Liverpool line up £10m bid

Bolton's Chung-Yong Lee has re-emerged as a target for Liverpool.

The South Korea international has been on Liverpool's radar since he arrived at the Reebok Stadium in the summer of 2009 and the Reds enquired about his availability at the end of last season. On that occasion they were politely rebuffed by Owen Coyle but are more hopeful that a deal can be struck this time round.

Lee has shone since moving to the Premier League showing excellent technique and an eye for goal. He has been a first choice selection in his two seasons in Lancashire where he has played either in the centre of midfield or on the right flank, regularly joining the attack.

His ability has impressed Liverpool though his nationality is also an attractive proposition. The phenomenal interest in English Football in Lee's native Korea means the financial benefits of having him on the club's books would be enormous while it would also please club sponsors Standard Chartered who have strong business links to that corner of Asia.

Lee is valued at around £6m but Liverpool can expect to opay up to £10m to guarantee his signature.

Source: Sportingo

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