Liverpool’s failure to sell high earners resulted in missing out on Connor Wickham – report

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Liverpool missed out on teenage striker Connor Wickham due to their inability to move on a host of unwanted high-earning players, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Reds have been linked with several players since signing Jordan Henderson from Sunderland, and were initially favourites to sign Wickham until he moved to the Stadium of Light, but Kenny Dalglish may have to sell the club’s fringe players before he can re-enter the transfer market.

Alberto Aquilani, who is expected to return to Anfield after Juventus declined to take up an option to buy him following a loan spell last season, is up for sale.

Maxi Rodriguez is also facing the exit door after revealing plans to return to Argentina, while Christian Poulsen, Milan Jovanovic and Philipp Degen could also leave.

Despite the Reds’ plans to build a pre-dominantly British squad, Joe Cole and Paul Konchesky could also leave in order to pave the way for younger replacements, both having failed to make an impact in their first season last term.

Dalglish has reportedly been interested in bolstering his squad in all positions with Charlie Adam, Stewart Downing and Gael Clichy all strongly linked with a move to Anfield.

Scott Dann and Jose Enrique have also been linked but it seems any deal will be on hold until Liverpool can raise some funds.

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