LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers is desperate to land Arsenal winger Theo Walcott. And he is ready to finance a £15million bid by selling Kop flop Andy Carroll.
Walcott has one year left to run on his contract and has yet to agree a new deal at the Emirates.Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is ready to make an official bid for Walcott, 23, while former Blues chief Carlo Ancelotti is keen to take the player to Paris St Germain.
But Rodgers, looking to bring in new faces on Merseyside, believes Walcott could become a major star at Anfield.
Last night, Liverpool knocked back Newcastle’s offer to take former Toon ace Carroll back on loan.
It is thought Kop bosses want a permanent deal to raise money for new signings.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is likely to come back with a new offer to take Carroll on a cut-price permanent deal — just 18 months after selling the 6ft 3in striker for £35m.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is desperate to keep Walcott — especially with Robin van Persie refusing to sign a new deal — but some members of Emirates board would be prepared to cash in now.
Walcott was one of England’s better performers at Euro 2012 and he was man of the match against Sweden.
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