Liverpool drop plans to build new stadium

Liverpool are expected to announce that they plan to stay at Anfield and expand the ground as opposed to building a new stadium on Stanley Park.

The issue over a new stadium has been brought up in recent months, although the plans have recently been overshadowed by Liverpool's search for a new manager, which is certain to be Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers.

It is understood that once the Northern Irishman has put pen to paper, the Merseyside club's American owners will switch their focus to the stadium, where they plan to demolish houses around Anfield in order to extend the famous ground.

"We have been working with the club very closely," the council's assistant director for regeneration Mark Kitts told The Guardian. "And they have said this will accommodate their needs if they stay at Anfield and refurbish the current stadium."

It is thought that the Reds intend to add an extra tier to the ground as well as include more facilities to the main stands and Anfield Road end.