Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez revealed his interest in signing Amr Zaki from Wigan Athletic in January. The Egyptian international striker tops the Premier League scoring charts with a seven-goal tally from eight games. He drew the attention of Benitez after netting a brace against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Zaki was the man of the match despite his side losing 3-2. "Everybody will be checking his situation now," Benitez was quoted as saying by The Times. Wigan have landed the robust striker on a one-year loan from Zamalek, and the latter would sell him to another club by the end of his loan period if they received a worthwhile offer. Big-spenders Manchester City have already unveiled their intention to acquire Zaki's services.