Luis Suarez was the inspiration as Liverpool cruised into the final qualifying round of the Europa League — and it seems Joe Allen is about to provide further cheer for the Anfield faithful.

Liverpool have made a £15m bid for Swansea midfielder Joe Allen. The fee triggers the release clause in the Wales international's contract.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has used the £40m transfer of Thiago Silva from AC Milan to Paris St Germain as a guide for what Manchester City must do if they want to get Daniel Agger to the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has offered words of comfort to striker Luis Suarez, citing the example of David Beckham as proof of how quickly perceptions in football can change.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has urged striker Luis Suarez to put the much-publicised controversies of last season behind him and move on.

Brendan Rodgers insists Europe is only a sideshow to Liverpool’s overwhelming priority – the Barclays Premier League.

Andy Carroll will miss the first leg of Liverpool’s Europa League third-round qualifier against FC Gomel with a groin strain.

Liverpool have been handed a Europa League third qualifying round clash with either Macedonian side FK Renova or FC Gomel of Belarus for their first competitive match under Brendan Rodgers, who will be under no pressure this term to get the team into the Champions League, according to Reds principal owner John Henry.

St Patrick's Athletic will face German Bundesliga side Hanover in the third qualifying round of the Europa League if they can overcome Bosnia-Herzegovinia side NK Siroki Brijeg in their second leg at Richmond Park next week.

Liverpool could face Dundee United in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, which is due to be drawn later today.