Rumour Mill: Reds battle for Feyenoord striker

Last updated : 24 May 2006 By Adam Bryant
The Feyenoord striker has three years remaining on his current contract but has expressed his interest in moving to the Premiership.

On Monday he issued a statement about a possible move to Newcastle and a day later revealed that he had been contacted by Liverpool.

"Jorien van den Herik (Feyenoord's club president) has informed me of a new approach from last year's European champions, but it is out of my hands," he revealed. "I have several opportunities but it is now down to Feyenoord.

"I am happy at Feyenoord but would like to play in the Premier League. Last year this was close to happening so for now I prefer to concentrate only on the World Cup because my hopes could be soured again."