Roy
Hodgson is
set to raid his former club Fulham in January by bringing striker
Clint Dempsey
to
Liverpool, according to
reports.
Hodgson is desperate to add some more attacking players to his
goal-shy Liverpool side and believes 27-year-old Dempsey would be a
valuable asset in the final third.
The USA international can play in a number of positions going
forward and, after Fulham’s poor start to the season, may look to
move to a bigger club.
Fulham lie 17th in the Premier League with only two wins, having
succumbed 2-1 to Arsenal at the weekend. While the west London
outfit has struggled, Dempsey has thrived — scoring six goals in
all competitions this season.
Liverpool have struggled for goals in the Premier League this
season, with only 17 in 15 games. Dempsey's versatility may prove
to be too enticing for Hodgson to turn down, and it is rumoured the
63-year-old is readying a £10 million bid for the Texan.
The stumbling block for an potential deal is likely to be Fulham
manager Mark Hughes, who would be reluctant to part with a player
he sees as integral to the Cottagers’ progress for the rest of the
season.
Fulham’s hierarchy may also balk at the possibility of them losing
another player to their former manager. Hodgson signed Paul
Konchesky from Fulham in the summer and owner Mohamed Al-Fayed was
adamant Hodgson would not be allowed to poach his former
charges.