With French duo Anthony Le Tallec and Rangers-bound Gregory Vignal ready to join Alou Diarra and Bruno Cheyrou in agreeing loan deals, Irish star Finnan is waiting to see if Rafael Benitez will be encouraged to discuss another temporary move with Graeme Souness.
The former Fulham fullback has struggled to display the form that persuaded Gerard Houllier to part with £3.5m for his services, and the arrival of Spanish defender Josemi means the 28-year-old would be likely to start the season warming the bench.
