The Reds have reportedly turned their gaze southwards as they seek a solution to their much-discussed lack of width.
As January draws ever nearer, the Daily Mail claims that Liverpool are hatching a plan to sign highly rated wing-back Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.
The Reds sit top of the Premier League table heading into the festive period, and yet there are concerns over the depth of quality they possess - particularly where the flanks are concerned.
Andrea Dossena, the left-back who arrived from Udinese in the summer, has been heavily linked with an immediate return to Italy after a very disappointing start to his Anfield career.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the pitch, Alvaro Arbeloa has gone unchallenged as Rafael Benitez's first choice. Nevertheless, pundits have begun to ask questions about the Spanish international's attacking prowess.
Johnson would certainly go some way towards invigorating the Merseysiders' right side, should Benitez and co succeed in luring the 24-year-old away from Fratton Park.
The England star, who left Chelsea in 2007 after an indifferent four-year stay, is finally delivering on the immense promise he showed as a teenager at West Ham United.
Tottenham Hotspur have been regularly linked with Johnson since Harry Redknapp departed Pompey to take the reins at White Hart Lane. However, it seems 'Arry has now set his sights on Espanyol's Steve Finnan - an ex-Red, interestingly enough.
As January draws ever nearer, the Daily Mail claims that Liverpool are hatching a plan to sign highly rated wing-back Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.
The Reds sit top of the Premier League table heading into the festive period, and yet there are concerns over the depth of quality they possess - particularly where the flanks are concerned.
Andrea Dossena, the left-back who arrived from Udinese in the summer, has been heavily linked with an immediate return to Italy after a very disappointing start to his Anfield career.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the pitch, Alvaro Arbeloa has gone unchallenged as Rafael Benitez's first choice. Nevertheless, pundits have begun to ask questions about the Spanish international's attacking prowess.
Johnson would certainly go some way towards invigorating the Merseysiders' right side, should Benitez and co succeed in luring the 24-year-old away from Fratton Park.
The England star, who left Chelsea in 2007 after an indifferent four-year stay, is finally delivering on the immense promise he showed as a teenager at West Ham United.
Tottenham Hotspur have been regularly linked with Johnson since Harry Redknapp departed Pompey to take the reins at White Hart Lane. However, it seems 'Arry has now set his sights on Espanyol's Steve Finnan - an ex-Red, interestingly enough.
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