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KOP WANT WIJN WIN

Liverpool spark fight with Tottenham and Everton for Newcastle’s £25m-rated Holland midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum

composite Georginio Wijnaldum

LIVERPOOL have sparked a three-way tug-of-war for Newcastle’s £25million Georginio Wijnaldum.

The Dutch ace, 25, is also wanted by Everton and Tottenham. But Kop boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bolster his midfield options and Wijnaldum’s energy and goalscoring ability fit the bill.

 Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum hits the sixth and final goal for relegated Newcastle as they beat Bohemians at Dalymount Park in a friendly on Saturday
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Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum hits the sixth and final goal for relegated Newcastle as they beat Bohemians at Dalymount Park in a friendly on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images
 Wijnaldum is much-wanted after proving he can score freely for a struggling side
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Wijnaldum is much-wanted after proving he can score freely for a struggling sideCredit: Getty Images
 The Dutchman impressed in his debut Premier League season, hitting 11 goals
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The Dutchman impressed in his debut Premier League season, hitting 11 goalsCredit: Reuters

The midfielder scored 11 league goals for relegated Newcastle last season after a £14.5m move from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

Liverpool will begin talks in the next few days.

Meanwhile, Spurs have agreed an £11m deal for Marseille’s Georges-Kevin N’Koudou. The France Under-21 winger is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours and sign a five-year contract.

 Kop chief Klopp wants more options all over the pitch and more strength in depth
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Kop chief Klopp wants more options all over the pitch and more strength in depthCredit: Getty Images
 Toon manager Rafa Benitez has kept most of his squad but could lose Wijnaldum
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Toon manager Rafa Benitez has kept most of his squad but could lose WijnaldumCredit: Getty Images
 Wijnaldum knows he could be playing for a big Prem side despite Toon going down
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Wijnaldum knows he could be playing for a big Prem side despite Toon going downCredit: Getty Images

The arrival of the 21-year-old will take the North Londoners’ spending past the £40m mark this summer.

They have also signed Victor Wanyama from Southampton and  Vincent Janssen of AZ  Alkmaar.

Marseille want to take Tottenham forward  Clinton Njie on loan, but not as part of the deal.

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