Liverpool are struggling to meet Newcastle United's valuation of their Dutch star Georginio Wijnaldum, according to the Chronicle Live.

The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder recently, and the report claims that they have already made enquiries about his availability.

However, the Merseysiders are not prepared to meet the Magpies' asking price of £27million for their star player.

Wijnaldum arrived at St. James' Park in a £14.5million move from PSV Eindhoven last summer, and scored 11 goals and provided five assists in his debut season for the relegated Magpies.