Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Liverpool Back In For Riera?

Liverpool have reportedly revived their interest in Espanyol winger Albert Riera.

Having had to loan Argentine midfielder Sebastian Leto to Olympiakos for two years after being he was denied a work permit, Liverpool are said to have reactivated their interest in a player with whom they were linked earlier this summer.

The Reds are now being linked with a new offer for Espanyol’s left-winger Albert Riera.

Benitez’s plans to play Leto more this season have foundered among the Home Office’s bureaucratic red tape, forcing the Spanish tactician to revise his thinking.

And with Leto unavailable to him he is ready to make an enhanced offer the Spain international Riera, according to Sport.

Liverpool had an earlier bid for the 26-year-old one-time Manchester City loanee rejected by Espanyol.

But a deal could be possible now, with Riera himself reportedly keen on an Anfield switch.

He is reported in the Spanish press as saying: "I listen to the news.

"To play in Liverpool is very attractive but also now I am very motivated in Espanyol."

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