Liverpool have begun negotiations with Ajax for Anwar El Ghazi, according to reports.

El Ghazi has been a stand-out player for the Dutch side this season, scoring 11 goals in all competitions in 31 appearances.

The 20-year-old was also called up to the Netherlands squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic in October.

It is said he's attracted the interest of a number of top clubs including AC Milan, Manchester United and Liverpool.

And according to Italian website Gianluca Di Marzio, the Reds have stolen a march on Milan and their Premier League rivals and have begun negotiations with the winger.

The report says talks have started with Ajax and his agent Jorge Mendes and the forward is keen on a move to the England.

El Ghazi is under contract until 2019 and is expected to command a fee in the region of £12million.

Source: Express

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