Liverpool are being linked with a surprise swoop for former Everton midfielder Manuel Fernandes.
According to reports in the Mirror, the Merseyside giants are weighting up a bid for the £7 million-rated Portuguese, as new boss Brendan Rodgers looks to strengthen his squad before the start of the new season.
The 26 year-old has earned rave reviews in Turkey, where he currently plays for SuperLig side Besiktas, and now looks like a realistic target for Liverpool.
Fernandes, who enjoyed two loan spells at Everton in 2007 and 2008 respectively, failed to make Paulo Bento's Portugal squad for this summer's European Championships.
The former Valencia and Benfica star is believed to be keen on a return to England, and his valuation and wages are thought to fit perfectly within Liverpool's budget.
Last season Liverpool's midfield was a source of scrutiny, with the likes of Jordan Henderson and Jay Spearing coming in for criticism.
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