Liverpool have been encouraged in their interest for Atletico Madrid attacker Arda Turan.

The Turkey international has been a long-term target for the Reds.

And he has been told he can leave the La Liga champions in the summer, says the Daily Express.

Before joining Atletico in 2011 Turan said: "I want to play in major leagues and my dream team is Liverpool.

"As I always mention, Liverpool attracts me because of their tradition.

"In Europe, I am a Liverpool supporter, so if I go to play in Europe, I would like to play for them."