N'Zogbia 'interesting Liverpool' ahead of transfer window

Charles N'Zogbia has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool, after Reds officials concluded they are likely to be priced out of the race to sign Ashley Young.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is keen to add some creativity to his team in the form of a new winger and had been linked with a January move for Aston Villa's Young.

However, with Spurs and Manchester United both said to be ready to bid for the England international, Villa are likely to demand a fee of around £20 million, putting him beyond Liverpool's reach.

According to the Times, the Reds have now turned their attention to N'Zogbia and are monitoring his situation at Wigan Athletic.

The France international has indicated he is keen to leave the DW Stadium, even though his proposed move to Birmingham City in August collapsed at the last minute.

It is believed the fee agreed for that deal was £9 million - a figure that would put N'Zogbia well within Liverpool's price range.

The pacy 24-year-old, who made 18 appearances in Europe during his spell with Newcastle United, would also come with the benefit of not being cup-tied for the Europa League.

Hodgson's desire to add a winger to his squad has also seen the Reds linked with January moves for Villarreal's Santi Cazorla and Spurs misfit David Bentley.

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