Steven Gerrard taps Ruddy for Liverpool's Reina?

John Ruddy may be fancing a move to Liverpool after a chance encounter with England captain Steven Gerrard at a Dubai hotel.

The Norwich keeper, one of two uncapped players in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man squad, was pleasantly surprised to bump into the Liverpool star.

The Sun (https://bit.ly/MdcjBl) reported in an exclusive report that Ruddy says Stevie G congratulated him on the England call-up.

“Stevie was nice enough to come up and congratulate me. I was setting up a sunbed and did not initially see him.

“He came up behind me and said ‘congratulations’ and shook my hand. It was really nice of him. He was there with his missus. I was really grateful for that," the Sun's report said, adding that Ruddy, 25, jetted off to the Middle East with his fiancée Laura after being named in England’s Euro 2012 line-up.

However, speculation is now rife that with Liverpool's current goalkeeper Pepe Reina's performance under fire, Gerrard may well have tapped up Ruddy for Anfield.

The Norwich keeper is one of the unsung stars of the Premier League season and played a massive part in Norwich's fine showing and keeping them well away from the relegation battle.

Reina does not have the unequivocal support of all at Liverpool and may be part of n ensuing clear-up, depending on who the new manager is.

Which means a fine Ruddy showing at the Euros could pave the way for a Liverpool opening.
 

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Liverpool chase Guardiola to replace Dalglish


Liverpool will make an approach to former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola to replace Kenny Dalglish, according to an exclusive report in The Sun (https://bit.ly/JO41zK).

The latest move comes on the back of reports that Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers had turned down the job.

Other names being touted include Wigan’s Roberto Martinez and former Chelsea man Andre Villad-Boas.

The Sun reports that Fenway Sports Group, owners of Liverpool feel it would be a huge mistake not even to sound him out.

Liverpool are keen to get back to title-winning ways and even Newcastle chief Alan Pardew is being linked to Anfield.

Even Rafa Benitez returning is not being ruled as Liverpool fans are going to spend an anxious few weeks finding out the fate of their beloved club.

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