Roy Hodgson set to lose out as Liverpool target Adil Rami heads for Valencia

Liverpool look set to miss out on Lille defender Adil Rami - with Valencia closing in on a £5million deal for the 24-year-old. Roy Hodgson wants to strengthen at the back - particularly after losing Jamie Carragher to a shoulder injury - and watched Rami in action last month after a recommendation by new director of football strategy Damien Comolli. Reds radar: Liverpool ran the rule over Lille defender Rami with a view to a moveHowever, amid further competion from Lyon, Marseille and Juventus, Valencia have moved quickly could even agree to a compromise deal that will see Rami stay put for the rest of the season and move next summer. The 6ft 3in bustling centre half - nicknamed Shrek by his team-mates - has Moroccan routes but was born in France and made his debut with Les Bleus this year. Liverpool may turn now to Bolton defender Gary Cahill.   Carra's calling: England target veteran as man to lead their next generation Pepe Reina EXCLUSIVE: It's bad now but next year Reds will fight for the titleLiverpool join Arsenal and Fulham in chase for £10m-rated Saints teenagerTime's up, Rafa! Benitez to pocket big pay-off to go with £4m from LiverpoolLIVERPOOL FC

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