by hawkmoon269 » Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:59 pm
Before anyone mentions it, I know TribalFootball is not to be trusted - but then this is the Rumour Section after all.
Liverpool boss Benitez eyeing Atletico Madrid kid Regalon
tribalfooball.com - June 27, 2006
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has made inquiries after Atletico Madrid youngster Paco Regalon.
The teenage defender is rated one of the brightest talents in Spain and Benitez has spoken with his junior coaches about his progress this year.
Though he isn't tied to a pro deal at Atletico, Regalon actually twice played for Atletico B last season and could break into the first team during the coming campaign.
Liverpool have already managed to prise Antonio Barragan from Sevilla in the last 12 months and now is considering a similar move for Regalon.
Atletico directors are aware of Benitez's interest and are desperate not to see Regalon go the same way as Barragan, Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) and Gerard Pique (Manchester United).