Turkishfootball.com: Besiktas open door for Reds

Former Besiktas official Hulusi Ozdurmaz added to speculation regarding Liverpool's interest in Ricardo Quaresma today.

Speaking to Kartalbakisi TV, Ozdurmaz said, "If Liverpool make a formal bid for the figure being quoted the board will accept the offer.

"Liverpool don't have a player of Quaresma's quality in his preferred position, the important thing however, is getting the best out of him.

"I don't see Quaresma staying here much longer."

Quaresma has been dropped from pre-season training by Beşiktaş manager Samet Aybaba.

The 28-year-old Portuguese international will train apart from his teammates and has been transfer listed by the Istanbul club.

Quaresma has been unwilling to accept the Black Eagles demands for a wage cut, lowering his €3.75 million salary to €2 million per-season.

Recently appointed manager Brendan Rodgers has been interesting in bringing in more technical players to the Premiership outfit.

Quaresma joined Beşiktaş from Inter Milan for €7.3 million in 2010. The Portuguese winger has 27 assists and 18 goals in 73 appearances for the Istanbul club.

Source: Turkishfootball.com