Liverpool still linked with that central defence vacancy and Babel arouses Turkish interest.

Galatasaray take the risk on the 29 year old Australian.

Rafa Benitez says he has been provided with a major selection headache after the excellent work of his strike force in recent games, insisting that Robbie Fowler is forcing his way back near to the top of his list.

Rafa has named a healthy mix of youth and experience as the reds return to the Attaturk Stadium for the first time since 2005’s historic 5th European Cup victory.