Diarra loan confirmed

Last updated : 16 July 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 22-year-old former Bayern Munich midfielder spent last season alongside Pongolle and Le Tallec at Le Havre and he will once again be given first-team experience at a new club next season.

Houllier said: "I will be sending Alou on loan again. I have a club in mind but I am not in a position to say who yet."

Bastia are thought to be favourites for Diarra's services but Aston Villa, now that loans between Premiership teams are allowed in the forthcoming season, are also said to be ready to move for the young Frenchman.