Helguera exit prompts Anfield interest

The player is currently playing out his final year under contract at the club, and has yet to receive a new offer, prompting Helguera himself to consider his future.

"With the way things are, I see myself more on the way out than staying in Madrid," Helguera said.

This has prompted several clubs, including the Reds, to keep tabs on the Spanish international who are reported to have a keen interest in signing the player.

Fellow Premiership hopefuls Man Utd and Newcastle Utd are also thought to have an interest in helguera's future, along with several top European teams, including Italian champs Juve, and Barca.