Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has defended the club's decision not to bankroll a move for Clint Dempsey last summer.

Tottenham's deadline day signing Clint Dempsey has revealed how a summer of speculation about his future left him close to tears.

Liverpool were reportedly ready to offload Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson or Jose Enrique as they looked to sign Clint Dempsey from Fulham on transfer deadline day.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Clint Dempsey from Fulham in a £6million deal after Spurs beat Liverpool in the race to sign the midfielder.

Tottenham on Friday night were set to complete the signing of Clint Dempsey, after Liverpool failed with a £4million bid for the Fulham midfielder.

Liverpool have lodged a deadline day bid for Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey - but reportedly face competition from Tottenham.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is looking to sign "one or two" attacking players before the transfer window closes.

Fulham have confirmed that Sunderland are keen on beating Liverpool in the race to sign Clint Dempsey before the transfer deadline.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he is looking to bring in more new signings before the transfer window closes.

Clint Dempsey has rejected a deadline day move to Aston Villa - because he wants to join Liverpool.

Liverpool are odds-on favourites to sign Clint Dempsey before the transfer deadline, with the Reds reportedly ready to offer Fulham a £7milliion deal for the midfielder.

With just hours to go until the summer transfer window closes, Liverpool continue to be linked with the likes of Daniel Sturridge, Clint Dempsey, and Theo Walcott. Here's Crunchsports.com's look at five players who have been linked with moves to Anfield as Brendan Rodgers looks t

Liverpool are once again odds-on favourites to win the race to sign Clint Dempsey, with Fulham expecting him to be on the move before the transfer window closes.

Stoke have made a £5million bid for Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, with the Reds ready to sign Clint Dempsey from Fulham as a replacement.

Liverpool are ready to line up deadline day bids for Daniel Sturridge and Clint Dempsey after offloading Andy Carroll.

With just days to go until the summer transfer window closes, the likes of Clint Dempsey, Theo Walcott, and Gaston Ramirez continue to be linked with moves to Liverpool. Here's Crunchsports.com's look at five players who have been linked with moves to Anfield as Brendan Rodg

Liverpool are once again favourites with bookmakers to win the race to sign Clint Dempsey, but the Fulham forward could reportedly be set for talks with Sunderland.

Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey, who is a transfer target for Liverpool, has been backed to join Sunderland this week.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed he is still looking to bring in more signings this week as he continues to be linked with the likes of Gaston Ramirez, Clint Dempsey, and Daniel Sturridge.

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Fulham manager Martin Jol admits he would have preferred Liverpool target Clint Dempsey to continue playing for the club until his future was resolved.

Fulham manager Martin Jol is hoping that the future of Clint Dempsey, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, will be resolved in the next week.

Fulham have made a formal complaint to the Premier League about Liverpool's pursuit of Clint Dempsey.

Fulham have confirmed that Clint Dempsey, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, will miss this weekend's game against Manchester United.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has played down reports linking Charlie Adam with a move away from Anfield.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to offload Charlie Adam and Jay Spearing to free up funds to sign Clint Dempsey from Fulham.

Fulham manager Martin Jol has revealed he is hopeful of keeping Clint Dempsey at the club - despite refusing to play the forward in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Norwich.

Clint Dempsey, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, has said "the truth will come out soon" after Fulham revealed he wants to quit the club.

Fulham manager Martin Jol has confirmed that Clint Dempsey, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, wants to leave Craven Cottage this month.