Rafa keen on Wayne

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is preparing a shock £2.5m bid for Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

Benitez has targeted the Wales international for a surprise summer switch to Anfield as back-up to No.1 Pepe Reina.

Hennessey has lost his place to Marcus Hahnemann and not played since Wolves' 4-0 thrashing against Chelsea in November.

But Benitez believes the 23-year-old will be an ideal No. 2 to Reina and is ready to make his move at the end of the season.

Hennessey played a key role in Wolves' promotion to the top flight and his form has alerted Arsenal and Aston Villa in the past.

But he struggled in the Premier League earlier in the season and has been on the bench for most of it.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is already preparing to splash the cash after warning he will need major funds for next season.

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