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Liverpool have made an approach for Yacine Brahimi , according to reports in Portugal.

The FC Porto winger is being watched by a number of big clubs, including Juventus and AC Milan.

According to O Jogo , Liverpool are one of three sides to have contacted the Portuguese giants about the possibility of a summer transfer.

Brahimi, 26, is a regular for Algeria and has a buyout clause of €60million at Porto. But the club own only 50 per cent of his economic rights, meaning they would only net half of any transfer fee.

That could drive up the price a touch, but that has not stopped the Reds – as well as Milan and Wolfsburg – from making enquiries.

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Who is Yacine Brahimi?

Age: 26

Club: Porto

Previous clubs: Rennes, Clermont (loan), Granada

Strengths

Brahimi is one of the most electric dribblers in Europe, capable of bemusing full-backs with his footwork and pace. Right-footed but capable of playing on either flank, he has gone from something of a show pony to a hugely effective weapon for Porto... as his 14 league goals in two seasons attest.

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Weaknesses

As befits such a mercurial talent, Brahimi doesn't provide an enormous amount of defensive cover. He'll shine if allowed the freedom to roam, but might not suit a rigid, more conservative side.

Possible cost

€60million will oblige Porto to allow talks. Otherwise, he's likely to go for £30million plus.

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