Liverpool offer £6.5million for defender

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Former Alaves defender Contra

According to reports originating from Italy today, Liverpool are said to have offered a fee thought to be around £6.5million for AC Milan defender Cosmin Contra (26).

Last week we reported the speculated interest in the Romanian international who is unhappy at the lack of first-team opportunities at Milan.

Manchester United are also believed to be monitoring the player's status.