The Burak Yilmaz transfer saga took a further twist today when a Lokomotiv Moscow official told Turkish media agency, Cihan, that the club would not make an official statement regarding the speculated transfer.
The Lokomotiv Moscow press office, were quoted by Cihan as saying, "We will not comment on these rumours, the club has made no official statement.
"There will be no development till after the team return from training in Slovenia."
Trabzonspor in stark contrast have not only confirmed an offer from the Russian Premier League outfit but also released a statement to the, Public Disclosure Forum (KAP) regarding ongoing negotiations between Yilmaz and Lokomotiv.
The uncertainty has opened doors once again to clubs who had been previously expressed interest in the Turkish international striker.
Liverpool are reported to be monitoring the situation closely.
The Reds pursuit of a proven goalscorer this summer reached new impetus following the latest reports that Andy Carroll could be on his way out.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was quoted in The Telegraph, as saying, “Time will tell for him and all the players whether they are in my plans, but my job is to assess that.
“Like every player, there are certain styles and systems they will be playing in which will allow them to flourish.”
The Premiership club only scored 47 times in the Premier League last season, the lowest scoring team in the top-eight. €41 million signing, Andy Caroll only scored four goals in the league campaign.
Yilmaz has been in prolific form for Trabzonspor over the past two seasons. He guided the Black Sea club to pole position in the 2010-11 season scoring 19 times, only to lose out on winning the championship to Fenerbahce on goal difference.
The 26-year-old Turkish international netted 35 times in 41 games last season and his modest €5 million release clause has attracted the attention of major clubs across Europe.
Yilmaz broke the clubs all time scoring record in the league last season, scoring 51% of Trabzonspor's 65 goals.
In an interview on TRT's football program, Stadyum earlier this year, Yilmaz stated, "If I was to move abroad I would want it to be to a big club, I would consider moving to England."
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