Tuesday, 24th April, 2012

Liverpool are ready to rekindle their interest in Inter striker Luc Castaignos according to Voetbal International.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish was keen on the Dutchman during the winter transfer window and a loan switch to Anfield was mooted for the former Feyenoord striker.

Castaignos is even believed to have made a secret visit to Merseyside over the winter, in a clear sign of just how seriously a potential move was taken by both sides.


However, doing business with Inter proved difficult and, as Castaignos told Inside Futbol last month, he was keen to continue to learn his trade with the Nerazzurri.

"Even if I am not a starter, I can learn a lot from training every day with world class footballers like [Wesley] Sneijder, [Diego] Milito, [Esteban] Cambiasso and [Javier] Zanetti", said the 19-year-old.

"This is the main reason why last January I turned down every option I had to move on loan to another club."

Liverpool though look set to test Castaignos’ resolve and are preparing to return to Inter with a solid offer for the Dutchman.

Castaignos is thought to be seen at Anfield as a replacement for countryman Dirk Kuyt, who is edging closer towards a summer exit.

But while the player has experience of operating on the flank, as Kuyt has with the Reds despite being signed as a central striker, it is not something Castaignos would welcome.

"I am a striker, nothing else", said the Inter starlet.

Liverpool then could have to reassure Castaignos that his role would be to spearhead the side’s attack, rather than operate out wide.

Related News: Luc Castaignos’ Agent Advises Move May Be Needed.

Read Inside Futbol’s exclusive interview with Luc Castaignos here.

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