Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is chasing Seville defender Sergio Ramos.
The young Spanish international is expected to move to Real Madrid in the summer, but
Liverpool are ready to compete for Ramos' signature.
Benitez and his No2, Paco Herrera, are convinced Ramos can be a star in the Premiership, just as he has been in the Primera Liga this term.
Seville insist they won't consider any bid less than Ramos' £18 million buyout clause, which could price out the Reds.
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso recently revealed: "Gerrard and Carragher like to know things about Spanish football. We've spoken of Madrid, Betis, Seville.
"The other day I was asked about both Sergio Ramos and Jesus Navas. And I said: 'They are great young players'."
