Reds track Wayne Bridge

Having given up hope of signing both Jose Enrique and Gael Clichy, Kenny Dalglish has apparently turned his attention to securing the services of Wayne Brigde.

Bridge, moving to West Ham United on loan at the end of last season for 15 league appearances, proved that he still has a lot to offer in the top tier of English football

The 30 year-old also won 36 caps for England prior to announcing his international retirement in 2010, experience that will stand him in very good stead at Anfield.

As a package, Bridge will be very good value and is thought to be available for around £7 million.

Dalglish's search for a left-back has been very well chronicled in the English press over the past months.

Newcastle's Spaniard Enrique had been strongly earmarked for a Merseyside move, with Kop legend Phil Thompson even stating that "the deal was done" some time ago on Norwegian television.

Such rumours were fuelled by the uncertainty Alan Pardew.

"When you have only got a year left on a player of his ability, of course you are vulnerable, and I think it's nervous times for us on him," the Magpies boss stuttered. 

Then, as recently as this month, stalling contract negotiations at The Emirates had led many to believe that a swoop for Clichy was on the cards

However, it now seems as if Dalglish has singled out the man he wants to fill the void in his squad and will open talks with Bridge in the coming week.

Source: Sports Vibe

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