It has been revealed that Liverpool are being encouraged in their pursuit of Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta.
The Sun claim that Amorebieta is a target for Liverpool.
The Venezuelan, now age 27, has a £26million release clause but could be available for a knockdown £12m.
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is under pressure to find a new centre-half with Dan Agger and Martin Skrtel both attracting big club interest.