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Winger wanted by Liverpool boss set for contract extension talks: Southampton also keen
LIVERPOOL target Dries Mertens seems set to end Jurgen Klopp's hopes of taking him to Anfield this summer.
Dries Mertens began his professional career with Belgian side Gent
The Napoli winger has attracted the Reds boss' attention despite a stop-start Serie A season.
In 33 appearances, 27 of which were from the substitutes bench, the Belgium international scored five goals and provided five assists.
Mertens has picked up 44 caps since making his international debut in 2011, scoring eight goals.
He is in Marc Wilmots' Euro 2016 squad which will take on Italy, the Republic of Ireland and Sweden in Group E.