Carroll's future remains uncertain

Andy Carroll's future at Liverpool seems increasingly uncertain despite the Reds rejecting a bid by former club Newcastle to take back the striker on loan.

The Magpies confirmed on Sunday that they had made an offer for the England international to go back to the north east, initially for a temporary spell.

While that was flatly turned down, Press Association Sport understands the Merseysiders would entertain offers for a permanent transfer of their £35million British record signing.

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