Brendan Rodgers agrees deal to become new Liverpool manager

***Brendan Rodgers (pictured) has agreed a deal to become the new manager of Liverpool Football Club.****The 39-year-old will sign a three-year contract at Anfield and his appointment is likely to be officially confirmed within 24 hours.**Liverpool will pay Swansea City between £4m and £5m in compensation to secure the Northern Irishman's services.*** *Liverpool sacked former manager Kenny Dalglish on 16 May after finishing eighth in the Premier League.**The Reds were 17 points away from a Champions League qualification spot, but won the League Cup and reached the FA Cup final