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International defender hints at Liverpool transfer after rejecting £12m Arsenal move
BENEDIKT HOWEDES has reportedly suggested he is keen to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
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Howedes, 27, has never played under former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund manager Klopp after spending his career at Bundesliga rivals Schalke.
The centre-half was was trailed by both Milan and Arsenal last summer but claimed he rejected £12million bids to move.
Discussing offers for him, Howedes told Kicker at the time: “Milan and Arsenal have really been keen on my services, this is what I am able to confirm.
“Still I have not opted against them, I have decided in favour of FC Schalke 04.
"My job is not done here yet. And, especially after last season, I told myself I do not want to leave this way.
"I am a key player of this club.”
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