Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool want Sylvain Marveaux on Bosman free from Rennes
Liverpool hope to secure a deal in January for in-demand Rennes playmaker Sylvain Marveaux to join them on a free transfer at the end of the season.[LNB]The 24-year-old is in the final year of his current contract and has told Rennes he won't sign a new deal amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille and Monaco.[LNB] Quick feet: Marveaux (right) tries to get round Toulouse defender Adrian Javier Gunino [LNB]Overlord: Liverpool chief Comolli[LNB]However, authoritative reports in France say new Liverpool director of football strategy Damien Comolli has been in touch with Marveaux's representatives to set the scene for a formal offer next month.[LNB]The attacking midfielder - who can play on the left or as a central playmaker - cannot officially talk to suitors until reaching the last six months of his current contract in January.[LNB]His signing would put more pressure on Joe Cole, who has been disappointing since a high-profile free transfer from Chelsea in the summer.[LNB]Diminutive Marveaux attracted the plaudits last season but has so far been shunned by the France national team. He has been key in their march to fifth in Ligue 1 this season and they sit just two points behind leaders Marseille.[LNB] Santos set their sights on a January swoop for Liverpool midfielder LucasHodgson hopes Liverpool's European exploits can restore Cole's confidence Chelsea pip Arsenal and Liverpool withfirst approach for Lille starlet HazardLIVERPOOL FC
