Cristian Tello has been watched by Liverpool for some time, but the English club has finally decided to act, and its managing director, Ian Ayre, arrived in Barcelona on Monday to negotiate with both the Azulgranas and the player.
Barcelona, in principle, wouldn't be opposed to loaning the youngster out, but a transfer can't be ruled out if a sizeable offer comes in. Tello dreams of playing for the club he's grown up with but he knows he won't be in the first team.
The youngster had hoped that he would be called up to the first team, but Barça has decided that he'll stay with the B-team. The club was, however, planning to improve his contract. The promising forward, who joined up with the Barcelona squad late because he was involved at the Olympics, has also been able to get some playing time in the last two pre-season friendlies in Gothenburg and Bucharest.
Liverpool's manager, Brendan Rogers, is looking for a forward and has made it clear to the club that Tello is what he's looking for. The Merseyside club's interest in the player isn't new anyway. When Kenny Dalglish was in charge Liverpool already expressed an interest in the winger and Barça said no.
