Nick Barmby's dream move to Liverpool has been overshadowed by the news that club captain Jamie Redknapp will be out until Christmas.

Barmby completed his Anfield medical yesterday, but the club have revealed that next week Redknapp will undergo knee surgery that could sideline him for five months.

Coming on the day that £6 million Barmby checked into Anfield, the loss of Redknapp is a bitter blow for boss Gerard Houllier.

St Johnstone defender Alan Kernaghan is to meet with manager Sandy Clark in an attempt to thrash out his future at the club.

The former Republic of Ireland international had not played a competitive game since last November before last week's friendly win over Norwich, but Kernaghan insists he wants to remain at McDiarmid Park, providing a deal beneficial for both parties can be struck.

Cork City hope to announce the appointment of a new manager within 48 hours and top of their wanted list is Billy Stark, former Celtic midfielder and assistant coach for three seasons at Parkhead under Tommy Burns. Stark turned down an offer from Cork at the weekend, but Cork will make another approach before filling the vacancy.

They have three others on their shortlist: Mike Hennigan, former coach to Leeds Utd and Sheffield Wednesday, Neil Thompson, former manager of York City, and Derek Mountfield, former Everton defender.

Cork were left without a manager when Colin Murphy walked out after just a few weeks in the job to join the coaching staff at Leicester City.

Under-21 international Ger Crossley has signed for Premier Division club Galway United it was confirmed by the club yesterday.