In demand: Fanni
Liverpool have stepped up their attempts to sign Rod Fanni.
Fanni is willing to move to Anfield ahead of his boyhood club Marseille if Liverpool can agree a fee with Rennes for the France international defender.
Rennes want more than the £3million Liverpool have indicated they are willing to offer which has led to Liverpool also considering Lazio's Stephan Lichsteiner.
However, Fanni's versatilty - he can play in two positions - is an attractive proposition for Roy Hodgson, particularly with doubts over the futures of Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson.