Daniel Agger is a target for AC Milan after his pay talks with Liverpool stalled.
The Denmark centre-half is adamant he wants to double his £35,000 wages. And with his current deal set to run out in less than 18 months, Liverpool will sell Agger in January rather than risk losing him in a cut-price transfer at the end of the season.
Negotiations are continuing, but the Anfield board feel they cannot sanction such a massive contract for a defender who may not even be first choice when Martin Skrtel returns from injury.
And that has aroused Milan’s interest. They are struggling in defence with Philippe Senderos proving a spectacular flop at the San Siro since he signed from Arsenal in the summer.
Milan believe they can get Agger for £8million, which would represent a £3million profit for Liverpool on a player they signed from Brondby two years ago.
Heinze, unhappy time at the Bernabeu
Liverpool could then turn to former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze, who joined Real Madrid just over a year ago. The former Anfield target has had an unhappy time at the Bernabeu, leading to speculation he will be sold.
Liverpool were willing to pay around £8million when he was leaving Old Trafford, but would only fork out half that now.