Liverpool's previously ailing hopes of landing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore on loan have received a boost as he now looks certain to make a temporary switch in January.

The Argentinian was one of the club's first big-money signings after they were taken over by the Qatar Investment Authority in 2011 and he has previously stated that he was opposed to any move away from Paris.

However, sources in Italy claim the 24-year-old is reconsidering his options as he wants regular first-team football ahead of the World Cup in Brazil in the summer.

Liverpool are the leading English club in the chase for the former Palermo man's services as he is ineligible to play in the Champions League for anyone else this season, which rules out the Manchester clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea.

The Anfield club will have to fight off interest from Serie A side Roma, who are also monitoring the situation, while Lyon are keen to keep him in Ligue 1.

Source: talkSPORT