Reds line up Adam talks

Liverpool are closing in on Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam as Raul Meireles faces an uncertain future at Anfield.

Reds director of football Damien Comolli is expected to hold further talks with Seasiders chairman Karl Oyston this weekend as they attempt to thrash out a deal for the Scotland international.

The 25-year-old is desperate to join Kenny Dalglish's squad and Liverpool are hopeful an agreement will be reached.

The Reds had a £8million bid for Adam rejected at the end of the January transfer window and it might take £10million to convince Blackpool to do business.

Aston Villa and Manchester United are also in the hunt for Adam, who only has one year remaining on his contract at Bloomfield Road, but Liverpool remain favourites to secure his signature.

While the Reds step up their pursuit of Adam, Meireles could be sold to boost Dalglish's transfer kitty.

Juventus have shown interest in the Portugal international, who cost £11.5million from Porto last summer.

Meireles enjoyed a solid first season at Anfield with five goals in 41 appearances and was crowned PFA Fans' Player of the Year.

However, Dalglish has been looking to strengthen in midfield and Meireles could find himself on the fringes.

The manager has already snapped up Jordan Henderson for £16million from Sunderland and Adam is likely to follow.

Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing is also high on Dalglish's list of targets, while skipper Steven Gerrard is coming back to fitness.

Reports suggest Juventus are willing to offer Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo as part payment in any deal but that is unlikely to interest the Reds.

If Liverpool agree to sell Meireles they will want cash and they will look to make a profit on what they paid for the 28-year-old.

One Reds player no longer attracting attention from Juventus is Alberto Aquilani.

The Italian midfielder spent last season on loan with the Serie A outfit but they have failed to reach an agreement with Liverpool over a permanent transfer.

As it stands Aquilani will be returning for pre-season training at Melwood when Dalglish's squad start back a week on Monday.

"Aquilani is going back to Liverpool," confirmed agent Franco Zavaglia.

Meanwhile, Liverpool will briefly visit Singapore at the end of next month's tour of the Far East. The Reds will arrive following the friendly in Malaysia on July 16 but they won't be playing a game.

Instead they will hold a special training session for invited supporters on July 17 before flying home.

Visiting Singapore replaces the Korean leg of the tour.

Source: Liverpool Echo

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