Report: Liverpool Want Everton Target Hugo Almeida

The Merseyside duo could battle it out for the Portuguese striker's signature.

Hugo Almeida of Werder Bremen (AFP)
Liverpool are set to scupper Everton's chances of signing Hugo Almeida this January, according to a report in British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mirror.

The Toffees had been linked with making an initial loan move for the 14-time-capped Portugal international striker with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.

But it is now thought that Liverpool are interested in luring the 24-year-old 6ft 3in forward to Anfield during this transfer window in order to reinforce manager Rafa Benitez's options in attack as they go in search of the Premier League title.

The former Porto star has not been prolific in front of goal, scoring just twice in 12 Bundesliga fixtures this season, but it seems that he is in high-demand nevertheless.

Should he opt to sign for the Reds, it is claimed that Everton manager David Moyes could make a move for Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen, although the Icelander's agent recently rules out a switch to Blackburn Rovers insisting he will see out the remainder of the season with La Blaugrana.

Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
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