Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is eyeing Lorik Cana, Marseille's highly-rated captain, as a replacement for Xabi Alonso.
It follows news earlier this week that Juventus are believed to be considering returning to Liverpool for the second successive summer in an effort to tempt midfield playmaker Alonso to swap the Premier League for Serie A.
According to reports, Benitez has been in contact with former Liverpool player Boudewijn Zenden over Cana's credentials and the Dutchman's signs have been positive.
Albanian international Cana would cost in the region of £10 million - Benitez has been told that Liverpool need to sell before buying - and has won plaudits in France this season as Marseille look to secure the title.
Cana certainly has grit. Last week he escaped with a one-match ban after being sent off following an ugly skirmish with Lorient's Arnaud Le Lan in last weekend's Ligue 1 match between the two sides.
The two players fought on the ground after disputing a throw-in in the 88th minute of the game and Cana was seen clenching his fist, giving the impression he was going to punch Le Lan.
It follows news earlier this week that Juventus are believed to be considering returning to Liverpool for the second successive summer in an effort to tempt midfield playmaker Alonso to swap the Premier League for Serie A.
According to reports, Benitez has been in contact with former Liverpool player Boudewijn Zenden over Cana's credentials and the Dutchman's signs have been positive.
Albanian international Cana would cost in the region of £10 million - Benitez has been told that Liverpool need to sell before buying - and has won plaudits in France this season as Marseille look to secure the title.
Cana certainly has grit. Last week he escaped with a one-match ban after being sent off following an ugly skirmish with Lorient's Arnaud Le Lan in last weekend's Ligue 1 match between the two sides.
The two players fought on the ground after disputing a throw-in in the 88th minute of the game and Cana was seen clenching his fist, giving the impression he was going to punch Le Lan.
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