£11m Gervinho bid offered to Lille by Liverpool

Liverpool look set to capture a new forward to complement Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt this January, according to recent reports.

That's because it has been revealed that Ivory Coast forward Gervinho could be making the trip from Lille to the Merseyside club for as little as €12.5 million (£10.7 million) before the window closes.

IMScouting relayed the news, explaining that Lille had originally demanded around €15 million (£12.8 million) for their star striker.

However, the clubs have fostered a good working relationship over the last few years and Lille have allegedly lowered their asking price in a friendly deal.

The Ivorian international has been on top form and has so far scored no fewer than seven goals in Ligue 1 this season.

If predictions come true, it could bolster Liverpool's steadily-building league campaign and perhaps help close the gap with Chelsea, where Gervinho's fellow Ivorian Didier Drogba plays.

Reds boss Roy Hodgson isn't looking to replace current stock with Gervinho, though. Today he commented on the underperforming Torres, giving him his full backing despite his recent lack of form.

Hodgson said: 'Fernando is getting stronger, fitter and more confident. All he needs is a goal or two and then he'll explode.'

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