Blues To Sign Reds Midfielder?

Last updated : 17 January 2005 By Brian Cartlidge

The 28-year-old Senegal international is reportedly set to begin talks with Blues on a season long loan deal.

Blues boss Steve Bruce, who is keen to find a replacement for Wales international Robbie Savage whose move to Blackburn Rovers is imminent, is also being linked with another central midfielder in Portsmouth's Amdy Faye - ironically a team-mate of Diao in the Senegal international side.

Diao has failed to hold down a regular first team place under new Reds boss Rafael Benitez and is said to be keen on a move away from Anfield.

Salif Diao - Information
Date of birth	10 February 1977	Height	6.0
Place of birth	Kefougou, Senegal	Weight	11.5
Nationality	Senegalese	Position	Midfield
Nickname		Squad No.

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team	Debut	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
Liverpool	28/08/2002	35 (26)	3	9	1
Sedan	29/07/2000	40 (7)	0	11	1
Monaco	16/02/2000	0 (1)	0	0	0
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season	First App.	Apps (+ sub)	Goals	Yellows	Reds
2004/2005	10/08/2004	8 (6)	1	3	0
2003/2004	24/09/2003	5 (2)	0	1	0
2002/2003	28/08/2002	22 (18)	2	5	1
2001/2002	28/07/2001	24 (0)	0	7	1
2000/2001	29/07/2000	16 (7)	0	4	0
1999/2000	16/02/2000	0 (1)	0	0	0
Appearances 75 (+ 34 as sub); Goals 3; Yellow cards 20; Red cards 2