Liverpool are hoping to once again raid Newcastle in order to bolster their squad after learning that Lucas Leiva will be ruled out of action for the rest of the season.
The Reds signed Andy Carroll last January and then Jose Enrique in the summer, while this transfer window they are being linked with a move for defensive midfielder Cheick Tiote.
Kenny Dalglish watched his side lose away at Fulham on Monday night, the first game without Lucas, while stand-in Jay Spearing received a red-card and will now face a three game ban.
Lucas had been in outstanding form for Liverpool over the last 18 months and it seems as though his presence will be missed in the heart of the Liverpool midfield.
With Steven Gerrard also ruled out for a number of weeks, Liverpool are suddenly looking short of options in midfield and could now move for one of Newcastle's stand out performers.
Tiote has been a revelation ever since arriving on Tyneside and Liverpool are known to be admirers of the midfielder after being suitably impressed with his performances.
Alan Pardew would certainly not want to let the midfielder leave but he is worried that a significant offer would be enough to persuade Mike Ashley to part with the Ivory Coast international.
It is believed that Liverpool are ready to offer as much as £20million for the midfield enforcer who is currently contracted to Newcastle until 2017.
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