Liverpool vice-captain Agger looks to Gerrard for guidance

The centre-back has succeeded the recently retired Jamie Carragher as the club's new vice-captain, and says he will look to the current skipper as an example to follow

Daniel Agger has hailed the influence of Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard and says he will follow the midfielder's example after being made vice-captain.

The centre-back, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks, succeeded the recently retired Jamie Carragher for the new season, while goalkeeper Pepe Reina joined Napoli on loan.

And Agger is aware of the responsibilities that come with the armband, and sees Gerrard as the perfect inspiration to follow.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger’s agent won’t rule out Barcelona move

Daniel Agger’s agent left the possibility of a move to Barcelona very much open after Liverpool rejected an offer from the Spanish champions.

The Denmark international has been linked with a transfer to Camp Nou as the Catalan giants seek to bolster their defensive options.

The Reds have rejected an opening bid, believed to be in the region of £15m, for their recently appointed vice-captain.

In a carefully worded statement, Agger’s agent Per Steffensen put the ball very much in Liverpool’s court.

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FC Barcelona News: 9 August 2013: Daniel Agger Bid Rejected, Barca "Wasting Time" With David Luiz

Barcelona have reportedly had a bid for Liverpool defender Daniel Agger rejected, while Jose Mourinho has supposedly told Barca that they are "wasting their time" with their pursuit of David Luiz

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Speaking in a press conference in Malaysia, the midfielder said: "My dream is to play here. I’ve never thought about leaving. I am at the best club." United responded on Wednesday afternoon when a spokesman said: "We appreciate Cesc is a contracted player at Barcelona and completely respect everything Cesc has said today."

Liverpool reject £15m move from Barcelona for Daniel Agger

Agger is fast finding himself a sub-plot to the Luis Suarez saga as Liverpool’s preparations for the new season threaten to unravel.

Liverpool are understood to have received an official bid for Agger - – who, like Suarez, also missed last night’s friendly with Valerenga – from Barcelona in the region of £15m after the Spaniards identified him as their first choice.

It was rejected, but Liverpool are braced for a renewed offer and £25m would test their resolve.

Liverpool owner Henry insists Suarez is not for sale

Liverpool owner John W Henry has insisted the club has no intention of selling Luis Suarez, the Daily Mirror has reported.

Henry was speaking at a meeting of the Liverpool Supporters Club in Oslo, ahead of the Reds’ friendly with Valarenga on Wednesday evening, and also confirmed neither he nor his business partner, Tom Werner, were considering selling the club.

Barcelona considering bid for Man City skipper Kompany

Barcelona will approach Manchester City for their captain, Vincent Kompany, if they are frustrated in their attempts to sign either Daniel Agger from Liverpool or Chelsea’s David Luiz, ESPN has reported.

The Catalans are particularly keen on Brazil international Luiz, and are of the belief that new Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has his doubts regarding the centre-back. Barca will look to exploit Mourinho’s concerns by moving for Luiz but if they are priced out of the transfer, have lined up Agger as an alternative.