Liverpool are said to be in discussions to sign Kolo Toure from Man City.

The defender's contract is up at the end of the season. Part of Arsenal's Invincibles squad, the Ivory Coast international has become an increasingly bit part players since moving to Manchester City in 2009.

This season he made just 17 appearances in all competitions.

Brendan Rodgers is moving to plug a gap at centre-half after Jamie Carragher's retirement and Martin Skrtel linked with a move away from Anfield.