Comolli: Liverpool want Suarez and Young

Director of football Damien Comolli has revealed Liverpool were interested in Sunderland striker Darren Bent before his £18m move to Aston Villa.

And the Frenchman identified the Europa League as the club's top priority this season, describing it as 'the shortest and only route back into Europe.'

Comolli also publicly revealed the Reds' interest in Luis Suarez and Ashley Young during this month's transfer window.

In an interview with a French TV station, Comolli emphasised Liverpool's need for an attacking player and more 'speed' as his hunt for new recruits at Anfield continues.

Comolli said: "We thought of him (Bent) but we looked at his profile and thought that he would not be very complementary to Fernando Torres.

"He is a player who is, as the English say, a lone wolf. He needs to play alone in attack."

The Frenchman added: "We are looking for an offensive player because the team is lacking in speed.

"And as far as [Luis] Suarez is concerned, at the moment there is no dialogue with Ajax. He is one of the players we are interested in.

"Will he be available in January? This is another story. For Young, if he is on the market then we will be interested.

"But I don't believe that is the case."

With the Reds languishing just four points off the Premiership relegation zone, Europe is now the club's number one focus.

He said: "The Europa League is our main goal for the season.

"We have already won (the UEFA Cup) three times, and it's important for us to win it again.

"For us it is the shortest route - and perhaps the only route - that takes us back into to Europe next season."

Source: Liverpool Echo

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