Gerard Houllier has comfirmed that £5M signing Salif Diao will join The Reds next week.
"I have looked at the big picture and realised we need Salif now. All the top sides have strength in the centre of midfield." He said. Diao will join Dietmar Hamann, Stevie Gerrard, Igor Biscan, Danny Murphy and Bruno Cheyrou in competition for the two centre midfielder roles.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Damien Duff according to the Sunday People. It is reported that Blackburn want £20M for the Irishman, whereas Houllier is only prepared to go to £15M. As is common with any player availible for transfer, Man United are linked.