Andy Carroll News

Despite not achieving any of the club goals, such as getting near the top four or even qualifying for the Europa League, Brendan Rodgers has easily had the best effect of any of the managers since Benitez.

That is the question Saints fans will be asking after Liverpool striker Andy Carroll was last night ruled out of England's friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil due to a foot injury.

Reds have accepted less than half the A 35m they paid Newcastle for the England striker two years ago to get him off their wage bill The Press Association is reporting that Liverpool agreed several weeks ago to accept a fee of A 15million - rising with various add-ons - to get the 24-year-old off their wage bill, as they prepare to start their own ... (more)

It is understood Liverpool agreed several weeks ago to accept a fee of 15million, rising with various add-ons, to get the 24-year-old striker off their wage bill.

What did Roman ever do for us? That was easy for a group of us Chelsea supporters having a drink after the season's last game yesterday: the Champion's League, back to back Premier League titles, FA Cups almost every year.

Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has made no secret of his desire to push through a deal for England international Carroll, who scored seven times during a loan spell from Liverpool this season.

Spurs have to keep Gareth Bale. He's scored 21 goals this season and nine from outside the box, the highest total of long range goals in Europe's top leagues.

Sam Allardyce's side have enjoyed a good first season back in the top-flight and a win on Sunday against the Premier League's bottom club can guarantee them a tenth place finish.

The transfer window may be shut but gossip never sleeps. Here are the latest rumours from the papers and beyond.

West Ham V Reading - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Allardyce keen to keep Carroll West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.

Karren Brady claims that even if Lionel Messi was playing for West Ham some fans would not come to watch them in the Olympic Stadium.

West Ham United striker Andy Carroll, who is on loan from Liverpool, has been called up to the England squad West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has been called up to the England squad for the end of season friendly matches against the Repulic of Ireland and Brazil.

"There is no uncertainty in my mind. I expect to be manager. We know it hasn't been the greatest of seasons but we've given 100 per cent" Owner Mike Ashley flew in to the training ground on Friday to give a "pull together" message ahead of planning for 2013-14. "There is no uncertainty in my mind.

Simon Bird glances into his crystal ball for his weekly Premier League predictions.

In an ambitious move, they have also asked if their London neighbours would consider a permanent deal for the striker, who would fetch around 20m on the open market.

Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy has missed out on a recall to the England squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images Roy Hodgson has made a personal check on Wayne Rooney to assess his frame of mind as he prepares to name an England squad that will feature a return for Andy Carroll , a potential first call-up for Wayne Routledge and an invitation to Ashley Cole to take the captaincy on a one-off basis.

Up until late April, Liverpool 's Player of the Season award was a pretty straightforward matter, and it was probable that the same player would win the Premier League Player of the Year too.

Liverpool could do a lot worse than trying to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, a player similar to the inspiration behind Daniel Sturridge.

Over the weekend Sam Allardyce, following the defeat up at Goodison Park, intimated the hard work starts now, the hard work to find players to improve the squad next season.