Rumour Mill: Is Mintal the man to replace Stevie G?

The Slovakian midfielder has scored 19 goals in 24 games for Bundesliga outfit Nurnberg this season and the Reds are believed to have offered £2.75m for the player.

Mintal is our jewel," said Nurnberg chief Michael Roth. "He is the shop window of our club.

"Marek is irreplaceable for us and, in addition, his market price increases with every goal he scores."