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Reports in Spain claim that Liverpool are monitoring the progress of Cadiz midfielder Lucas Lobos.
The skilful Argentine only joined the Spanish outfit during last season's January transfer window, but made a huge impression following his move from Gimnasia La Plata.
Although he could not ultimately help save Cadiz from the drop, he managed seven goals in 14 appearances for the Andalusian club and was widely hailed as the star of the second half of the Spanish season.
Cadiz have insisted they will fight tooth and nail to keep the free-scoring 25-year-old despite their relegation to La Segunda and have thus far been successful.
However, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is now understood to have trained his sights on the South American and sent a scout to watch him in action last weekend as Cadiz took part in the Carranza Trophy along with Real Betis and Villarreal.
He is likely to have received very favourable reports as Cadiz won the pre-season tournament with Lobos the undoubted star of the show.
The Spaniards have already slapped a £10 million price-tag on the player's head, but Lobos himself has described the prospect of a move to Anfield as a "dream".
"My present is Cadiz and I don't have any news about Liverpool, although it would be a big dream for me," he stated.
Benitez is likely to keep a keen eye on the talented playmaker for the first half of the season, but if he continues to impress could well consider firming up his interest in the January transfer window.
The skilful Argentine only joined the Spanish outfit during last season's January transfer window, but made a huge impression following his move from Gimnasia La Plata.
Although he could not ultimately help save Cadiz from the drop, he managed seven goals in 14 appearances for the Andalusian club and was widely hailed as the star of the second half of the Spanish season.
Cadiz have insisted they will fight tooth and nail to keep the free-scoring 25-year-old despite their relegation to La Segunda and have thus far been successful.
However, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is now understood to have trained his sights on the South American and sent a scout to watch him in action last weekend as Cadiz took part in the Carranza Trophy along with Real Betis and Villarreal.
He is likely to have received very favourable reports as Cadiz won the pre-season tournament with Lobos the undoubted star of the show.
The Spaniards have already slapped a £10 million price-tag on the player's head, but Lobos himself has described the prospect of a move to Anfield as a "dream".
"My present is Cadiz and I don't have any news about Liverpool, although it would be a big dream for me," he stated.
Benitez is likely to keep a keen eye on the talented playmaker for the first half of the season, but if he continues to impress could well consider firming up his interest in the January transfer window.
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