Mamadou Niang (Fenerbahce)

Niang admits Liverpool lure

Mamadou Niang admits he is flattered by links with Liverpool, amid strong speculation the Reds are preparing to swoop for the Fenerbahce attacker.

The 31-year-old Senegal international has been in fine form for Fener this season, scoring nine league goals in 15 matches, and various reports in Africa suggest Kenny Dalglish has made him a transfer target.

Niang, formerly of Troyes, Strasbourg and Marseille, says it would be a privilege to play for Liverpool but claims he is still bound to his current club.

"It is flattering to hear the interest of Liverpool, they are a fantastic club with a rich tradition, one of the most amazing clubs in the world," he said.

Great opportunity

"We all know the anthem of the Kop, it would be fantastic, but I have a contract here and it depends a lot on the club here in Turkey.

"But it would be a great opportunity at my age to play for a very very big club."

Niang, who can play as either a striker, support striker or winger, moved to Fenerbahce for €8million (£6.9m) in August from Marseille.

Liverpool are trying to strengthen their squad for the second half of the campaign and have recently rejected a big-money offer from Chelsea for Fernando Torres.

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Always thought he was a decent player, but at the age of 31...

on yr bike 31 year old nesv wont have that

What Ross said.

Always liked him as a player, but it's too late in his career to go in for him now.

He's 31? Christ thought he was younger then that! He used to be a pretty good player but too old now, doesn't fit in FSG's vision.

Last thing we need is another player over the age of 30

No wonder Torres wants to F**k,off being linked with players like this.

No way...

If it was for free yes, but I wouldn't pay even 1M anymore for a 31 years old.

maybe 7 years ago, hes a great player i watched him alot @ OM when they had Cana and he was a beast but simply put its too late in his career