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Liverpool bide their time with Federico Fazio
LIVERPOOL are remaining patient as they weigh up a move for Sevilla defender Federico Fazio.
The Argentine has already been linked with moves to Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim and Russian club Zenit St Petersburg.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hoping to make some additions to his squad this month, and the defence is one priority for him as his side have leaked 28 goals in the Barclays Premier League this season.
Fazio is valued at £5m, so the Reds shouldn’t have too much of a problem meeting the asking price.
ESPN reveals Hoffenheim have already had a bid for Fazio rejected by Sevilla.
Fazio’s agent Alvaro Torres insisted his client will only leave Sevilla if the right offer comes in.
He said: “Hoffenheim made an offer, but at the moment it is not something that is acceptable to Sevilla or the player.
“Neither Zenit nor any other Russian club has made a formal offer, although it is true that some clubs have sounded out the possibility.
“No player leaves a club to go somewhere he does not want. The offer must interest both Sevilla and the player.”
Fazio’s contract at Sevilla runs out in 18 months.