Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel is being lined up for an emotional return to Liverpool.
The Sunday Mirror says the 39-year-old American, out of contract at Aston Villa this summer, is on Kenny Dalglish's list of options if he is forced to replace Pepe Reina.
Spanish star Reina, 28, has hinted he may move on rather than face another season without Champions League football.
Manchester United and Arsenal are keen to sign him, which would leave Dalglish searching for an experienced replacement.
Friedel - whose career in England began at Liverpool - would fit the bill. He will be 40 in May, but yesterday's trip to Everton extended his record for consecutive top- flight appearances to 259 games.
