Liverpool join race for Sakho

Liverpool are reportedly interested in highly-rated French centre-back Mamadou Sakho , who has also been linked with Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan.

Sakho became the youngest ever captain in Ligue 1 when he was given the armband by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a game in the 2007-08 season when he was just 17 years and eight months old.

Sakho is a very complete defender able to play all across the backline. He is pacey, extremely strong and has excellent aerial ability. He is renowned as a very determined and hard working player.

Sakho made his international debut against England at Wembley last week.

Sakho is contracted to PSG until the end of the 2011-2012 season, but he is currently in talks with his club about a new deal. In the meantime, Arsenal and Italian sides Juventus and AC Milan have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old.

According to Italian website Tutto Mercato, Liverpool are now also interested in Sakho.

With the Anfield club finally under new ownership, speculation persists over what additions Roy Hodgson will make to his squad.

It is unclear as yet how much money new owners NESV will make available to Hodgson. However, given Liverpool's shaky start to the season, a solid centre-back such as Sakho could be a possibility.

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