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Paletta may help Spanish strugglers

Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta could be sent on loan to Spain for the remainder of the season - with Salif Diao possibly joining the youngster in La Liga.

Struggling Gimnastic are keen for reinforcements as they fight relegation.

They are currently bottom of the table in Spain.

However, it's understood they are preparing an approach to Liverpool for the services of teenager Paletta, in the hope manager Rafa Benitez will be willing to give his stopper some first team experience.

The centre-half has been limited mainly to Carling Cup appearances since his £2m arrival last summer, but is seen as a player of rich potential.

With the defensive positions well catered for, Benitez may be tempted to allow the South American to go on loan for six months.

Liverpool would certainly be keen for Diao to make the switch. The African is currently at Stoke, but his loan spell ends on January 1.

Benitez won't want Diao back at Melwood, so any offer from La Liga would be welcome.

Source: http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk