Rodgers cleared to take trio to Anfield (From Thurrock Gazette)

Rodgers cleared to take trio to Anfield

7:29pm Thursday 31st May 2012 in National Sport © Press Association 2013

Swansea and Liverpool have agreed a compensation package that will see manager Brendan Rodgers and three of his backroom staff move to Anfield.

Rodgers is expected to sign a three-year contract and be unveiled as Liverpool manager at a press conference at Anfield on Friday morning.

A statement on the Swansea website read: "We can today confirm that a compensation package with Liverpool has been agreed for manager Brendan Rodgers and three members of his backroom staff."

It continued: "Both clubs have been in discussions to sort suitable compensation for Brendan along with assistant manager Colin Pascoe, performance analyst Chris Davies and head of sports science and medicine Glen Driscoll.

"The Swans have agreed to allow the backroom trio to join Brendan following discussions between himself and chairman Huw Jenkins.

"The club now starts its search for Brendan's successor.

"That involves looking at a number of chosen candidates who are well suited to provide Swansea City with continuity which we feel is paramount to our ongoing development as a Premier League club.

"We hope to conclude this as soon as possible."

Swansea revealed on Wednesday that the Northern Irishman had informed them of his desire to move to Merseyside, and talks were held on Thursday to agree compensation believed to be in the region of £5million.

As part of those discussions, Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has also agreed to let assistant manager Colin Pascoe, performance analyst Chris Davies and head of sports science and medicine Glen Driscoll join Rodgers.