Future pals? Raul lines up against Liverpool's
Martin Skrtel (left) last season
Liverpool have been linked with
a shock move for Real Madrid icon Raul. The 32-year-old is no
longer a regular at the Bernabeu, starting just nine of 29 La Liga
games since Manuel Pellegrini became boss in the
summer.
And the Madrid captain, who has played more than 700 games for
the Spanish giants, could be set for a summer exit.
Raul has previously suggested he would be tempted by a
shot a Barclays Premier League football before the end of his
career and Liverpool are said to be offering a two-year
contract.
There has also been long-standing interest from the United
States, where Raul could net a luctative swansong, but the Anfield
option would be tempting if he feels his time at Madrid has come to
a natural end.
One-club man: Raul celebrates scoring for Real
Madrid back in 1997
However, it should be noted that Liverpool's interest
emanates from the Catalan press rather than the Spanish capital,
and Raul has not spoken out against his treatment by
Pellegrini.
Rafa Benitez would be looking for a free transfer for Raul,
though Madrid have him on 'lifetime contract' and it is suggested
they would be more amenable to him leaving for the MLS.