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.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. Quick feet: Marveaux (right) tries to get round Toulouse defender Adrian Javier Gunino Overlord: Liverpool chief ComolliHowever, 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.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.His signing would put more pressure on Joe Cole, who has been disappointing since a high-profile free transfer from Chelsea in the summer.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. 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

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