Napoli have confirmed they are in discussions with Liverpool over the possible signing of defender Andrea Dossena.

The Italy full-back only arrived at Anfield last summer in a £7million move from Udinese as the Reds fought off competition from Juventus.

However, Dossena struggled to settle and made only limited appearances in Rafa Benitez's first-team as Liverpool finished runners-up in the Premier League.

Benitez is now understood to be prepared to listen to offers in the region of £6m as he aims to raise transfer funds which would allow him to look for new faces.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis told the Daily Mirror: "I've personally spoken with Rafa Benitez. The negotiation is ongoing."