We won't fall for panic buys insists Rodgers despite late collapse of Remy deal
Jul 27, 2014 22:30 By James Pearce
Reds pulled out of deal to sign Frenchman due to medical concerns
Brendan Rodgers insists there will be no panic buying as he searches for a new striker after Loic Remy's move to Liverpool FC collapsed .
The France international was expected to complete a £8.5million transfer from Queens Park Rangers after flying out to join Rodgers' squad on their pre-season tour of America.
However, the Reds pulled out of the deal at the eleventh hour due to medical concerns.
Liverpool FC have refused to comment on the reasons why but the ECHO understands there is no chance of the move being resurrected.
With Daniel Sturridge, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini the club's only senior frontmen, the manager is considering alternative targets.
But the Reds are unlikely to renew their interest in Swansea City's Wilfried Bony having previously been put off by the £20million fee and the Ivorian's high wage demands.
“There are certain different areas where I want to bring in players, but they have to be the right type,” Rodgers said.
“There is money to spend, no question, but I won’t spend it for the sake of it.
“It has to be the right type. If that means I have to wait until January then that’s what I will do.
“The players at the moment are in great condition, they are working very well and very hard.
“I have seen the development in some of the young players but if the right ones become available we would like to do something because I still have a lot to do on that front. But if they’re not available, I will wait.”
"Loic is devastated. When we informed him the deal had collapsed he had a wee cry, I shed a wee tear too, we embraced and I sent him on his way. He's a wonderful human being."
Jul 27, 2014 22:30 By James Pearce
Reds pulled out of deal to sign Frenchman due to medical concerns
Brendan Rodgers insists there will be no panic buying as he searches for a new striker after Loic Remy's move to Liverpool FC collapsed .
The France international was expected to complete a £8.5million transfer from Queens Park Rangers after flying out to join Rodgers' squad on their pre-season tour of America.
However, the Reds pulled out of the deal at the eleventh hour due to medical concerns.
Liverpool FC have refused to comment on the reasons why but the ECHO understands there is no chance of the move being resurrected.
With Daniel Sturridge, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini the club's only senior frontmen, the manager is considering alternative targets.
But the Reds are unlikely to renew their interest in Swansea City's Wilfried Bony having previously been put off by the £20million fee and the Ivorian's high wage demands.
“There are certain different areas where I want to bring in players, but they have to be the right type,” Rodgers said.
“There is money to spend, no question, but I won’t spend it for the sake of it.
“It has to be the right type. If that means I have to wait until January then that’s what I will do.
“The players at the moment are in great condition, they are working very well and very hard.
“I have seen the development in some of the young players but if the right ones become available we would like to do something because I still have a lot to do on that front. But if they’re not available, I will wait.”
"Loic is devastated. When we informed him the deal had collapsed he had a wee cry, I shed a wee tear too, we embraced and I sent him on his way. He's a wonderful human being."
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