Liverpool Transfer News: Marco Reus Tweet from Owner John Henry Sparks Rumours

A cryptic tweet from Liverpool owner John W. Henry has ignited rumours that the Fenway Sports Group are looking to purchase Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus for a stint at Anfield.

The Reds were said to be one of many clubs interested in the German international throughout the summer, reported by Liam Prenderville of the Mirror. While no public action was taken to try to sign the player, Henry's recent message will send the minds of supporters racing.

Oddly, Henry tweeted his thoughts on an article detailing why the Earth won't be obliterated by the Higgs boson, before dropping a seemingly out-of-place tweet in about Reus. Here's what Henry had to say:

There's no immediate standout connection between the two comments, but it is suggested Henry's tweet was a tongue-in-cheek poke at the constant requests he receives from Liverpool fans to sign the Dortmund star, per Sam Long of Squawka.

Liverpool spent lavishly over the summer after cashing in on the transfer of Luis Suarez. Nine new faces were brought in to strengthen Brendan Rodgers' squad ahead of the side's first Champions League campaign since 2009-10. Mario Balotelli was confirmed as the club's key attacking signing in the bid to move on from Suarez, a smart choice considering Liverpool's offensive numbers are already being stretched with the injury to Daniel Sturridge, per Dave Kidd of the Mirror.

Reus is certainly the type of player Rodgers likes to utilise. The pacey forward can play on either flank, behind the striker or in a more advanced role. He is accustomed to floating with freedom in order to influence the game and can rapidly launch counter-attacks.

Similar to Raheem Sterling, Rodgers could use Reus in a variation of roles depending on the weaknesses of Liverpool's opposition. It would certainly be exciting to see both stars play in the same team, such is the frightening and relentless incision offered by their play.

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Wanting Reus is simple, but signing him is not. Dortmund have consistently denied their star will be sold and spent the summer indicating he is most likely to extend his stay at the Westfalenstadion.

Club chief Hans-Joachim Watzke was quoted in August, saying, "We have said many times this summer that Reus will not leave," before adding, "There is no possibility that he will play elsewhere. We will try to tie him to our club for longer and we are proceeding with peace of mind that he will renew his deal," per Kicker and via Alex Richards of the Mirror.

Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has also remained vocal about Reus' future. "I can tell you I have a great feeling regarding Marco Reus' future at Borussia Dortmund," he told Deutsche Presseagentur as the transfer window headed toward a conclusion, per Thomas Zocher of Sky Sports. "Marco will definitely be around at our club for quite a while."

BVB may feel they have an obligation to keep Reus at the club after the high-profile departures of Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski over the past two years. Reus is an international superstar and symbol of Dortmund's recent success—a player who worked extremely hard to represent his local club—so there are more than just financial ties to settle before he can move on.

He has scored and provided an assist during the Bundesliga side's first two games this season, per WhoScored.com. While Reus missed Germany's World Cup win through injury, his 16 goals and 13 assists in 30 league matches during last season underline exactly why Henry and others are happy to consider his signing. This is a player who influences a significant number of games in a telling way, much like a certain striker who exited Merseyside during the summer.

Henry may be forced into confirming exactly what he meant by the tweet, but for now, Liverpool fans will welcome the thought of bringing Reus to the club.

Rodgers' team lacked intensity during their European opener with Ludogorets and were fortunate to leave Anfield victorious. The tempo was slow, passes unimaginative and Sterling was forced to overwork himself in possession to try to inject urgency into the team.

Someone of Reus' calibre would be extremely useful on the opposite flank, and unlike the impending threat of the "God particle," could destroy Premier League defences in an instant.