Liverpool line up Wolves stopper

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

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

Hennessey has lost his place to Marcus Hahnemann at Molineux and not played in the Premier League 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 Premier League and his form has alerted both Arsenal and Aston Villa in the past.

But he struggled in the top flight earlier this season and has been on the bench for most of the campaign after being replaced by summer signing Hahnemann.

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