Rodgers set to be new Liverpool manager

Brendan Rodgers has agreed to become the new manager of Liverpool on a three-year deal, according to reports.

The Northern Irishman, who will leave Swansea City having secured their promotion to the Premier League 12 months ago, emerged as the outstanding candidate in recent days after Wigan manager Roberto Martinez ruled himself out.

The Reds’ American owners FSG have agreed a compensation package worth upwards of £5 million with the Welsh outfit to secure the former Chelsea youth team manager.

Rodgers will be tasked with improving on Liverpool’s disappointing eighth-placed finish under Kenny Dalglish this season, with the Merseyside outfit picking up only five league wins following the turn of the year.

In contrast, Rodgers guided Swansea to an impressive first season in the top flight, including a 1-0 win over Liverpool on the final day of the season.

The 39-year-old was one of a number of targets shortlisted by Liverpool’s owners following Dalglish’s sacking on May 16, with ex-Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas and Martinez the front runners alongside Rodgers.