Bundesliga side Hamburg are looking to strengthen their frontline and are thought to have enquired about signing Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt.However, after scouring the domestic and European markets they appear to have finally settled on a move for Liverpool's Dutch ace, only to have been put off by the £16m price that has been quoted.
Fans thinking of investing their £25 free bet on a decent season for Hamburg, will believe there is the possibility a compromise may be reached, as Liverpool are thought to be keen to sell in order to try and raise funds to make a final bid for Gareth Barry.
Hamburg boss Martin Jol is understood to have spoken to Anfield officials about the possibility of signing Kuyt before the transfer window closes.
However, despite having a decent transfer kitty at his disposal following the sale of Rafael van der Vaart to Real Madrid, the Hamburg boss appears loath to spend such a large chunk on a player that he believes is being over-valued.
Liverpool bought the player for around £10million two years ago, but he has been far from prolific as the Reds opted to change his role in the side from striker to a right-sided-midfield role. It is thought that Hamburg would use him in his preferred forward berth, but there appears to be a long way to go before the two clubs reach an agreement.
