Hoffenheim are lining up a bid for Liverpool attacker Ryan Babel.

Voetbal International says Hoffenheim have been in contact with Liverpool about Babel's availability.

Liverpool have already rejected an approach from Birmingham City to take the Dutchman on-loan.

Hoffenheim see Babel as a replacement for West Ham United target Demba Ba.

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