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Laudrup cools Allen Liverpool move talk

ESPN staff
July 12, 2012
Joe Allen impressed during Swansea's first season in the Premier League © Getty Images
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New Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has played down rumours that Liverpool could move for Joe Allen.

Allen, 22, enjoyed an impressive season at Swansea last term, scoring four goals from midfield in 35 Premier League appearances.

It has been suggested Liverpool, where ex-Swans boss Brendan Rodgers is now in charge, are keen on the midfielder, but Laudrup has insisted no bid has been received.

Laudrup said in the Daily Star: "I want Joe to stay here because he is very important for the team. As far as I know, we have heard nothing from Liverpool.

"If it is more than just rumours then I'm sure the chairman will talk to me about it."

He continued: "It is normal to have interest when people are doing well. Swansea did well in their first season in the Premier League and some of the players were not well-known at the highest level before.

"Of course we want to keep our most important players and I would not welcome any interest in my best players. But it is a part of the game."

Rodgers has a clause in his contract that states he cannot make an approach for any Swansea player during the first 12 months of his time in charge of Liverpool, unless a rival bid is made for the target in question.

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