Liverpool want to clinch a £22million double deal for Ajax
stars Christian Eriksen and Toby Alderweireld while Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand is
also on their radar.
Attacking midfielder Eriksen, 21 and Belgium international
defender Alderweireld, 24, both only have one year remaining on their Ajax
contracts and are expected to leave the Dutch club.
Manager Brendan Rodgers has turned to £15m-rated Eriksen.
Dortmund had also been chasing Eriksen, but Liverpool now only expect to face
competition from Roma.
The Denmark international has been one of Europe's
outstanding young talents in recent seasons. Two summers ago he was on the
brink of joining Manchester City but a misunderstanding over a proposed
meeting with then manager Roberto Mancini scuppered the deal.
Ajax coach Frank de Boer said: "I would want nothing
more than having Christian with us for a few more years.
"But we realise that the interest in this kind of
player is huge. And I can also understand that he wants to make another step in
his career. I can't stop him."
Despite the fact Liverpool cannot offer Eriksen Champions
League football, it is understood he is interested in moving to Anfield.
De Boer added: "If Liverpool go back to really good
possession play, it can be a success for Christian. But it does mean that their
entire way of playing has to change. It is up to Christian what he wants. If he
feels good going to Liverpool anyway, then it is up to him."
Alderweireld has turned down the chance to discuss personal
terms with Norwich after the Dutch giants agreed a £7m deal for the centre-back
with the Carrow Road club.
He explained why he would not be rushed into a move to
Norwich - leaving the door open for Liverpool.
"I am keeping all my options open," said
Alderweireld. "I am not rushing out the door. The whole picture of my
next club has to be perfect. With every offer I am receiving this summer, I
look at the pros and cons. The total package of my next club has to be right
for me."
Liverpool have also made an enquiry about left-back Bertrand
as Rodgers attempts to build a squad capable of challenging for the top four.
Rodgers knows Bertrand well, having worked with him during his
time at Chelsea and taken him on loan as his first signing at Reading.
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