Parry confirms Figo interest

Liverpool chief Rick Parry has confirmed the club are interested in Luis Figo.

The Reds are reported to be leading the chase for the Real Madrid winger as he looks set to leave the Spanish capital.

The Portuguese international is considering a move away from Real after dropping down the pecking order at El Santiago Bernabeu.

Figo, who reported back for pre-season training on Friday with Real, is believed to have held talks with Liverpool over a possible move to Anfield.

A deal is believed to have been placed in doubt by Real's insistence that Liverpool pay a fee for Figo after initially suggesting they would let the winger leave on a free transfer.

Parry has admitted bringing Figo to the European champions is a possibility after agreeing new deals for Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.

"It has been an up and down week, mainly up this week," Parry told Sky Sports News.

When asked about the possible signing of Figo Parry added: "No not at moment we will see what happens over the next few days.

"It's a possibility there. "

For his part, Real boss Wanderley Luxemburgo has hinted he is ready to show Figo the door if he is not prepared to settle for a role as a squad member.

The Portuguese star made his unhappiness clear last term when he found himself regularly named amongst the substitutes towards the back-end of the campaign.

Luxemburgo revealed he would have no problem showing any player the door if they were not committed to Real cuase.

"Just like (Michael) Owen, Figo has a contract and they need to be here," Luxemburgo stated.

"If they are going to play or not is another story, but they are Real Madrid players.

"Anyone who is only here to play can go. If you are here it is to be as part of the squad.

"If they are not interested in that they should tell the club and they will decide."

Meanwhile, Reds supremo Parry also played down speculation that Liverpool were closing in on the signature of Southampton's Peter Crouch.

The Reds have already had one bid rejected for the England international and are thought to have increased their bid for the player.

However, Parry insists there is no new news on Crouch saying: "No, there is nothing there (with Crouch)."