Big players want to join “the project” Liverpool

Liverpool will be able to take advantage of their Carling Cup win by signing the best players around Europe, according to the club’s director of football, Damien Comolli.

Comolli told Sky Sports after Sunday’s victory over Cardiff at Wembley that there is already movement towards signing some big players, who believe in “the project” – that Liverpool are on the verge of returning to greatness.

“We already know that there are big players who want to join us next summer because they believe in the project,” he said.

“Everybody in Europe knows what Liverpool football club are trying to do.

“Obviously the fact that we’re back playing in Europe and we’ve won the trophy, it’s all positive things.

“There’s a very positive vibe around the club around Europe. A lot players I know are very interested about joining the project because it’s a very interesting project.”