Cristian Tello
Liverpool's chances of acquiring Cristian Tello, who is struggling to find game time at Barcelona, are increased Reuters

Liverpool's chances of securing the services of FC Barcelona winger Cristian Tello are increased, as the latter club are already willing to sell the youngster.

The 22-year-old has been linked with a Merseyside switch in the past, which apparently never materialised.

His quality is unquestioned as he spent his youth at the La Masia and came through the ranks at the Nou Camp.

However, he is still struggling to get regular playing time in the first team, being used primarily as a substitute this season with only two starts in the La Liga.

Due to his limited participation at club level, he has only received a single cap from Spain's senior side that was way back in August 2013.

The Catalan outfit are suggested to be willing to part with Tello for £8million, but the Reds should move faster as AC Milan are claimed to have held talks with the player's agent for a possible Serie A transfer.

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