Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Target Mamadou Sakho Stalls On New Deal
the Express. The centre-half was unable to nail down a regular place in Carlo Ancelottis starting XI last season and found himself frequently rotated by the recently-appointed Real Madrid coach. The French international could be tempted by a move to Merseyside if it means more regular first team action under Brendan Rodgers, who has a number of defensive concerns with Jamie Carragher retired and the futures of Martin Skrtel and Sebastian Coates far from certain. Skrtel is a target for Napoli, with ex-Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez keen to bring in new players at the Italian club ahead of his first season in charge. Rodgers could well be in the market for a new centre-half in that case, though French champions PSG are said to be keen on retaining Sakhos services. They have reportedly offered the 23-year-old a new, two-year contract along with a pay rise. But talks over a new deal appear to have stalled and Liverpool may now pounce having apparently abandoned their pursuits of Sporting Lisbons Tiago Ilori.