Cana in the frame
Several sites on the internet are strongly linking Marseille midfielder Lorik Cana with a switch to Merseyside.
The Albanian is known as a touch tackler, so it is open to question if he could match Alonso's creativity in the middle of the park. Rafa benitez is also strongly linked with Esteban Cambiasso of Inter Milan and Belgium midfielder Steve Defour.
Reyes enquiry
ALTHOUGH previously linked with Everton, Liverpool have now reportedly joined the queue of clubs asking about former Arsenal midfielder Jose Antonio Reyes.
The 25-year-old, who spent three unsuccessful years on Arsenal's books - the last of which was on loan at Real Madrid in 2006 - is no longer wanted by Atletico Madrid and his contract can be bought out for just £4m.
Reyes spent last season on loan at Benfica, who have offered to match Atletico's asking price.
