Liverpool renew interest in Wickham

Ipswich have slapped a £10million price-tag on Connor Wickham after Liverpool renewed their interest in bringing the 18-year-old to Anfield this summer.

Reds manager Kenny Dalglish is said to be a keen admirer of Wickham's work rate on the pitch and will be watching him closely during England's upcoming U21 Uefa European Championship matches.

The hefty price slapped on him by the Tractor Boys board and a contract that runs until 2013 will give Liverpool a maze to negotiate if they want to sign him. However, youth is now a known priority at Anfield and every available resource is understood to be at Dalglish's disposal in the off season.

Wickham's contact reportedly has a bid clause inserted in it - meaning if an offer comes in from a club which meets the criteria then he is allowed to discuss terms to move on from Portman Road.

The figure between £10million and £15million was almost met by Spurs in May 2010, however Wickham's age at the time deterred negotiations.

Now 18 and one year on, Wickham has improved his consistency at Ipswich making a total of 41 appearances last season and chipping in with nine goals.

Source: Metro