Babbel bidding for Bundesliga return

The 30-year-old defender has struggled to regain the imperious form he ahowed or the Reds during the treble season of 2000/01 since suffering serious illness and is expected to leave Merseyside for Bundesliga outfit Kaiserslautern in the near future.

Babbel said: "I know about Kaiserslautern's interest, but there's no concrete offer yet. I believe I will start to prepare for the new season with Liverpool."