Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear has revealed he attempted to sign Sami Hyypia from Liverpool, but to no avail.
The Finnish centre-back has been at Anfield since 1999 and is regarded as one of the club's greatest ever defenders. In recent seasons, however, his starting chances have been lessened by the emergence of Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel.
Nevertheless, Rafael Benitez clearly still sees the 35-year-old as a valuable commodity, as the Toon are now turning their gaze elsewhere as they seek a wise head for their fragile defence.
Kinnear told Sky Sports, "I tried for one centre-half, but got knocked back. Liverpool weren't prepared to let Hyypia out.
"I want to get somebody with experience because of the position we are in. We have a very young back four and I just want somebody who is a good organiser."
Sunderland have also been linked with Hyypia, but they are unlikely to pursue their interest following the arrival of Tal Ben-Haim from Manchester City.
The Finnish centre-back has been at Anfield since 1999 and is regarded as one of the club's greatest ever defenders. In recent seasons, however, his starting chances have been lessened by the emergence of Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel.
Nevertheless, Rafael Benitez clearly still sees the 35-year-old as a valuable commodity, as the Toon are now turning their gaze elsewhere as they seek a wise head for their fragile defence.
Kinnear told Sky Sports, "I tried for one centre-half, but got knocked back. Liverpool weren't prepared to let Hyypia out.
"I want to get somebody with experience because of the position we are in. We have a very young back four and I just want somebody who is a good organiser."
Sunderland have also been linked with Hyypia, but they are unlikely to pursue their interest following the arrival of Tal Ben-Haim from Manchester City.
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