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Liam Prenderville

Liverpool in race for Real Madrid star as Jurgen Klopp eyes 'extra midfield dimension'

Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign Real Madrid starlet Dani Ceballos.

Ceballos has caught the eye at the Under-21s European Championships this summer but he has no future under Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu.

Arsenal and Tottenham are both believed to be keeping tabs on the 22-year-old with Milan also in the mix, with Real not ruling out a loan move.

But reports in Spain suggest Liverpool are also keen on Ceballos.

MARCA claims Liverpool have been keeping an eye on the midfielder with there interest growing in recent weeks.

Spain U21's Dani Ceballos celebrates (EMPICS Sport)

While Jurgen Klopp was not expected to do much business this summer, it is suggested he believes Ceballos would add an extra dimension to the Liverpool midfield.

Naby Keita was tipped to bring something to the Liverpool side last term but his debut campaign in the Premier League was largely inconsistent.

Ceballos is keen for regular first-team football though, something he may not get at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp gestures (AFP/Getty Images)

Ceballos is believed to be open to a move to AC Milan with Real are pushing for a permanent dale.

Speaking earlier this week, he said: "Yes, the most important thing in life is to be happy and that can only happen by playing 40 games a year.

"My personal goal for next season is to play 40 games and to be comfortable at all times. Wherever it is doesn't matter, but it has to be a place where I can feel valued.

"I the moment I have no preferred choice. What I know is that I want to enjoy next year and that I'm open to new challenges. I'd like to try new things."

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