I don't know, journalists love the transfer window. Since we're not in the Champions League then we can't attract the bigger players in his place so Dempsey is a realistic target for us and if Dempsey wants out then it's possible. Apparently he does want out but wants Champions League football. And if that's the case then screw him. I can't see many top CL clubs coming in for him and while he's busy waiting we could get someone better in his place, and by the time he reconsiders his options it'll be too late to join us and he'll just have to be happy with Everton. 
Having said that though, all players want to play Champions League football so that might just be a wish rather than a demand. If it's more of a demand though then we can expect to have to offer higher wages, which would be another reason to go elsewhere.
I wouldn't mind Dempsey though, he's a good player and he has a lot of experience. Plus him being American will help with our fan base over in America.
EDIT:
Also, yesterday Liverpool made a surprise signing, Oussama Assaidi. No one expected it, there were no rumours, no "reliable sources" talking about it or anything. He's 24 and came from the Dutch league.
We have our very own Osama!

Having said that though, all players want to play Champions League football so that might just be a wish rather than a demand. If it's more of a demand though then we can expect to have to offer higher wages, which would be another reason to go elsewhere.
I wouldn't mind Dempsey though, he's a good player and he has a lot of experience. Plus him being American will help with our fan base over in America.
EDIT:
Also, yesterday Liverpool made a surprise signing, Oussama Assaidi. No one expected it, there were no rumours, no "reliable sources" talking about it or anything. He's 24 and came from the Dutch league.
We have our very own Osama!
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