In May, Ajax star Toby Alderweireld insisted that he would reject a move to Man City and suggested that he'd prefer a move to Liverpool, claiming that the Reds 'have the potential to return to the top'. Speculation over the Alderweireld's future continues to mount, and today, the defender once again hinted that he's amenable to a Liverpool transfer.
When quizzed yesterday about speculation linking him with a move to Anfield, Alderweireld - who was crowned Ajax 'talent of the year' in 2010 - told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf:
"It's nice that you're named at clubs like that [Liverpool and Roma]. It strokes my ego.
"We have to wait and see which clubs become more concrete.
"In the following weeks we'll see what will happen. The transfer window is still open for a long time."
Importantly for Liverpool, he added:
"It would be a bonus to play in the Champions League, but it's not a must"
In mid-April, €10m-rated Alderweireld told Dutch reporters:
"Usually I do not want to play for an English club that’s in mid-table, but, unlike Newcastle, Liverpool meet my criteria"
Then, in May, he told Nusport:
"I'm very selective in choosing my next club. I do not want to go to Manchester City because Kompany will play forever. Liverpool, however, has the potential to return to the top"
With the Reds rumoured to be chasing £20m-rated Christian Eriksen too, perhaps a £30m double-swoop is on the cards this summer?
Ajax director of football Marc Overmars confirmed in March that Liverpool scouts are 'often present' at the Amsterdam Arena, so it's conceivable that Alderweireld and Eriksen could be major transfer targets.
In a recent interview, Alderweireld's former Ajax team-mate Jan Vertonghen insisted that the 24-year old is ready for a move the Premier League:
"[Alderweireld] definitely can deal with the level and I hope that [he] can make the step this summer. I know the qualities of Toby very well. He would fit perfectly."
Brendan Rodgers recently stated that he wants 'winners' at LFC, and with three league titles in a row at Ajax, Alderweireld definitely fits that description.
Jaimie Kanwar
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When quizzed yesterday about speculation linking him with a move to Anfield, Alderweireld - who was crowned Ajax 'talent of the year' in 2010 - told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf:
"It's nice that you're named at clubs like that [Liverpool and Roma]. It strokes my ego.
"We have to wait and see which clubs become more concrete.
"In the following weeks we'll see what will happen. The transfer window is still open for a long time."
Importantly for Liverpool, he added:
"It would be a bonus to play in the Champions League, but it's not a must"
In mid-April, €10m-rated Alderweireld told Dutch reporters:
"Usually I do not want to play for an English club that’s in mid-table, but, unlike Newcastle, Liverpool meet my criteria"
Then, in May, he told Nusport:
"I'm very selective in choosing my next club. I do not want to go to Manchester City because Kompany will play forever. Liverpool, however, has the potential to return to the top"
With the Reds rumoured to be chasing £20m-rated Christian Eriksen too, perhaps a £30m double-swoop is on the cards this summer?
Ajax director of football Marc Overmars confirmed in March that Liverpool scouts are 'often present' at the Amsterdam Arena, so it's conceivable that Alderweireld and Eriksen could be major transfer targets.
In a recent interview, Alderweireld's former Ajax team-mate Jan Vertonghen insisted that the 24-year old is ready for a move the Premier League:
"[Alderweireld] definitely can deal with the level and I hope that [he] can make the step this summer. I know the qualities of Toby very well. He would fit perfectly."
Brendan Rodgers recently stated that he wants 'winners' at LFC, and with three league titles in a row at Ajax, Alderweireld definitely fits that description.
Jaimie Kanwar
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