Liverpool have made an offer for Ryan Babel, according
to the Ajax forward's agent.
The youngster impressed for Holland at the recent European Under 21
Championship and has been strongly linked with Arsenal.
Babel has admitted he envisages playing for the Gunners at some
stage in his career, but cast doubt on a summer move to Emirates
Stadium.
However, he could now have the option of a transfer to Liverpool
after Babel's agent Winnie Haatrecht revealed the UEFA Champions
League finalists' interest.
"I won't say anything about the amounts currently mentioned,
however I can confirm Ajax have received an official bid from
Liverpool," Haatrecht told Dutch magazine Sportweek.
"Ryan has not spoken with the club.
"Only if Ajax tell us they have an agreement, and state we can
talk, will phase two begin.
"In that phase you will look at what Liverpool want, what their
plans are with Babel.
"After that, the financial part will come, but it's not that
far.
"First, we have to wait for both clubs to get a deal."
