Source: Daily_Mail
Kenny Dalglish closes in on full-time position
Liverpool's board are moving closer to giving Kenny Dalglish the manager's job on a permanent basis. [LNB]Following a revival in fortunes at Anfield since he was appointed in temporary charge last month, the 59-year-old Scot is set to be handed a long-term deal by owner John W Henry. [LNB] In charge: Dalglish (centre) presents new signings Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez to the media [LNB]Dalglish has impressed the Liverpool hierarchy by lifting the mood around the club with a week of successful transfer activity and genuine improvement on the pitch. [LNB]In form: Liverpool have won three Premier League games on the bounce [LNB]Sources at Liverpool have also revealed to Sportsmail that the atmosphere around the training ground is far more relaxed and positive than it was under previous boss Roy Hodgson.[LNB] Dalglish has the full support of the dressing room, including influential internationals at the club. [LNB]Dalglish has been praised for his role in signing top striker Luis Suarez from Ajax for ?22.8million after personally scouting the Uruguay star, 24, for Hodgson earlier in the season, and also securing one of English football's hottest properties in Newcastle centre forward Andy Carroll. [LNB]Suarez scored a debut goal after coming off the bench in the 2-0 win over Stoke on Wednesday - the club's third successive Barclays Premier League victory under Dalglish following successes over Wolves and Fulham - and things are only likely to get better once Carroll, 22, is unleashed once he has recovered from a thigh injury. [LNB]Dalglish, whose legendary status at Anfield ensured he gained the players' immediate respect, has also impressed the squad with his demeanour and humour since taking over, helping to restore confidence and belief at the club following Hodgson's six-month reign. [LNB]As a result, Liverpool travel to Chelsea on Sunday with renewed fire in their belly.[LNB] Carroll sings different tune... mistakes are in the past, says Liverpool's new No 9 Chelsea's ?25m deadline-day signing David Luiz set to miss Liverpool clashFormer Liverpool midfielder Mascherano hits out at club over sale of Torres to Chelsea Liverpool join AC Milan and Juventus in race to sign Villarreal starlet MusacchioLiverpool FC news from across the web [LNB] Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson, Andy Carroll Places: Liverpool
