Liverpool boss Benitez to outbid Newcastle for Kuyt
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Liverpool have stepped up their bid for Feyenoord striker Dirk Kuyt.
After talks stalled with Sevilla over fullback Daniel Alves, the Guardian says Reds boss Rafa Benitez is now planning to use the majority of his existing transfer kitty on landing Kuyt.
Their interest in the 23-year-old forward is long-standing but, having spent ?6m on the Wales international Craig Bellamy from Blackburn and having lost out on the possibility of recouping a significant fee through the sale of Djibril Cisse, Benitez would be able to pursue the Dutch forward only if he gives up on Alves.
Kuyt, who has also interested Newcastle, would cost around ?8m having failed to make the anticipated impact at the World Cup, though his record in Holland has established him as a player of exciting potential.
He is due to hold talks at Feyenoord next week but has indicated a desire to play in the Premiership.
After talks stalled with Sevilla over fullback Daniel Alves, the Guardian says Reds boss Rafa Benitez is now planning to use the majority of his existing transfer kitty on landing Kuyt.
Their interest in the 23-year-old forward is long-standing but, having spent ?6m on the Wales international Craig Bellamy from Blackburn and having lost out on the possibility of recouping a significant fee through the sale of Djibril Cisse, Benitez would be able to pursue the Dutch forward only if he gives up on Alves.
Kuyt, who has also interested Newcastle, would cost around ?8m having failed to make the anticipated impact at the World Cup, though his record in Holland has established him as a player of exciting potential.
He is due to hold talks at Feyenoord next week but has indicated a desire to play in the Premiership.
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