Defender in Reds' sights

Hamburg defender Marcell Jansen is interesting Liverpool.

The 24-year-old has played in several positions during a career that has been solely in the Bundesliga so far, and is employed as a midfielder as much as a defender by current club Hamburg.

But Reds boss Roy Hodgson, who has extensive connections throughout the central European domestic leagues, is thought to have been tipped off that Jansen would welcome a regular role in defence - and is keen on joining Liverpool.

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

The 24-year-old has played in several positions during a career that has been solely in the Bundesliga so far, and is employed as a midfielder as much as a defender by current club Hamburg.

But Reds boss Roy Hodgson, who has extensive connections throughout the central European domestic leagues, is thought to have been tipped off that Jansen would welcome a regular role in defence - and is keen on joining Liverpool.

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.