Kenny Dalglish is set to go head-to-head with Roberto Mancini in the battle to sign Inter Milan defender Christian Chivu, according to reports in the Italian media.
The vastly experienced defender is out of contract in the summer and it appears as though the Italian club will not offer him a new deal.
The 31-year-old has been a regular for Inter Milan since moving from Serie A rivals Roma and has played 97 league games in his four year spell with the club.
Chivu has 75 caps for Romania and in his time with Inter Milan has won three league titles, two Coppa Italia's as well as the Champions League in 2010.
Liverpool and Manchester City are both said to be interested in landing the versatile defender and with Chivu being available on a free transfer they may be able to offer substantial wages.
The left-back, who can also operate in the centre of defence, cost Inter £14million back in 2007 but it is believed that he is ready to find a fresh challenge in the Premier League.
Dalglish is not yet happy with his defensive options as the Reds have struggled to keep clean sheets this season. However, Mancini knows the defender well from his time in charge of Inter and could yet attempt to bring Chivu to the Etihad.
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