Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish wants to bring a British edge to his team.
The Daily Mail says Dalglish is keen to return a strong British identity to the squad.
He wants to bring in around six signings this summer, with Blackburn's Phil Jones, Blackpool's Charlie Adam, Aston Villa's Ashley Young and Stewart Downing and Ipswich's Connor Wickham among his targets.
Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton is also on his shopping list.
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