Liverpool demand £30m for defender; Turkish league suitors emerge

Liverpool are demanding £30 million for Mamadou Sakho this summer according to the Echo.

Per the source, the Reds want to sell Sakho who was loaned out to Crystal Palace after falling out of favour with Jurgen Klopp during pre-season last summer.

The powerful centre-back has attracted interest from rival Premier League, Serie A and La Liga clubs.

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Sakho has been in impressive form for Palace but Liverpool boss Klopp does not want him back at the club.

The France international defender has also received interest from Turkish league giants Besiktas and Galatasaray.

Sakho was targeted by both Istanbul based clubs over the summer on a loan move.

A source close to Besiktas told Turkish-Football that the club have been scouting Sakho throughout the season.

Besiktas would not be able to offer £30 million over the summer but are interested in a loan deal.

The Black Eagles have had success with loan moves over the past few seasons. Mario Gomez finished last season as goal king on loan from Fiorentina and Anderson Talisca has been in outstanding form, also on loan from Benfica.

A source close to Galatasaray meanwhile told Turkish-Football that they are also interested in Sakho but would be unable to match his asking price.

Besiktas are currently first in the league and favourites to defend their title. The Istanbul giants would be able to offer Champions League football if they finish in the top two.