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Gareth Bicknell

Liverpool 'most likely' destination for Bundesliga star

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt could be on his way to either Liverpool or Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The 23-year-old, who can play either as a winger or an attacking midfielder, is reported to have a release clause of €25 million (£21.61m).

Brandt has previously said that he is happy at Leverkusen and is not interested in a move either to one of the club's Bundesliga rivals or to the Premier League.

However, much could depend on whether his club qualify for next season's Champions League.

Bayer Leverkusen are currently fifth, level on points with fourth-placed Borussia Mönchengladbach in the final Champions League spot, and just two behind on goal difference with one game each remaining this Saturday.

Julian Brandt could have his pick of suitors this summer (FOCKE STRANGMANN/EPA-EFE/REX)

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Bayer are away to Hertha Berlin, while Mönchengladbach host Dortmund.

With Brandt's release clause relatively low for a player of his promise, if he does choose to leave this summer he will have his pick of suitors.

Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are the most likely destinations for the Germany international, according to ESPN FC and HITC .

Jurgen Klopp is a long-term admirer of Brandt (Getty Images)

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is thought to be a long-term admirer of Brandt , with the club failing to sign him in 2017 - instead opting to move for Mohamed Salah.

Whilst the Salah transfer has paid dividends, Klopp could now be tempted to move for Brandt, particularly with Adam Lallana rumoured to be leaving the club this summer.

Klopp opted to sign Mo Salah in 2017 instead of Brandt - which worked out quite well (Mirror Digital)

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Brandt has scored six goals and provided 11 assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Earlier this season, Brandt said: "I'm enjoying myself. I've got a contract with Bayer until 2021, so right now all is well.

“As things stand, I'm staying put. I just want to end the season as best we can.”

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