Liverpool eyeing Real Madrid's Fernando Gago

16 June 2011 08:27
Share Heading for the exit: Fernando Gago[LNB]Liverpool are favourites to land Fernando Gago after Jose Mourinho told the midfielder he is no longer needed at Real Madrid. [LNB]The Reds are looking to overhaul their midfield in order to make a challenge on the top four again next season, and have already signed  Jordan Henderson for ?16million. [LNB]Argentina international Gago, 25, is rated at around ?15m, but Liverpool are weighing up a bid of around ?10m. [LNB]The defensive midfielder's agent, Marcelo Lombilla, is reported to have begun talks with Anfield director of football Damien Comolli over a move. [LNB]Lombilla said: 'Gago needs to play and Liverpool would be a perfect club for him, Fernando wants to get back on the pitch and return to the top level and at the moment that is not possible in Madrid.' [LNB]A source at Madrid told the Daily Star that Gago would leave the Spanish giants this summer and that the Reds were leading the chase for his signature, saying: 'Fernando knows that he has no future at the club. [LNB]'There has been interest in the past from some Italian clubs and Aston Villa, but Liverpool have shown the most interest.' [LNB] Maxi Rodriguez ready to turn his back on Liverpool for Old Boys reunionStriker Park Cho-young wants Liverpool move but keeper Doni fails to agree dealBlues idea was this? Liverpool unveil new 2011/12 away kit...with Everton coloursAll the latest Liverpool FC news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Jose Mourinho Places: Madrid, Liverpool, Argentina

Source: Daily_Mail