Hamit Altintop (Bayern Munich)

Reds try for Altintop
Turkish star could have English option

By Graeme Bailey
Last Updated: May 14, 2011 4:08pm

Skysports.com understands that Liverpool have shown an interest in landing Turkish ace Hamit Altintop.

The midfielder's departure from Bayern Munich has already been confirmed and he will be leaving on a Bosman transfer.

He has held talks with Real Madrid already and is widely expected to join the Spanish giants, becoming their second Turkish import of the summer following on from Borussia Dortmund's Nuri Sahin.

But it is understood that Liverpool have made an approach to try and convince Altintop he would be better served continuing his career with a move to England.

Altintop has long been linked with the Premier League and, at 28, is far from past his best although he was only able to start eight league games this season.

Altintop is hugely versatile and can play anywhere across the midfield, which is of obvious appeal to any suitors.

It now remains to be seen whether Altintop will be able to reject the overtures of Real to move elsewhere.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6932193,00.html

I remember when he was on a free last year I really wanted him. Always thought he would good fit for the team and would add a bit of depth to the squad at a low cost. I can see a whole host of clubs in line for this guy.

the deal to real madrid completed

Yes he's already signed for Madrid on a 4 year contract. 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13462062.stm

Expected this one to reach 100 pages, didn't quite make it sadly.

Locked.