Reds set to offer cash for Hammill

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is ready to test Liverpool's resolve to keep winger Adam Hammill with a cash offer, according to reports.

The 21 year-old Scouser is currently on loan at Oakwell and has started the last two games against QPR and Cardiff.

Hammill, who has had previous spells at Championship rivals Southampton and Blackpool, signed a new three-year contract at Anfieldin the summer.

The young livewire says it is his "dream" to play in front of the Kop, but accepts that Rafael Benitez holds the key to his future.

"It's not down to me whether I am good enough to earn a contract here or whether I am good enough to go back to Liverpool," he said.

Sheffield Star, 5 March 2009