Source: Daily_Mail
Andy Carroll set for Liverpool
Liverpool are set to land Andy Carroll after Newcastle accepted a whopping ?35million offer.[LNB]The Magpies knocked back a ?30million offer earlier on deadline day as Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish tried to tempt the 22-year-old England international to Anfield. [LNB]Carroll handed in a transfer request before Newcastle accepted an improved offer. He then arrived at Melwood to seal the deal.[LNB] Heading for Anfield: Carroll arrives at Liverpool for his medical[LNB]Dalglish set his sights on Carroll asFernando Torres heads to Chelsea. Spaniard Torres handed in a transfer request on Friday and is expected to join the Blues in a ?50m move.[LNB]A Liverpool statement read: 'Liverpool FC confirmed this afternoon that Newcastle United had accepted a club-record offer for the transfer of Andy Carroll.'[LNB]A Newcastle statement read: 'A British record transfer fee has been agreed between Newcastle United and Liverpool for Magpies striker Andy Carroll.[LNB]'The 22-year-old England international has this afternoon handed in a transfer request, which hasreluctantly been accepted by the club, and Carroll is currently in talks with the Reds over a move to Anfield.'[LNB] New hero: Liverpool fans mob the car carrying Carroll as he arrives at Melwood[LNB]Liverpool have snapped up Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from Ajax for ?22.8m but Dalglish wants Carroll to lead his line.[LNB]The 22-year-old has scored 11 PremierLeague goals this season but has missed the Magpies' last five games with a thigh injury.[LNB]Tottenham have already had a ?25m offer knocked back by Newcastle.[LNB]Academy graduate Carroll has been a major hit this season after playing a key role in last season's Championship triumph, and his development since hewas handed the famous No 9 shirt during the summer has been quicker than hadbeen anticipated. [LNB] Kop call: Toon fans' favourite Carroll looks to be heading to Anfield in a ?35million deadline-day move[LNB] [LNB]Former manager Chris Hughton, who presided over much of that rapid improvement, insisted the player still had much to learn, and Pardew has been hugely impressed with him since he arrived on Tyneside despite the fact that he has had him at his disposal for only three games so far because of injury. [LNB]Pardew has been keen to stress that retaining his biggest names was his first priority this month, and he has been repeatedly assured that Carroll would not be sold. [LNB]However, owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias have tried to bring a financial realism to the club during their time at the helm and there is little doubt that an offer of ?35m for a home-grown talent represents a major windfall. [LNB]Newcastle cancelled their press conference on Monday afternoon ahead of Wednesday's game against Fulham.[LNB] Newcastle knock back ?30m Liverpool bid for Carroll as Reds plan for life without Chelsea target TorresLIVE: Deadline day - follow all latest news as the January transfer window slams shutClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during January [LNB] Explore more:People: Mike Ashley, Kenny Dalglish, Chris Hughton, Fernando Torres, Derek Llambias, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, United Kingdom
