Liverpool are believed to be keen on Stoke City defender Robert Huth.
The Reds are hoping to bring in the German centre-half and will test the Potters' doggedness to keep him at Britannia Stadium by making a £5million bid in January.
Roy Hodgson has some defensive problems in the way of Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger who are out for extended periods and wants to sign an influential defender.
He has been keen on Huth for a while as the 26-year old continues to impress at the Britannia Stadium following his move from Middlesbrough last year.
