Rafa Benitez is believed to be considering a move for Celta Vigo's Diego Placente if Liverpool fail in attempts to sign Gabriel Heinze.
The Reds are waiting on further developments in the Heinze saga, which is likely to step up a pace next week when the Argentinian returns to Old Trafford for pre-season training.
It could be a long drawn out affair if Manchester United stick by their original stance of insisting Heinze won't be allowed to move to Anfield, leaving Liverpool thinking about possible alternatives.
Heinze's fellow Argentinian Placente is one option, with Benitez understood to be a big fan of the former Bayer Leverkusen defender.
The 30-year-old, who has played against the Reds in the Champions League, is understood to be seeking a move after Celta Vigo's relegation from La Liga.
