Brazilian star is Anfield target

Mar 14 2006

EXCLUSIVE by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL are planning a summer swoop for Valencia left-back Fabio Aurelio. The Brazilian international is available on a Bosman transfer and Reds boss Rafa Benitez is keen on discussing a move with his former player. Aurelio is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with any club. He would be the first Brazilian to sign at Anfield. The 26-year-old was part of the Valencia squad which won two La Liga titles and a UEFA Cup under Benitez. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Benitez's interest in Aurelio underlines his ongoing commitment to strengthening Liverpool's playing staff ahead of next season. The attacking defender, who is a set-piece expert, is likely to become the third recruit of the coming close season, with Chilean winger Mark Gonzales and Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta already signed. Last month wing-back Aurelio said he could not be certain that he would still be playing his football at the Mestalla next season, after contract negotiations failed to progress.

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