RAFAEL BENITEZ will continue to monitor the progress of promising Villarreal goalkeeper Pepe Reina despite adding Scott Carson to the Liverpool ranks last week.
Reina, one of several young keepers scouted by the Anfield coaching staff this season, yesterday admitted he would relish the chance to join Liverpool's Spanish contingent.
The 22-year-old has been instrumental in Villarreal's rise to seventh in the Primera Liga and the last 32 of the UEFA Cup this season.
His impressive performances have attracted interest from Benitez and several European coaches this season. And though Carson's arrival from Leeds has eased the need for young reinforcements the Liverpool manager will consider a summer move for Reina if Jerzy Dudek or Chris Kirkland move on.
Reina, who started his career at Barcelona, said: "Everyone would be excited by the chance of playing for a big club, although I would not say I am at a small club.
