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Liverpool FC transfer news today sees Brendan Rodgers targeting Karim Benzema with a move to Anfield as a replacement for the misfiring Mario Balotelli.

And reports in Spain suggest that the French international striker now has his heart set on a move to the Premier League.

Benzema has reportedly grown tired of the criticism he receives from Carlo Ancelotti and believes the work he does on the pitch is not properly appreciated.

Meanwhile, Rodgers' hopes of signing Saido Berahino from West Brom have been dealt a blow because new boss Tony Pulis wants Andros Townsend and Aaron Lennon from Tottenham in a swap deal instead.

Berahino has been linked with a £20m move to Anfield in January with Brendan Rodgers keen to boost his striking options.

And West Brom accept that they may have to let Berahino depart to give Pulis the funds to reshape his squad.

Liverpool's chase for Fabian Delph from Aston Villa will have to wait until the summer according to fresh reports.

Both clubs were expected to make offers for Delph in January but have now been convinced that their efforts may be in vain.

Delph is said to have turned down a £50,000-a-week contract extension at Villa Park and is now inside the last six months of his contract.

Liverpool midfielder Suso has agreed a four-year deal at AC Milan.

The Spaniard, 21, has had limited chances to shine at Anfield and is out of contract at the end of the season.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the move is set to go through in the summer.

However, a deal could be completed this month given he's not in Brendan Rodgers' first-team plans.

The Spain under-21 international has been struggling with a groin injury that has kept him out of action since October.

Suso has featured in just 14 Premier League games in five years at Liverpool.

His last appearance came in the Capital One Cup against Middlesbrough, where he scored in a 2-2 draw. The Reds went through on penalties.

Finally, Inter Milan have reportedly beaten Liverpool in the race to sign Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri.

Brendan Rodgers had reportedly been keen on signing the 23-year-old, but it appears Shaqiri will move to Italy instead.

Shaqiri will join Inter on loan this month before making the move permanent in the summer for around £12m.