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Liverpool are ready to capitalise on Cardiff's relegation to finally land Steven Caulker.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers wanted Caulker last summer but Spurs refused to sell to their rivals.

They instead flogged former England U21 and Great Britain stopper Caulker to Cardiff for a smaller £8million fee but with a 50 % sell-on clause.

The Bluebirds captain, 22, has had a decent campaign despite the Welsh club being bottom.

He has scored five goals and Rodgers, who had Caulker on loan at Swansea in 2011/2012, now wants to finally get his man.

Caulker has a relegation release clause which Liverpool now plan to activate.