Liverpool Transfer News: Tom Ince Move "Unlikely"

By Joseph Dempsey / January 31, 2013

BBC. The youngster, who began his career as a youth-team player at Liverpool, has been linked with a return to Anfield this month, but manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled it out as "unlikely". Rodgers was hoping to add to the capture of Philippe Coutinho from Inter Milan and Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea, but it appears as though his transfer business has ended in the current window. "Ince was one where we could have made a deal but it looks like it's a bit complicated," he said.

"I don't think there will be any more coming in now."

Speaking after the 2-2 draw at Arsenal, Rodgers added:

"It will be difficult . It is also about affordability as well. "If Tom stays at Blackpool it doesn't mean he will never come to Liverpool but in this window it looks like it will be a difficult one."

Meanwhile, Reading manager Brian McDermott has also ruled out making a move for the winger, having also made an offer for the player previously.

"We might have one more possible deal tomorrow but it won't be Thomas Ince. I think he will be staying at Blackpool."

Brendan Rodgers is happy with what he has at Anfield in the meantime, and spoke of his delight at landing Coutinho from Inter Milan this week.

"We've had a great window by bringing in Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge. "We're delighted to have got Coutinho. I love players who can make a difference at the top end of the field and he can. I have known him since he was 15 coming through in Brazil. "He is a wonderful talent and a great technician with pace and power. He is flexible and in midfield he can play in that central zone or off the sides. "The owners have been brilliant and very supportive. Daniel Sturridge has been absolutely fantastic for us since coming in and with Coutinho arriving we have another young player who has also got great experience. "It is a real coup for us because Inter Milan did not want to sell him but he wanted to come here."

It was reported earlier in the month that Blackpool were so reluctant to sell Ince that they actively refused to answer any of Brendan Rogers phone calls. The Seasiders employed similar tactics when Liverpool came in for Charlie Adam two years ago, forcing the Scottish international to stay for a further six months. Though Rodgers may not have got his man this time, fans will be hoping that he - much like he did with Charlie Adam - will sign him eventually.