Alves linked with Reds

Last updated : 19 May 2006 By Al Campbell
Alves, who can play at both right back and right midfield, was linked with Liverpool last season but instead signed a new contract with Sevilla. However, Rafael Benitez has again expressed an interest in the Brazilian, who admits he is interested in coming to Anfield.

"Liverpool have a great team and a great manager. It makes me very proud that they are interested in me, and they are an appetising option because of the Spanish coach and the players they have there from Spain," said Alves.

"They will help me adapt and that makes it easier. I now have to make a decision. It makes me very proud that some of Europe's biggest teams have shown an interest in me."

"For every player, playing at the highest level in an objective- and clubs like Liverpool are at the top now. They are one of those big, important clubs with a lot of history."