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Liverpool close in on £23.5m Tottenham target Saido Berahino
LIVERPOOL are closing in on a £23.5million deal for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, according to reports.
Saido Berahino is a target for Liverpool
Berahino has been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham after starring for the Baggies this season.
The 21-year-old has scored seven Premier League goals and earned a call-up to Roy Hodgson's England squad.
And despite failing to find the net in his last 11 games, Berahino could be on his way to Anfield.
Alan Irvine tips Berahino for England
Liverpool are reportedly planning a £23.5m January move for the Burundi-born star, as a replacement for the struggling Mario Balotelli.
West Brom would likely accept such a figure, although Spurs are ready to battle for his services.
Berahino came off the bench yesterday as the pressure heaped on Alan Irvine after West Brom lost 2-0 at Stoke.
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