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Rodgers approached over Liverpool vacancy

Harry Harris
May 18, 2012
Brendan Rodgers has won fans with his team's playing style © Getty Images
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ESPN understands Liverpool have made a formal approach to Swansea City over holding talks with their manager Brendan Rodgers.

Liverpool are in the process of identifying a replacement for Kenny Dalglish after they sacked the Scot on Wednesday following a poor Premier League season.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan confirmed on Thursday that he has granted the Reds permission to have discussions with boss Roberto Martinez, who guided the Latics to top flight survival this campaign.

Promising coach Rodgers has also been targeted, after he enjoyed an impressive debut term as Swansea's style of football received numerous plaudits.

The Reds, though, have a shortlist of as many as ten names, with Borussia Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp and Marseille's Didier Deschamps among those reported to be potential candidates.

Former England manager Fabio Capello has also been mentioned, but it is understood the Italian favours Chelsea, who are yet to appoint a permanent successor to Andre Villas-Boas - with Roberto Di Matteo currently in interim charge.

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