Liverpool reject Napoli's Agger loan bid as Rodgers eyes January move for Preston youngster Brownhill



Liverpool have rejected an offer from Napoli to take defender Daniel Agger on loan for the remainder of the season.



Rafael Benitez was keen to be reunited with the Liverpool defender and had hoped to do a short term deal in January.

But Brendan Rodgers is refusing to weaken his squad next month, despite Agger being behind Mamadou Sakho, Kolo Toure and Martin Skrtel at present.



Going nowhere: Daniel Agger (second from left) has struggled to hold down a regular place this season but Liverpool have rejected a loan bid for his services from Napoli

Reds goalkeeper Pepe Reina is currently on a season-long loan with the Italian side, who will face Swansea in the last 32 of the Europa League.

Agger has played just nine times for Liverpool this season after suffering a freak gym accident and was rushed back too soon.

Speaking last month Agger said he was keen to stay at Anfield and fight for his place.

He said: 'Competition is what this club has been about and should always be and that is a good thing because we want to win something.

Reunion: Napoli manager Rafael Benitez had hoped to sign Agger on loan next month

'I'm not the type of player who needs an explanation, I just carry on with my thing and try to do everything to get back into the team.'

Meanwhile Liverpool are keen on Preston’s teenage midfielder Josh Brownhill. The 18-year-old is a former Manchester United trainee but has impressed since making his debut in October.



Fulham are also interested in a move for the teenager.

