Premier League duo Liverpool and Newcastle are both interested in signing FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong but neither side has made an offer, according to the player’s agent.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs around Europe after impressing for Twente, with Italian side Fiorentina already having declared their interest.
Twente have just employed Steve McLaren for the second time and it seems as though the former England manager will have a tough time keeping hold of the Dutch international
De Jong's agent, Louis Laros, has admitted that Liverpool and Newcastle are expected to make an offer in the coming weeks but believes the striker will stay at the club beyond January.
"I don't think a transfer is possible [to Liverpool or Newcastle] because I don't think FC Twente will let him leave in the winter transfer period," Laros told the International Business Times.
"If there is a possible transfer then I think it is at the end of the season. I haven't received a phone call from Liverpool or Newcastle that they are completely interested in Luuk de Jong. For this moment, I think it is just a rumour.
"I know they [Liverpool and Newcastle] are watching him but I have had no direct contact with both clubs over a possible transfer."
Laros also revealed that Newcastle have been keeping a close on Luuk's older brother Siem who plays for rivals Ajax, as well as Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
"I spoke to Newcastle about Luuk [de Jong], his brother Siem and Ricky van Wolfswinkel but I only know they are watching, for a possible transfer it's too early," he added. "I didn't receive a phone call to start negotiations; they are only watching him at the moment.
"Maybe I will get a phone call tomorrow from the club saying they are ready to start negotiations but until then, nothing is happening."
"Clubs like Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal are watching every good young player in Europe, and these guys are one of those players who could be interesting for a lot of clubs.
"They are watching them but they are also watching a lot of other great young players. There has been nothing yet."
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