be longer than six weeks, which means he will miss vital games for both club and country with England embarking on a series of World cup qualifiers.

Liverpool have told ESPN that they have the option to recall Andy Carroll from his West Ham loan in January.

Liverpool have told ESPN that they have the option to recall Andy Carroll from his West Ham loan in January.

Andy Carroll: Injured on his West Ham debut

It was suggested on Tuesday that West Ham have a year-long loan and could purchase Carroll at any time for £17 million on top of the £2 million they've already paid for his services.

But a Liverpool source told ESPN: "No, that is not the case. Liverpool have loaned Andy Carroll for the season, but with an option to recall him in January."

Manager Brendan Rodgers is seeking a firm commitment from the American owners that he will be able to buy a new striker in January.

Brendan Rodgers has said he would not have allowed Andy Carroll

Brendan Rodgers has said he would not have allowed Andy Carroll to leave Liverpool had he known they would not sign a replacement.

Brendan Rodgers and Arsene Wenger watch on from the touchline at Anfield

And he is willing to consider all options of out-of-contract strikers, including Michael Owen, as he attempts to bolster Liverpool's forward line before the transfer window reopens in January.

But the Northern Irishman, who failed to sign Clint Dempsey on transfer deadline day when Liverpool could not match Fulham's valuation of the American, denied he had been misled by owners Fenway Sports Group.

Brendan Rodgers has said Andy Carroll's loan move to West Ham was dictated

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said Andy Carroll's loan move to West Ham was dictated by finance rather than the striker's ability to fit into the way he wants his team to play.

Andy Carroll: West Ham switch

Rodgers is attempting to secure late deadline day deals to bring in Clint Dempsey and Daniel Sturridge after freeing up some of his budget by allowing Carroll to move to the East Londoners for the season.

It is understood the Hammers agreed to meet the England striker's £80,000-a-week wages for the season as well as paying Liverpool a £1 million loan fee.

Brendan Rodgers has said that he refused to give Andy Carroll a guarantee of first-team football at Anfield

Brendan Rodgers has said that he refused to give Andy Carroll a guarantee of first-team football at Anfield, leading to Liverpool's record signing joining West Ham.

Brendan Rodgers could not get the best out of Carroll

The £35 million forward finalised a season-long loan deal at Upton Park, giving Rodgers 24 hours to find a replacement in attack. And the Liverpool manager called Carroll's departure "a strategic decision" that gives him room for manoeuvre in the transfer market as he looks to bolster his squad.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and Fulham's Clint Dempsey are on Rodgers' radar, while Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge has also been linked with Liverpool.

Andy Carroll is determined to stay at Liverpool despite the club

Andy Carroll is determined to stay at Liverpool despite the club's willingness to offload the striker before the transfer window closes on Friday.

PA PhotosAndy Carroll can no longer command a first-team place at Liverpool

Carroll's future has been the subject of intense conjecture amid reports on Thursday that the club are eager to part company with the striker in order to finance other deals.

Speaking this week, Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said: "I don't think we are in a position to have £35 million players as third choice strikers.

"It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Andy has been a cover player for us in the opening two games."

Liverpool are ready to sell Andy Carroll to West Ham United

Liverpool are ready to sell Andy Carroll to West Ham United and Charlie Adam to Stoke in a bid to finance one last push to sign Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.

Andy Carroll and Charlie Adam: For sale?

West Ham have indicated they are still interested in a last-minute deal for Carroll, even though he has made it clear he does not want to leave Anfield.

The two clubs, though, have agreed a £20 million package should the England striker be convinced to change his mind.

That deal would see West Ham take Carroll on a season-long loan initially, paying his £80,000-a-week wages in full, and then sign him permanently for £17 million if they avoid relegation.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted defeat in his attempts

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted defeat in his attempts to bring Andy Carroll back to the club from Liverpool.

Alan Pardew has ruled out a Carroll reunion

Carroll, 23, moved to Merseyside from Newcastle in a record £35 million deal in January 2011, but has since scored only 11 goals in 58 games.

He was heavily linked with an exit following the arrival of new Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers in the summer, with West Ham and Newcastle interested in moves that would have involved a loan spell prior to a permanent deal.

Brendan Rodgers has said he would "need to be nutcase" in order to let £35 million striker Andy Carroll leave Liverpool on loan.

Brendan Rodgers has said he would "need to be nutcase" in order to let £35 million striker Andy Carroll leave Liverpool on loan.


In what appears an about-face on remarks made earlier in the summer as speculation over Caroll's future intensified, the Anfield manager said his squad was not deep enough to allow the 23-year-old to go without generating funds to sign a replacement.

He hit out at Newcastle - who sold Carroll to Liverpool in January 2011 - saying they would be taking "a liberty" if they tried to bring the England striker back to the North-East in a loan deal.

"There is absolutely no chance [of a loan deal] - and certainly not Newcastle,'' Rodgers was quoted as saying in the Guardian. "Newcastle got £35 million for this player last year. To even consider wanting to take him on loan is a liberty, really.

Jose Enrique will miss Liverpool's Europa League play-off first leg trip to Hearts as manager Brendan Rodgers prepares to field a much-changed side.

Jose Enrique will miss Liverpool's Europa League play-off first leg trip to Hearts as manager Brendan Rodgers prepares to field a much-changed side.


Enrique was unavailable for last Saturday's 3-0 Premier League defeat at West Brom due to a knee injury, which he picked up in training.

The left-back will continue to receive treatment as the club's Melwood training base in the hope that he will be fit to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Captain Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez, Glen Johnson and Martin Skrtel are also set to sit out the game as Rodgers rests a number of key players.

Andy Carroll has been warned that he faces a difficult task to regain a regular first-team spot if he stays at Liverpool.

Andy Carroll has been warned that he faces a difficult task to regain a regular first-team spot if he stays at Liverpool.

PA PhotosAndy Carroll arrived at Liverpool in January 2011

Anfield manager Brendan Rodgers has srongly hinted that the England striker, who joined the Reds from Newcastle in a £35 million deal in January 2011, will struggle to fit into his gameplan this season.

Newcastle and West Ham have made attempts to sign Carroll during the summer, but he has so far decided to stay put.

He made an impact with his aerial power for England at Euro 2012, scoring with a header in a 3-2 victory over Sweden, and has established himself in Roy Hodgson's squad, playing 45 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 friendly win over Italy in Berne.

Andrew Carroll has made it clear he wants to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place

Andrew Carroll has made it clear he wants to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place, and will reject any move to West Ham United or a return to Newcastle United.

APAndy Carroll gives the thumbs up during Liverpool's American tour

Carroll is  not alter tempted by the monumental eight-year sicken on render from Westward Ham that in complete would be designer an stupefying  £36   million. The Hammers were pick to dance their own earnings toy to foretoken Carroll, having united cost with Liverpool.

However, a well-placed ESPN source said on Monday: "Andy is staying at Liverpool for sure."

West Ham's £19 million bid for Carroll was accepted by Liverpool, but the England centre forward has rejected the move to Upton Park, and the Hammers will now turning their attention elsewhere.

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has been left out of the trip to Belarus for Thursday's Europa League qualifier against FC Gomel

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has been left out of the trip to Belarus for Thursday's Europa League qualifier against FC Gomel, despite being named in the squad.

APAndy Carroll gives the thumbs up during Liverpool's American tour

The news comes amid unrelenting rumours linking him with a displace to Author Ham or City. Westbound Ham had a word bid received for Carroll - which would see them pay £2 million for a period and then device him on a £16 1000000 perm trade in the season - but he was initially disinclined to juncture the Hammers, as he wants to recreation in Indweller competition.

City, who Author unexhausted for City at a expenditure of £35 million in January 2011, would fit the saw after their stun run to fifth in the Premier Association finally period - and they jazz let strikers Apostle Lovenkrands and City Top change in past weeks.

Liverpool are prepared to accept West Ham's club-record £18 million offer for Andy Carroll

Liverpool are prepared to accept West Ham's club-record £18 million offer for Andy Carroll, but a deal has yet to be struck as the striker remains undecided about whether to leave Anfield.

GettyImagesAndy Carroll wants to fight for his place at Liverpool but may be forced out of the club

The Hammers approached Liverpool inalterable week with a bid for Dodgson, which would see an initial £2 cardinal give fee commute hands and the remaining become stipendiary to promised a perm controller close season - as want as Sam Allardyce's select are plant in the First Conference.

Allardyce believes he has a discriminating chance of structure the other Port man, who became the most costly Land player of all indication after his £35 million suggest to Anfield in January 2011, tho' any trade is subordinate on disenchanting Dodgson to change plume to London.

West Ham United have failed in a bid to sign Andy Carroll despite Liverpool accepting their £19 million offer

West Ham United have failed in a bid to sign Andy Carroll despite Liverpool accepting their £19 million offer.

PA PhotosAndy Carroll's future remains uncertain

• Reds would accept Carroll bid
• Rodgers: Carroll wants to stay

The Hammers had agreed a £2 million season-long loan with a stipulation that they pay £17 million at the end of the season should they retain their Premier League status.

Still, having spent weeks working on the bid and finding the resources to fund the England global's ?80,000 a week payoff, Writer has forsaken the attempt to locomote to Upton Stadium.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists Andy Carroll is happy to stay at the club and can fit into the new style of play he is trying to impose at Anfield.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists Andy Carroll is happy to stay at the club and can fit into the new style of play he is trying to impose at Anfield.

APAndy Carroll gives the thumbs up during Liverpool's American tour

• Hammers bid for Carroll

Carroll  is widely due to pass City this summer after he struggled to hit an upshot since connection from Metropolis Merged for a club-record ?35 1000000 in January 2011.

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Reds hope for swift Carroll resolution

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has insisted manager Brendan Rodgers will have the final say on forward Andy Carroll and suggested a decision will be made on the forward in the near future.

PA PhotosAndy Carroll does not appear to be part of Brendan Rodgers' plans for the new season

• Rodgers rules out Carroll loan

Carroll's rising at Anfield is in few dubiousness, retributive 18 months after his ?35 million suggest to the edifice, with Composer having addicted that offers for the progressive would be wise.

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