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Liverpool encouraged in pursuit of Sporting Lisbon fullback Marcos Rojo

Sporting Lisbon are preparing to sell fullback Marcos Rojo.

The Argentine has attracted big Premier League interest, where Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been linked.

Record says Sporting have swooped for Paulo Oliveira from Vitória Guimarães as a direct replacement for Rojo.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is particularly keen on Rojo, who can also play at centre-half.

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