Lyon may join Liverpool in the race to sign Gabriel Heinze as they try to come to terms with the loss of captain Cris for six months.

Toulouse warmed up for their Champions League qualifier against Liverpool on Wednesday by beating reigning league champions Lyon tonight.

Club secretary Bryce Morrison admits Liverpool are heading into unknown territory after the Reds were paired with Toulouse in the Champions League third qualifying round.

Toulouse coach Elie Baup is relishing his side’s clash with Liverpool in the third round of the Champions League’s qualifying stages.