Rafa in for Van Der Vaart?

With Milner seemingly out of reach, Reds manager Rafael Benitez could turn his attentions to Hamburg winger Rafael Van Der Vaart.

The Dutch maestro is looking for a move to England after spending most of his career in Ajax and Hamburg.

He turned down a contract extension with Hamburg, catching the attention of an array of clubs, including Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea.

Liverpool have the advantage, as Van Der Vaart’s compatriots Kuyt and Babel are already Liverpuldians and would undoubtedly be looking to woo him to Liverpool. Van Der Vaart played a limited role in the Oranje’s last eight performance at the Euros, and will be looking to catch the eye of Van Basten and prove that he can play at the very top level.