Rafa continues his recruitment drive with keeper Rame next on his list

13 April 2012

Rafa Benitez, who completed the free transfer of Philipp Degen from Borussia Dortmund yesterday, has lined up 35-year-old former France keeper Ulrich Rame to act as cover for Pepe Reina.

The Liverpool manager is believed to have offered the long-serving Bordeaux No 1 a two-year contract and is ready to include current reserve Charles Itandje in a swap deal.

Liverpool are also interested in Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik, 20.

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