Source: Daily_Mail
Dirk Kuyt back in Inter Milan's sights
Inter Milan have been linked with a renewed bid for Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt after talks to sign Giuseppe Sculli from Genoa hit the rocks. [LNB]The Italian champions thought they had clinched a £5million deal for 29-year-old Sculli at the weekend, but delays have left frustrated San Siro insiders looking at their alternatives. [LNB]Kuyt was always the preferred option for Inter boss Rafa Benitez, but a deal would be difficult because the former Liverpool manager agreed not to raid his former club during the summer transfer window. [LNB] Dutch courage: Benitez could be about to risk making a move for Kuyt[LNB]An exception could be made for unhappy Javier Mascherano, who remains in Inter's plans, but Roy Hodgson is unlikely to want to part with hard-working Holland international Kuyt. [LNB]The Italians may need to move quickly as Kuyt would be cup-tied for the Champions League if he plays against Trabzonspor on Thursday and Liverpool subsequently progress from their Europa League play-off. [LNB]Bringing in a winger remains a priority for Benitez before he turns attention to Mascherano.[LNB] Battle: Liverpool are keen to keep midfielder Mascherano (right) at Anfield[LNB]Their initial bid could be less than £15m - way below Liverpool's valuation of the Argentina captain - but they feel in a position of strength because Barcelona's interest has cooled and the player is so desperate to move. [LNB]Inter want to sell before bidding for the midfielder, with Nicolas Burdisso - linked to Chelsea - available, along with Victor Obinna, Nelson Rivas, David Suazo and Mancini. [LNB]Meanwhile, reports in Italy have linked Inter with a move for Tottenham's Giovani dos Santos following the sale of Mario Balotelli to Manchester City. [LNB] Messi urges Barcelona to wrap up signing of Liverpool's MascheranoSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsRafa to raid Liverpool for Kuyt as Inter prepare to splash Balotelli millionsNo go for Mascherano? Javier's dream move to Inter Milan now in doubt LIVERPOOL FC
