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Liverpool are ready to risk the wrath of neighbours Everton with a move for influential midfielder Steven Pienaar.
The skilful South African has emerged as one of the best players in the Premier League but his contract runs out in 14 months and Everton are yet to tie him down to a new deal.
Now Liverpool have emerged as strong admirers, despite Everton's reluctance to sell to their fiercest rivals. The Anfield club have been encouraged by news of the unresolved contract talks, although Everton are preparing a new offer that would put Pienaar on a par with their top earners at about £50,000 per week.
This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.
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