Brendan Rodgers will remain firmly in charge of directing Liverpool’s recruitment policy, despite the uncertainty about his future.
And that will see the Reds boss step up his long-standing interest in Christian Benteke with a firm and committed approach after the Belgium striker leads Aston Villa into this weekend’s FA Cup final.
The Irishman faces a robust review of his performance this season over the next fortnight, as he meets with the club’s American owners to determine the direction all football matters will make.
But with directors and principle shareholders John Henry, Mike Gordon and Tom Werner making it clear Rodgers retains their confidence for time being, he has been told to continue with his summer plans.
His most pressing need is for a striker who can deliver goals – and he has told his employers in no uncertain terms they must invest heavily in a centre forward who can take the load off the fragile frame of Daniel Sturridge.
The American owners have indicated they WILL take their manager’s advice and invest heavily in the big money striker Rodgers feels he desperately needed this season; and whose absence cost a top four place.
Benteke is now the number one target, and the Reds will step up a pursuit of the Belgium international that has quietly proceeded over the past two seasons.
After a deal for QPR’s Loic Remy fell through, Rodgers even considered a bid for the Villa man last summer, despite the player carrying a long term injury that kept him out until Christmas.
Liverpool have maintained that interest though, and sources suggests they will make a bid soon after the cup final for the 24 year old who went on a goals rampage in the last two months of the season.
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