Source: Daily_Mail
Defour eyes Anfield move as Reds ponder Alonso replacement
Steven Defour has joined Roma's Alberto Aquilani on the list of candidates to replace Xabi Alonso at the heart of Liverpool's midfield and has admitted his interest in an £18m Anfield move.
While Real Madrid have yet to match Liverpool's valuation on Alonso, Defour, 21, said: 'I have an agreement with Standard Liege that I could go to a top club, and Liverpool fit the bill.'
Defour, who is under contract until 2013, is also wanted by Real Madrid should they fail to prise Alonso away from Anfield.
'Steven's name has been mentioned not only at Real Madrid, but also at Liverpool - they are looking at him too,' said the player's agent, Paul Stefani.
'Normally he would stay for another year, but nobody could say no to clubs like those - and Liege would not stand in his way.'
Everton, Arsenal and Aston Villa have previously shown interest in the promising playmaker, who inspired Liege to their first title in 25 years.
Championship club Barnsley, meanwhile, expect to sign Liverpool winger Adam Hammill on loan this week as well as Charlton striker Andy Gray.
