Lazio defender no longer on Liverpool's radar

Liverpool are out of the running to sign Lazio's Modibo Diakite, with another Italian side joining Napoli in the hunt to land him.

Brendan Rodgers is expected to sign a defender in the summer as Jamie Carragher is set to retire.

He had tracked Diakite and was expected to make a move for the player, who will leave Lazio on a free in the summer.

But the 25-year-old seems destined to stay in Italy. talkSPORT revealed how Napoli were keen and Diakite's agent says another club has joined the race.

"I'll meet with Napoli, as I will with other clubs who are interested in Diakite," Ulisse Savini told La Lazio Siamo Noi.

"Napoli is a fascinating environment and their interest makes us proud. Let us just wait and see what happens.

"In Italy, though, there is a surprise side who hadn't made a move up until this moment. I think I'll meet with these clubs by the end of next week."