Hoffenheim interested in signing Babel

Ryan Babel could be on his way out of Liverpool as Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim have expressed an interest in signing the versatile forward, according to Voetbal International.

The German side are in the market for attacking reinforcements because of the expected departure of Demba Ba to West Ham, and sporting director Ernst Tanner supposedly sees Babel as the perfect replacement.

Babel came through the ranks of the Ajax youth academy and earned himself a transfer to Liverpool in 2007 with some impressive performances at the Amsterdam ArenA.

However, the winger has been unable to secure regular first team action with the Reds and has mainly been warming the bench in the past two seasons. Therefore, Babel is eager to move on in the winter transfer window.

The Dutchman has previously been linked with Birmingham City, but Hoffenheim now appear to be sitting in pole position to lure him away from Liverpool.

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