Hamburg Star Eljero Elia On Liverpool Radar - Report

Babel could be used as a pawn in a deal to secure the Dutch international attacker from HSV...

Eljero Elia, Hamburger SV (foto PRO SHOTS)
According to a report in German newspaper Bild, English giants Liverpool are closely monitoring the situation of speedy Hamburg attacker Eljero Elia.

Reds manager Rafael Benitez is eager to add some more depth to his attacking unit and the Spanish gaffer has reportedly made Elia one of his primary targets.

The Dutch international joined HSV from Eredivisie outfit Twente last summer for a reputed fee of €9 million. Elia has quickly developed into a key player for the Hanseaten.

His impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed in the rest of Europe. Apparently, Liverpool have sent scouts to Hamburg's latest Bundesliga games in order to have a look at the left winger.

Elia's current HSV deal is due to expire in the summer of 2014, meaning that the attacker won't leave Germany on the cheap. However, Liverpool could opt to involve Ryan Babel in the deal in order to lower HSV's demands.

Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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