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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is lining up a surprise £2million raid for Middlesbrough’s England under-21 keeper Jason Steele, writes The People.

The home-grown starlet could be available in January at the right price – even with Boro in the promotion hunt – and Liverpool are on red alert.

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The Reds have Pepe Reina and Brad Jones, ironically signed from Middlesbrough, but want a new rising star in their ranks.

Liverpool yesterday received a boost when midfielder Lucas Leiva, sidelined with a thigh injury, said he intends to finish his career at the club.

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