Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt wanted by Roma - and they may sell Philippe Mexes in return
Roma have set their sights on Dirk Kuyt and hope to tempt Liverpool with an exchange for Philippe Mexes.[LNB]Anfield boss Roy Hodgson is unlikely to countenance an offer for the Holland international while he remains short of attacking options, but reports in Rome claim Kuyt is open to a move to Italy.[LNB]Rafa Benitez remains keen to take Kuyt to Inter Milan, but Liverpool put off the European champions by demanding a prohibitive £20million in the summer.[LNB] Write caption here[LNB] Roma can't even offer half that and a straight swap for France centre half Mexes looks far from value for money as the 28-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season.[LNB]Kuyt is under contract at Anfield till 2012 and Roma fear Liverpool will ask for Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic in exchange.[LNB]Vucinic has many admirers in England, including Manchester United, though coach Claudio Ranieri wants him to stay at the Olympic Stadium.[LNB]Roma see Kuyt as an ideal addition because of tactical versatility and physical robustness.[LNB]The 30-year-old can play on either flank or up front and rarely seems to pick up injuries.[LNB] Liverpool and Juventus set to go head-to-head in bid to sign Germany striker Mario GomezWerner arrives as Liverpool chairman as owner pays tribute to BroughtonLIVERPOOL FC
