Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos tells Florentino Perez he wants to join Liverpool
Reports in Spain claim the 21-year-old has had enough of being frozen out by Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane
LIVERPOOL have been given a boost in their chase of Dani Caballos after he told Real Madrid he wants a move to Anfield, according to reports.
The Spain Under-21s international has been linked with a move to the Merseyside club after being frozen out by Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane.
Spanish publication claim Ceballos, 21, has told Real chief Florentino Perez he wants to join Liverpool after being subbed on in the 3-1 Leganes win for just 29 seconds.
The midfielder has been limited to just 18 appearances this season and is desperate for more regular first-team action.
Marca continue that Kop boss Jurgen Klopp is a fan of Caballos, with the player excited about the prospect of working with the German.
Now Liverpool could be poised to make a move in the summer as the former Real Betis star tries to force a move from the Bernabeu.
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They could have competition from some of the biggest clubs around the world if Los Blancos decide to cash in.
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring his situation while Tottenham have also been linked with a bid.
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And claims in Spain that Real are ready to soften their stance in not letting Ceballos leave that saw him stopped from moving in January.
But Liverpool we be confident they can beat off any competition with the player said to be determined to link up with Klopp at Anfield.