Liverpool could be set to make a January move for Udinese’s Switzerland international, Gokhan Inler, according to the player’s agent.
The 26-year old, who played for Switzerland in the 3-1 Euro 2012 qualifier defeat to England on Tuesday evening, is highly regarded in Serie A and has been linked with moves to Inter Milan, Napoli and Arsenal in the past.
Inler’s agent, Dino Lamberti, has admitted that Liverpool are among a number of clubs that have shown an interest in prising him away from Udinese, and could follow up on that interest with a bid for the player during the January transfer window.
“I have not had direct contacts with Napoli for Inler. I know that the clubs have spoken, however, they showed no great interest to negotiate,” Lamberti told Italian radio station, Radio Quinta Rete.
“With Inter Milan there were contacts in the last days of market but the agreement was not found.
“Staying in Udine was also a decision of the boy, because the (Udinese’s owners) Pozzo family wants to do a good championship and for Inler it’s good to grow again, before taking a step in a great team.
“When you go to a top team you must be able to play, otherwise after just two weeks you are forgotten.
“Away in January? Never say never. Liverpool are also interested in Inler and already with Benitez they followed him.”
Inler played for Basel, FC Aarau and FC Zurich in Switzerland before moving to Italy. He has earned 39 caps for the Swiss national team and has scored three goals.
