With Jamie Carragher winding down, and Daniel Agger still prime to picking up injuries, Liverpool could be in the market for another central defender in January, and according to new reports in Italy, the Reds are tracking Udinese defender Mehdi Benatia, and are considering making a 'tempting' offer.
Liverpool manager tried to sign the no-nonsense defender during the summer transfer window, but a deal could not be concluded.
In March - when Kenny Dalglish was at the helm - Udinese president Giampaolo Pozzo confirmed that Liverpool were interested. He told Radio KK:
"Arsenal and Liverpool have contacted me [about Benatia], but there is no mention of a transfer fee. At the end of the season we will see how it goes"
Chelsea and Manchester United are also reportedly interested in the £10m-rated defender, and with Nemanja Vidic injured again, And Rio Ferdinand getting older, Liverpool could face stiff competition for the Benatia's signature.
Central defence may not appear to be Liverpool's immediate priority, but it's arguably an area of the team that needs to be addressed.
Liverpool fans will get to see Benatia in action soon during the club's Europa League double-header with Udinese next month.
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