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Ryan Babel agrees move from Liverpool to Hoffenheim
Babel has struggled to establish himself at Liverpool
Liverpool have confirmed that Ryan Babel will fly to Germany on Tuesday to finalise his move to Hoffenheim. Babel, 24, had been expected to remain in England after Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said on Monday that the Dutch forward would not be moving.
But a later statement on the Liverpool website read: "Ryan Babel has agreed a move to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim."
The move comes six days after Liverpool accepted a bid for the former Ajax striker from the Bundesliga club.
Asked about Babel's future on Monday, Dalglish said: "He is staying here."
The u-turn comes after Babel had expressed a preference for a move to Ajax, possibly as part of a deal to bring Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to Anfield.
Babel began his career with Ajax before joining Liverpool for £11.5m in 2007.
Liverpool have been linked with a possible £20m bid for Suarez, who scored three goals for Uruguay on their way to the semi-finals of the World Cup in South Africa.
But with Liverpool thus far unable to agree a fee with Ajax for the Uruguayan, Babel's move to Germany has finally gone ahead.
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Meanwhile, Dalglish refused to be drawn on whether Liverpool had increased its bid for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam, who has submitted a transfer request.
"One of our ways is to be respectful of other clubs and certain players at other clubs," added the Scot.
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston said they had rejected a £4m bid from Liverpool for the Scotland international on Friday.
Babel has struggled to establish himself at LiverpoolLiverpool have confirmed that Ryan Babel will fly to Germany on Tuesday to finalise his move to Hoffenheim. Babel, 24, had been expected to remain in England after Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said on Monday that the Dutch forward would not be moving.
But a later statement on the Liverpool website read: "Ryan Babel has agreed a move to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim."
The move comes six days after Liverpool accepted a bid for the former Ajax striker from the Bundesliga club.
Asked about Babel's future on Monday, Dalglish said: "He is staying here."
The u-turn comes after Babel had expressed a preference for a move to Ajax, possibly as part of a deal to bring Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to Anfield.
Babel began his career with Ajax before joining Liverpool for £11.5m in 2007.
Liverpool have been linked with a possible £20m bid for Suarez, who scored three goals for Uruguay on their way to the semi-finals of the World Cup in South Africa.
But with Liverpool thus far unable to agree a fee with Ajax for the Uruguayan, Babel's move to Germany has finally gone ahead.
606: DEBATE Suarez is a unique player. He has amazing skills and will be a great addition to your team
Martin
Meanwhile, Dalglish refused to be drawn on whether Liverpool had increased its bid for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam, who has submitted a transfer request.
"One of our ways is to be respectful of other clubs and certain players at other clubs," added the Scot.
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston said they had rejected a £4m bid from Liverpool for the Scotland international on Friday.
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