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Liverpool reject Newcastle loan approach for Carroll

ESPN staff
July 15, 2012
Andy Carroll was mocked by Newcastle fans last season © Getty Images
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Liverpool are understood to have rejected a loan bid from Newcastle United for England international Andy Carroll.

Carroll has become one of the most sought-after properties of the summer after Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers revealed he would consider allowing the England forward to leave the Anfield club.

On Sunday, Newcastle made an offer to take Carroll on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal, with reports suggesting the fee would be in the region of £15 million.

However, the Press Association later reported that Liverpool had rejected the offer for the striker, who left Newcastle in a £35 million deal in January 2011. It is understood Rodgers would prefer a straight sale of Carroll, while the player remains keen to prove himself on Merseyside.

Carroll, who scored 31 league goals during his time at St James' Park, continues to hold Newcastle in high regard, despite the high level of abuse he received when returning as a Liverpool player last season.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew recently refrained from comment on the future of Carroll, preferring only to praise what he still regards as a "top player".

"He did a terrific job here," Pardew said on Wednesday. "I've always supported him even at Liverpool when other people haven't. I think he's had a raw deal from the media if I'm honest.

"He's going to be a great player, but where he treads the boards, we'll have to wait and see."

AC Milan, West Ham and Aston Villa have also been credited with an interest in Carroll's services.

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