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Liverpool target Martin Montoya will tell Barcelona today that he wants to leave the club, the right-back's agent has said.
The 23-year-old, who has appeared at youth level for Spain, has been at Barca for all of his professional career, after coming through their prestigious La Masia youth system.
Montoya is out of contract at the end of the season, but his representative says that he wants to leave next month.
The Spaniard has made just one appearance for the club in all competitions this season.
"Tomorrow there will be a meeting with Barcelona to communicate the decision we have already made," he agent, Juan De Dios Carrasco said yesterday.
Show all 13 1 /13Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Simon Mignolet Not much the Liverpool goalkeeper could do for Frei's brilliantly struck low drive. Made a decent save from a shot from range late on and stood up well at his front post as Basel threatened at the death. 6
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Glen Johnson Basel found most success down Johnson's side of the field with the England international over-committing to tackles on more than one occasion. Little end product going forward including a poor final ball when Lambert was ready to pounce. Also made a wayward pass at the death with Liverpool chasing the game. 4
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Jose Enrique Looked off the pace and was out-muscled at times. Replaced by Moreno at the break. 3
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Dejan Lovren Made some good clearances with his head and stood up well when a challenge was needed. Was booked and can feel fortunate not to have received another. 5
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Martin Skrtel Did enough at the back to keep Basel to one goal. His rasping shot from range came very close to finding the back of the net. 6
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Lucas Leiva Basel made progress through his area of the field far more often than the Brazilian would have liked. Gave possession away unnecessarily. 5
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Joe Allen Largely anonymous for much of the match as the Welshman failed to adequately cover his centre-backs. Offered nothing going forward. 4
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Jordan Henderson The best Liverpool player on the pitch, doing more to link up the midfield than anyone else. His energy was nearly rewarded with the winning goal when his deflected header almost rolled in. 7
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Steven Gerrard Was nowhere near his best with a few stray passes and at times caught in possession. Yet, as is so often the case, pulled his side back into it with an incredible free-kick. 6
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Raheem Sterling Showed his usual energy first down the right and then the left. Final ball wasn't always what it needed to be but the youngster's well weighted pass nearly played Gerrard through only for the goalkeeper to get there first. Just. 6
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Rickie Lambert Failed to link up play adequately and some of his passing was nothing better than cumbersome. Replaced by Markovic at the break. 4
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Off the bench: Lazar Markovic Replaced Rickie Lambert at half time. Showed a willingness to run at the Basel defence and have a shot. That was before he was sent off after 61 minutes for throwing his arm out at Safari and making contact with his finger tips. 4
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Liverpool 1 Basel 1 player ratings Off the bench: Alberto Moreno Replaced Enrique at half-time and managed to get forward better. However his final delivery wasn't always up to scratch. 5
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"He will leave the club in January. There are clubs interested from England, Italy and German.
"When a player wants to leave Barca, as Montoya does, I do not think the club will oppose his departure."
Juventus have also reportedly shown an interest in the player.
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