Liverpool interested in Catania’s Matias Silvestre – general manager Pietro Lo Monaco

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Catania general manager Pietro Lo Monaco claims that Liverpool are interested in defender Matias Silvestre, who has also attracted attention from Spain and Italy.

Lo Monaco admitted in April that the time is right for the 26-year-old to seek a new challenge after an impressive season in Serie A.

And now the general manager has told Itasportpress that Liverpool are among a number of clubs looking to sign Silvestre.

He said: “Top of the list of those moving on is Silvestre.

“I’d struggle to keep him here, considering what a great player he is. There are two Italian clubs tracking him, but Liverpool and Villarreal are also interested in Silvestre.

“Silvestre is worth as much as Thiago Silva and scores more goals.”

Lo Monaco is keen to keep as many of Catania’s key players as possible after the appointment of Vincenzo Montella as head coach.

He added: “As for Maxi Lopez, he will leave if there is a decent offer, otherwise he’ll stay with us.

“Cristian Llama and Marco Biagianti are 100 per cent staying at Catania.

“We turned down an offer for Mario Gomez from a European club. We’re not sure about Taka Morimoto, but it’s probable he will remain.”

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