Ki Sung-Yeung 'lined up by Liverpool' as Charlie Adam transfer stalls

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Liverpool, as doubts about Charlie Adam's move to Anfield grow.

Reds boss Kenny Dalglish has made no secret of his desire to sign Blackpool star Adam, but there is still no deal in place.

Blackpool hope to secure a £10 million fee for the ex-Rangers midfielder, as they believe interest from Spurs, Aston Villa and Manchester United will spark a bidding war for the 25-year-old.

Liverpool are now putting a contingency plan in place and, according to talkSPORT, it is likely to involve 22-year-old Ki.

The South Korea international, who scored the first goal in Celtic's 3-0 Scottish Cup final victory over Motherwell, is thought to be an important figure in Bhoys boss Neil Lennon's plans for next season.

However, Celtic would struggle to resist a big offer from an English club and Liverpool may find it easier to land Ki than Adam.

Source: Metro

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