Rafa Benitez has confirmed his interest in Fabricio Coloccini and Cesar.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has confirmed his interest in Deportivo La Coruna duo Fabricio Coloccini and Cesar.Benitez is keen to bolster his squad during this month's transfer window and has not hidden his desire to bring in a new central defender.
A number of players have been linked with Liverpool including Brondby's Daniel Agger and Benitez has now revealed Coloccini and Cesar are on his list of targets.
Benitez is looking to add options to his defence and provide cover for Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia and is considering moves for Coloccini and Cesar.
"We need to fortify the centre of the defence and we are considering four or five options," Benitez told La voz de Galicia.
"We had ideas in the summer and we are thinking now in the same way.
"We have targeted Coloccini and Cesar of Deportivo La Coruna and we are just about to obtain if they want to sell."
Coloccini is thought to be keen on a move away from Deportivo having fallen out with coach Joaquin Caparros.
Liverpool could also face competition for Cesar with Bolton believed to be keen on signing the defender.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have released Costan Rican midfielder Cristian Bolanos after a short trial spell at the club.