66 and counting............. (part 1)

June may have been a quiet month on the pitch at Liverpool, but off it the rumour mill went into overdrive as a whole host of players from all four corners of the globe were linked with moves to Anfield in the press.

Charlie Adam (Blackpool)

Scotland midfielder Adam has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool since the turn of the year after an impressive campaign in the top flight with Blackpool.

Jose Enrique (Newcastle)

Since April, Enrique has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield, however the Spaniard remains at Newcastle with manager Alan Pardew keen to keep hold of the left-back.

Moussa Sissoko (Toulouse)

No relation to former Reds midfielder Momo, the French midfielder is also a reported target for Lyon, Newcastle and Inter Milan.

Gary Cahill (Bolton)

One of the best young centre-backs in the country, Cahill is rumoured to be set to leave the Reebok this summer. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all said to be interested in the former Aston Villa defender.

Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli)

Linked with a move to the Reds since 2009, the Argentine has again been touted with a move to the club this summer. However, big-spending Man City are also said to be interested in the Napoli player.

Sylvain Marveaux (Rennes)

Heavily tipped to join Liverpool in the press, the French winger eventually signed for Newcastle United on a free transfer.

Yann M'Vila (Rennes)

Yann M'Vila was a reported target for the Reds back in January. It's alleged the Frenchman, dubbed the 'new Patrick Vieira', is still on the Liverpool radar.

Jeffren Suarez (Barcelona)

First linked with a move to Anfield in March, the Barcelona man was again mentioned in connection with the Reds after he turned down a move to Italian club Udinese this summer.

Aly Cissokho (Lyon)

Back in April it was reported that the Frenchman would be open to a move to the Premier League. Manchester United, Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool have since all been mentioned with a move for the ex-Porto player.

Gervinho (Lille)

The Reds, Newcastle and Tottenham have all been mentioned with a swoop for the Ivorian. However, Arsenal appear to be in pole position to sign the player if reports are to be believed.

Adel Taarabt (Queens Park Rangers)

One of the star performers during their promotion to the Premier League, Taarabt was linked with all of the top Premier League sides including the Reds. Shortly after QPR's promotion the Moroccan reportedly suggested that he could be tempted by a move away from Loftus Road.