Bundesliga title hopefuls Hamburger SV have €20 million (£17m) burning a hole in their pockets following the sale of Nigel de Jong to Manchester City, and are reportedly eager to spend a good chunk of it on Ryan Babel.
The Dutch international winger-cum-striker is said to be unhappy at Anfield as he has been denied as much playing time as he would like to get. In 19 appearances so far this season, the versatile Dutchman has started only six matches, leading him to request a loan move next month - a request which Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez rejected.
If British tabloid The Daily Mirror are to be believed, Babel would like to play somewhere else and reports emanating from Germany suggest that HSV are willing to put up €14 million (£12m) to change Benitez's mind.
The 22-year-old speed demon joined the Anfield side in 2007 from AFC Ajax and delivered some top class performances, but has failed to find himself a regular place in the Reds starting XI as a result of his lack of consistency.
The Dutch international winger-cum-striker is said to be unhappy at Anfield as he has been denied as much playing time as he would like to get. In 19 appearances so far this season, the versatile Dutchman has started only six matches, leading him to request a loan move next month - a request which Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez rejected.
If British tabloid The Daily Mirror are to be believed, Babel would like to play somewhere else and reports emanating from Germany suggest that HSV are willing to put up €14 million (£12m) to change Benitez's mind.
The 22-year-old speed demon joined the Anfield side in 2007 from AFC Ajax and delivered some top class performances, but has failed to find himself a regular place in the Reds starting XI as a result of his lack of consistency.
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