Riise does not rule out return
Norwegian left-back also linked with Marseille move
By Giscard Gourizro
Last Updated: May 4, 2011 10:49am
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise has refused to rule out a return to Anfield.
The Norwegian will enter the final year of his contract at Roma in June and the Italian club could listen to offers as a consequence.
Reports have suggested that Kenny Dalglish could look to sign Riise, who departed Liverpool when Rafa Benitez was manager in 2008, as a solution at left-back.
The position is a problem for the Merseysiders, with England right-back Glen Johnson currently acting as cover, and they have been linked with an audacious move for Everton's Leighton Baines.
UEFA Champions League-winner Riise, at the age of 30, seems a less likely candidate, but he said: "I am flattered by reports linking me with a return to England.
"Liverpool are close to my heart. They are a great club and I have some good memories.
"I have a contract here until June 2012, so you never know."
Marseille are also said to be tracking Riise, who played for Monaco before joining Liverpool in 2002, as a replacement for reported AC Milan target Taye Taiwo.
Riise said: "I love France as well. I played in Monaco and also enjoyed my time there."
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