Liverpool is targeting Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta in January and is hopeful of securing the deal for around €15 million.
Amorbieta's current deal runs out in 2014 and he as shown little indication that he wants to sign another deal with the Basque club and this has drawn interest from Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers according to Spanish media outlet Fichajes.
The Venezuelan was brought up in the Basque country and represents the Basque Country national team after making his debut back in 2007 and it is believed his lack of desire to sign a new contract at the club will pave the way from a move to the Premier League side.
Athletic Bilbao wouldn’t stand in the way of Amorebieta leaving for the Premier League so Liverpool can be confident in landing him and therefore if any bid came in at around €15m the La Liga club would be likely to accept this because it would enable them to find a replacement.
The Venezuela international would have no issue in leaving the Basque and playing in the Premier League. Fichajes says that the defender is keen on joining Liverpool and it looks like both parties are happy to let a deal happen. Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelo Bielsa is looking to sign a new centre half to replace Amorebieta.
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