Source: Telegraph
Rafael Benitez looks to Lorik Cana as Xabi Alonso set for Liverpool exit
It follows news earlier this week that Juventus are believed to be considering returning to Liverpool for the second successive summer in an effort to tempt midfield playmaker Alonso to swap the Premier League for Serie A. [LNB]According to reports, Benitez has been in contact with former Liverpool player Boudewijn Zenden over Cana's credentials and the Dutchman's signs have been positive. [LNB] Related ArticlesJuventus return for Xabi AlonsoBenitez may have to sell to buyLiverpool deny talks over Indian investmentGerrard return to lift Liverpool's title hopesPaper View: Joy for John OShea as Arsenal look to return deficitLiverpool left to rue absence of Steven GerrardAlbanian international Cana would cost in the region of £10 million - Benitez has been told that Liverpool need to sell before buying - and has won plaudits in France this season as Marseille look to secure the title. [LNB]Cana certainly has grit. Last week he escaped with a one-match ban after being sent off following an ugly skirmish with Lorient's Arnaud Le Lan in last weekend's Ligue 1 match between the two sides. [LNB]The two players fought on the ground after disputing a throw-in in the 88th minute of the game and Cana was seen clenching his fist, giving the impression he was going to punch Le Lan. [LNB]Meanwhile, Liverpool are also eyeing up a bid for Moroccan international Mounir El Hamadaoui. The striker currently plays for AZ Alkmaar and has netted 22 times this season.[LNB]
