Liverpool attacker Craig Bellamy sees Swansea City midfielder Joe Allen as an ideal addition.

Allen has been linked with the Reds after the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as new manager.

"On the Wales front, I'd have to go with Swansea's Joe Allen," he told reporters.

"He's special. He has made so many key plays for Swansea last season and I would be shocked if Liverpool did not go for him this summer.

"He's a Brendan Rodgers player, he fits Liverpool to a tee. If Liverpool are able to secure him, they will have a real gem of a player."