On a side note, at the rate, i have to pick up spanish
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http://skysports.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?id=230716
Reds eye Depor star
by Francisco Acedo - Last Updated 11 Oct 2004
World Cup 2006
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Player profiles:
Víctor
Team Pages:
Deportivo La Coruna
Atletico de Madrid
Valencia
Liverpool
Bayern MunichLiverpool are understood to be lining up a move for Deportivo La Coruna star Victor.
Reds boss Rafa Benitez is a long-term admirer of the player, and sees the Spain international as the answer to the problem right side of midfield position at Anfield.
Benitez tried to sign the former Real Madrid star during his time at Valencia, but was frustrated by Depor's elevated valuation of the player.
However, with more spending power at his disposal now he is with Liverpool, a renewed bid for the 28-year-old looks likely when the transfer window reopens in January.
Benitez has already brought four Spaniards to Anfield since taking over, but an injury to winger Antonio Nunez has left him short of options on the right side of midfield.
Ironically, Benitez could well face competition from former club Valencia for Victor's services, with Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid also reportedly interested.
Despite being a regular for Depor, the Galician outfit could well be persuaded to part with their midfielder - who is under contract at The Riazor until June 2006 - if a sizeable offer comes in.
Boss Javier Irureta is thought to be lining up a swoop for Andres D'Alessandro and could use any proceeds from Victor's sale to fund a move for Wolfsburg's Argentine star.
For his part, Victor insisted he was fully focused on playing for Depor and claimed he was not thinking about a possible transfer.
"My objective at the moment is Deportivo and I do not want to think about other clubs," he stated.
"This is a matter for the clubs and does not involve me at this point."
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http://www.talklfc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3966
Rafael Benitez summer shopping spree has caused the Reds to be linked with every half decent Spanish player to become available since.
After David Cortes and Pablo Ibanez, the reds are now linked with a January swoop for Deportivo winger Victor. Benitez is said to be a big admirer of the player and he alledgedly tried to sign him for Valencia at some stage.
Victor is a right sided midfielder with a impressive track record for Spain and La Coruna. As the right side of the Reds midfield is still a weak spot, there may be some truth to the rumours.
New signing Antonio Nunez is still out injured, as is Vlad Smicer, and Steve Finnan was on his way out the door before Smicer and Nunez both fell out of contention. Academy youngster Darren Potter is knocking firmly on the first team door as well and he can play that position, so can Richie Partridge.
None the less the Liverpool squad is spread fairly thin as it is and for the right price Rafa may swoop. If he does he will face stiff opposition with Bayern Munich, Valencia and Atletico Madrid all stating their interest.
