Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge has emerged as one of the players on Liverpool's transfer window shortlist.
Liverpool have yet to make formal contact with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon over a possible transfer, but it is thought that the 27-year-old is one of a number of left-backs being closely monitored by the club.
Although Chelsea are unlikely to want to sell the former Southampton full-back to a top-four rival, Bridge could angle for a move away from Stamford Bridge as he sees himself as second choice behind Ashley Cole.
Despite playing the last two matches against Fulham and Newcastle, Bridge has spent more time on the sidelines since the arrival of Cole 18 months ago.
His prospects at Chelsea have further been given a setback with Serbia international Branislav Ivanovic of Lokomotiv Moscow closing in on a £10 million move to west London.
Ivanovic can operate anywhere along the back line and, while he has spent more time on the right, has indicated that he prefers to play on the left.
Bridge has already spent time away from Stamford Bridge following a four-month loan spell at Fulham at the end of last season.
He has also attracted the attention of Tottenham in the past but Bridge could see Liverpool as the club to reignite his career and a chance to return to regular first-team action.
A move could also aid his chances of adding to his 27 international caps with Fabio Capello to officially take over the England reins on Monday.
Liverpool have yet to make formal contact with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon over a possible transfer, but it is thought that the 27-year-old is one of a number of left-backs being closely monitored by the club.
Although Chelsea are unlikely to want to sell the former Southampton full-back to a top-four rival, Bridge could angle for a move away from Stamford Bridge as he sees himself as second choice behind Ashley Cole.
Despite playing the last two matches against Fulham and Newcastle, Bridge has spent more time on the sidelines since the arrival of Cole 18 months ago.
His prospects at Chelsea have further been given a setback with Serbia international Branislav Ivanovic of Lokomotiv Moscow closing in on a £10 million move to west London.
Ivanovic can operate anywhere along the back line and, while he has spent more time on the right, has indicated that he prefers to play on the left.
Bridge has already spent time away from Stamford Bridge following a four-month loan spell at Fulham at the end of last season.
He has also attracted the attention of Tottenham in the past but Bridge could see Liverpool as the club to reignite his career and a chance to return to regular first-team action.
A move could also aid his chances of adding to his 27 international caps with Fabio Capello to officially take over the England reins on Monday.
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