Liverpool remain favourites to sign Valencia wing-back Fabio Aurelio.
The Reds are expected to finalise a pre-contract agreement with Aurelio after he informed Valencia yesterday that he will leave at the end of the season.
But they could yet face competition from Real Madrid, who may make a late bid for the Brazilian if they fail to sign Ashley Cole from Arsenal.
Rafael BenÃtez, the Liverpool manager, lined up a deal for Aurelio last month, since when the club have held talks with his agent, Juan Figer. But Real have asked to be kept informed of the player's plans as they look to replace Roberto Carlos.
The Reds are expected to finalise a pre-contract agreement with Aurelio after he informed Valencia yesterday that he will leave at the end of the season.
But they could yet face competition from Real Madrid, who may make a late bid for the Brazilian if they fail to sign Ashley Cole from Arsenal.
Rafael BenÃtez, the Liverpool manager, lined up a deal for Aurelio last month, since when the club have held talks with his agent, Juan Figer. But Real have asked to be kept informed of the player's plans as they look to replace Roberto Carlos.
