LIVERPOOL are weighing up an £18million raid for Villarreal playmaker Santi Cazorla.
Kop goalkeeper Pepe Reina has sung the praises of the 33-times capped Spain international to manager Kenny Dalglish and director of football Damien Comolli.
The Reds are still keen to strengthen their midfield, despite signing Jordan Henderson, and 26-year-old Cazorla is on their radar.
MALAGA, SHAKHTAR DONETSK and NAPOLI have already offered £13m for a player with a mammoth £28m release clause in his contract – and Liverpool hope to tempt Villarreal with their higher bid.