Anfield exit door beckons for Diao

SALIF DIAO appears to be on his way out of Liverpool with manager Rafael Benitez understood to be close to a deal for Boudewijn Zenden.

Midfielder Diao found himself surplus to requirements at Anfield last season, joining Birmingham on loan in the January transfer window, only for injuries to blight his time at St Andrews.

Diao is apparently attracting interest from a number of clubs, with the time right for a move if Benitez completes his expected swoop for Zenden.