Liverpool will attempt the impossible and try to prise Leighton Baines from crosstown rivals Everton.
The Reds have been stung into action after Arsenal expressed their interest in the England left back with a view to placing a bid for the player who was the best in his position in the Premier League last season. Manager Kenny Dalglish is desperate to sign a left back with Fabio Aurelio's continual injury problems a cause for concern and the lack of a senior back up option at the club. Glen Johnson performed admirably when called upon last campaign but Dalglish would prefer him to play in his natural position on the other side of the defence.
This has led to the interest in Baines though in an effort to keep relations between the two Merseyside club's cordial, the men from Anfield initially disregarded the option of making an approach knowing the answer would be an emphatic no. However, the Gunners interest - which has supplanted their desire to sign his Baines Goodison Park team mate Phil Jagielka - has prompted a change of heart.
Even so, it seems inconceivable that Everton would let one of their prized assets move across Stanley Park unless a truly jaw-dropping amount of money was on the table. Arsenal, it would appear, are still in the box seat should the Toffees decide to sell.
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