River Plate have told Eder Balanta suitors to cough up £4.3m for their prized asset.

The 21-year-old has been constantly linked with a high-profile move this summer after putting in a number of impressive performances for Colombia at the World Cup.

Liverpool have been keeping tabs on the centre-half, who also doubles up as a left-back, with European heavyweights Juventus and Barcelona also interested.

The Anfield outfit are understood to be keen on taking advantage of Balanta's cut-price deal - with River Plate initially seeking £6m.

And club president Rodolfo D'Onofrio has told clubs to pay an upfront fee of £4.3m if they want to secure his services.

"We have almost 80 per cent of his registration," D'Onofrio said. "We value that at €5.5m (£4.3m) and the most important thing is that we want the money as quickly as possible.

"Clubs instead want to pay a small amount now - for a loan - and then talk about it in a year. This is not possible."

Source: Daily Express