Liverpool boss Benitez to battle Inter for young Gabon defender Manga

20 October 2009 16:35
Liverpool and Inter Milan are in the hunt for highly-rated Gabon central defender Bruno Ecuele Manga. Manga, 21, plays his club football for Angers in France's Ligue 2. He has scored twice in nine international appearances. The Reds have suffered three defeats in a row, leading critics to ask questions about the form of long-time defensive lynchpin Jamie Carragher. And the signs are that Benitez is looking for reinforcements. Manga revealed: 'I am flattered to be linked with prestigious clubs like those two big teams in Europe. 'The two managers are legends of the game, they have won leagues and European cups, so let me dream to work under their guidance.' When asked which club he would prefer to join, Manga said: 'Who am I to choose? It is good to hear interest from two big teams but I need to work hard and the future will decide.'

Source: Daily_Mail