Reds enquiry for City left-back

Liverpool are set to make an enquiry for Manchester City left-back Sylvinho before he signs a new deal at Eastlands, we understand.

Sylvinho joined Man City last summer on a free transfer from Barcelona and is out of contract this summer.

City have reportedly offered the Brazilian a new deal with Roberto Mancini keen on keeping the veteran.

Mancini said: "Sylvinho is a fantastic man and player who always works very well. He is important for us."

However, Liverpool will also make an enquiry in the next 48 hours to see if Sylvinho is open to a move away.

Fabio Aurelio is out of contract and with no sign of a new deal for the left-back, Sylvinho has been made a target in the hope he could be a temporary fix.

Emiliano Insua started most games for the Reds last season, however Rafa Benitez believes the youngster could learn a lot from 36-year-old Sylvinho.

The Anfield outfit could be too late, however, with Sylvinho expected to pen a new deal to remain at City.

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