Rodgers left cold by Sigurdsson demands

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claimed midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson’s increased wage demands scuppered his move to Anfield.

When Rodgers was made Liverpool boss they appeared to be in pole position but when discussions began over finances Rodgers discovered the 22-year-old was asking for more money than he had agreed at Swansea.

Rodgers did not feel that was justified and, as a result, Sigurdsson signed for Tottenham — because of the club’s ambition and quality squad, according to the player.