Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool considering move for Birmingham defender Roger Johnson
Roger Johnson has emerged as a target for Liverpool after director of football Damien Comolli ran the rule over Birmingham City's centre back. [LNB]Kenny Dalglish is in the market for a defender this summer and Johnson, who was recently called up to the provisional England squad, is nearing the end of a second impressive season at St Andrew's. [LNB]The 27-year-old, who has only one year remaining on his contract after signing from Cardiff for ?5million in 2009, is refusing to talk about contracts until Birmingham's Barclays Premier League future is secured. Coincidentally, City face Liverpool on Saturday. [LNB] Wanted man: Johnson (left) is being eyed by Liverpool boss Dalglish[LNB]Meanwhile, coach Steve Clarke is ready to commit his future to Liverpool in the latest hint that Dalglish will soon be permanently appointed manager. [LNB]The club are expected to offer Clarke a three-year deal at the end of the season to continue as Dalglish's assistant. Talks between Fenway Sports Group and the pair are ongoing. Losing Larsson on a free will cost Birmingham ?15m, warns RidgewellI have a dream! Kop flop Gonzalez admits he wants to join Man United McLeish full of praise for Larsson as winger weighs up leaving BirminghamAll the latest Birmingham news, features and opinionAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Roger Johnson Places: Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, United Kingdom
