Babel is worried about his World Cup
place
Boss Rafa Benitez has stood by the Dutch flop, 22, and offered
him a fresh chance this season. But his patience has run out
and Benitez will listen to offers.
Babel started the campaign in the first team but failed to
respond to the manager's votes of confidence. The winger is worried
about his World Cup place and hoped for a loan move last summer,
which Benitez blocked.
He needs funds before sealing a new £90,000-a-week deal for
keeper Pepe Reina.
Securing Reina, 27, has become a top priority amid interest from
his ex-club Barcelona. He is viewed by many as the best keeper
in the world and is happy at Anfield.
Even though he's been in a dark mood at times this season during
a fluctuating campaign, he's committed to Anfield.
Reina was prepared to sign a new deal last summer alongside a
string of other top stars, but it was put on hold until the
Merseysiders could raise more cash.