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Liverpool FC are hoping that Sevilla's interest in Iago Aspas will help them in their final attempt to secure the services of left-back Alberto Moreno.

The Spanish striker is surplus to requirements at Anfield and the Reds are ready to offer him as a makeweight in the deal.

The La Liga outfit have already held talks with Aspas' agent about a possible return to his homeland.

Liverpool have been thwarted in their bid to sign Moreno since their initial offer of around £16million was rejected in late May.

Sevilla sporting director Ramon Rodríguez Verdejo recently said the 22-year-old would be staying put after the Reds refused to meet the £20million asking price.

However, Liverpool haven't given up on him and are prepared to table an improved offer of player plus cash.

Aspas cost the Reds £8million from Celta Vigo last summer but struggled to impress and scored just once in 15 appearances.

If Liverpool can't swiftly reach an agreement with Sevilla for Moreno then they will reluctantly admit defeat and turn their attention elsewhere.

Brendan Rodgers is an admirer of £8million-rated Chelsea full-back Ryan Bertrand, who is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer in search of regular action.

The Reds boss worked with Bertrand during his time at the Londoners' Academy and also signed him on loan when he was at Reading.

However, Liverpool know that Chelsea are reluctant to sell to them after the impact made by Daniel Sturridge following his £12million move north.

If neither Moreno nor Bertrand can be snapped up then the Reds would enter the race to sign Swansea City left-back Ben Davies.

The 21-year-old Wales international, who came up through the youth ranks at the Liberty Stadium, had looked set to join Tottenham with Gylfi Sigurdsson heading in the opposite direction but that transfer has stalled due to the £10million asking price.

Liverpool also retain an interest in his Swansea team-mate Wilfried Bony but the ECHO understands he is one of a number of strikers under consideration as the club prepares for life after Luis Suarez.

The Ivory Coast international, who scored 25 goals last season following his £12million switch from Vitesse Arnhem, is keen to leave the Welsh outfit this summer in search of Champions League football.

But Bony wouldn't come cheap with Swansea expected to demand a fee of around £25million.

Suarez's move to Barcelona for around £75million is edging closer. FIFA's decision to dismiss the Uruguayan's appeal against his four-month ban for biting has no implications for the transfer.

With Alexis Sanchez having completed his switch to Arsenal for around £35million, Barcelona now have the funds to wrap up the Suarez deal.

Lazar Markovic's medical, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, was delayed due to 'logistical problems'.

Anfield officials insist there are no issues with the £20million deal for the Benfica winger and the formalities should be completed over the next 24 to 48 hours.

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