Liverpool have
reportedly won the race to sign Brazilian defender Fabio
Aurelio.
According to newspaper reports, the Reds have seen off competition
from Manchester United and Olympiakos to sign the 26-year-old
Valencia left-back, who is available on a free transfer after
failing to agree a new deal with the Spanish club.
The defender will be offered a four-year deal worth £25,000 a week
and would become the first Brazilian to sign for Liverpool.
Aurelio played under Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez for three
seasons at Valencia, winning two La Liga titles and the UEFA Cup,
and is expected to challenge John Arne Riise for a first-team place
at Anfield.
The move could see Djimi Traore and Stephen Warnock heading for the
exit door as Benitez looks to freshen up his squad in the
summer.
If Aurelio agrees terms, he would become Liverpool's third signing
for next season, with winger Mark Gonzalez and defender Gabriel
Paletta having previously confirmed summer switches.
Liverpool turn to South Americans
? 1 Argentine , 1 Brazilian , 1 Chilean . 
