IT IS reported Galatasaray boss Frank Rijkaard is ready to swoop for his compatriot Ryan Babel.

Ryan Babel is desperate to stay with Liverpool and fight for his place in Rafa Benitez’s starting XI, according to his agent.

Ryan Babel’s agent insists his client has no plans to leave Liverpool until he proves himself.

RYAN BABEL could become the first high-profile casualty of Rafael Benitez’s summer shake-up after being told he can leave Liverpool.

Two first half strikes by the skipper and a late Babel strike sent the Reds back to the top of the league and keeps the title race alive.

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Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has pleaded with Rafa Benitez to give him one more season to prove his worth.

David Ngog or Grim Reaper - Is Babel his next victim?

Ryan Babel has admitted his disappointment in being constantly omitted from Liverpool’s starting line-up.

Liverpool will welcome back Javier Mascherano for their Premier League clash with Blackburn, but a number of stars could be rested at Anfield.Mascherano returns after serving a suspension in midweek but Rafael Benitez may well rest some of his stars ahead of the Chelsea game, with defenders Daniel Agger, Sami Hyypia and Andrea Dossena likely to be involved, along with Yossi Benayoun and Ryan Babel.

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