by Neil Jones, Liverpool Daily Post
Jun 17 2011
LIVERPOOL are unlikely to make a move for Fernando Gago – despite the player’s agent opening the door to a switch to Anfield.
The Argentine midfielder is expected to leave Spanish giants Real Madrid this summer, after failing to secure a regular place in Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up.
A host of clubs had been linked with the 25-year-old, with Aston Villa and Tottenham also credited with an interest.
But though Gago’s representative, Marcelo Lombilla, claimed yesterday that a move to Merseyside would be a “perfect” option for his client, the Daily Post understands that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has no interest in the former Boca Juniors man, and is pursuing other targets in what has already been a busy summer at Anfield.
Lombilla said: “Gago needs to play and Liverpool would be a perfect club for him.
“Fernando wants to get back on the pitch and return to the top level and at the moment that is not possible in Madrid.”
Gago joined Real in 2007, and has made more than 100 appearances at the Santiago Bernabeu. He is currently back in his home country, preparing for next month’s Copa America.
He himself has hinted that he would be willing to consider a move back to former club Boca, though admits he is likely to remain in Europe for the time being.
Gago said: “I know everybody at the club and really feel at home there. It is not easy for me that I am all alone here in Europe and I am eager to return to Argentina.
“We will have to look at my sporting options, but it looks as if I will stay in Europe for now.
“I have a great desire to return to Boca, though. I simply love the jersey and it is very hard to explain my feelings toward the club. It is not just my decision, as a lot depends on what Real Madrid want.”
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