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LIVERPOOL FC have received an approach from Bolton Wanderers to sign Jay Spearing on a season-long loan.

The 23-year-old Academy graduate failed to make the 18-man squad for the Reds' defeat to West Brom on Saturday and faces an uncertain future at Anfield.

If Spearing voices a desire to link up with Owen Coyle at the Reebok Stadium then manager Brendan Rodgers is unlikely to stand in his way.

Coyle is desperate to boost his midfield options and has identified Spearing as the perfect addition to his Championship side, who were beaten 2-0 by Burnley on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's hopes of completing season-long loan deals for Nuri Sahin and Cristian Tello look set to be dashed.

The Reds appear to have lost out to Arsenal in the battle to secure the services of Real Madrid midfielder Sahin.

Reports in Spain suggest the 23-year-old Turkey international has been lured to the Emirates by the promise of Champions League football this season.

Rodgers also had his sights set on Barcelona wide man Cristian Tello who was expected to leave the Nou Camp this summer.

However, Tello is now part of new boss Tito Vilanova's plans. He was handed a start in last night's opening league game against Real Sociedad and starred in Barca's 5-1 victory.