Houllier confirms Emerton interest

Gerard Houllier has confirmed he is interested in bringing Feyenoord's Brett Emerton to Anfield.

The Australian international looks set for a move to the Premiership before the start of next season, with Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle all reportedly leading the chase for his signature.

The Liverpool boss has also confirmed that Auxerre's Djibril Cisse is one of a number of players he has had scouted over recent months.