LIVERPOOL'S bid to land Deportivo La Coruna winger Victor broke down today - leaving Rafael Benitez frustrated in his attempt to sign a right-sided midfielder before the transfer window closes.
Benitez may now be forced to keep Steven Gerrard off centre-stage and continue in his successful role on the right flank.
Unable to secure a work permit for Chilean winger Mark Gonzalez, the Reds were reported to have secured a £2m deal for Spanish international Victor over the weekend.
Anfield chief executive Rick Parry, however, revealed today: "There are difficulties with that transfer and it does not look like it is going to happen."
Victor was withdrawn from the Deportivo squad for last night's match against Atletico Madrid, but only because of the speculation surrounding his potential move.
He has not travelled to Merseyside. The 29-year-old could not secure a satisfactory severance package with Deportivo - he is out of contract in the summer - while he is also believed to have wanted a longer term contract than Liverpool were prepared to offer.
With the transfer window closing at midnight tomorrow, Benitez now looks like being frustrated in his bid to land a right-winger.
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