Liverpool Assistant Boss Phil Thompson says that if Liverpool and Leeds United can agree a deal to bring England International Lee Bowyer to Anfield he can be the new Terry McDermott.

McDermott made a name for himself at Liverpool by scoring goals from Midfield and the Liverpool Assistant Boss says that he can see similar qualities in the Leeds United man.

Thompson told Liverpool's official website, Liverpoolfc.tv: "Lee is a player we greatly admire. His football is top class, he scores goals from midfield and that is something we have been missing.

"We see him as being one of the top midfielders in the country.

''At this moment the transfer negotiations are ongoing with Leeds and the necessary people are talking. If a deal can be done then we will be more than happy.

"Lee has always scored goals throughout his career. The way he gets forward and scores goals from midfield is similar to the way Terry McDermott used to play.

''He has a knack of being in the right place at the right time when he gets into the box."