LIVERPOOL are ready to swoop for highly rated Italian international defender Andreas Dossena.
Rafa Benitez has identified the 26-year-old Udinese star as the man to fill his problem left back position and reports emanating from Italy suggest preliminary talks have already taken place between Reds officials and Dossena's advisers.
Dossena only recently signed a new four and a half year deal with Udinese but the Serie A club is believed to be ready to do business should anyone be prepared to meet their asking price for a player who is regarded as one of the most improved in Italian football in recent seasons.
That fee could be as high as £8m, particularly with several other European clubs being on Dossena's trail.