Liverpool are still hoping to land Barcelona forward Cristian Tello – even though the Spanish club are facing a 14-month ban on signings.
Tello, 22, has been on the Reds’ radar since before Brendan Rodgers replaced Kenny Dalglish as manager, and Barca may be willing to sell for around £12m.
The La Liga champions have promised to appeal FIFA’s decision to deny them any transfers either this summer or next January, and if they are eventually free to do some close-season business then Tello may finally be on his way to Merseyside.
Contacts are still open, and the Anfield giants regard Tello as an exciting young talent who could boost their squad ahead of next season’s return to the Champions League.
Written by Steve Milne
