Chamakh in Liverpool talks as Atletico star Rodriguez edges closer to Anfield

06 January 2010 13:32
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh's representatives held talks with Liverpool yesterday over signing a pre-contract agreement.[LNB]The Morocco ace is available on a free transfer at the end of the season and Rafa Benitez is ready to act quickly to tie up the deal.[LNB]Atletico Madrid's Maxi Rodriguez is expected to agree terms with Liverpool over the next 24 hours.[LNB] Agreement: Chamakh[LNB] Olympiakos have been rebuffed over an inquiry for Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun but will return with an offer for his team-mate Albert Riera.[LNB]The Greek side have offered around £5million and wages of £40,000 aweek tax free for Israeli Benayoun but Liverpool manager Rafa Benitezwill not sell. He may be swayed on Riera, who has failed to capitaliseon a good first season at Anfield.[LNB] Targets: Benayoun and Riera[LNB]Andrea Dossena is on the verge of completing his £4.5m transfer toNapoli but his agent says the four-and-a-half-year deal has been heldup by the weather.[LNB]'He can't leave Liverpool because of the snow,' said Roberto La Floria. [LNB]Meanwhile, misfit striker Andriy Voronin is expected to join Dinamo Moscow for £1.5m.[LNB] Treadmill toughens for Torres as striker works overtime in recovery battleEl Nino ready to whip up a storm as frustrated Fernando Torres aims to fire Liverpool back in the huntLIVERPOOL FC

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