 After the tournament, Liverpool wished to sign both players, although Tansey declined Liverpool's contract offer as he stated he wished to develop playing first-team football, as opposed to playing in Liverpool's youth side on a weekly basis.He was also strongly linked with a move to Charlton Athletic, but eventually signed a new two-year deal with Stockport in August 2007.He made 16 appearances for the club during the 2007–08 season, before joining Conference National side Altrincham on loan in March 2008.