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Liverpool linked with £13.5m Baptista bid

Liverpool are launching a £13.5 million bid for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Julio Baptista.

The Brazilian - nicknamed 'The Beast' - spent last season on loan at Arsenal but failed to shine consistently, although he did net four goals as the Gunners beat Liverpool 6-3 in a Carling Cup tie at Anfield in January.

After helping Brazil win the Copa America over the summer he was linked with a move for AC Milan, but it is now claimed Rafael Benitez has entered the bidding with an offer that may be enough to tempt Real to sell.

Marca says Benitez has already lodged a £13.5 million offer for Baptista.

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