Transfer rumours

Liverpool to trump Real Madrid, Barcelona for Spanish kid Roque

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is close to securing a deal for Spanish whizkid Miguel Roque from under the noses of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is close to securing a deal for Spanish whizkid Miguel Roque from under the noses of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
 
The Daily Mail says 16 year-old Roque, who is on the books of Llieda, is set to agree terms on a deal which will see him join Liverpool's academy setup.

The talented defender is also being courted by Barca and Real, but Benitez is confident of clinching an agreement for the youngster.