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Klopp eyes Liverpool deal for Championship left-back: Player favours Premier League switch
LIVERPOOL are reportedly ready to make a move for Aston Villa left-back Jordan Amavi.
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Nathaniel Clyne has assumed the role for Liverpool in recent weeks, with James Milner covering at right-back.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to solve the left-back solution soon, and recent reports suggested they are hoping to land Anderlecht's Frank Acheampong, who would cost around £6m.
But according to Get French Football News, Liverpool are ready to make a move for Amavi.
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The 22-year-old was part of the Villa squad that were relegated from the Premier League last season.
The report suggests Liverpool have established contact with the defender's representatives over a possible January deal.
However, it is thought they would face competition from Marseille, with the club's sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta keen to pursue a move.
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What does weigh in Liverpool's favour, is that Amavi would prefer a move to the Premier League.
Liverpool, who are second in the table, face Stoke next Tuesday (5:15pm).
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