Jamie Redknapp believes his old club Liverpool are likely to launch a raid for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland in January, suggesting the towering Norwegian is the closest thing to Anfield legend Sami Hyypia.
The aforementioned Sky Sports pundit suggests Hodgson’s close relationship with his former player could aid his endeavours to land Hangeland; a player Redknapp suggests Liverpool are crying out for since the departure of Sami Hyypia in 2009.
Redknapp watched Hangeland’s impressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend and believes Liverpool’s current malaise would certainly be helped if could they call on the Craven Cottage stalwart.
Redknapp told the Daily Mail: “Watching Spurs at Fulham on Saturday, I could not fail to be impressed by Brede Hangeland.
“I’m sure Mark Hughes is bracing himself for a bid from former Fulham manager Roy Hodgson, now he has the Red Sox millions behind him at Anfield.
“The giant Hangeland would be ideal for Liverpool as the Sami Hyypia-type defender they were missing yesterday.”