Arsenal to hijack Reds move for Maxi Pereira
With Glen Johnson expected to leave Merseyside when his current contract expires at the end of this season Rodgers is on the lookout for a new right-back.
The Northern Irishman identified Benfica’s Pereira – who is also a free transfer next summer – but now the Gunners look set to beat them to his signature, according to the Daily Express.
Arsene Wenger wants support at full-back with Mathieu Debuchy injured and doubts over Calum Chambers in the position.