Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu linked with Liverpool

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu could land up at Liverpool in January.

Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has  been line-up a transfer target of  Liverpool who are in need of a defensive midfielder. 

Reports in the UK say the Udinese player is in Brendan Rodgers' list of January targets.

The 23-year-old has been personally recommended to Rodgers by his European scouts.

Liverpool have been informed of the player's desire to play in the Premier League, and are now planning a £7million bid.

Agyemang-Badu, who can play in both midfield and defence, has made 11 Serie A appearances for Udinese this term.

He came close to signing for Stoke City during the summer transfer.