Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has lined up a £15m summer raid for Valencia ace David Silva.

The Kop boss made inquiries last summer but was put off by the £25m-plus asking price.

But with Valencia currently around £400m in the red, Benitez believes he can finally land 23-year-old Silva, who can play wide or just behind the targetman.

Benitez has also asked about centre-back Raul Albiol if Daniel Agger does not sign his new contract offer.