Liverpool are lining up a bid for Hamburg defender Dennis Aogo after learning that the German international could be available for as little as £2.5m.

Reports in Germany suggest that Schalke, where Aogo is currently on loan, thought they had agreed a deal that would see the 26-year-old make the move permanent at the end of the season.

But according to Bild, Aogo is yet to agree to the move and could yet push for a transfer that would see hims earn a higher salary elsewhere.

And that has alerted Liverpool to the possibility that left-back Aogo, who has played for Germany on 12 occasions, might prefer a move to Anfield.

However, the Reds will face competition from Bayer Leverkusen and AS Roma with all three clubs thought to be willing to top the £2.5m offered by Schalke and provide significantly more appealing personal terms.

Asked where he expected to be playing at the start of next season, Aogo said: "I do not plan anything anymore. I live in the moment."

Source: Daily Express