Liverpool are reportedly closing in on
Heerenveen winger
Danijel Pranjic, in a deal believed to be worth around
€9 million.
The Croatian international has long been linked with a move away
from the Dutch side and he admitted recently that he would welcome
a move to Anfield.
That move is now looking a little more likely with
the Sunday Mirror reporting that he is set to become
Rafael Benitez’s first summer signing.
The 26-year-old has been in excellent form for the Dutch side this
season and has attracted interest from the likes of Sevilla and
Real Betis.
It is Liverpool, however, who are clear favourites to claim his
signature.
The British tabloid reports that Pranjic’s agent has been back and
forth between the two clubs this week in a bid to discuss terms and
seal the deal.
Heerenveen director Yme Kuiper has also admitted that the Reds are
Pranjic’s preferred destination, saying, “We understand Liverpool
is the club where Pranjic wants to go.”
Pranjic has scored 16 goals this term and helped the Dutch side to
ensure they will play in Europe next season.
However, Pranjic now appears set to leave the Eredivisie and
should he complete his move to Anfield, this may even signal the
end of Albert Riera’s Liverpool career.
