Rodgers: Ince move unlikely

Manager Brendan Rodgers signed one player and gave up on another on Wednesday night, all while being impressed with the ones he already has at Liverpool.

The Reds confirmed the capture of Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho on a long-term contract just before their 2-2 draw at Arsenal, after which Rodgers conceded a move for Blackpool winger Tom Ince is unlikely to happen before the deadline.

"We could still do the deal it but it looks like that one is a bit too complicated at this stage," said Rodgers. "It's about affordability as well. If Tom stays at Blackpool it doesn't mean he won't join Liverpool at a later stage. Maybe in this window it might be a difficult one for us."

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