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Liverpool FC transfer speculation today sees Brendan Rodgers given a boost in the chase for Barcelona defender Martin Montoya after he turned down the Spanish club’s latest contract offer.

Montoya, who was reportedly subject of an offer from the Reds during the January transfer window, has been locked in negotiations with Barca over an extension to his current deal.

And amid talk that Liverpool will make a new bid to land him at the end of the season, Montoya is believed to have snubbed the Catalan club’s latest attempts to sign him up for the future.

Liverpool have also been linked today with a move for Porto's Fernando.

The Brazilian has been on both Everton and Liverpool's radar for sometime, however, he was expected to sign for Manchester City on deadline day in January but the move broke down.

Fresh reports today suggest the midfielder is to run down his contract, which ends in June, and decide between Liverpool and Manchester City - with the Reds' qualification to the Champions League proving a key factor.

Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Swansea's Michu with Brendan Rodgers reportedly a long-time admirer of the striker.

The Spaniard was the talk of the top flight 12 months ago, as the relatively unknown quantity from Rayo Vallecano bagged 18 goals in 35 league appearances during his debut season in England.

Meanwhile, Toni Kroos has taken to Facebook to downplay speculation about a move to Liverpool or Manchester United and claims he is more than happy at Bayern Munich.

The German international was reportedly close to moving before January transfer window closed but the transfer failed to materialise.