Sunday, January 13, 2008

Liverpool Set To Sign Garay?

Liverpool could be set to make their second signing in quick succession, in the form of Racing Santander defender Ezequiel Garay.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has identified his defence as the area that most needs strengthening, and only yesterday completed the signature of Zenith St Petersburg’s Slovakian stopper Martin Skrtel.

Acording to Radio Marca, Benitez has now set his sights on Argentine centre back Garay.

The defender signed for Racing Santander in 2005 from Newell’s Old Boys and has since established himself as a key member of the team.

The 21-year-old recently won his first cap for his country in Argentina’s friendly with Norway in August, and is regarded as a future regular for Los Gauchos.

Garay, who can also play at right back, is well known for his free-kick ability, scoring from a number of set-pieces for Racing.

Italian giants Juventus are also said to be very interested, however it seems that Liverpool have won the race after offering young midfielder Lucas Leiva as part of the deal.

Lucas has struggled to find space at Anfield, given the presence of Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano, although it is unclear whether the Brazilian will move on loan or in a permanent transfer.

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