Swans on red alert as Rodgers admits Allen interest

Swansea midfielder Joe Allen has been named as a transfer target by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

Rodgers, who made the switch from the Liberty Stadium to Anfield to replace Kenny Dalglish this summer, confirmed his interest in the Welsh international after admitting he is also interested in Fulham’s Clint Dempsey.

Allen signed a four-year deal with Swansea last year but Rodgers is keen to bring him to England’s north-west.