Source: Telegraph
Liverpool eye West Ham's Herita Ilunga
The 26-year-old Congo international is currently on a season-long loan at Upton Park from French club Toulouse. [LNB]At the end of the campaign, West Ham hope to make the switch permanent in a £3 million deal. [LNB]However, Rafael Benitez has been impressed with how Ilunga has adapted to the pace and physicality of the Premier League. [LNB]So much so that the Spaniard is reportedly ready to enquire over the terms of Ilung's contract and the possibility of signing him. [LNB]Ilunga would provide much-needed cover on the left side of defence, with Benitez less than convinced by £7m summer signing Andrea Dossena. [LNB]The Mirror[LNB]even claims that the former Udinese defender could return to Serie A in the January transfer window. [LNB]Meanwhile, Liverpool are ready to offer 35-year-old Sami Hyypia another 12-month contract amid growing concerns that Daniel Agger will move to AC Milan. [LNB]The Mail claims talks between Liverpool and Agger's agent have stalled over a request for double-your-money terms of around £60,000 a week. [LNB]Agger's contract runs out at the end of next season. [LNB]
