Rafa confirms Rodriguez discussions

Rodriguez is reportedly looking to leave the struggling rojiblancos after falling out of favour at the Vicente Calderon – and is believed to be keen to link up with fellow countryman Javier Mascherano on Merseyside.

The 29-year-old, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, has scored 10 goals in 35 appearances for Diego Maradona's side – including the stunning extra-time winner that knocked Mexico out of the 2006 World Cup.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.