Thursday, April 16, 2009

Liverpool To Beat Lazio To Mauro Zarate Deal

Liverpool are ready to approach Al-Sadd for Mauro Zarate as Lazio squander time in sealing a permanent move for him.

The Argentinean striker is only on loan at the Roman club, but president Claudio Lotito has not moved to sign him on a permanent deal from the Qatar-based club. Al-Sadd have already warned the Aquile that they would listen to other offers if the Serie A side failed to act swiftly.

The Sun claims Liverpool are ready to trade with the Arabs in an attempt to lure Zarate to Anfield, and leave Lotito red-faced and empty-handed. Reports from England suggest Reds' manager Rafael Benitez is keen on 'The Zarate Kid', who is seen as an ideal partner for Fernando Torres up front.

The striker has already had a spell in the Premier League when he was on loan at Birmingham City. Zarate has bagged 11 goals in 30 games in Serie A this season. Liverpool will have to wait further though as Lazio have first rights to sign him on a permanent deal.

The Anfield club are likely to continue monitoring the situation between Lazio and the Arabs as the transfer market approaches.

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