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Martin Skrtel has admitted he may be forced to consider his Liverpool future as Reds boss Brendan Rodgers looks to strengthen his defence this summer.

Skrtel has found himself out of favour at Anfield in recent months, losing his place to Jamie Carragher in January after an indifferent run of form.

The Slovakian was on the receiving end of some veiled criticism from his manager following the shock FA Cup defeat to Oldham, and started just two Premier League games since that loss.

Skrtel signed a new long-term contract with the club back in August, having been the subject of strong interest from Manchester City throughout last summer, but in an interview given in his homeland, the 28-year-old revealed he would consider offers from other clubs, should they arrive, this summer.

He said: ‘I have not had any specific offers. But if some should come and they interest me, I would probably consider it seriously.

“The club has the biggest say in this in any case, because they have the right for it with me being contracted.

“I am not saying that I want to leave at any cost. I feel sorry for what happened in this season. But I have been here for five-and-a-half years and I have built a position here.”

Skrtel admitted last season had been the most difficult of his Liverpool career so far, adding: “It was one of the worst seasons in my career and certainly the worst during my time at Liverpool.

“After the game at Manchester United (in January), the coach decided he wanted to change the team and justified to me that we lacked the organization and defensive leadership personality. That was Carragher.

“Obviously I was not happy, it bugged me. On the other hand, I realise that only 11 can play and the eleven the coach chooses now is without me. I decided to add even more in training, so I was ready for a chance to show that I belong on the field, and not on the pitch.”

Rodgers, for his part, has been steadfast in his proclamations, publicly at least, that Skrtel is not for sale at Anfield. The Ulsterman, though, remains keen to sign at least two central defenders this summer, with Carragher having retired, and with Sebastian Coates also out of favour.

Schalke’s Kyriakos Papadopoulos and Manchester City’s Kolo Toure are both serious targets, and Rodgers is confident of landing both in the next few weeks. Toby Alderweireld of Ajax is another possibility, whilst a deal for Sporting Lisbon youngster Tiago Illori is also likely.

Rodgers is also considering a move for Lille left back Lucas Digne.