Liverpool have approached Barcelona over a deal to sign winger Cristian Tello at the end of the season.
The Reds were in talks to sign 22-year-old Tello last summer, only for the player to end up signing a new contract at the Nou Camp.
However, he has since slipped down the pecking order and with Barca planning to overhaul their squad, Tello has been told he can find a new club.
Liverpool are back in the race and Brendan Rodgers has given senior officials the green light to open talks over a £8million deal.
As for Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan the Reds believe a bid in the region of £20 million should be enough to persuade the Portuguese giants to sell a player they bought for £7 million four years ago.
It is a surprise to some extent that Liverpool have been linked with Gaitan, their midfield and forward line are not really an issue, it is their defence that is, however a large squad is required with Champions League football next season and that may well be the reasoning behind their interest.
Written by Steve Milne