Liverpool Eye Athletic Bilbao Defender Fernando Amorebieta - Report

The Reds are reportedly plotting a move for the highly-rated defender...

Aug 17, 2009 3:19:58 PM

Fernando Amorebieta, Athletic Bilbao (PA)
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According to The Sun, Liverpool dispatched scouts to check on Fernando Amorebieta in Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday.

The Reds are reportedly keen to bolster their defensive options following a defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in their opening league fixture, and the 24-year-old appears to be well-placed on manager Rafael Benitez's shortlist.

It is believed that a fee of €11.5 million would be enough to capture Amorebieta, who is a product of Athletic Bilbao's youth ranks.

Hull City defender Michael Turner, who impressed in Saturday's league clash against Chelsea, is also rumoured to be a target of Liverpool, with the Tigers also rating him at €11.5m.

Luís Mira, Goal.com
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