Italians eye Reds starlet Plessis

Published Jan. 23, 2010 5:10 a.m. ET

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A mystery Italian club are thought to be keen on signing the highly-rated 21-year-old, according to skysports.com.

The French midfielder has found himself well down the pecking order this season, making just one appearance in the Carling Cup against Arsenal.

Plessis joined Liverpool in 2007 from Lyon and he made his debut for the first team in April 2008. However, the French Under-21 international has struggled to make an impact and has found himself restricted to a role in the reserves.

His Italian suitors are understood to have watched him in action for the reserves in midweek against Manchester City and they are hoping to strike a deal for his services.