Coventry City goalkeeper Chris Kirkland could be on his way to Anfield in a £5 million move.

It is thought that Liverpool might move for Kirkland at the end of the season with a deal that could be worth up to £8 million if he gets full international honours.

Kirkland has impressed many people this season when he filled in for the injured Magnus Hedman. Former Sky Blues boss Ron Atkinson has been among those tipping him to go to the top.

Houliier has been looking to strengthen his squad further. Former Leicester number two Pegguy Arphexad currently is Sander Westerveld understudy.

Westerveld has been criticised for his erratic performances, and Liverpool have considered bidding for Newcastle’s Shay Given and West Ham’s Shaka Hislop.

If the move does go through it would make Kirkland the most expensive teenager in Britain.

He is the second keeper to be linked with a big money move away from Coventry City, with Magnus Hedman being touted as a 3.5 million possible replacement for David Seaman at Arsenal.

Meanwhile, John Hartson looks to be no closer to signing at Highfield Road and is likely to play for Wimbledon in their FA Cup replay against Notts County.

The deal has stalled over a Coventry City player’s personal terms with the Dons. It is thought that Cedric Roussel is being swapped as part of the deal.

Wimbledon manager terry Burton said:

"It's to do with the player coming towards us rather than anything else.

"Either something will be resolved on that or Coventry will restructure their offer. Then there might be something possible but at the moment nothing is moving towards that."

One player definitely on the move is 20-year-old midfielder Daire Doyle, who has moved to Kidderminster Harriers after failing to make an impact at Highfield Road.

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