Liverpool have expressed interest in Gökhan Töre following Hamburg's decision to transfer list their highly-sought after winger.
The Reds had been rumoured with making a move for Töre earlier in the season however, the Bundesliga outfit were reluctant to part ways with the Turkish international.
Liverpool invested heavily in wingers last season however, they failed to have the desired impact. £20 million transfer Stewart Downing only made two assists in 36 games.
Fifteen million pounds signing Jordan Henderson who was deployed on the right wing only scored twice and made two assists.
Recently appointed manager Brendan Rodgers is expected to implement a 4-3-3 set-up and has been active in the transfer market in the pursuit of players which would suit the system making Töre an ideal candidate on the right wing.
Hamburg has set an asking price of €5 million for their 20-year-old winger.
The Bundesliga outfit is in the midst of financial difficulties and hopes to cash in on their highly sought-after young prospect.
Töre was regarded as one of Chelsea's brightest prospects when he was recruited to the youth academy in 2009 by Frank Arnesen, the Blues former head of talent scout.
The Turkish international winger became a regular in the youth team helping them win the 2010-2011 season making 16 starts and scoring four times.
Töre joined Hamburg last season after Frank Arnesen resigned from his position at Chelsea and took up the role of Sporting Director at Hamburg.
The 20-year-old Turkish international missed a large part of last season through injury however, he still managed to finish the season as statistically, the most successful dribbler in Europe.
Töre has also been linked with a move to Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, Rubin Kazan as well as a move back to the Premiership.
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