Reds also lining up Aston Villa duo, Delph and Benteke
Aston Villa are preparing themselves for a renewed bid from Liverpool for midfielder Fabian Delph, who the Reds view as a potential successor to Steven Gerrard, who leaves for the MLS next summer.
Several reports are also claiming that Brendan Rodgers has set his sights on Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke as the man to lead Liverpool’s line.
The Reds are ready to test the water with a £15m bid for the Belgian hit-man, who was valued at almost double that figure 12 months ago. Villa manager Paul Lambert will fight to keep both players at the club.