Taken from Sky Sports. Would he be the answer to our left wing? It might give Babel the opportunity on the right or up front with Torres.
Espanyol winger Albert Riera admits it would be 'madness' to turn down the opportunity to play for Liverpool.
The Spain international has made no secret of his desire to leave Espanyol and Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is keen to bolster the left-side of his midfield.
Liverpool have already had one offer for Riera rejected as Primera Liga outfit Espanyol hold out for a fee believed to be in the region of £12million.
But Riera - who spent a period on loan at Manchester City in 2006 - remains keen on a permanent return to England.
"I know English football and it is an attractive option for players," Riera told Sport.
Realistic
"If Espanyol do finally receive an offer I do not want to miss the opportunity to go to Liverpool. The option to join a super-club doesn't come every day.
"I am a realistic person but this has given me something to look forward to.
"To reject the possibility of a move would be madness."
Meanwhile, Espanyol's sporting director Paco Herrera insists the club will not rush into a decision on the future of one of their star assets.
"It is necessary to study the options and after that we'll make a decision," Herrera added.
Espanyol winger Albert Riera admits it would be 'madness' to turn down the opportunity to play for Liverpool.
The Spain international has made no secret of his desire to leave Espanyol and Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is keen to bolster the left-side of his midfield.
Liverpool have already had one offer for Riera rejected as Primera Liga outfit Espanyol hold out for a fee believed to be in the region of £12million.
But Riera - who spent a period on loan at Manchester City in 2006 - remains keen on a permanent return to England.
"I know English football and it is an attractive option for players," Riera told Sport.
Realistic
"If Espanyol do finally receive an offer I do not want to miss the opportunity to go to Liverpool. The option to join a super-club doesn't come every day.
"I am a realistic person but this has given me something to look forward to.
"To reject the possibility of a move would be madness."
Meanwhile, Espanyol's sporting director Paco Herrera insists the club will not rush into a decision on the future of one of their star assets.
"It is necessary to study the options and after that we'll make a decision," Herrera added.