Liverpool will have a second opportunity to land Holland international Eljero Elia after the winger made it clear that he would be leaving Juventus at the end of the season.
The skilful winger was on the radar of Liverpool back in the summer of 2011 when it was clear that he would be leaving German side Hamburg but there were no official moves for the 25-year-old.
Talksport has reported that Liverpool was interested in the midfielder but he instead made the decision to join Juventus where he has struggled to make an impression in the first team.
Should Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish hold some interest in Elia then it is quite clear that he would be available in the summer after revealing how unhappy he is with life at Juventus.
"I want to leave Juventus. I want to enjoy playing football again. I remained quiet all year and was always positive towards the club and the team, but I never got a chance to prove my worth," Eliarevealed to Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad.
"I didn't play much and consequently miss out on Euro 2012. It's fair to say this season has been a failure. It's really hurt me, but I've become stronger mentally.
"I'm 25 now and I still have a long career ahead of me. I came from far, but I will have to start all over again."
Juventus have been in superb form all season, clinching the Serie A title without losing a single game all season but Elia has made just two appearances in the league campaign.
The winger is no stranger to international football having made 26 appearances for Holland and appearing in the 2010 World Cup final where he came on for Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt.
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