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Liverpool look set to finalise a deal to sign Ezequiel Lavezzi after PSG told the striker that they want him to leave.
Lavezzi is among the Reds' transfer targets as they look to find a replacement for Luis Suarez, and reports this week suggested a £17.9million bid had been lodged for the player.
The news on a deal has since dried up, with Lavezzi said to be happy at PSG, but the Daily Express now says the French club are forcing him out to fund other deals.
They claim the French champions want to raise money for a new Angel Di Maria bid but need Lavezzi to move to Liverpool in order to free up cash in their budget.
Lavezzi is unlikely to want to stay a club when he is not wanted - and it's now up to Liverpool to agree a fee and close the transfer.
Juventus and former club Napoli have also been linked with Lavezzi but the Argentine forward has previously admitted his interest in playing in England.
Source: Metro
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